We hurt for you both, George & Susan

chef · Post by **chef** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:51 pm

Dear George and Susan, I am so very, very sorry to hear about your loss with Tia. She was an amazing, loving dog. I know how much you both loved her and how special she was. She was your baby, your little furry child. I wish I could make it all better but know I cannot.

I believe in heaven, believe animals are in heaven, and believe she will be waiting there for you.

God bless you both and may God comfort you over your loss of a most special creature.

Love,
Vicki

Bill Glasheen · Post by **Bill Glasheen** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:14 pm

I will miss Tia coming to me with leash in mouth.

Maverick and I send our sincerest sorrow for your loss.

- Bill

IJ · Post by IJ » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:23 pm

Awful to lose a good pet. Years of devotion and companionship are impossible to set aside when it's time to say goodbye... We had to make sure we had a spare around to keep us sane when our 15 year old dog (who we were nursing along on medications for heart failure) finally had to say goodbye.

Post by **gmattson** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:51 pm

Sue and I have received over 100 email since the newsletter was published this morning. Lots of Uechi lovers are also have pets they love.

Helped Sue and me get through the day.

Again, thanks,
George and Sue

Van Canna · Post by **Van Canna** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 3:41 am

Dear George and Susan,

Just saw this. I am devastated at your loss of Tia.

I still remember how loving and playful she was every time I saw her. It is truly the loss of a most 'love dedicated' family member...and really there isn't much anyone can say other than you and Susan will forever reflect in the sparkle of her preciouseness. God bless, and much love.

Seizan · Post by **Seizan** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:12 am

Mattson Sensei,

This was sent to me when one of my beloved cats, Sebastian, passed. It seems appropriate here...

If I should ever leave you whom I love
to go along the Silent Way,
grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you there.

(I'd come - I'd come, could I but find a way !
But would not tears and grief be barriers ? )

And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved,
please do not let the thought of me be sad...

For I am loving you just as I always have.
You were so good to me !

There are so many things I wanted still to do;
so many things to say to you....

Remember that I did not fear....
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face.

We cannot see Beyond...
But this I know:
I loved you so...
T'was Heaven here with you !

(Isla Paschal Richardson)

My heartfelt condolences to you and Sue...

Rick Wilson · Post by **Rick Wilson** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 6:29 am

Sad day, George.

fivedragons · Post by **fivedragons** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:36 am

So hard to let go. Good friends and companions we have found, and they will always be around, as long as we love them.

Chris McKaskell · Post by **Chris McKaskell** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:33 pm

Very sad news. My condolences to you both.

Post by **gmattson** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:46 pm

Sue and I really appreciate all the kind email.

Love back at you all. . .

George and Sue

Jim Robinson · Post by **Jim Robinson** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:24 pm

Dear Sue and George

So sorry for your loss of Tia.
There is such and empty place in the heart when our pets leave.
Jim Robinson

We hurt for you both, George & Susan

We hurt for you both, George & Susan

Thanks Vicky, Bill & Ian. . .

Thanks again...