tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post4246704548383836049..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: Jung Believed Death Brings Us Closer to LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-91671711465961892332018-09-16T12:23:19.142-04:002018-09-16T12:23:19.142-04:00Hi Tom,
It’s been a long time since I said hello o...Hi Tom,<br />It’s been a long time since I said hello or felt the need to comment on your posts. I’ve always watched. You were doing well and that made me smile. <br />I never read this blog. I saw it and honestly the reason was because I knew the time would come when I’d need to read it. It has.<br />On the day of the release of Following Atticus you were in Brookline and we spoke of our “senior” pups. Ha! 9 years old was senior to us. Come to find out it was maybe just retirement age.<br />Now here I sit. Years later searching out any words from someone, anyone who experienced a fraction of what life with Hazel was like.<br />That brings me to knowing it was time to read your words. The depression is like waking up covered in tar. In the front of my mind I keep the thought of our amazing storybook life. From the beaches of Key West, to camping at Fouth Iron in the White Mountains and small hikes of Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Solitude. Never was there a day she wasn’t experiencing fun or love. It was bliss.<br />Your words do help as I knew they would and why I saved reading this. Yet we are different and I will move through this in my way. I have no choice do I?<br />I can only thank you for sharing your feelings and experience. It is part of my healing and I thank you for that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892725308107179341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-88643187501054908162016-05-28T14:31:49.047-04:002016-05-28T14:31:49.047-04:00Life does go on......sometimes we forget why. But ...Life does go on......sometimes we forget why. But then the sun starts to rise and the wind whispers messages of hope. I will miss Atticus and your love stories but "there are miles to go before you sleep." Hugs and much love from Karen, TJGAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390586497771340627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-28322201861845082592016-05-28T11:05:57.037-04:002016-05-28T11:05:57.037-04:00Regarding your new friend, good for you, Tom!
I&#...Regarding your new friend, good for you, Tom! <br />I'm sure Atticus would approve.<br /><br />I look forward to reading about your new adventures.<br /><br />Johannajdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301466951627909829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-77244830400497290612016-05-27T12:32:22.190-04:002016-05-27T12:32:22.190-04:00Thanks for sharing that. Simply, beautifully said....Thanks for sharing that. Simply, beautifully said. Gracias a la vida!Paul Ilmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83334423180437535792016-05-27T03:20:46.295-04:002016-05-27T03:20:46.295-04:00Sometimes the greatest gift is just to simply list...Sometimes the greatest gift is just to simply listen.Anomomoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819355468710383633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-71705425884341570592016-05-26T15:27:36.439-04:002016-05-26T15:27:36.439-04:00Tom, thank you for this. I have shed so many tear...Tom, thank you for this. I have shed so many tears over the last 13 days for a dog I never met and a man don't know. Even again last night in the solitude of the evening I wept for you. But then I re-read this post and the perspective you share helps heal my own heart. Onward Tom Ryan - I am undeservedly blessed by the words you so generously share with us.<br />Janet CampbellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-69599092893873948012016-05-26T08:34:52.065-04:002016-05-26T08:34:52.065-04:00WOW! Comforting, inspirational and profound words ...WOW! Comforting, inspirational and profound words and thoughts. Thank you Tom and Atticus.Linda Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-70730831323015882992016-05-25T03:06:15.772-04:002016-05-25T03:06:15.772-04:00Tom - I used to be able to post on your Facebook ...Tom - I used to be able to post on your Facebook page, now can only post on here. I have always enjoyed following your FB page and your blog - and this very well written tribute to Atticus is another example of why that is so. Your writing is such an encouragement, and full of wisdom, to many who have pets. As you carry onward by all means - your memories you choose to share of your friendship with both Will and Atticus will be a blessing to many - and a reminder that our friendships as we go along lifes' path are many and varied - some are more honest than others - some friendships last but a short time - and others last a lifetime - but the constant in all is that we all need to treat each other with respect, kindness, and honesty. Blessings to you - and may you continue to get stronger each day - as you continue to dwell on the many wonderful memories you have of your time with both Will and Atticus. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539231667329683494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-29500330115565384322016-05-25T01:21:06.577-04:002016-05-25T01:21:06.577-04:00I'm moved by the way you describe your tears a...I'm moved by the way you describe your tears as coming from a deep gratitude for all you and Atticus shared. I certainly miss my beloved mutt, Puanani, yet the deeper feeling IS gratitude for all the love and sweetness we shared during her 14 years with me. You've given me another way to hold her in my heart. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00759256025088518886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-40735080856910832502016-05-25T01:06:07.676-04:002016-05-25T01:06:07.676-04:00Brings to mind "The Dance" by Garth Broo...Brings to mind "The Dance" by Garth Brooks - Here's to 14 years of dancing.<br />"Looking back to the memory of <br />The dance we shared 'before the stars alone <br />For a moment all the world was right <br />How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye<br />And now I'm glad I didn't know <br />The way it all would end the way it all would go <br />Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain <br />But I'd of had to miss the dance"George Westnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-33166741851178998252016-05-24T23:47:20.952-04:002016-05-24T23:47:20.952-04:00If only humans could have this depth of respect, l...If only humans could have this depth of respect, love and communication between one another what a beautiful relationship they could have <br />As I read your words what a beautiful love story you and Atticus shared. Your words inspire me . This blog brought good tears because of the amazing loving friendship you shared with Atticus <br />Yes I think death brings us closer to life. Brings us back to what and who is important in our life. <br />Thank you for this blog. Looking forward to seeing you next year on your book tour. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564890357927667808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-92150909892863643372016-05-24T23:09:40.196-04:002016-05-24T23:09:40.196-04:00Gratitude makes life wonderful! Gratitude for ever...Gratitude makes life wonderful! Gratitude for every second of life and the sharing of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265297813363714166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-33144886558981334122016-05-24T22:12:51.875-04:002016-05-24T22:12:51.875-04:00Beautiful! This attitude is what you gave to me i...Beautiful! This attitude is what you gave to me in the loss of my friend, McIver. Thank you more than you will ever know.<br />k kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659261837156790371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-7201888187658741612016-05-24T21:59:13.080-04:002016-05-24T21:59:13.080-04:00thank you for your beautiful words!thank you for your beautiful words!CAvilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-46975394785013792942016-05-24T20:55:51.978-04:002016-05-24T20:55:51.978-04:00Beautiful and uplifting. Makes my heart feel light...Beautiful and uplifting. Makes my heart feel light and full of gratitude for your sharing of your wonderful perspective.<br />Thank you.😊 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604486418181582162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-1402873780130485292016-05-24T20:34:57.520-04:002016-05-24T20:34:57.520-04:00Atticus. Dear Atticus.Atticus. Dear Atticus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484078744368856640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-85026199810533898292016-05-24T20:11:29.571-04:002016-05-24T20:11:29.571-04:00Thank you for putting your thoughts to words. Lots...Thank you for putting your thoughts to words. Lots to ponder. Wish I could do the same. Your writing inspires me to try.Tandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677227443380385291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-43550034039429763802016-05-24T19:21:15.185-04:002016-05-24T19:21:15.185-04:00We are dealt many hands of cards during our life. ...We are dealt many hands of cards during our life. What we play is our choice. Once the choice is made there is no looking back and thinking I should have done it the other way. No regrets. Learn as your journey moves forward.<br /><br />Spending time filling our hearts and heads with negative feelings brings the negatives forward and it is so exhausting and time consuming. Spending time on the negatives is wasted time and it attracts more negative. Being happy is so much easier to be and it feels so good.<br /><br />Tom, continue dancing your dance at the pace you choose.<br /><br />Goodnight my friend. Maybe tonight you will have pleasant dreams about Max, Atticus, and Will.<br />Peace. <br /><br /><br /><br />Betty F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14430751340310752772016-05-24T19:03:55.520-04:002016-05-24T19:03:55.520-04:00Love it and your perspective. And your journey.
...Love it and your perspective. And your journey.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301159719993512500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-17596410143291779572016-05-24T18:38:48.606-04:002016-05-24T18:38:48.606-04:00Tom, having just found out about Atticus, and with...Tom, having just found out about Atticus, and with a heavy heart, can I send our warmest thoughts and thank you and Atticus for the pleasure you have given us over recent years. Following Atticus is a very special book; funny, moving and a celebration of life! I'm sure I speak for many people who feel part of your life story. We live in the UK and our own miniature schnauzer is 9 this year. He has also changed our lives and we have just given him a hug for you and in memory of a 'dear friend' Atticus who will live on in our hearts. Best Wishes A&JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-5556279731848710212016-05-24T16:21:25.756-04:002016-05-24T16:21:25.756-04:00It always surprises me that people don't get w... It always surprises me that people don't get what having a animal friend is all about. Well they have had a loss in their lives, so sad. Tom as you well know it is better to have known what we lucky few have with our animal friends. Not just pets but real friends!!! Better that than nothing. I do understand, we lost our Sadie Mae Frost last Sunday. She is really free of pain and worries. Tom, by all means carry on!! Sincerely, LNM<br />rozillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731787721756067535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-3607034057092261142016-05-24T16:15:32.899-04:002016-05-24T16:15:32.899-04:00This could not be more perfectly stated. Thank you...This could not be more perfectly stated. Thank you so very much for putting your heartfelt and personal thoughts to words, and for sharing them with us. You've touched a soulful place inside of me. TwoSpecialWireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821811843038285541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83234783425932245082016-05-24T16:13:09.144-04:002016-05-24T16:13:09.144-04:00Loved it......beautifully said.Loved it......beautifully said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088989789071581651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-17729287712423581732016-05-24T15:42:58.335-04:002016-05-24T15:42:58.335-04:00How Blessed I have been "know" you and y...How Blessed I have been "know" you and your attitude about your friends, including Atticus and Will. It has made a profound difference in my own attitude, actions, feelings and the life I live with four elderly friends of my own. I've stopped babying them, started changing our relationship to be more like yours~ I'm happier, they are happier, I've stopped worrying about the dreaded days to come when they leave~ We will always be together~ Thanks You, and Will and Attticus! Onward~ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667749104039894567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-67956943096581434442016-05-24T15:15:51.296-04:002016-05-24T15:15:51.296-04:00Tom, I cannot tell you how important this particul...Tom, I cannot tell you how important this particular blog is to me. My Cricket is almost 13 and showing the signs of an aging dog. He is a small dog (Pomeranian) who has gone to work with me everyday since the day he was rescued. As he sits under my desk right now, I am reminded of the love and respect I feel for him, in many ways he is similar to Atticus. His passing will be difficult indeed for me, but your words have made the inevitable kinder. Thank you.Cindy Greggnoreply@blogger.com