It's a bit faint, but it's the first of the season and it's a sweet summer treat! What looks like a rainbow is actually a Sundog!
Rainbows remind me of pets who have passed away and you know how it is when you lose a dear sweet fur friend, it hurts for the longest time. I am really missing Tanna this summer, she died last November. I expect to see her basking in her favorite sunny spot where she would enjoy her daily doggie sauna (she was the original sundog, lol) or as she was in this photo laying under a shade tree while watching for a squirrel to chase. Her sunny spot is right next to the patio where I love to sit in my own favorite shady spot while reading or stitching away a gorgeous Minnesota summer day. You know, when I glance over to Tanna's spot I could swear that for a snip of a moment I see her napping there and I miss her.
Recently Tom and I watched the movie Marley and Me. I had already read the book and it was sad enough, but when we watched that movie we thought it was so stinking sad at the end ~ like losing Tanna all over again. Sigh. I had no idea the impact that movie would have...I dunno, I guess I wish I hadn't watched it. Sort of opened the wound again, ya know?
Cool photo!
ReplyDeleteAlways a treat to see! They are always beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh boy I do relate, what a kind face on your dear Tanna! We watched the movie too, it was maybe to soon for you, but Kim, its been 3 years since we laid our chocolate lab Kona to rest in our special pet place and it really hurt. Dogs are amazing animals. I think it also gives you the opportunity to settle her in your heart.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Carrie
Pets do have a way of getting into our hearts forever. I had heard how sad that movie was and did not want to see it myself.
ReplyDeleteAhhh Kim, so sad. But look how many wonderful memories she left in your safekeeping, big hugs, lizzie
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movie, but I can imagine it would be upsetting to see something that rings true in your own life. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet face. I've lost a few dogs myself so I know how you are feeling.
ReplyDeleteI watched Marley and Me at the theatre. Afterwards, I went to the restroom to find it full of crying women consoleing each other. They were sharing stories about their lost pets. So sad.....
I refused to watch Marley and Me and I am so glad, especially after reading your post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo you shared.
What a lovely photo of the rainbow and a honorable reminder of Tanna. I post here with love and respect for your time together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and the heads-up on Marley and Me. I have not read the book or seen the movie. {{{{{hugs}}}}}
ReplyDeleteI got thrown out of the car at a Drive-In movie watching the Ten Commandments ... chuckle! I can't watch sad movies ... loosing a pet is like loosing your own children, I have, the sadness in both cases is beyond belief the grief. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how sad you must be . . . . all the great memories you must have are hopefully a comfort. Sending some great big hugs *s*
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely memories you have of your faithful pet and maybe you did see her for a second!I enjoyed reading your blog, so much sewing and plans for more, I read and enjoy Latane's blog also.This evening I decided to visit all of the followers of my blog and thank you for doing so.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Sorry to read your sad post. Pets are very special and I'm seriously considering getting one for the boys as I know how much I loved my cats when I was young (and I still miss all of them!)
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ReplyDeleteI've seen the movie and it sure made me cry too! I still think of some of my favorite pets and miss them, and it's been YEARS!
ReplyDeleteLove for our pets and theirs for our is so unconditional. It is better to have had and loved for all those years than not. Sorry it still hurts....but so many years of great joy too.
ReplyDeleteOur Sprite (Maine Coon Cat) has been gone for over two years. At eighteen years of age she deserved to stop hurting so much but I still miss her and every once in a while I'm sure I see her in her favorite spot on our sofa. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post and I love the Sundog!!
ReplyDeleteThe house must be empty without her. I can imagine how it would be here if my fur friend would go.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has told me I must not watch Marley & Me. I might never stop crying.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post, Kim! I can't watch that movie, because I couldn't bear the ending. When we put our 19-year old doxie down 2 years ago, I kept seeing him out of the corner of my eye in all the places where he used to hang out. It's so hard to say good-bye to our 4-legged friends, isn't it? They bring such joy while they're here, and we're very blessed to have known them for as long as we get to have them in our lives.
ReplyDeleteThere is no way I am watching that movie. I am still traumatized from Old Yeller. :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you're saying about Marley and Me. My daughter and son-in-law just went through losing their beloved dog and then I watched that movie! Cried my eyes out!!! Animals bring such joy to our lives! Loosing them is so awful, but don't let that stop you from getting an animal, world! It's worth the love you'll receive, right?
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