Post by jiffer on Jan 9, 2009 16:35:53 GMT -5
I'm a bit early for this but he's been on my mind lately. Remembering the silly antics he used to do. His stunning silver face.
Though it's strange how I still look for him and see his quirks in others; for you see, he left me almost two years ago, on April 11, 2007. He fulfilled his earthly promises and left us as only Icarus would do.. on his own terms in a place of his choosing: his daddy's arms in his beloved yard.
His 5th Gotcha Day is coming on January 22. The cold of that night still feels close. I'll never forget the excitement as the lights of Cami warmed the air as we made that first turn down Culloden Road.
I was late for my appointment, but what's new... I'm always running late.
It was the night that began it all for me. He was my first. My fur family grew from there. I started to take in any greyhound events that were happening. I started volunteering for Bill. How could I not as I had watched him lead Icarus to the van, helped him in and told him to be a good boy for his new mommy...
It was all because of my angel Icarus that my desire to help the greyhounds and help GRA became.
He inspired me to help others, to learn and read and research, to fill my head with silly facts and jargon.
This week, Tina sent me a link to Barbara Karant's book Greyhounds. I took one look at this photo and the tears came...
For you see, the brindle on the right looked so much like him.. and the white and brindle looked like Tilt. Coincidence? Perhaps.. Could it be a sign from them? Dubious... but those boys, in the few times they met, were kindred spirits. Lazy to the last.
It's also odd that on that very morning T sent me the link, I was travelling to work when the sky opened up and through it shone a beautiful rainbow. One that reminded me so much of the rainbow I saw just days after Icarus' passing. Another odd coincidence? I rarely have ever seen a rainbow in winter on a blistery cold day... but here it was.
I don't know what I believe.. if there's a heaven, a rainbow bridge, reincarnation, but whatever comes.. I'll stick to my childish dreams that my boy is out there somewhere and that he has sent me a sign from time to time.
There are those who say a greyhound is just another dog... but when they teach you and show you love like you've never felt before, they really are more than just a dog. They are a piece of your heart. Always.
Icarus AKA Jahoda's Richie
Gotcha: 1-22-2004
7-15-1999 to 4-11-2007
Though it's strange how I still look for him and see his quirks in others; for you see, he left me almost two years ago, on April 11, 2007. He fulfilled his earthly promises and left us as only Icarus would do.. on his own terms in a place of his choosing: his daddy's arms in his beloved yard.
His 5th Gotcha Day is coming on January 22. The cold of that night still feels close. I'll never forget the excitement as the lights of Cami warmed the air as we made that first turn down Culloden Road.
I was late for my appointment, but what's new... I'm always running late.
It was the night that began it all for me. He was my first. My fur family grew from there. I started to take in any greyhound events that were happening. I started volunteering for Bill. How could I not as I had watched him lead Icarus to the van, helped him in and told him to be a good boy for his new mommy...
It was all because of my angel Icarus that my desire to help the greyhounds and help GRA became.
He inspired me to help others, to learn and read and research, to fill my head with silly facts and jargon.
This week, Tina sent me a link to Barbara Karant's book Greyhounds. I took one look at this photo and the tears came...
For you see, the brindle on the right looked so much like him.. and the white and brindle looked like Tilt. Coincidence? Perhaps.. Could it be a sign from them? Dubious... but those boys, in the few times they met, were kindred spirits. Lazy to the last.
It's also odd that on that very morning T sent me the link, I was travelling to work when the sky opened up and through it shone a beautiful rainbow. One that reminded me so much of the rainbow I saw just days after Icarus' passing. Another odd coincidence? I rarely have ever seen a rainbow in winter on a blistery cold day... but here it was.
I don't know what I believe.. if there's a heaven, a rainbow bridge, reincarnation, but whatever comes.. I'll stick to my childish dreams that my boy is out there somewhere and that he has sent me a sign from time to time.
There are those who say a greyhound is just another dog... but when they teach you and show you love like you've never felt before, they really are more than just a dog. They are a piece of your heart. Always.
Icarus AKA Jahoda's Richie
Gotcha: 1-22-2004
7-15-1999 to 4-11-2007