tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.comments2016-04-08T06:35:37.917-07:00AESOP tellsteffaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07191648194092414140noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-59964378205754741042016-04-08T06:35:37.917-07:002016-04-08T06:35:37.917-07:00I Thank We All Feel Like Those Children Sometimes,...I Thank We All Feel Like Those Children Sometimes,God Is Good,Bless Their little hearts,and all who work with the precious babies, I hate that any child so innocent has to suffer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890377439091289380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-6136619064377631152011-12-09T04:33:48.530-08:002011-12-09T04:33:48.530-08:00I finally gathered enough will to read your story....I finally gathered enough will to read your story. I have to admit that I skimmed as fast as I could through the last part. Your family and Carly were lucky to have each other. I did not know that your daughter is 10, my son is also 10! He wept for a few hours and then he comforted me, he still does when I have my moments. I hope Carly and Lucy have found each other in their heaven.Kathrynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-41829132504045947472011-12-06T12:25:06.066-08:002011-12-06T12:25:06.066-08:00The author has done a couple of interesting things...The author has done a couple of interesting things here: 1) he shifts perspective from "the puppy" to "the man" as the story progresses. I'm not sure I've seen this done before and find it well-suited to the relationship that develops between dogs and people. Dogs are so entirely selfless when it comes to their "people" that they would probably tell this story the same way!<br />2) There's a detachment, almost a bleakness, in the description of events (and the lack of personal names used for the people) that captures perfectly the "numbness" that one can feel after going through something like this. This is not a treacly tribute--while I enjoy heartwarming stories about relationships with our pets as much as the next person, this struck me as a very honest "tell."<br /><br />My general comments are:<br />1) I liked the imaginative beginning. Sometimes it's hard to imagine the trauma that our beloved rescues have endured in their lives before us. Then again, it makes us more determined to make up for it as long as they're with us. :)<br />2) I really, really hope the author doesn't feel too guilty about the amount of time he waited before letting Carly go. I'd bet anything that SHE didn't feel a shred of resentment about it. <br />3) Finally, I appreciated the ending. The man is considering the irony of the episodes of birth and death occurring so close together in his home, but his family is still inside, waiting for him. I'm still not sure how to vocalize why I liked this, even after thinking about it for a bit--but I do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-18173431880979743202011-12-03T19:12:21.649-08:002011-12-03T19:12:21.649-08:00Too real....makes me dread the day I will have to ...Too real....makes me dread the day I will have to do the same......it would be easy to see the circle of life represented here, but the cycle comes with great emotion....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-32327269125425057522011-12-02T08:36:22.274-08:002011-12-02T08:36:22.274-08:00A beautiful, moving tribute to the love & dedi...A beautiful, moving tribute to the love & dedication a family can have to their beloved pet and how deeply their lives have been touched by this precious little creature. I felt the emotion as if it were my own. Very well written.~ gina d ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00608307852809943833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-22408278970146185742011-12-02T05:58:01.554-08:002011-12-02T05:58:01.554-08:00A wonderfully written story that I was not quite r...A wonderfully written story that I was not quite ready for (emotionally that is) but still loved nonetheless. My heart aches for the family and their beloved Carly. I echo LaDawn's words when I say that this was a beautiful tribute.ac2483https://www.blogger.com/profile/07587384473914164649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-82027070881683850662011-12-01T21:06:33.469-08:002011-12-01T21:06:33.469-08:00A beautiful tribute. Blessings to all.A beautiful tribute. Blessings to all.LaDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971449856250769192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-42461260917945028102011-12-01T15:57:14.273-08:002011-12-01T15:57:14.273-08:00Well written post. It makes me miss Carly for thi...Well written post. It makes me miss Carly for this couple and their daughter. I suspect that this family was as lucky to have had Carly in their lives as Carly was to have had them in hers.Carternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-2122670809877700072011-12-01T10:33:50.522-08:002011-12-01T10:33:50.522-08:00Amazing post.Amazing post.sandi ruschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127300462007639934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-41282592652905990382011-08-24T20:50:38.690-07:002011-08-24T20:50:38.690-07:00I am honored to have this opportunity to read your...I am honored to have this opportunity to read your story. It will be a blessing to many. It will give someone something to hope for.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14842377401279543292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-30174382602858183582011-07-05T23:46:52.108-07:002011-07-05T23:46:52.108-07:00This was a great drive. Great lesson for the boys....This was a great drive. Great lesson for the boys. Yes, I was freezing my arse of pumping gas. <br />Miss you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-1591932850499575122011-04-16T17:27:40.255-07:002011-04-16T17:27:40.255-07:00f a b u l o u s!f a b u l o u s!teffaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191648194092414140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-68433213564782279472011-04-14T10:44:35.511-07:002011-04-14T10:44:35.511-07:00Now THATs music! :)Now THATs music! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-28910667260020880632011-04-06T19:00:03.998-07:002011-04-06T19:00:03.998-07:00I meant to say condoning it, but was typing from a...I meant to say condoning it, but was typing from a phone. Also, meant to say it "is" my impression. One final comment. The officer forced her to either take the breathalyzer or have her license suspended. She took it and passed. I WANT the lesson from this story to be that one shouldn't drink and drive at all. Clearly, this was a stressful situation for her, her husband and her friends. I think it's obvious what the "moral" of the story is, but as I say, take from it what you will Mr. or Mrs. Anonymous.Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036468903648399332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-68805670765494358532011-04-06T18:08:39.713-07:002011-04-06T18:08:39.713-07:00Well, you can take from this whatever you wish. I ...Well, you can take from this whatever you wish. I disagree with you. I don't think the person is glorifying drunk driving or confining it. I believe the author makes it clear that they made a mistake. I think it would be borderline ridiculous to expect the person not to be "thankful" that they didn't suffer severe consequences. It OS my impression that the author learned her lesson from this. Not only this, but who are we to say that and wasn't also thanking GOD for not having hurt anyone else by her mistakeKevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036468903648399332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-84483591785103434202011-04-06T09:00:56.804-07:002011-04-06T09:00:56.804-07:00I am not saying that I am not a sinner. I have sin...I am not saying that I am not a sinner. I have sinned. This person does not admit fault in any way. I think they are thanking God for all the wrong reasons. I don't understand the moral of this story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-6799041785335541922011-04-05T12:56:34.739-07:002011-04-05T12:56:34.739-07:00While I agree with the last commented's sentim...While I agree with the last commented's sentiments, let he who has never sinned cast the first stone.Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036468903648399332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-56602306695464944282011-04-05T07:18:32.518-07:002011-04-05T07:18:32.518-07:00I think you should be thanking God that you didn&#...I think you should be thanking God that you didn't kill someone. Not that you didn't get a ticket or arrested. What is the lesson to be learned here? That a nice cop let you go or that you gor behind the wheel of a car when you shouldn't have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-76039080110619726692011-03-31T06:11:21.292-07:002011-03-31T06:11:21.292-07:00Great story!Great story!S. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994758189601452603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-22614819791105426662011-03-31T06:09:59.056-07:002011-03-31T06:09:59.056-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.S. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994758189601452603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-10095009781262221472011-02-17T05:11:39.578-08:002011-02-17T05:11:39.578-08:00A great motivator to get my Thursday started! Than...A great motivator to get my Thursday started! Thanks to the "teller".Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036468903648399332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-9888151500466612682011-02-16T07:20:38.689-08:002011-02-16T07:20:38.689-08:00A thoughtful write, thank u for sharing!A thoughtful write, thank u for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088134283745768904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-45586673933802808772011-02-16T06:44:45.887-08:002011-02-16T06:44:45.887-08:00hmmmmmmmmmm. this is what love really means.hmmmmmmmmmm. this is what love really means.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088134283745768904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-36607453211332476602011-02-16T06:39:59.955-08:002011-02-16T06:39:59.955-08:00Very nice tale, heartwarming and beautifully writt...Very nice tale, heartwarming and beautifully written!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088134283745768904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5471548494492197184.post-3923649691047776942011-02-15T11:09:30.765-08:002011-02-15T11:09:30.765-08:00That is a magical love story, the kind movies are ...That is a magical love story, the kind movies are made of! May you two have never ending happiness as your 'infinity' represents.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067472322293384371noreply@blogger.com