One in a Million You
(our first day together)
sorry i’ve been an absentee blogger lately, but as you many know i’ve been taking care of my babylove, Daisy dog. well, yesterday was our last day together. she and i went to the beach and she passed away quietly later in the day. i thank her for getting me to florida and staying just long enough to spend one night together in the new place. we’ve seen 3 decades together and she was the most gentle pitbull to walk this earth. this corny Larry Graham song below was ours. of course this blog is a place i feel at home, so thank you all for always being here. so snuggle, smooch and smother your little angels today from us!
love c & d
Love has played its games on me so long.
I started to believe I’d never find anyone,
that could try to convince me to give in.
Said you can’t win.
But one day the sun came shining through.
The rain had stopped, and the skies were blue.
And oh, what a revelation to see…
someone was saying “I love you” to me.
A one in a million, chance of a lifetime.
Then life showed compassion,
and sent to me a stroke of luck called you…
a one in a million you.
I was a lonely man with empty arms to fill.
Until I found a piece of happiness to call my own.
And life is worth living again.
For to love you, to me, is to live…
i told you it was corny! well today i took lots of time to write you all back, thank you so much. having time now to get back to my life and sharing this world with you is a great gift. one blog led to another, so of course i have to pass them on cause they’re so beautiful…
Feeding my soul is Corey’s awe-inspiring blog, Tongue and Cheek
thank you for coming, you know i love and adore you!
Elizabeth @ Elizabeth Anne Designs replied:
I’m so sorry for your loss. You were so very lucky to be blessed with your companion for such a very long time. I’m sure that Daisy is romping around like she was a puppy again right now in doggie heaven, thankful that she has her wonderful memories of you.
January 23, 2008 at 2:12 pm. Permalink.
Alyssa replied:
Oh Claudia I am so so sorry to hear this news. I am glad that you got to spent a beautiful last day together and I am sure you have many great memories. Big hug.
Alyssa
January 23, 2008 at 2:35 pm. Permalink.
Claudia replied:
Ohhh I am so sorry!!! I have a doggy and three ferrets and they are the light of our lives. Your doggy was so beautiful! I am glad you had a good last day together. A big hug to you!!
January 23, 2008 at 2:44 pm. Permalink.
Barb replied:
So sorry to hear the news!
January 23, 2008 at 3:18 pm. Permalink.
Karen Otto replied:
I’m so sorry for your loss, Claudia. We who love animals are so lucky when they love us back. Their unconditional love and support is that huge void we feel when they must go. Our hearts miss them with equal measure to how much they loved us. She must have loved you dearly. Wishing you sweet memories, and better days.
January 23, 2008 at 3:40 pm. Permalink.
Olga replied:
I have never commented before I believe, even though I love the blog and read it regularly. But in anycase I wanted to tell you how sorry I’m for your loss, and I hope the best for you. I’m glad that you had the opportunity to share some time together in Florida.
I hope you can feel better as time goes, as I do understand how painful to lose someone like Daisy can be.
Take care of yourself and best wishes. :O)
January 23, 2008 at 3:45 pm. Permalink.
Liberty Post Editor replied:
A dog angel who led you to where you are supposed to be. We are all sending you comforting hugs today. Please close your eyes and feel them now.
January 23, 2008 at 3:58 pm. Permalink.
Gloria replied:
Dear Claudia,
Please know you and Daisy are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet dog-child. My beloved Black Lab, Madison, and I send our deepest regrets. I continue to read and be inspired by your blog each week.
January 23, 2008 at 5:26 pm. Permalink.
karla nathan replied:
It is such a heartbreak to lose a dog. They are so much more to us than just pets, a best friend, a child, some one who always understands us and can look straight into our souls.
I’m sorry for your loss.
January 23, 2008 at 5:47 pm. Permalink.
Cindy replied:
Hi Claudia~
My heart is so saddened to hear that your darling Daisy has passed away. I am so very sorry for your loss. I love her sweet sweet face. And those eyes. . . they are so gentle and expressive.
I remember a photo from October 22, (I went back in your archives to find it). That is you two, right? I loved that photo when you first posted it. And I remembered it again when I read your post this morning. That is the sweetest picture ever. It just captures ‘love’ to me. The perfect snuggle!
It is wonderful to bury your face into the soft, warm fur of a beloved dog. But just now, I was thinking, how amazing it must be, to be the recipient of all that love and affection. Your sweet Daisy was so blessed! She got to be loved by You!
She was on the other end of all those hugs and snuggles and kisses. She got countless pats and treats and kindness from you. She was lovingly and tenderly cared for by a princess with a heart of gold, all the years of her life. I’m thankful that she belonged to you. I know you made her life wonderful. All those adventures, the fun, and all the affection she could ever hope for.
AND. . . she lived amidst all your glamour and style! What more could a dear sweet dog wish for. I know she is your treasue, and you will always have her in your heart.
GOD bless you~
Cindy
January 23, 2008 at 5:50 pm. Permalink.
JO replied:
How sad. They are such dear creatures. Our Billie has brought such joy to our lives. We got her as a wee puppy after the loss of our prior pet.
January 23, 2008 at 6:15 pm. Permalink.
Amy replied:
aww…sweet sweet Daisy… :-/ I’m so sorry, Claudia… I know there will always be an empty spot in your heart.
much love and lots of hugs…
January 23, 2008 at 6:40 pm. Permalink.
Rachael replied:
I am so sorry to hear about Daisy, beloved pets are so very precious, you will miss her so much but she will always remain in your heart:) Rachael
January 23, 2008 at 7:57 pm. Permalink.
parisapartment replied:
Thank you all so so much, it means the world to me.
January 23, 2008 at 8:12 pm. Permalink.
Vicki replied:
Claudia I am so sorry about your loss….but happy that Daisy made the trip to Florida with you. It is so hard to lose our pets, you are in my thoughts.
January 23, 2008 at 8:26 pm. Permalink.
Joy replied:
Oh Claudia, I am so sorry to hear of Daisy’s passing. My eyes are filled with tears after reading your post. I leave you with this quote and please know that I am thinking of you…
“Do not mourn my passing for if you could only see
by slipping all my earthly bonds, I’m young again and free.
By day I run the Heavenly fields, my body healthy and strong
At night I sleep at Angels’ Feet, lulled by Celestial Song.”
Author Unknown
Hugs,
Joy
Isla Paschal Richardson
January 23, 2008 at 9:48 pm. Permalink.
Jean replied:
I’m so sorry Claudia, Colin just told me. We’ll all miss Daisy so much. I remember her when she was a pup romping all over the place, and I can’t believe how quickly the years have flown. I’m glad that she went so peacefully.
January 23, 2008 at 9:48 pm. Permalink.
Cris replied:
Claudia, I am truly sorry for your loss….please know that you are not alone at this very sad time. I send you my love. Take your time grieving reach out when you need to. I know I have only written you an email,once, but I am always checking in to see how you two were getting on. Hugs and strength.
January 23, 2008 at 9:49 pm. Permalink.
Firefly Hill replied:
So sorry to hear the news Claudia….I will be thinking of you. What a sweet girl she was.
Annie
January 23, 2008 at 10:18 pm. Permalink.
Jayne replied:
Claudia, I discovered your beautiful website today and was completely inspired and then learnt of your desperately sad loss and have wept. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless, Jayne
January 23, 2008 at 10:29 pm. Permalink.
Ro replied:
A big, long, hug from me. – Ro
January 23, 2008 at 11:06 pm. Permalink.
Cerri replied:
Oh, I am so, so sorry for your loss!
Big hugs!
~Cerri xoxox
January 24, 2008 at 3:27 am. Permalink.
Lisa & Alfie replied:
Claudia,
I’m new to your blog and have added you to my blog roll. I wanted to say how sad I am at your loss. My puppy and I have only begun our journey. I hope we have the longevity and memories you enjoyed with Daisy. I am so attached and can only imagine your pain. A big heartfelt hug.]
Lisa & Alfie
January 24, 2008 at 6:01 am. Permalink.
Amy replied:
Awwwwwh, honey. :( Today’s the first day since we talked in December that I’ve checked in, and I’m glad I felt the little push to check in now! So, so sorry Daisy has passed, but I’m so glad she went quietly. Thinking of you both and sending lots of love! xoxoxox!
January 24, 2008 at 10:08 am. Permalink.
robyn pope replied:
So sorry for your loss, beautiful post of remebrance…
January 24, 2008 at 10:15 am. Permalink.
Tara replied:
Claudia, so sorry for your loss. This is a lovely post and tribute to Daisy. I know how you are feeling, we lost our pooch of 14 years last year. It does get easier little by little. ~xo
January 24, 2008 at 12:41 pm. Permalink.
Wendy replied:
Claudia- so sorry to read your post about your dear friend. Glad you had that last walk on the beach together. Good thoughts go out to you! Hope to hear happy news soon again about the new apartment and all the wonderful things you have done to it! Take care!
January 24, 2008 at 2:04 pm. Permalink.
kathy replied:
I’m so sorry to learn of your loss. I too lost my little buddy the Wed. morning before Thanksgiving. Yes we crying over the turkey dinner. We sure do get used to that happy greeting when we arrive home. What a hole they leave when they’re gone.
Thinking of you,
Kathy
January 24, 2008 at 2:42 pm. Permalink.
Passementerie replied:
I’m so sorry – I know how much you loved your darling dog… your last day together sounds lovely – isn’t that how any of us would like to go? On a nice afternoon after a lovely walk on the beach with someone we love?
*hugs*
January 24, 2008 at 2:43 pm. Permalink.
Irene replied:
Oh I am so verry sorry! But what a beautiful, loving end to a long loving story! God bless you both.
January 24, 2008 at 5:34 pm. Permalink.
Jenny replied:
Claudia, I don’t know you and I don’t know Daisy, but I do know the unconditional love you had for one another and how much you will miss your best friend. It makes my heart ache for you. Just know that Daisy is running along the beach without pain in her body, strong and new, her face toward the sun. And she loves you.
xox,
Jenny
January 24, 2008 at 11:34 pm. Permalink.
Mara replied:
I’m so sorry for your loss, take care of yourself, be gentle with yourself.
Mara
January 25, 2008 at 1:50 am. Permalink.
Carolyn Park replied:
awww sweets, i’m so sorry to hear about your loss. lots of love.. xoxoxoxoxo
January 25, 2008 at 6:44 am. Permalink.
Cindy replied:
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your doggy. I can tell by her sweet face that she was a special one. I gave my dog extra attention after reading your post and only wish there was some way I could help make things better. She must have been content to go after your lovely day at the beach…making sure you were safe and warm in your new home. Take care…
January 25, 2008 at 7:18 am. Permalink.
le petit cabinet de curiosites replied:
wonderfuk quote that sums up everything ! Nothing else to say !
January 25, 2008 at 8:33 am. Permalink.
Villa Anna replied:
Claudia my heart is hurting for you. I’m sure it is a comfort though, knowing you had her for such a generous amount of time and she lived a full and happy and loved life and the fact that she passed peacefully. RIP sweet Daisy.
Anna xox.
January 25, 2008 at 1:29 pm. Permalink.
designdna replied:
oh i am so sorry you lost your puppy! i lost my old rocketman after a day at the beach in maine. it was his favorite place, the water. it is so sad when they go – but he, like your daisy dog, had a great last day.
i know you are so sad. im so sorry :o(
January 25, 2008 at 2:12 pm. Permalink.
Jennifer Moore replied:
May you find comfort in the memories that you treasure.
January 25, 2008 at 4:05 pm. Permalink.
Sandra Evertson replied:
So very sorry to hear of your loss, so hard, my little love of 17 years left over a year ago. I feel we are lucky to have made such bonds with these beings and really, they will stay with us always.
Sandra Evertson
January 25, 2008 at 6:23 pm. Permalink.
Paul replied:
I’m so sorry.
January 25, 2008 at 11:39 pm. Permalink.
Cindy replied:
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Daisy. She had such a sweet face. I recently lost my Cat Beasley and I know how painful it is.
God Bless
Cindy
January 26, 2008 at 3:31 am. Permalink.
Kimberly Ryan replied:
Claudia, I’m so behind on my blog reading, I’m so sorry to have missed this post! Even more I’m sad you lost your sweet companion, they see us thru so much, it’s not fair. Hope your pain will subside after a while and try to enjoy the memories. Hugs, Kimberly
January 26, 2008 at 7:03 am. Permalink.
{this is glamorous} replied:
Oh, Claudia, I’m so, so sorry to hear about Daisy–I’m in bits here, just reading about your last day together. I’ve been a little behind on my blog reading as well, so I apologize for missing this post. I hope you’re doing better.
January 26, 2008 at 9:54 pm. Permalink.
simone replied:
Oh Claudia, I really feel for you, I just lost my beloved Lucy 4 weeks ago and know it is very hard,your Daisy will always be present in your heart, these little creatures fill our lives with such wonderful moments….
Hope you feel better,
Simone
January 27, 2008 at 12:56 pm. Permalink.
panama city replied:
I LOVE THAT SONG… my husband sings that one to me every once in awhile and its great cuz he can’t sing very well at all – nor can i – but that doesn’t stop us from singing…. So sorry for your loss. Last summer while my husband was in iraq I was adopted by a cute little ferrel cat. it was too young to fear and we were inseperable. i couldn’t hang clothes on the line without iraqcat on top of my toes. i lost her after only four months to some psycho-car, so i had a beautiful little funeral and it hurt… but thank God for time & strong resilient hearts and friends and tea and music and and and…….. lisa
January 27, 2008 at 8:44 pm. Permalink.
Bonnie replied:
Oh Dear Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear about the sad loss of your sweet Daisy. It’s been several days since I have read your blog so I am just learning of the news. I loved seeing the pictures you posted of her and reading the stories about her. What a wonderful life you both had together with so many great adventures and so many smiles for each other. You can tell that you shared so much love, warmth and happiness with each other. And your last walk together on the beach… it just brings tears to my eyes.
You are both in my thoughts and tears… Oh sweet Daisy… She loved you so much Claudia. We all love you Daisy and miss you so much. We will remember you in our hearts forever. :(
With heartfelt sympathy and hugs,
Bonnie
January 27, 2008 at 9:15 pm. Permalink.
jennnifer ramos replied:
HI Claudia,
So sorry about your doggie….it was so touching to read your post, it made me tear up. I’ve lost two dogs and one i spent 8 yrs with….it was hard to have my boyfriend take her to vet (and have her put to sleep) , she was very sick and didn’t know what was going on anymore, it was heartbreaking. Glad you got to spend one last day together…im sure she enjoyed every minute of that day with you.
Jen Ramos
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January 28, 2008 at 6:23 am. Permalink.
Country French Antiques replied:
Claudia,
I am soo sorry about Daisy.
I’m sure you have lots of good memories.
I hope you’ll find puppy love again when your ready!
January 28, 2008 at 11:10 pm. Permalink.
Fifi replied:
OH, CLAUDIA! I HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO READ ANY BLOGS LATELY BUT, TONIGHT I TOOK A QUICK PEEK AT A FEW AND JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR SWEET DAISY. I AM SO SORRY. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED HER AND NOTHING I CAN SAY WILL EASE YOUR HEARTBREAK. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW I FEEL FOR YOU. YOU ARE ON MY MIND AND IN MY HEART, AND SO IS LITTLE DAISY.
XOXOXO
FIFI
January 31, 2008 at 3:58 am. Permalink.
Valerie replied:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Have been reading your blog for a long time (and remember discovering your book when it first came out) — I figured this was a good time to delurk and tell you how sorry I am.
February 4, 2008 at 2:17 am. Permalink.