tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post2966256237916562928..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: Coming Soon to the White Mountains: Samwise A. PassaconawayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-29483105916576720312016-06-22T17:17:40.763-04:002016-06-22T17:17:40.763-04:00Hi Tom,
I think it's great that you've al...Hi Tom,<br /><br />I think it's great that you've already begun sharing your heart again.<br />Just finished a book that I think you would enjoy. The man who wrote<br />it shares your first name and his last is Michell. The title of the book is<br />THE PENGUIN LESSONS and it's about a young man who rescued<br />a Penguin who was covered in oil and brought him into his life. It's <br />an excellent read and brought you to mind.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-51119646116433462412016-06-01T16:51:31.523-04:002016-06-01T16:51:31.523-04:00Dogs open our hearts. They love us unconditionally...Dogs open our hearts. They love us unconditionally, with all of our flaws. They teach us to be better people. The best way to honor a beloved companion, is to save another and continue the cycle of learning and love. <3Rene Dumasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-67040404600434086522016-06-01T13:59:48.000-04:002016-06-01T13:59:48.000-04:00Tom, I am so very glad to read that you've ope...Tom, I am so very glad to read that you've opened your heart and soul so soon after Atticus's passing to the possibility of more wonderful days and adventures with your new friend, Samawise. I love that you take such consideration with your furry friends' names. It really makes them extra special in their own way. I'm so looking forward to reading about Samawise and how he's fitting into your life. He's a beautiful creature!<br />If I may, I'd like to ask a favor. Somehow, or for some unknown reason, I've been blocked from the Following Atticus FB page. I truly don't know what I might have said to cause this to happen, but I'd be extremely grateful if you could please remove the block for me. As I've shared in the past, I came to find you after googling my grandson, Atticus's, name. I thoroughly enjoyed your book and actually just finished it days before Atticus died. To say I was heartbroken for you would be an understatement. I hope you're doing better with each passing day. <br />I look forward to being able to contribute to the conversation on the Following Atticus FB page.<br />Thank you so much, and take good care!LjonesNapahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142645754575149835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14983629064873055722016-05-31T08:05:35.817-04:002016-05-31T08:05:35.817-04:00I too live in the White Mrs and also hike nearly d...I too live in the White Mrs and also hike nearly daily with my dog. When he passed at age 12 in September from cancer, I found that my passion for hiking started to feel like an exercise chore which shocked me. <br /><br />I adopted a rescue 2.5 months ago. While he doesn't replace my old dog what I love is going to some of our favorite climbs and experiencing the joy of discovery through the new dog's eyes. It's as if everything old is new again. Joy has returned.<br /> <br />I thought I should hold off till the grief subsided before adopting again, and then once i felt ready it took a frustrating few months till I found the dog that was right for me. The time in between was agonizingly hollow. Life is good. And even better with a dog. I am so grateful for my new canine companion. You will be, too.topshothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940310323787453055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-325390926760408602016-05-28T15:14:18.989-04:002016-05-28T15:14:18.989-04:00Ah, the way Samwise cocks his head is priceless an...Ah, the way Samwise cocks his head is priceless and those eyes are just full of curiosity and love. I'll echo the many expressions of thanks, Tom, for sharing your life and incredible love for furry companions. It has been a delightful journey these past many years with adventurous Atticus, then the wise sage Will; I wonder how Curious Samwise will greet your bruin neighbors! Truly, I am looking forward to learning more about Sam as you delightfully share your future together. Onward, with joy and love! Thank you, Tom, thank you.❤️GratefulSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277090749387080562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-92226244007231137752016-05-28T13:57:59.823-04:002016-05-28T13:57:59.823-04:00There's no such thing as, "It's too s...There's no such thing as, "It's too soon," only "There you are"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05989885887823752201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-63282599852395397132016-05-27T23:40:55.120-04:002016-05-27T23:40:55.120-04:00So happy for Samwise and you Tom ... When a heart ...So happy for Samwise and you Tom ... When a heart knows, it knows ... Cannot wait to read about the new adventure!PPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204201574395780236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-77558022531791228432016-05-27T22:17:40.969-04:002016-05-27T22:17:40.969-04:00Congratulations! I was so hoping this would be you...Congratulations! I was so hoping this would be your announcement! Love is meant to be shared not tied up in our souls and I'm so happy you have chosen this path. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265297813363714166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-66205892616967405102016-05-27T21:59:54.158-04:002016-05-27T21:59:54.158-04:00The eyes have it. As I look into Samwise eyes Wh...The eyes have it. As I look into Samwise eyes What a spirited soul. He is one lucky fella and I am so happy for the both of you Congrats!! Looking forward to reading about the friendship you develop and the adventures you share Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564890357927667808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-17727518665889947362016-05-27T21:29:32.608-04:002016-05-27T21:29:32.608-04:00So happy that you are getting a new friend.I promi...So happy that you are getting a new friend.I promised my dog during his life I would save another friend and so the story goes on...life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305560100281109166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-72310913065413160272016-05-27T21:00:35.419-04:002016-05-27T21:00:35.419-04:00Atticus would be so proud of you. His space is fi...Atticus would be so proud of you. His space is filled with another that needs your love. Never a replacement. A new chapter❤️Valnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-29389634669904542792016-05-27T20:19:42.132-04:002016-05-27T20:19:42.132-04:00That is wonderful Tom - as you and Samwise journe...That is wonderful Tom - as you and Samwise journey onward in your new life together - I pray we will be allowed to be a part of that journey as we were with Atticus and with Will. A really sweet looking puppy - who is indeed coming to join you soon ... may it all go smoothly - onward by all means! Congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539231667329683494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-40342796906952927132016-05-27T19:40:02.118-04:002016-05-27T19:40:02.118-04:00I'm so happy for you and Samwise. You have so...I'm so happy for you and Samwise. You have so much love to give and he is one lucky puppy to be able to be part of your life. He's also very, very cute. I'm looking forward to following your journey with Samwise as I did with Atticus.Linda P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-45508374806652222432016-05-27T18:23:41.478-04:002016-05-27T18:23:41.478-04:00What a handsome looking friend! Love abounds in t...What a handsome looking friend! Love abounds in the Ryan household. Wishing you both much happiness. Joan T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07673156831661366189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-90439927157437926172016-05-27T17:18:36.283-04:002016-05-27T17:18:36.283-04:00He looks wonderful, Tom. Congratulations.He looks wonderful, Tom. Congratulations.Sylvikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782575615787741998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-77070781775686739812016-05-27T15:57:56.326-04:002016-05-27T15:57:56.326-04:00Thanks for that reminder, Tom. It isn't all ab...Thanks for that reminder, Tom. It isn't all about us, even when life gets hard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751267719941548094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14692791553796264702016-05-27T15:45:47.270-04:002016-05-27T15:45:47.270-04:00So very happy for both of you! May you have many ...So very happy for both of you! May you have many wonderful years getting to know each other and finding the path to understanding and love.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04748086050358906259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87131337156287203502016-05-27T15:38:04.469-04:002016-05-27T15:38:04.469-04:00Love at first sight of his whiskers! Precious face...Love at first sight of his whiskers! Precious face with a zest for fun in those deep brown eyes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327149254059245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-88190057864295469102016-05-27T15:36:49.392-04:002016-05-27T15:36:49.392-04:00Love at first sight of his whiskers! Precious face...Love at first sight of his whiskers! Precious face with a zest for fun in those deep brown eyes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528327149254059245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-80328749752272152482016-05-27T15:31:06.815-04:002016-05-27T15:31:06.815-04:00Congrats to you Tom - and to Samwise as well. So ...Congrats to you Tom - and to Samwise as well. So happy his life has been saved.<br />Wishing you all the best <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732232309388216897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-56049798790429227782016-05-27T15:27:13.435-04:002016-05-27T15:27:13.435-04:00Me too! What a cutie he is!Me too! What a cutie he is!Rev SShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661507940053055640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-41042582800698404042016-05-27T14:22:34.937-04:002016-05-27T14:22:34.937-04:00Such happy news. I was dogless for only a month af...Such happy news. I was dogless for only a month after my 18 yr old Sheltie "Bennie" and 12 yr old wiener dog "Moobie" made their trnsistiin in summer 2008. Now I have Ocho and Parker, two rescues with giant personalities. Samwise looks like a strong hiker. I love his coloring too. Lori Thombsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-44170296361423284872016-05-27T14:21:02.784-04:002016-05-27T14:21:02.784-04:00I'm thinking young Mr. Samwise might be quite ...I'm thinking young Mr. Samwise might be quite a character!��Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905622296350871483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-34921901761516683322016-05-27T13:46:42.759-04:002016-05-27T13:46:42.759-04:00Aww.. I like Sam's smile and his thoughtful si...Aww.. I like Sam's smile and his thoughtful side. Atticus, Will, and Max would surely approve of your giving him love. Full speed ahead, Tom Ryan!!Mary Ann Branhamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87009011183687469652016-05-27T13:26:50.007-04:002016-05-27T13:26:50.007-04:00That face! It would have had me at hello, as well...That face! It would have had me at hello, as well. Welcome to your new life, Samwise, and thank you, Tom, for giving him one. Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254176629109787299noreply@blogger.com