tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post3471593555452841284..comments2024-03-19T05:28:00.356-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: All Dogs BETTER Go to HeavenLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-83279700254941825832020-02-19T17:43:23.585-05:002020-02-19T17:43:23.585-05:00Thanks for your comment, Kaye. And I guess we'...Thanks for your comment, Kaye. And I guess we'll be neighbors in Limbo then, cause I'll be there with all our dogs and cats.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-48046314038643804912020-02-19T12:14:42.905-05:002020-02-19T12:14:42.905-05:00The little boy across the alley, Tommy, was Cathol...The little boy across the alley, Tommy, was Catholic and was telling me one day that I would have to go to Limbo when I died because only Catholics get to Heaven (I was a heathen Methodist). I asked him if horses and dogs and cats went to Heaven. He said, no, they would go to Limbo. So I told him I was perfectly happy with that. Still am! I'll have some dogs and cats waiting, wherever it is.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-14332742336260840192020-02-19T02:35:12.834-05:002020-02-19T02:35:12.834-05:00Thanks, Jeff. They bring a lot of joy over time an...Thanks, Jeff. They bring a lot of joy over time and a lot of sadness when they go. But it's definitely worth it.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-46755511555286807352020-02-19T02:34:06.858-05:002020-02-19T02:34:06.858-05:00Hey, Leigh, Thanks for your comment. And it’s defi...Hey, Leigh, Thanks for your comment. And it’s definitely the pepper…or Pepper.<br /><br />Sounds like you’ve had a true menagerie over the years. And, as you say, I think they are definitely capable of affection and often more than some humans. They’ve definitely been good friends to me and it sounds like they have to you as well.<br />Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-42721820545419009322020-02-19T02:33:42.475-05:002020-02-19T02:33:42.475-05:00So sorry for your loss! So wonderful you could sha...So sorry for your loss! So wonderful you could share your lives with so many furry family members and share the story with us!Jeff Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316081079528920123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-43494945190756486952020-02-18T23:10:31.474-05:002020-02-18T23:10:31.474-05:00Aw man, I'm sorry to hear that, Paul. I've...Aw man, I'm sorry to hear that, Paul. I've spent a lot of time with animals in fields, forests, farms, and zoos, and many animals are wholly capable of affection, more than some humans we know.<br /><br />I've lived with a variety, even ferrets and a fox, plus my earlier mentioned alligator. My present live-in is a cockatoo. Large psittacines (parrots) can live 60-80 years, so there's a good chance he'll outlive me. He loves women, so we have that in common.<br /><br />But yeah, animals, particularly dogs, understand care and concern. They love us in their way.<br /><br />One thing about good naming: If someone notices a tear in your eye, just wave your hand and say, "It's the Pepper."<br />Leigh Lundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-6954730357559652482020-02-18T17:42:09.738-05:002020-02-18T17:42:09.738-05:00Thank you for your comment, John. And I’m sorry fo...Thank you for your comment, John. And I’m sorry for the loss of your cats in such a short span. I think sometimes it does take some time to get another one, but I’m sure Natasha will be happy for the company.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-25670940928556574122020-02-18T17:41:54.279-05:002020-02-18T17:41:54.279-05:00Thank you, Morgan. I’m sorry for all of your losse...Thank you, Morgan. I’m sorry for all of your losses. But glad you still have Dylan. They are definitely all so special.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-71613193970980397342020-02-18T17:41:33.727-05:002020-02-18T17:41:33.727-05:00Thanks, Madeline. And sorry for your losses. Thanks, Madeline. And sorry for your losses. Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-75142807911730694482020-02-18T17:41:12.546-05:002020-02-18T17:41:12.546-05:00Thanks for your comment, thoughts, and the CS Lewi...Thanks for your comment, thoughts, and the CS Lewis quote, Eve. They are definitely family. But some people don’t get that. And I hope you’re right about heaven being the least boring place :-) .Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-37860175191759574912020-02-18T17:40:50.255-05:002020-02-18T17:40:50.255-05:00Thanks, Gayle. And yes, there’s definitely parakee...Thanks, Gayle. And yes, there’s definitely parakeets there. And I’m very sorry for the loss of your husband to whom you refer. But, as you and the Anonymous commentator say, our thoughts will filter down to others. That’s a good feeling.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-57894984592532103792020-02-18T17:40:18.335-05:002020-02-18T17:40:18.335-05:00I’m sorry I made you cry, Barb. But I’m glad Peppe...I’m sorry I made you cry, Barb. But I’m glad Pepper could touch you so deeply. And thank Jingle for the wags and woofs. And maybe Pepper can meet up with Scout and have some fun.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-53846646078242430412020-02-18T17:39:53.222-05:002020-02-18T17:39:53.222-05:00Thanks for your comment, Jackie. I’m sorry for Bus...Thanks for your comment, Jackie. I’m sorry for Buster’s death. And I don’t think we ever really get over it though it does get better over time.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-73320500972138362202020-02-18T13:30:28.970-05:002020-02-18T13:30:28.970-05:00Sorry for your loss. They are family and it hurts....Sorry for your loss. They are family and it hurts. We lost two of our cats last year within a month and a half of each other. In two years we went from five cats to one. I think we are now finally ready to take the plunge and adopt a new cat to keep Natasha company. John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-88686827735783805402020-02-18T11:22:11.316-05:002020-02-18T11:22:11.316-05:00Great article, Paul. It made me see how much you a...Great article, Paul. It made me see how much you and Amy love your furry kids. It also touched a spot in my heart reserved for the dogs I've loved who crossed that rainbow bridge. And, yes, even two beloved, long-gone parakeets.Dylan the dog is about eleven now, and is my best pal. They ARE so special.Morgan St. Jameshttp://www.morganstjames-author.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-86118171532596584732020-02-18T10:31:09.190-05:002020-02-18T10:31:09.190-05:00A day doesn't pass without me thinking of my b...A day doesn't pass without me thinking of my best friends that have proceeded me(yes I plan to go to heaven too!) Read your post with love in my heart, and a couple tears in my eyes.Madeline Gornellhttp://mmgornell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-32008236911940233472020-02-18T10:20:08.104-05:002020-02-18T10:20:08.104-05:00Pets ARE family (why can't some people underst...Pets ARE family (why can't some people understand that?), so of course we can't just go out and replace them. We have to mourn, and I agree, if there are no animals in heaven, then what good is it? All my sympathy. It's tough, tough, tough.<br />Meanwhile, I think heaven will be the least boring place ever. Think of all the stories you'll hear, from all the people, all the animals. All the fun. All the music. <br /><br />And this quote from C. S. Lewis is pretty good:<br />"There is no need to be worried by facetious people who try to make the Christian hope of ‘Heaven’ ridiculous by saying they do not want ‘to spend eternity playing harps’.<br /><br />"The answer to such people is that if they cannot understand books written for grown-ups, they should not talk about them.<br /><br />"All the scriptural imagery (harps, crowns, gold, etc.) is, of course, a merely symbolical attempt to express the inexpressible. Musical instruments are mentioned because for many people (not all) music is the thing known in the present life which most strongly suggests ecstasy and infinity. Crowns are mentioned to suggest the fact that those who are united with God in eternity share His splendour and power and joy. Gold is mentioned to suggest the timelessness of Heaven (gold does not rust) and the preciousness of it. People who take these symbols literally might as well think that when Christ told us to be like doves, He meant that we were to lay eggs." Eve Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015761600962360110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-75071731948404839102020-02-18T09:50:09.976-05:002020-02-18T09:50:09.976-05:00The definition of heaven includes dogs and cats an...The definition of heaven includes dogs and cats and a parakeet, at least my corner of heaven includes the above referenced pets and my love whom I miss daily, but he can walk the dogs before I get there. As your Unknown commenter said, your thoughts will filter down to other writers. I read older writers (I'm talking about writers who lived a hundred years ago) and I can tell what word is coming before I turn the page. It's like we are all part of one magnificent brain. So write on and keep your loves in your heart.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-77159043372557717602020-02-18T09:29:56.138-05:002020-02-18T09:29:56.138-05:00Paul, you've made cry over Pepper all over aga...Paul, you've made cry over Pepper all over again. Jingle and I send you wags and woofs, as well as Scout from heaven.Barb Goffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172124872936856806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-20881912869520871482020-02-18T09:26:02.416-05:002020-02-18T09:26:02.416-05:00It's the one-year anniversary for Buster's...It's the one-year anniversary for Buster's death. I can't say it doesn't bother me, but you know that, because you've been through it before. According to Genesis, there were animals in Heaven before the Fall. I think that's a good indication that they'll be there again, waiting for us. As for boredom? I like to imagine that, with all the answers at my fingertips, it will be like the biggest research project ever except the answers will be certain. :) <br /><br />Beautiful post, Paul. Jacqueline Vickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066655287551999883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-15813133539066995862020-02-18T08:58:29.270-05:002020-02-18T08:58:29.270-05:00Thanks for your comment, Steve. I think you’re rig...Thanks for your comment, Steve. I think you’re right about people who don’t have pets not getting it. And hows how those pets make us better people. I know they do for me.<br /><br />I’m sorry for all of your cat losses over the years, too. It’s always hard. And sometimes one might wonder if we shouldn’t get them again so we don’t have to go through that pain again – but it’s worth it.<br /><br />And it sounds like Ernie really liked Jewel. It’s amazing to see how they interact. And I hope it’s a long time off before his kidney disease wins.<br />Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-69535949665268429312020-02-18T08:42:14.363-05:002020-02-18T08:42:14.363-05:00Thank you, Janice. It really is hard. And she was ...Thank you, Janice. It really is hard. And she was terrific. But, as you say, lots of great memories.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-32806987181343732212020-02-18T08:41:59.142-05:002020-02-18T08:41:59.142-05:00Losing longtime buddies is hard, and people who do...Losing longtime buddies is hard, and people who don't have pets (I pity and fear such people) just don't get it. I'm sorry to hear about Pepper's passing and love the pictures.<br /><br />Yes, pets give unconditional love, and they make us better people than we might be otherwise. They also help us keep a sense of proportion.<br /><br />Barb and I both grew up with dogs but now have cats because they work with our schedule better. And we've said good-bye to five of them so far. It's awful, but we keep doing it because they give us so much back in return.<br /><br />We rescued Ernie, our not-quite-12-year-old Maine coon, with his adopted sister Jewel when they were both young cats. Jewel died suddenly a little over two years ago, and it hit Ernie even harder than it hit Barb and me. He spent several weeks looking at her favorite places and sniffing her bed and crying. We weren't much better. I don't look forward to the day when his kidney disease finally wins. <br /><br />Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-46303886372279413362020-02-18T08:32:19.851-05:002020-02-18T08:32:19.851-05:00I am sorry to hear about Pepper. It is so hard to ...I am sorry to hear about Pepper. It is so hard to say goodbye to a great companion, especially one that leaves lots of lovely memories.janice lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-76829308698704072132020-02-18T07:35:24.250-05:002020-02-18T07:35:24.250-05:00Thanks, O’Neil. And I’m sorry about Charley. But I...Thanks, O’Neil. And I’m sorry about Charley. But I certainly know what you mean. They’re definitely with us too short a time and they’re definitely family and it’s very hard when we lose them.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.com