Comments on: Dr. Smoothenstein http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/ The manic mind of the minister -- Auntie Mame Meets Cotton Mather Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:28:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Melanie McDonald http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9462 Melanie McDonald Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:39:01 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9462 A very moving tribute indeed to a dog that has pawed is way into the hearts of all who know him. Knowing Gordon is what inspired me to bring a dog into my life. Believe it or not, I've often compared other dogs I've met to him on the "Gordon Scale"- hehe He's such a sweet gentle soul. He's "doGfather" to my Ducan and Cosette, he's a welcome visitor to our home in NH, and I know he's sisterbang's soulmate and best friend. I was so sad to hear the news, but found comfort in her decision to let him live his final time without the additional strain of aggressive medical treatment. My heart is breaking. There are no sweeter kisses than that of one's canine companion. I will always think of "Grandpa Gordy" with cozy fondness and will keep him and sisterbang in my thoughts. We're all losing something special here- even my dog is losing a special friend. I hope we can enjoy one last visit sometime soon. Sending all my love and comfort from NH- Mel A very moving tribute indeed to a dog that has pawed is way into the hearts of all who know him. Knowing Gordon is what inspired me to bring a dog into my life. Believe it or not, I’ve often compared other dogs I’ve met to him on the “Gordon Scale”- hehe

He’s such a sweet gentle soul. He’s “doGfather” to my Ducan and Cosette, he’s a welcome visitor to our home in NH, and I know he’s sisterbang’s soulmate and best friend.

I was so sad to hear the news, but found comfort in her decision to let him live his final time without the additional strain of aggressive medical treatment.

My heart is breaking. There are no sweeter kisses than that of one’s canine companion. I will always think of “Grandpa Gordy” with cozy fondness and will keep him and sisterbang in my thoughts. We’re all losing something special here- even my dog is losing a special friend. I hope we can enjoy one last visit sometime soon.

Sending all my love and comfort from NH-

Mel

]]> By: fausto http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9450 fausto Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:52:27 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9450 Aw, hugs to both of you, PB and SB. Aw, hugs to both of you, PB and SB.

]]> By: katy http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9393 katy Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:46:29 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9393 Gordon is such a sweet boy, I know he has been a great friend over the years, you will know when he needs to go over the rainbow. On monday we made the heart breaking decision to send Jackson, a 14 year old Dalmatian who we have had since the day he was born, over the rainbow. I will miss him. He will always remain in my heart. [<em>Hugs to you and condolences on the loss of your spotted honey head. - PB</em>] Gordon is such a sweet boy, I know he has been a great friend over the years, you will know when he needs to go over the rainbow. On monday we made the heart breaking decision to send Jackson, a 14 year old Dalmatian who we have had since the day he was born, over the rainbow. I will miss him. He will always remain in my heart. [Hugs to you and condolences on the loss of your spotted honey head. - PB]

]]> By: Sharon Maloney http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9391 Sharon Maloney Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:27:46 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9391 What a wonderful tribute to both man & beast! [SisterBang] lovingly speaks of Gordon and I had the pleasure of meeting him--a rare gentle giant--- energetic and totally comfortable in a confined space (my small office) and happy to slurp away with whomever visited. I lost our family member of 13 years two years ago and still pine for the unconditional love given. He will tell her --when--- and will always remain as a soft spot to provide the gentle lift on those rough days of passage What a wonderful tribute to both man & beast! [SisterBang] lovingly speaks of Gordon and I had the pleasure of meeting him–a rare gentle giant— energetic and totally comfortable in a confined space (my small office) and happy to slurp away with whomever visited.
I lost our family member of 13 years two years ago and still pine for the unconditional love given.
He will tell her –when— and will always remain as a soft spot to provide the gentle lift on those rough days of passage

]]> By: Amy in CT http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9384 Amy in CT Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:34:57 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9384 Peacebang, your words -- as always -- are so thoughtful and comforting. I've had the pleasure to spend a lot of time with Mr. G over the past few years that I've been friends with Sisterbang. Gords has been like a big brother to my own puppy-girl and a good friend to me. He's one of the best creatures on the planet, and he will be missed. But the lessons we've learned from him will live on in our hearts. Peace to you all. Peacebang, your words — as always — are so thoughtful and comforting. I’ve had the pleasure to spend a lot of time with Mr. G over the past few years that I’ve been friends with Sisterbang. Gords has been like a big brother to my own puppy-girl and a good friend to me. He’s one of the best creatures on the planet, and he will be missed. But the lessons we’ve learned from him will live on in our hearts. Peace to you all.

]]> By: god guurrll http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9383 god guurrll Thu, 25 Oct 2007 11:52:46 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9383 Peacebang and Sisterbang, ya' all are in my thoughts and prayers. Dogs like Gordon are so precious, you are lucky to have him and he is lucky to have you. Peace and God Bless. Peacebang and Sisterbang, ya’ all are in my thoughts and prayers. Dogs like Gordon are so precious, you are lucky to have him and he is lucky to have you. Peace and God Bless.

]]> By: John W http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9377 John W Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:59:34 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9377 Yah, that made me cry too. Gordon and I have been pals for 12 years, and even though I have often lived too far away to see him (and his mom) as often as I'd like to, he has remained the #1 most special pooch in my life all these years. He has always epitomized everything a good dog should be - faithful, obedient, polite, kind, sensitive, generous (always has LOTS of love to give, and never hesitates to give it!), sweet, and just plain adorable. Hmmm.... What a wonderful would it would be if there were a lot more people like Gordon in it!! Dearest boy, I hope I get to see you when I come back to the US next month, but if I don't, know that I will always admire you and remember you fondly! Yah, that made me cry too. Gordon and I have been pals for 12 years, and even though I have often lived too far away to see him (and his mom) as often as I’d like to, he has remained the #1 most special pooch in my life all these years. He has always epitomized everything a good dog should be - faithful, obedient, polite, kind, sensitive, generous (always has LOTS of love to give, and never hesitates to give it!), sweet, and just plain adorable. Hmmm…. What a wonderful would it would be if there were a lot more people like Gordon in it!!
Dearest boy, I hope I get to see you when I come back to the US next month, but if I don’t, know that I will always admire you and remember you fondly!

]]> By: Sisterbang http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9360 Sisterbang Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9360 Thanks everyone for your kind and inspiring AND comforting words. It really helps. Of course, this post made me cry, but that is the norm these days! Gordon is definitely reminding me to live in the moment. Right now, am watching him enjoy a doggy frozen yogurt! Zen and the art of dog-gazing. xoxoxo Sisterbang Thanks everyone for your kind and inspiring AND comforting words. It really helps. Of course, this post made me cry, but that is the norm these days! Gordon is definitely reminding me to live in the moment. Right now, am watching him enjoy a doggy frozen yogurt! Zen and the art of dog-gazing.

xoxoxo Sisterbang

]]> By: Peg Schuler-Armstrong http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9355 Peg Schuler-Armstrong Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:53:52 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9355 Your sis has had him for his entire life, hasn't she? I don't know who's more fortunate -- him for having so much lovin' his whole life, or you and your family for getting double the lovin' back from him. Your sis has had him for his entire life, hasn’t she? I don’t know who’s more fortunate — him for having so much lovin’ his whole life, or you and your family for getting double the lovin’ back from him.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9345 Debbie Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:47:01 +0000 http://www.peacebang.com/2007/10/23/dr-smoothenstein/#comment-9345 I am a dog person to the Nth degree too and had to make "that" decision several times in my life. I hate it that those doggie loves of our lives -- and, I admit it, kitties too, although I've never had one of those -- do not live nearly long enough; it's one of those inevitable unfairnesses of this life. My heart goes out to you and SB for Gord's impending trip over the bridge, but it's one more dear soul who will be waiting, in some form or another, because love does survive! I am a dog person to the Nth degree too and had to make “that” decision several times in my life. I hate it that those doggie loves of our lives — and, I admit it, kitties too, although I’ve never had one of those — do not live nearly long enough; it’s one of those inevitable unfairnesses of this life. My heart goes out to you and SB for Gord’s impending trip over the bridge, but it’s one more dear soul who will be waiting, in some form or another, because love does survive!

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