Monday, January 21, 2008

goodbye midnight

14 comments:

Mary said...

I know you are sad and I'm sad for you. It was a brave thing you did for your faithful friend. I'm thinking of you.

Anonymous said...

Well, It was a sad day for all of us here. Midnight was so good to us and has been with us for so long it is like a huge piece of us missing. She has been with us for pretty much all the times both good and bad.

Yall just do not know the life Midnight led and how Soul took care of her. She took her from an abusive home and always treated her like a southern queen. I honestly do not think Midnight would have lived to be more than 3 or 4 years old had Soul not been her caretaker.

Midnight had been on the brink of death a few times and Soul was always there to nurse her back to health. In doing that we all benefited from Midnight. You could see her thoughts in her eyes alot of times but often it was Soul who interpreted for us as she understood Midnight like no other.

Midnight always had a great calming effect on me. She was impossible to be mad at for more than a couple of minutes even when she messed up things like the new carpet and other stuff.

I feel honored in a way because I know I am one of or perhaps the only man Midnight ever loved or trusted.

She is in heaven now and she is running and jumping like she used to. I have to envision Sam and Chicky standing there to greet her as she crossed. You know they will just ramble all over everywhere up there and with clear sparkly eyes.
Lots of grass and ponds up there to swim in and wade through.

I love you Soulhoney.

Soulhub

Jessica said...

I'm sure the silence of Midnight not being by your side will be the loudest of sounds. My thoughts certainly are with you on this challenging, heartwrenching and sad day. All the best.

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

I am so sorry, so very very sorry!!
I'm glad to see that you have a wonderful FABULOUS husband to be there when you need him.
YOu have been Midnights survivor, and I'm just, DAmn it, I don't manage this very well, as far as giving words..

May you find something that gives you peace in your dreams tonight. What Mary said is perfect.
You were brave.
I have you all in my thoughts.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth, and family

Anonymous said...

To the Soul family (& especially to Soul hub for his moving tribute).... it is a hard time, but it was time for Midnight to move on to wider and greener pastures. Maybe she rest in peace with Sam & Chicky.
Heartfelt condolences from the Beanie Weanie Family
Japan

Blur Ting said...

That photo and comment by Soulhub brings so much tears to my eyes. It's truly a sad day. Rest in peace Midnight.

WaterLearner said...

Oh my goodness! I am sure this is hard to take for your family. I am sure fond memories of Midnight will stay with you and your family through the years!

Golden To Silver Val said...

God Bless her compassionate loving doggie heart. She was blessed to have found the Soul-family as you were blessed in finding her. And that's the way it is.

Summer said...

I'm sorry.

Oldy said...

I'm bawling with you .

You have lots of love and thoughts going your way.

Stew snored too. :) Just lets you know ,it really is peacefully going to sleep.The girl is whole and healthy now. And never to have mange again:)
"goodbye little Midnight"

Love you, me *hugs* to all of you.

Angie Weid said...

Soulhubby and Soulhoney all my thought are with you and your family.

Peace.

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

Just some words to know that you're being thought of with love and compassion!
Luv,
elizabeth

Karen said...

Oh Soul, I haven't managed to get here til today and I am so very sorry to hear about Midnight. Soulhub's tribute brought tears to my eyes and I'm so glad you have each other to remember Midnight with. I hope she is romping around in heaven having the time of her life. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy.

Cheryl said...

What a wonderful picture of you and Midnight. It speaks volumes. I's so touched by your husband's words. And so thankful that you have each other as you mourn. You'll all be in my thoughts.