tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post1119980319548562065..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: A Friend Is A FriendUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-44531741253595523672013-08-21T06:09:19.914-04:002013-08-21T06:09:19.914-04:00Interesting story narrated beautifully! Interesting story narrated beautifully! MastHolidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064120976901436582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-37901531849246282312013-08-14T20:57:14.464-04:002013-08-14T20:57:14.464-04:00I am feeling that you and Atti and Will may be my ...I am feeling that you and Atti and Will may be my kindred spirits and wonder if you are open to such a feeling?josienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-44360952497869331412013-08-12T18:07:13.540-04:002013-08-12T18:07:13.540-04:00You know Tom, people make fun of me for talking to...You know Tom, people make fun of me for talking to my friends, Laci and Heidi Schnauzer and for talking to the hummingbirds that spend a lot of time in my yard. I also talk to the deer that bound into the soybean early in the morning when we are on our walk. I tell them they have no fear, we are just passing through. Your blog has given me a new perspective on just who Heidi and Laci are with the way you relate to Atticus and Will. I now treat them as the 4 year old and 6 year old they are and not babies which I am ashamed to admit I did. I am so glad you helped out Will and showed him what a true home is like with love, good food and companionship. AND I'm glad Atticus made it through his surgery and is doing well. Thank you for opening your world and sharing it with us. Kat, Laci and Heidi Schnauzer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422971175023005105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-59373538127095491852013-08-12T12:35:23.230-04:002013-08-12T12:35:23.230-04:00I think the only way I could meaningfully describe...I think the only way I could meaningfully describe my relationship with my dog would be to refer someone to this story. Simple and true. <br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-13472282326990315002013-08-11T23:23:06.999-04:002013-08-11T23:23:06.999-04:00How important for both of you to be in the mountai...How important for both of you to be in the mountains again together. The healing power of hiking together again cannot be measured. Both of you needed it and you were blessed to have it. Always interesting how almost losing something makes having it again sweeter than any time before.<br />So pleased to read this tender moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473798197629377292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-27169581100340673622013-08-10T23:04:51.459-04:002013-08-10T23:04:51.459-04:00There are no words to adequately express how deepl...There are no words to adequately express how deeply I am moved and how privileged I feel to be included in this journey......God's love on all of you!Judy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414330041284927024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-18050540640149048222013-08-10T20:05:49.391-04:002013-08-10T20:05:49.391-04:00So honored to be your friend. It truly is in the ...So honored to be your friend. It truly is in the moments of life that we find our treasures. But only if we are looking. So happy to have a friend who helps me find them and points out all of the golden moments that I would have missed otherwise. Knowing that this is shared across the miles and across this network is nothing short of amazing. Thank you right back at you! Please give Atti and Will a sweet scratch in their favorite spot, they have become very precious to me.Joy in the Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357614367325343530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-39951286206525273282013-08-10T13:35:43.308-04:002013-08-10T13:35:43.308-04:00You are the inspiring one, Tom. Through your thou...You are the inspiring one, Tom. Through your thoughts and words you quietly guide us to want to live life to the fullest and appreciate the opportunities than come our way. Thank you - thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-26288753686784765362013-08-10T11:11:18.288-04:002013-08-10T11:11:18.288-04:00Another sweet memory has been made and shared ... ...Another sweet memory has been made and shared ... thank you taking us along!Betty and Lenny Fagennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-39529444926189149292013-08-09T22:30:35.374-04:002013-08-09T22:30:35.374-04:00I enjoy living through your words and experiencing...I enjoy living through your words and experiencing the joy of hiking with Atti once again. I think of you both as I walk my four pups (one is a rescued foster dog) and gaze at the Rockies in the distance. The White Mountains are beautiful and I'm so happy to see the connection you and Atti have not only with each other, but also with nature. Onward indeed... (hugs to Will too)!!Maria Joslinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16981652081138067869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-79371555648282332462013-08-09T14:50:14.141-04:002013-08-09T14:50:14.141-04:00What a beautiful day you all had together. What a beautiful day you all had together. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-21206922659816187372013-08-09T14:48:54.209-04:002013-08-09T14:48:54.209-04:00Tears of joy...for you, for Atti, for Will. So ha...Tears of joy...for you, for Atti, for Will. So happy the little Buddha is enjoying his "sits" again. So happy that your heart is so full of love that it spilled out of your eyes and ran down your face. So happy to see Will napping on a rainy day with his music, his flowers and his snoring. You have spoiled us Tom Ryan. When all is right with the 3of you, all is right with us. Love, light and hugs. xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-47128662951850817302013-08-09T10:50:30.504-04:002013-08-09T10:50:30.504-04:00Tom & Atticus back on top of a mountain ... pe...Tom & Atticus back on top of a mountain ... perfect!Anita Beaumontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-848793433779696802013-08-09T06:08:27.426-04:002013-08-09T06:08:27.426-04:00As usual, I am transformed to the mountains by you...As usual, I am transformed to the mountains by your stories. How blessed you and Atticus are to have the kind of friendship many dream about - one filled with love, complete acceptance and dedication. <br /><br />When it comes to your little chipmunk friends, I share the same love for them. We have several that make their home within the stone walls surrounding our yard and they scurry about during the day to enjoy the seeds or little bits of cut up fresh fruit I leave for them.<br /><br />Thank you for continually sharing your story. In a world where so much of what we read is negative, it is wonderful to hear how the power of love can truly conquer all! Sharon Maloufnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35362830145301280452013-08-09T00:44:05.972-04:002013-08-09T00:44:05.972-04:00I really like what Carter wrote about "going ...I really like what Carter wrote about "going into the wardrobe." ;-) Your writing is so descriptive, not just of the surroundings, but of your thoughts and feelings, that the words become alive, affecting our hearts. I'm so happy you all got to share such a beautiful moment as reaching that mountaintop. Life is made up of moments like these. Although it will be a different type of moment, I'm looking forward to sharing one of those with you and Atticus in October, on top of a mountain. Sea dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178026349424028272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35112644418476435522013-08-08T22:17:40.104-04:002013-08-08T22:17:40.104-04:00Your story warms my heart & brings tears to my...Your story warms my heart & brings tears to my eyes the love shared between You & Atticus. Every Day Is A Gift to be enjoyed ... Two hearts, One Soul ... Onward, by all means! Donna Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829277120811840329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-2096099637561362632013-08-08T21:12:50.934-04:002013-08-08T21:12:50.934-04:00Thank you for warming my heart today...it was much...Thank you for warming my heart today...it was much needed. God bless you all!PhotographyByBlythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012195323775260920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-12835914044955182012013-08-08T20:38:26.122-04:002013-08-08T20:38:26.122-04:00Tom the images on this are so real it is almost li...Tom the images on this are so real it is almost like being there .. Life is precious and you have given us a great insight to all of the beauties of the back yard sort of like going into the wardrobe of C S Lewis.. a beautiful place you share with all of your friends some you have met and some you have not ..Hopefully we can be in the area of "have met" sometime.. in the meantime take it all in with gratitude.We are. Thanks for sharing these are real treats from us to your pack ...Carter W Raenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-16711918770849902822013-08-08T20:30:02.743-04:002013-08-08T20:30:02.743-04:00Nice post. Tears are following but your writing i...Nice post. Tears are following but your writing is beautiful. Enjoy the good days and embrace the bad together. Prayers for all of you. Hope Will is enjoying his time too.GranSanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08853358095347047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-13464280086958304282013-08-08T20:09:42.003-04:002013-08-08T20:09:42.003-04:00Dear Tom, Atticus and Will....I have a feeling you...Dear Tom, Atticus and Will....I have a feeling you know that we all love to read your posts. However, I'm not so sure you know how deeply they affect us. The more I read your words, the more I contemplate life, my surroundings, nature, and how I interact with people on a daily basis. I can only speak for myself, however, I bet there are many more readers who you have helped immensely. Thank you for making me cry...thank you for making me laugh, but most importantly - thank you for sharing your story with all of us. We are all better beings because of you. Peace.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853127514294899061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-5605711447328742542013-08-08T19:14:00.964-04:002013-08-08T19:14:00.964-04:00All is just right in your world. Guiding me to app...All is just right in your world. Guiding me to appreciate that all is just right in my world as well. Carson got his lovely scruffiness shaved off today so we will stay close this muddy day and look fluffy. Tomorrow Bear Creek Trail.<br />High three Atti!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764197930011897731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-61397357144180353792013-08-08T18:45:36.135-04:002013-08-08T18:45:36.135-04:00So very happy for both you and Atticus that in spi...So very happy for both you and Atticus that in spite of the chemo you're able to go to one of "your special places". I like to think that this will help Atticus heal and beat the cancer more quickly than he would with just the chemo. You're all amazing and wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-76692459751608100382013-08-08T18:40:41.555-04:002013-08-08T18:40:41.555-04:00You are such a wise man Tom, with your wise fellow...You are such a wise man Tom, with your wise fellow at your side. Thank you for sharing this touching moment, tears are streaming down my cheeks now as I have just been so moved. I am grateful that you are sharing such an intimate moment with so many people, many of whom you will never meet, but you so generously let us be a part of your life. Thank you, Tom, Atticus, and Will!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mary Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577577489320074049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-4093682398974645862013-08-08T18:39:45.251-04:002013-08-08T18:39:45.251-04:00So often your posts sneak up on me and punch me in...So often your posts sneak up on me and punch me in the heart and I feel the tears rolling down my face. This is one of those posts. I don't even know how to express how happy I am that Atticus and you are back on a mountaintop, which is definitely where you should be, together. I hope all continues to go well with his chemotherapy and that there will be many more hikes through the lovely fall weather that's fast approaching. You are both healing, although from different wounds. I'm confident that all will be well.Jan Reednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-33693263815437258822013-08-08T18:36:36.856-04:002013-08-08T18:36:36.856-04:00Thank you.Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com