tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post8156316467959170792..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Loss and the runWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50717448543587168692016-02-03T07:11:17.884-06:002016-02-03T07:11:17.884-06:00Thank you so much! It's been tough without her...Thank you so much! It's been tough without her! Funny how much those little furballs get into our hearts.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61373795933019820752016-02-03T07:10:48.677-06:002016-02-03T07:10:48.677-06:00Thank you so much! I miss her terribly. Thank you so much! I miss her terribly. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72369278903978875082016-02-02T23:59:23.749-06:002016-02-02T23:59:23.749-06:00I am so, so sorry for your loss. :'( That coul...I am so, so sorry for your loss. :'( That could not have been easy, but I'm glad she's not suffering anymore. Sending you lots of warm thoughts and hugs. <3Farrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28985205766924732462016-01-28T08:53:12.745-06:002016-01-28T08:53:12.745-06:00I have tears in my eyes as I read this...my heart ...I have tears in my eyes as I read this...my heart breaks for you. Animals become such a huge part of our lives and our daily routines. Running has (and probably always will be) a type of therapy for me as well. Lots of virtual hugs headed your way!! Heather Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244751865671745214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60236141165522605772016-01-27T21:08:57.157-06:002016-01-27T21:08:57.157-06:00It really feels like losing a best friend!It really feels like losing a best friend!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8375243801636653242016-01-27T21:08:36.945-06:002016-01-27T21:08:36.945-06:00Thank you! It's been tough. Especially the lit...Thank you! It's been tough. Especially the little things...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6843880709419072012016-01-27T20:48:38.481-06:002016-01-27T20:48:38.481-06:00What a sweet tribute to such an adorable pup, and ...What a sweet tribute to such an adorable pup, and companion. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Cleo. Nonetheless, I'm glad that you have something healthy to help clear your head and cope with the pain of loss. Sending you a virtual hug!Flecks of Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482849811543426428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22470477526856945272016-01-27T19:07:04.611-06:002016-01-27T19:07:04.611-06:00So sorry to hear about Cleo. I know the furkids be...So sorry to hear about Cleo. I know the furkids become such a part of our lives. I was super sad about my kitty when I thought he met an unfortunate fate during the blizzard and he's a feral cat that we've been caring for for a year. I can only imagine a pet of 13 years. Hugs to you!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160984082012790377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73465730003579976202016-01-27T06:48:13.014-06:002016-01-27T06:48:13.014-06:00The hard part is now--I keep looking for her. Then...The hard part is now--I keep looking for her. Then I remind myself...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35480593171091405702016-01-27T05:03:23.659-06:002016-01-27T05:03:23.659-06:00So sorry for your loss. I definitely use running t...So sorry for your loss. I definitely use running to cope with my emotions through tough times. I don't have any pets but my parents lost both their dogs over the past 3 years, and I know how hard it can be. Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68752971711968913352016-01-26T07:50:18.045-06:002016-01-26T07:50:18.045-06:00Thank you. I knew this day was coming but it came ...Thank you. I knew this day was coming but it came so suddenly. I wasn't prepared at all. Of course, are you ever really prepared?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67959840264590600412016-01-26T07:44:58.275-06:002016-01-26T07:44:58.275-06:00I am so sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to...I am so sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to clear your head with a good run. I don't know what I will do when I lose my Italian Greyhounds. They are 10 so I know I only have so many years with them left, but they really do become such a part of your family.Wendy @ Wholistic Womanhttp://wholisticwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83060690059332684942016-01-26T06:00:15.516-06:002016-01-26T06:00:15.516-06:00You hit the nail on the head. I keep forgetting fo...You hit the nail on the head. I keep forgetting for a brief moment that she's gone. Ugh.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28728714800101346822016-01-26T05:59:47.133-06:002016-01-26T05:59:47.133-06:00Heading out into the wind as we speak. So therapeu...Heading out into the wind as we speak. So therapeutic!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11353542680407265772016-01-26T05:59:21.238-06:002016-01-26T05:59:21.238-06:00It's the little things...the habits, that make...It's the little things...the habits, that make me forget for a brief moment that she's gone.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77094325637752885782016-01-26T04:48:09.194-06:002016-01-26T04:48:09.194-06:00big hugs Wendy! I know it is so sad and it takes a...big hugs Wendy! I know it is so sad and it takes awhile to catch yourself not looking for them, I still remember it well. Nice how you always find some peace in your running Cleo is missing you too!Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31325558621524341512016-01-26T02:11:59.416-06:002016-01-26T02:11:59.416-06:00Wendy I'm so sorry for your loss. I find comfo...Wendy I'm so sorry for your loss. I find comfort knowing you're able to find some comfort in your run.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83242442217467826472016-01-25T22:38:29.921-06:002016-01-25T22:38:29.921-06:00I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is like losing a fa...I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is like losing a family member or best friend. I cried for days after our cat died. We'd had him for 17 years and it was so hard to let go. {{{HUGS}}}MCM Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588793352268224508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87297989442000243512016-01-25T19:47:10.210-06:002016-01-25T19:47:10.210-06:00Isn't that the truth? This is my third dog and...Isn't that the truth? This is my third dog and I swear it was tougher this time than before.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91137284317140107182016-01-25T19:44:22.085-06:002016-01-25T19:44:22.085-06:00Oh, Wendy. I am so very sorry for your loss. I hav...Oh, Wendy. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have been there way too many times, and it never stops hurting. Never. <br /><br />Thinking of you. <3Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38536259969496180742016-01-25T19:21:25.734-06:002016-01-25T19:21:25.734-06:00I tell myself that a lot. It's still such a sh...I tell myself that a lot. It's still such a shock. You just never know.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84982828341804629132016-01-25T19:12:02.911-06:002016-01-25T19:12:02.911-06:00Oh Wendy, I'm sitting here with tears in my ey...Oh Wendy, I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes reading this post. Just remember that Cleo is in a much better place now and isn't physically suffering anymore.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65695194324309255592016-01-25T18:32:58.328-06:002016-01-25T18:32:58.328-06:00I almost didn't post it because I knew it woul...I almost didn't post it because I knew it would be hard for my readers. But I'm all about keeping it real, and sometimes life gets tough. Thank goodness for running.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50413947586658226452016-01-25T18:32:19.071-06:002016-01-25T18:32:19.071-06:00Thank you! Yep, she's with our other dogs and ...Thank you! Yep, she's with our other dogs and all her doggie friends. Wish it was easier for us here, tho!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49177737792474635772016-01-25T18:31:46.603-06:002016-01-25T18:31:46.603-06:00Thank you. No words are necessary...I'm just g...Thank you. No words are necessary...I'm just grateful you read my post. I know it's a sad one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com