Re: Kramer.

Originally Posted By: 3K9MomIn the end, we can only hope to live fully, to be loved, to make a difference, to have good friends and to be surrounded by those who love and respect us when our time on earth is over. To die in the arms of one who loves us, and to be aware enough to say "goodbye," that is a sorrowful but sweet gift that we can't truly appreciate until we've been there.

I can't say it any better than that.

 

Re: Kramer.

Oh Jean,

I sit here crying for all of us, King Kramer will be sorely missed . But he has taught me a lot through your posts about his life with you, the love you two shared came through loud and clear. May we all have a Kramer in our lives at some point, he was the KING and ruled his pack with fairness and love. God speed HRH Kramer, and Melinda, you are sooo right, the Rainbow Bridge will NEVER be the same. All the furkids that have gone before him will be meeting him, he has so much to do up there, he'll be busy til it's time for you Jean, and the rest of Jeanpackistan to go on too. My heart hurts for all of you Jean, but all those years of wonderful memories will help ease the pain and grief. Rule on King Kramer .

 

Re: Kramer.

I am so very sorry, Jean. Kramer was one regal gentleman and I am sure he reigns the furkids at the Bride. He is in the company of wonderful canines there, some of my companions too. He will be watching over you.

Angie sends you big borks (I am sure Kramer can hear them too) and big sloppy kisses.

 

Re: Kramer.

It's past my bedtime and hard to type through the tears but Jean I wanted to thank you for sharing so much of Kramer's life with us. Although I never actually met him, I feel like I knew him so well. Just the other day, one of Kramer's stories made me laugh so hard I spit my food out.

Nothing is like losing your first dog, especially when your first dog graced this world with such character. I know you will carry his spirit in your heart and his legacy will live on through your pack. I wish you peace in this time of mourning.

 

Re: Kramer.

<span style='font-size: 17pt'>HAIL TO THE KING!!! </span>

Jean, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

REST IN PEACE DEAR KRAMER ... MAY YOU RUN FREE AT THE BRIDGE!

It takes both the sun and the rain to make a beautiful rainbow!

 

Re: Kramer.

My heart knows that Kramer has passed as my face is wet and my throat is swollen but I don't want to believe it. I'm so sorry to read this news and heartfelt sympathy is sent to Jean and her other dogs.

I don't know what else to write as I truly did not expect this news so soon.

Thank you Jean for sharing Kramer with us - he was special but it was you that allowed him to be himself.

 

Re: Kramer.

I do not know exactly what to say as so many people have posted sentiments that echo across this board. Each and every post I wanted to quote and say I am feeling and thinking the same way, though I certainly have not known Jean or Kramer as long as many here.

Kramer lived such a beautiful and meaningful life with Jean and the Pack.

It is unseasonably warm here in KS tonight, very windy, we have the windows open. When our older girlie passed we always said she let us know she was around by the wind chimes, with the force that the wind and nature brings.

The wind chimes are going nuts tonight outside my window, I like to think in my heart that our girl and all of the dogs everyone has lost past or present are welcoming Kramer, King style.

Take care Jean and the Pack, we are all here for you

Thank you for sharing your Kramer with us

 

Re: Kramer.

I thought of Nina as well today. I remember you posting that Kramer was a great help to you and Nina during her hard times. This flower reminds me of her beautiful collar

She is there to welcome Kramer like he was there for you and her.

I copied this from your thread about Nina that you posted:

There is a Strength in Friendship That Helps Us Overcome Life's Most Difficult Times

I know firsthand of your strength,
You have shared it so often with me...
I know firsthand of your courage,
You have shared it so gallantly with me...
I know firsthand of your light,
You have shed it so freely in the darkness...
I know firsthand of your wisdom,
You have shared it so easily with me...
I know firsthand of your pain,
And I share it so deeply with you...
Your strength, your courage,
your light, and your wisdom
will see you through...
and so shall I.

-Anonymous

 

Re: Kramer.

Jean I'm so, so very sorry that Kramer has gone to the Bridge. I know what a void he has left in your heart and the pack, but he will continue to watch over all of you.

 

Re: Kramer.

Jean, thank you for sharing King Kramer with all of us. An epic personality, a force in and of himself.

Grimm is kissing away my tears now. But I feel stronger for having Kramer touch my life, even through the 'net. His strength is something that I can learn from.

Sending prayers for you, Jean. Knowing how much you are hurting. So grateful to you for sharing Kramer with us. I am so very sorry.

 

Re: Kramer.

I am so very sorry Jean, I am at a lost for words. I am so glad you made it to him, and that he was able to tell you it was time. You gave him a wonderful life and were able to see when he needed to go, I know I would have a hard time letting him go, but those are the human emotions that are involved..... I spoke with an animal communictor yesterday and she explained that for a dog to pass it is like walking into another room. He feared nothing, and will always be watching over you and the rest of the pack. Take the time you need to morn his passing, but don't forget to celebrate his life, it was a grand one.

Melinda, thank you for keeping us all up to date, very much appreciated.

 

I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

 

Re: Kramer.

Oh Jean, I am so sorry for the loss of Kramer.

I am so thankful that you were there with him and that you had few moments alone.

Off to cry harder now.

 

I am so sorry Jean.

Thank you for allowing us all to peek into the special relationship you have with Kramer and for allowing us to be there at his final journey.

Thank you for sharing this very special boy with us. We are all better because of it.

 

Re: Kramer.

Originally Posted By: Melinda&Jay
____________________________________________
Kramer...Ode to the King of JeanPackiStan

Kramer....
Pancake dog in the Erie shelter.
Suckered Jean into taking him home.
Trained her well.
Taught her much.
About Dogs.
About People.
About Herself.
Psychology.
Leadership.
Tenacity.
CHOWNESS!!!
Trained other dogs. Evaluated other dogs. Soothed other dogs with his calm, cool, strength.
Gave other dogs a stable (no, really!) place to recoup. regroup. readjust and heal.
In his strength, gave others, 4Leggeds and 2Leggeds, strength and confidence.
______________________________________
Tonight, tomorrow....
Love your dogs.
Learn from your dogs.

Add to the list: Most of us met Jean through Kramer--probably why she joined this forum........For that, we thank you Krames!

I'll say it again, Crap.

Death is not going to stop Kramer. He is doing what Melinda so beautifully wrote for other dogs that didn't have a Jean in their life. And no **** disease, or old age, is going to stop him.

He's going to take care of you from above, Jean. His job will never be done. He's with you.

You fought the good fight, Kramer. You were, ARE, the King!

 

Re: Kramer.

Chiming in with a Kramer story-some of you may have heard this one previously:
Jean's grandmother had ADORED him....to the extent that she had a framed potrait of him, but not of any of the grandkids, on her table!!!
Jean was telling me last night that when her dad was alive, Kramer got his way with him also. Kramer apparently loved butterscotch candies in his youth. Jean's dad would be sitting there, and Kramer would jump up, pin him back in his chair/paws on shoulders, staring him in the face, "gimme the candy gimme the candy gimme the candy." And her dad would cave. But then he thought he was smart- he'd sneak into the bathroom to sneak a candy in his mouth, come back out, and there was Kramer-"gimme the candy gimme the candy gimme the candy."

 

Re: Kramer.

Controlling to the end, Kramer stopped death in its tracks to see Jean again. Nobody can ever tell me anything more about dignity or loyalty than that.

You are a generous woman, Jean, sharing your life with those creatures that need you-and sharing their beauty and their faults and their wisdom with us.

Give yourself time.

With profound sorrow,
Mary Jane

 

Re: Kramer.

Originally Posted By: 3K9MomIn the end, we can only hope to live fully, to be loved, to make a difference, to have good friends and to be surrounded by those who love and respect us when our time on earth is over. To die in the arms of one who loves us, and to be aware enough to say "goodbye," that is a sorrowful but sweet gift that we can't truly appreciate until we've been there.

Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Jean, my heart is with you. And the queen mourns her king. There shall never be another.

<span style="color: #3333FF">Perfectly said.

Jean I am so very sorry. You are an amazing person and an amazing Mom. </span>

 

Re: Kramer.

King Kramer

Jean I am so so sorry for your loss. Kramer was such an inspriation to all of us. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.
I am glad to here that he waited for you, that is what you call love and loyality.
Please know that we are thinking of you and your pack and remember all the good times you had with Kramer.
Take Care.

 

Re: Kramer.

My heart breaks.

 

Re: Kramer.

Originally Posted By: AmaruqKramer was one in a million and he went on his terms. Now he has a much larger Kingdom to rule.

Kramer

You've said it all~Rip Big boy

My sympathy to Jean and the packistanies

 

Re: Kramer.

I will only add, I am so sorry for your loss, but so warmed by all the memories.

Run free, Kramer.

 

Re: Kramer.

I am so sorry it was Kramer's time as I know we all would've wished for more time with him. It sounds like he did it his way as he's done so many other things. RIP dear boy. Jean we're here for you.

 

Re: Kramer.

Jean, I am so sorry.

 

Re: Kramer.

Words can not express the feelings we all have at your loss. Our furkids could live a thousand years and that would not be long enough to have them in our lives. I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times, the crazy times, and the frustrating ones also. Remember the King..........