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10 June 2008

Our flight from Philadelphia got in at 8 last night. We had a half hour to change planes in Cincinnati, to grab a shuttle from one concourse to the other, and during that half hour I got a phone call from the man who had just hit my miniature schnauzer, Lacey.[More:]

She was staying at my brother's house while we were on vacation. She and his dog Barley had gotten out and were trying to cross a 4-lane road. She didn't make it. My boyfriend and sister-in-law decided to have her cremated; I wasn't up to making any kind of decisions there in the airport. I don't even remember getting on the plane. I cried the entire 7-hour flight home.

She was the only consistent part of my life during the last 7 years: during the grief after my sister died, during my marriage falling apart, during changing careers and cities and lives.

I miss her feet smelling of corn nuts. Her cold nose sniffing my breath to see how awake I am, to gauge how likely it is that I would be letting her out. Her giant ears like satellites every time the hamster scratched. Her ecstatic whining when I got home from work. The apartment is so small and so quiet without her here. I half-woke once last night and called her, then cried myself back to sleep.
Oh, rhapsodie. I'm so very sorry. Many, many big hugs and kisses to you.
posted by jrossi4r 10 June | 14:07
Oh, rhapsodie ... I am so so sorry that you've lost your beloved Lacey.

((((rhapsodie))))
posted by initapplette 10 June | 14:08
Oh, no.

I'm so very sorry, rhapsodie.
posted by gaspode 10 June | 14:11
rhapsodie, I am so sorry.
posted by LoriFLA 10 June | 14:12
Oh rhapsodie! I know how important an animal companion can be. Lots of hugs for you, whenever you need them.
posted by muddgirl 10 June | 14:12
Oh NO NO. . .(((((rhapsodie))))). ah man.
posted by rainbaby 10 June | 14:13
I'm so sorry.

I had some bad news reach me on my recent vacation, but NOTHING that bad.

Again, I'm so sorry.
posted by jason's_planet 10 June | 14:15
Oh, that's terrible. I'm so sorry and what an awful way to find out.

(((rhapsodie)))
posted by Sil 10 June | 14:17
Oh no, rhapsodie. How awful. I'm so sorry. *gentle hugs*
posted by elizard 10 June | 14:17
Oh no! I am so, so sorry.
posted by essexjan 10 June | 14:20
Oh, I'm so sorry. Losing a dog is just so awful and so sad. Hugs and shared sorrow - I know you will miss her.
posted by mygothlaundry 10 June | 14:23
Oh, honey, I'm so very, very sorry.
posted by taz 10 June | 14:28
You hang in there, rhapsodie!
posted by ramix 10 June | 14:36
Oh, rhapsodie, words just can't express how sorry I am. My heart goes out to you.
posted by scody 10 June | 14:42
Ah jeez. I'm so sorry for your loss.
posted by bmarkey 10 June | 14:47
I am so sorry for your loss.

*hugs*
posted by By the Grace of God 10 June | 14:48
Just thinking of how heartbreaking this must be for you makes me sad -- I'm so very sorry.
posted by Lassie 10 June | 14:51
That's just terrible. I'm so sorry.
posted by crush-onastick 10 June | 14:56
I am so sorry rhapsodie. RIP Lacey.
posted by arse_hat 10 June | 15:04
How horrible. I'm so, so sorry.

Hugs and wuffles ((((rhapsodie))))
posted by mightshould 10 June | 15:05
Oh, man. I am so so sorry.
posted by Stewriffic 10 June | 15:09
From on Lacey-owner to another. . .(((hug)))
posted by danf 10 June | 15:14
Thanks, everyone. I have today off from work, but am considering taking tomorrow as well - that's when the ashes should be ready.
posted by rhapsodie 10 June | 15:20
Oh, rhapsodie, that's so heartbreaking. I am so, so sorry for your loss.
posted by redvixen 10 June | 15:27
OMG, I am so, so sorry rhapsodie. :(

*hug*
posted by BoringPostcards 10 June | 15:53
Hugs -- it's sad losing such a loyal companion. She looks like she was a real charmer as well.
posted by lleachie 10 June | 16:08
Awww, Lacey and her corn nut feet. I am so sorry rhapsodie.
posted by jessamyn 10 June | 16:09
Oh rhapsodie - I'm sorry. What a nightmarish way to get the news. My heart goes out to you and Lacey. (((rhapsodie)))
posted by chewatadistance 10 June | 16:11
Ohhh, rhapsodie! *big hugs* Pets are family.
posted by brujita 10 June | 16:30
Oh, I am so sorry.

Soft comforting whuffles sent your way....
posted by bunnyfire 10 June | 16:37
I'm sorry, rhapsodie.
posted by box 10 June | 17:37
Very sorry. My condolences.
posted by me3dia 10 June | 17:59
I am so sorry, (((rhapsodie))). You have my condolences.
posted by deborah 10 June | 18:37
My condolences. I'm so sorry.
posted by theicono 10 June | 18:47
Sorry - no words for it.
posted by Wolfdog 10 June | 18:53
Awful. So awful. Makes me cry.
posted by ethylene 10 June | 19:35
Oh no! I am so sorry.
posted by jtron 10 June | 19:36
((((rhapsodie))))

What terrible news.
posted by gomichild 10 June | 20:28
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together ...

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posted by netbros 10 June | 22:19
Oh no.

I'm so sorry, rhapsodie.
posted by tangerine 11 June | 00:52
So very sorry :'-(
posted by ThePinkSuperhero 11 June | 01:36
I've been there... and I'm so so sorry to hear you're there now too.

Sending you thoughts and well wishes. :(
posted by jonathanstrange 11 June | 05:03
Oh, rhapsodie. I'm sorry. Many good vibes coming your way.
posted by goo 11 June | 07:45
rhapsodie, I'm so sorry to hear this. I've lost two dogs in the last three years and it's horrible, I know. Take care.
posted by triggerfinger 11 June | 14:16
So sorry to hear this. I know what it's like so my thoughts are with you.
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