Tuesday, May 12, 2015

EMAIL FROM GOOSE

Some of you remember that foggy horrible night that my brudder Sammy J. Simpson jumped out of my momma's arms and decided to go live at the bridge.

Sammy is on the left....he always looked crabby.  It is not something we talk about much cos Mom cannot breathe when we think back to that night.  Mom and I were so mad.  Mad at Sammer, and Dad cos of the crappy fence, and even mad at God.  Mad, mad and more mad.

One night about a week later Mom wrote Goose's mom a post about how mad we were and told her about everything we were feeling...and then we waited.  It was almost like we thought Goose and his Mom had some special power that would make our hearts feel normal and heal right up.  We wanted them to do the impossible cos after all he was Goose.

Not long afterwards a private email came our way.  Mom read it first, and then she read it to me, and then Mom read it again.  For awhile Mom read it a lot, and then she put it away, and we both started to heal.  There has only been one time that we ever went back and read that email, and that was the day that Sweet Greta went to live at the bridge.  Until today.  

We wanted to share some of the words that Goose and his Mom said to help heal our hearts, and we are hoping that they help celebrate what a wonderful life and insight that our special Goose had.  Michelle, I also want you to know that I knew that email came from your heart, and that helped us heal and I hope they help you also.

(This is just part of the email)


I can't answer why Sammer ran in to the foggy night.  There is just something about dogs that make them so passionate about what they are focused on.  And for the most part that is a beautiful thing; when that passion is focused on us, or their friends, even treats.  I often think what a beautiful world this would be if we as humans would have that much passion for what we love, and for one another.  We can learn so much from them.  

 
Even as a pastor I find that words are poor tools to express the thoughts, which you feel within your heart with the passing of your beloved Sammer.  The gap is always wide between our love and our words, our feelings and our speech.  But I believe God has given us two special gifts for moments like this.  One gift is memory, that quality which enables us to look back over happy scenes and pleasant memories of yesterday and yes even treat stealing, chair hogging and taking your lap from others.  The memories that you have and will share and the memories that family and friends will share in the future will help and encourage you when the light grows dim, when the pathway darkens, and when the day seems hopeless, you will remember Sammer's life, like a diamond in the sunlight, sparkling with beauty and dignity at every angle.  The other gift that God has given us is hope, the vision to know that the shining sun is behind the heavy clouds of sorrow and loss, which hang over you right now.

 I am not sure if I have helped in anyway.  But please know I hold you close in prayer and thoughts.  And this night Goose and I will light a candle for each of you and pray that the light that flickers so dimly right now will find it's way through the darkness to bring you hope and comfort.

Blessings,

Goose

I know you are running with your friends Goose.  We will miss you.
Stella Rose, Maggie Mae, Angus McConnell and Momma

31 comments:

  1. Mama thinks these are such wonderful words...and a very nice way to remember such a wonderful friend!

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  2. That's such a wonderful post and I think that's what Goose would say to all of us who sit in front of their keyboards while tears are running...and I hope so much for the sun ... that it comes out behind all that dark clouds of grief and sorrow... Many thanks that you shared this email with me and all who are sad today... it's true... there is always hope... even behind a giant dark cloud...
    easy rider

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  3. Our mom is crying all over again. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

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  4. Stella, Maggie, Gussie and Deb....oh my word...thank you so very much for sharing this email w us. It truly shows everyone EXACTLY why Goose and his Michelle were so deeply loved...they know God and his love and understand he has a plan...we just have to trust?
    Hugs
    Madi and Mom

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  5. First, we didn't know much about your brother Sammer and his crossing (it was before Blogville to us) and that made Lady cry. We know the what ifs you live with after such an accident. Second, Michelle's words were so beautiful they made Lady cry. She is thinking she is glad she is in her office alone crying over her lunch. Hugs to everyone.

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  6. Wow, what a wonderful post for our buddy Goose! He and Michelle are such sweet spirits and they share so much with us. Thanks for letting us share the words with us and I know it will help Michelle.
    Grr and a Sorrowful Woof,
    Sarge, Furiend

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  7. That was a beautiful letter and made for more leaky eyes - we will all miss Goose so very much - he was so very very special

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  8. OH MY...... what BEAUTIFUL words and Wisdom Miss Michelle sent to YOU... and now YOU are RETURNING to HER..... we are SURE that they will be of great comfort. They have helped US to deal with this BIG Loss... THANK YOU FOR SHARING with US and for being there for Miss Michelle.

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  9. I am so deeply saddened by Goose leaving us for the Rainbow Bridge. He was special, no doubt about it.
    Thanks for sharing that wonderful letter to you from Michelle and Goose.
    Love Noodles

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  10. We wish now that we knew Goose and his Momma better, for it is clear that they are very wise, and very kind.

    Edgar and his mum

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  11. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Off for the kleenex . . .

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  12. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful words from Goose and his mom. We are having such a hard time with the tears today as we know alot of our friends are. We will cherish the memories and hope that Michelle is finding comfort in all of blogvilles love surrounding her
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  13. What beautiful sentiments, and I feel so true. Goose was very wise, and so is his mama.

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  14. Goose was loved by all as well as his mom Michelle. We think this email you have just shared shows us all why we will miss Goose so much. He and his mom were very wise. Thanks for sharing this wonderful tribute.

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  15. What a beautiful letter and post! We wish we had gotten to know Goose better! So sad he's gone now.

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  16. You mentioned this wonderful email to Mum a while back and now she's read some of the words she understand exactly what you were saying. Such beautiful words, so very eloquent. I hope this can help Goose and his Mom, luffs and hugs to Mom
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  17. Thats what we really liked about Goose and his Mom they are so caring....and we always loved reading his sunday post....We are so gonna miss the Big Guy!

    The Mad Scots

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  18. Such beautiful words. Goose and his Mom posted beautiful blogs together. Goose will be missed. We hope his Mom find peace.

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  19. Howdy Puggie Mates. We remember your Sammy with LOVE and we still wonder what it was that made him run like he did. Butt, we also remember how much he was loved and will always be loved by your mum. Wowza she loves you all with a passion doesn't she. Just like Michelle loved and still loves her Goose. Thanks for sharing Michelle's special words. Our mum is once again amazed and thankful she found Blogville. The love within this community makes us proud. Take care all. No worries, and LOVE, Stella and Rory

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  20. Stella Rose, Maggie Mae, Angus McConnell and Momma,
    Thank you, Thank you. What a measure of comfort you have brought me. That Blogville has showed me. I miss my boy so very much, I am losted. But I do know that the sun does shine behind this cloud that surrounds me and it's rays will break through. It already has started with the caring of this wonderful community we call Blogville.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  21. Crikey ..... I don't know what to say ..... nor does Mum. She always struggles at times like these. We leave the words for others. You said them beautifully. So did Goose's Mom when you needed words. I hope those same words help her now. Dear, dear, Goose. We all love him, aye???

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  22. Goose are really gonna be missed.

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  23. Michelle and Goose are very wise. Just reading those words brought things into better focus for me too. Thank you for sharing...

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  24. I started my bloggie quite some time ago... but then kinda wuz inactive fur a while... one of da furst blogs I came across back then was Goose's... and it was one of da furst we started readin' agin when we got active agin here in Blogville. We luved readin' Goose and his Momma's posts... luved the beauty they found in life and each other and the words of wisdom they shared wiff all of us. Thank you fur sharin' the wise words they sent to you in yer time of need.... blessings to all....

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  25. Those are words of comfort- straight from one heart to another.
    Healing will come, in its own time.
    love
    tweedles

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  26. I am crying. I did not realize Goose had gone.

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  27. What a wonderful post. Goose will be greatly missed.
    XOXO

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  28. Absolutely beautiful♥

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  29. Those are truly the most beautiful words and I believe we all needed to read them. Thank you for sharing your personal message with us. Blogville is indeed a wonderful place and am thankful that we can all come together to support Michelle and this great loss.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  30. Hi, Thank you for sharing such a touching email from Goose and Michelle; it helps me too. Although we all knew that Goose's time was drawing near to cross the bridge, we all still had hope that somehow he could hang on. I'm thankful he isn't in pain, but my heart hurts for Michelle and those who loved Goose.
    Sending you lots of love and hugs.
    Noreen & Hunter

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