Amazing Pocket Tippecanoe, Tyler, has gone to the Bridge. He left last night or early this morning. As was his way he did it quietly not wanting to disturb his Mom. I will miss him so much. With each minute I am missing him more. He was a teddy bear of a corgi. He had a big thick coat that you could get lost in. Unlike a lot of dogs he didn't mind being held or hugged. Our favorite nap position was Tyler cradled in my arms like a baby. We loved the recliner. On 9/11 all I wanted to do was get home and hold Tyler in my arms. I knew life would go on once he was in my arms.
Tyler had a great many nicknames. My favorite was Bubbie. He was also Mr. Man, My Little Tidy Bowl Man, Snuggle Bug, and a few other silly names.
He really asked nothing of me other than love and food.
Having been upset all day I engaged in one of my odd behaviors when I am really really upset. I cleaned the window screens. As I was in the living room getting the screens I turned on XM to the 50's station. After I did that I thought I hope they don't play "In the Still of the Night". That was one of my late husband's favorites. Darned if it didn't come on immediately. I completely broke down. I do know now though that Ty is at the Bridge with Al.
I am going to really miss Ty's bright expression so full of love and expectation. Ty had the biggest ears of any corgi I ever saw. It took months for them to come up when he was a puppy. Even in death they were still every upright. I will miss rubbing those big ole ears.
Bubbie, I miss you so much. I knew this day would come, but so soon? Twelve years is not enough.
Wait for me at the Bridge, big boy.
4 comments:
I was gutted when I had to approve the message to Corgi-L.
It seems I have approved quite a few Bridge posts lately.
12 years is never long enough, when Theo, my R/W Corgi died at 14, it was far too soon.
I know you loved him so very, very much. He will be waiting for you.
Love from Scooter and Alice the BHT in New Zealand.
What a handsome boy he was.
I know you loved him and that you miss him. Isn't it something how, no matter how much time we have them, it is never long enough?
I have no doubt that he is with Al.
Ruth
What a fine looking boy Tyler is--will always be in your heart. He sounds as though his heart was as "handsome" as his plush coat and handsome face and smile.
Melissa, Skeezix, Miss Daisy, and Riley plus 2 cardi house guests George and Oliver
Though Tyler is gone, he is with you in spirit. Such a beautiful boy! I feel like I have known Tyler a long time, just from your expressions about him.
Though you may not think so, you have a good way with words.
Bask in the memory of him in your arms.
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