Thank you for sharing so beautifully your Bean story. Your heart was broken, and it was rearranged and may always be cracked, but Kenna’s love (and your love for her) will find ways to fill those cracks with joy again. Joy that will reside right alongside your forever grief.
I’ve grown to love the dog I got four years ago, but my truest heart-dog was and will always be my little long-haired chihuahua Stellabean, who dies five years ago. Something about the Beans, I guess….
Ps—what willpower you have to not deck that cruel dog- and mouse-killer next door!
Thank you for you most excellent comment. I love the name Stellabean! That is how I find Joy so often abides, shoulders to shoulder with our grief. Still I’m glad that I can feel these feelings and the anger too. There’s a place for all in the house of my heart. That is the lesson I’m learning, still learning, may always be learning. Thanks for reading and for sharing. ❤️🩹
Mendy, I'm so sorry you lost your Bean due to the thoughtless and insensitive actions of that monster. I share your sentiments that another doxie could never take the place of the little dog you treasured, but adopting Kenna appears to be a good candidate to pour your love into. I've loved many cats in my life, but Teaser who I'd had since she was 6 mo. old, passed away at age 19 from advanced kidney disease 1 1/2 yr. ago was undoubtedly the most perfect cat who ever lived. I've now adopted a solid white beauty I've named 'Bijou', a French word meaning 'as precious as a jewel, and I'd consider her to be a lot more precious if she would avoid jumping on my altar and scattering the crystals, small bones, and other objects from Nature to the 4 winds, some I still have yet to find. Still, she's affectionate, has good litter habits, stays off kitchen counters.............currently anyhow, and except for some dental disease, appears healthy. Please keep us updated on life with your new baby. Much love and wishes fo peace and healing to you
Thank you for sharing so beautifully your Bean story. Your heart was broken, and it was rearranged and may always be cracked, but Kenna’s love (and your love for her) will find ways to fill those cracks with joy again. Joy that will reside right alongside your forever grief.
I’ve grown to love the dog I got four years ago, but my truest heart-dog was and will always be my little long-haired chihuahua Stellabean, who dies five years ago. Something about the Beans, I guess….
Ps—what willpower you have to not deck that cruel dog- and mouse-killer next door!
Thank you for you most excellent comment. I love the name Stellabean! That is how I find Joy so often abides, shoulders to shoulder with our grief. Still I’m glad that I can feel these feelings and the anger too. There’s a place for all in the house of my heart. That is the lesson I’m learning, still learning, may always be learning. Thanks for reading and for sharing. ❤️🩹
Mendy, I'm so sorry you lost your Bean due to the thoughtless and insensitive actions of that monster. I share your sentiments that another doxie could never take the place of the little dog you treasured, but adopting Kenna appears to be a good candidate to pour your love into. I've loved many cats in my life, but Teaser who I'd had since she was 6 mo. old, passed away at age 19 from advanced kidney disease 1 1/2 yr. ago was undoubtedly the most perfect cat who ever lived. I've now adopted a solid white beauty I've named 'Bijou', a French word meaning 'as precious as a jewel, and I'd consider her to be a lot more precious if she would avoid jumping on my altar and scattering the crystals, small bones, and other objects from Nature to the 4 winds, some I still have yet to find. Still, she's affectionate, has good litter habits, stays off kitchen counters.............currently anyhow, and except for some dental disease, appears healthy. Please keep us updated on life with your new baby. Much love and wishes fo peace and healing to you
Thank you for your series of Butterbean stories. I have loved reading your work. And I am so glad you have another little Doxie to share your life!