Sad vent.....

PatchonGSD · 11-09-2012, 04:36 PM

I got Morgan for my grandparents a few weeks after my Uncle (their son) suddenly passed away. He was their first GSD, and the first dog they had had in many years. I still remember plain as day the look on their faces when that big black and tan puppy I was holding in my arms ferociously barked at them as I was handing him over.

They bonded quickly, but my Grandpa and Morgan were really pals. Over the years I cant really think of a time when you saw one and not the other. I really think he helped my Grandpa heal in many ways after losing my Uncle. When my Grandpa would make his weekend trips to Kentucky my Grandma would call me and say "This darn dog wont eat when your Grandpa isnt here. He's going to starve his fool self."

Today I looked out of my Kitchen window and saw my Grandpa and Morgan walking side by side from the garage to the back door of the house. Both of them with a slight limp, heads down as they walked. Its almost funny how they resemble each other right now. Morgans face and my Grandpa's hair are the same silvery white color now. As they came to the steps, Morgan lifted his head so that my Grandpa could put his hand on him for balance as he stepped up the last tall step to the door. I could see my Grandpa holding the door open for Morgan as he slowly got up that last tall step himself.

How quickly these last 10 years have gone by.....it really doesnt seem fair.

Bear GSD · 11-09-2012, 04:41 PM

Aww, that painted a touching picture. What a thing it would be to grow old together with your best friend.

wolfy dog · 11-09-2012, 04:41 PM

Oh, what a gift have you given this man. The more time you spend with a good dog the your souls merge together. I wish these two many more years together.

TommyB681 · 11-09-2012, 04:41 PM

sounds like they both had an incredible journey together. True companionship

fuzzybunny · 11-09-2012, 05:06 PM

Ah, that actually made me a little misty eyed. Sounds like they have an amazing bond.

nitemares · 11-09-2012, 05:58 PM

that made me cry and smile xx may they both live a long and healthy life

Todd · 11-09-2012, 06:13 PM

Thanks for sharing. Definitely makes you think about life...

KatsMuse · 11-09-2012, 07:34 PM

Well, you just had to make me cry...I can just picture that scene and its sweet.
Bittersweet.
But, what a wonderful thing you've done!
(Yes, time passes much too quickly.)

Kat

GsdLoverr729 · 11-09-2012, 07:36 PM

I agree that time goes by way too fast... And it's sad to think of that

But you did a great thing, and I'm touched by the fact that the two of them are still so close. Thank you for sharing this story! I'll likely be passing it on (:

Olivers mama · 11-09-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GsdLoverr729

I agree that time goes by way too fast... And it's sad to think of that

But you did a great thing, and I'm touched by the fact that the two of them are still so close. Thank you for sharing this story! I'll likely be passing it on (:

Ditto.....

With tears in my eyes, I picture a Rockwell painting of the 2....

11-09-2012, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
PatchonGSD Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,514	Sad vent..... I got Morgan for my grandparents a few weeks after my Uncle (their son) suddenly passed away. He was their first GSD, and the first dog they had had in many years. I still remember plain as day the look on their faces when that big black and tan puppy I was holding in my arms ferociously barked at them as I was handing him over. They bonded quickly, but my Grandpa and Morgan were really pals. Over the years I cant really think of a time when you saw one and not the other. I really think he helped my Grandpa heal in many ways after losing my Uncle. When my Grandpa would make his weekend trips to Kentucky my Grandma would call me and say "This darn dog wont eat when your Grandpa isnt here. He's going to starve his fool self." Today I looked out of my Kitchen window and saw my Grandpa and Morgan walking side by side from the garage to the back door of the house. Both of them with a slight limp, heads down as they walked. Its almost funny how they resemble each other right now. Morgans face and my Grandpa's hair are the same silvery white color now. As they came to the steps, Morgan lifted his head so that my Grandpa could put his hand on him for balance as he stepped up the last tall step to the door. I could see my Grandpa holding the door open for Morgan as he slowly got up that last tall step himself. How quickly these last 10 years have gone by.....it really doesnt seem fair. __________________ Balen Patchon Adopted 8-28-12 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1275860 Failure is success, if you learn from it.

11-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,930	Aww, that painted a touching picture. What a thing it would be to grow old together with your best friend. __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

11-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,329	Oh, what a gift have you given this man. The more time you spend with a good dog the your souls merge together. I wish these two many more years together. __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

11-09-2012, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,363	Ah, that actually made me a little misty eyed. Sounds like they have an amazing bond. __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 3 yrs old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 6 years old

11-09-2012, 05:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
nitemares Master Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Egypt Posts: 506	that made me cry and smile xx may they both live a long and healthy life __________________ Nadine Tamtam - Egyptian Mau Dante (Dumpty) ze Stribrneho kamene (9-9-2011) Juventus - GSD (RIP) Animal Aid Egypt

11-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
TommyB681 Master Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 500	sounds like they both had an incredible journey together. True companionship

11-09-2012, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Todd Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 1,154	Thanks for sharing. Definitely makes you think about life... __________________ Todd Abby - Adopted 11 July 2011 Heidi - RIP (3 May 2011) Run free little girl, you gave me the best seven years of my life.

11-09-2012, 07:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
KatsMuse Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,006	Well, you just had to make me cry...I can just picture that scene and its sweet. Bittersweet. But, what a wonderful thing you've done! (Yes, time passes much too quickly.) Kat Last edited by KatsMuse; 11-09-2012 at 07:36 PM.

11-09-2012, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
GsdLoverr729 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Ga, USA Posts: 3,179	I agree that time goes by way too fast... And it's sad to think of that But you did a great thing, and I'm touched by the fact that the two of them are still so close. Thank you for sharing this story! I'll likely be passing it on (: __________________ Kymmey http://KaohzandKumatz.yolasite.com Mom To~ Dakoda (b/t GSD), Simi (b/w DSH), Nashoba (sable GSD)

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