Monday, December 26, 2011

THANK YOU /// We Miss You Bubby Dog

we miss you Bubby
I just wanted to check in for a minute to thank you all so much for the kindness and love we've been receiving through your emails and comments on my post about the loss of our Bubby dog.  It is helping us heal to read your words and learn just how many people around the world were affected by Bubby. 

Leary (Bubby's real name) was more than just a dog.  He was the sweetest, most compassionate living being I'd ever encountered.  He was the love of my life. Without him, our hearts ache and our home feels empty. For almost 16 years, I spent all day, everyday with Leary.  He worked with me, ran errands with me, traveled the country with me, slept beside me.  He swam in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans with me.  He visited almost every major city.  He hiked through Yellowstone, pranced through the ferns beneath giant Redwoods, and explored the Rocky Mountains.  He lived in 7 different states with me.  He kissed my face when I cried, and wagged his tail at full speed when I laughed.  When he received presents on his birthday and Christmas, he knew how to unwrap them himself and would spend hours playing with his toys, always so grateful.  He was my inspiration for nearly everything I did. When we were apart, I couldn't wait to get back home to him. I thought of him and his welfare before every single decision I ever made.  Bubby wasn't a dog to me. Or to Robbie. Throughout our lives, we've both had lots of dogs, and we've both lost lots of dogs.  And each one was very painful. This is so much different though. Leary was our child. There is no comparison for us. Through our grief, we have hope that a day will come soon when we can revel in the happiness he brought us rather than feeling weighted by the sadness of a very new life without him by our sides.

Leary lived an amazing life.  Over the years, I've joked about writing a book about him.  Maybe now I really will.  From the day I rescued him from under a dark trailer in Colorado (minutes before being dumped at the shelter), to his countless adventures around the country and beyond, to his perseverance to defy all odds and baffle vets with his will to overcome the greatest physical obstacles, he was a miracle in every way.  I have so many inspiring stories from his life to share with you as soon as I'm able. 

In the meantime, I am incredibly grateful for your support and compassion, as well as your patience with the Bubby and Bean blog.  With my birthday and the New Year arriving on Sunday, I'm hoping that I'll be able to get back to regular posting.  The Happy Holidays Giveaway winner will still be posted some time this week, as will another amazing giveaway from our December Featured Sponsor.

I hope you had a magical holiday.



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21 comments:

  1. I am thinking about you and wishing you a speedy trip to the happiness and out of the sorrow.

    xoxo

    Amanda

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  2. I cried through this entire post. Wishing you the best in the coming weeks <3

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  3. He sounds like he was the best dog ever. I'm so sorry for your loss, and I hope you're able to look at his things and smile soon.

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  4. Continuing to send soooo much love your way!! I didn't even know Bubby and I have been heartbroken ever since I read your post on Thursday. He was so special.

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  5. Tears are rolling down my cheeks. Such a beautiful and thoughtful post. ))HUGS((

    Shannon

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  6. i know it feels like you will cry every time you think of bubby but each day it gets a teeny tiny bit better.

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  7. As a fan of Bubby, my heart is broken too. Words can't express how sorry I am for your great, great loss. Thank you for sharing this special creature with all of us; he made our lives shine brighter too. If you write a book, I will be first in line to buy it. I am sending so much love your way.

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  8. Oh no, poor Bubby! I'm so sorry. :(

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  9. you and bubby are in my prayers! stay strong xxo em

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  10. no one is rushing you, & if they are virtually kick them. i think your bubby dog leary book would be cathartic, but only if you want to do it. peace, <3, & rock on melissa!

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  11. I am so sorry to hear! Take care of yourself, you and your family are in my thoughts! Hugs xxx

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  12. I feel for you because I know how you feel. 5 years after I lost my lovely dog I still haven't overcome the grief. I talk more about her than about anything else. There is nothing in the world that can compare to the love of a dog. Hugs.

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  13. I'm so sorry to hear this. My heat truly goes out to you.

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  14. My heart goes out to you. I've been there (almost 7 years ago) and I still miss him daily. Take the time you need. We all deal differently. xoxo

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  15. So well said Melissa!! I love when you wrote about Bubby dog, your love for him really shows through. What a wonderful life he was blessed with and how fortunate you and Robbie were to have him in your life.
    I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope time will help heal your deep sorrow, even though it will never truly go away.

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  16. Take all the time you need, Melissa! I know it's hard and it feels like it won't get better. Soon, though, you will be able to smile again when you think of Bubby and feel truly blessed at the time you spent together. <3

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  17. Melissa, as you know I lost my best friend after 14 years, It is nothing I would ever wish on anyone. the word sucks comes to mind. If not for Leary, I may never have found your blog, (which my wife and I both now read) It has been great to get to know you this year, I am sorry for your loss, but so glad that Bubby, was able to experience so much love and emotion in life. Remember that all dogs go to heaven, that somehow comforted me when Cheri died 2 years ago. If a book comes out, I hereby swear to buy it! Best of luck to you and Robbi in the coming year.

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  18. so sorry to hear... he sounds like a wonderful dog....take care! Loosing a pet is really sad. Remember the great times, at least Bubby had a happy life with you.

    Thanks for dropping by my blog by the way.

    mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  19. Robbie and I can't thank you enough for your sweet, compassionate comments on both this post and the post announcing that Bubby had passed. It continues to be a very difficult time for us, but reading these comments is really helping. There is something comforting in knowing just how many people Bubby touched. We appreciate all of you.

    Love,
    Melissa

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