Still battling my flu-like symptoms - and I cannot talk yet..... perhaps because I am house-bound, I feel reflective and a little sad today. I miss Bofie. Seeing him was full of joy - for both of us!
He was really happy to see his "Mum" and bounced (as only a 100 pound Lab can do) with great, unbridled glee. I bought a toy for him.... it is exactly the same as the one I bought for Stella - only it is Lilac-coloured.
Anyway, I felt I could post a photo of him....for although we no longer see each other regularly, perhaps we will see each other from time-to-time. This photo was taken my last Summer in Santa Fe - in 2008. Bofie is happily chomping down on another Lilac-hued toy. (I think it was an Octopus....)
I am grateful I had the opportunity to see "C" and Bofie.....it felt good to run through the leaves with him. I loved the sound his paws make when he gallops through dried leaves..... I had almost forgotten what a wonderful sound that is.
I didn't take any photos of my "Ex-guys".... I felt it was important for me to change my patterns. (I was a prolific photographer of our lives for all those years.) I carry the new images in my mind - but felt a need to share Bofie with you all.
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Bofie looks and sounds like a very happy chap. It's good that you can treasure the memories as well as move on with your life knowing he is taken good care of.
ReplyDeleteOh my, look at those delicious footies!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt broke my heart and warmed it at the same time to see you and Bofie run to one another. It's an image I won't forget.
You were brave, so brave to have that meeting and hold yourself together. What a whirlwind weekend it was even without all that! I'm glad you were still able to take in all the magic that was there.
Miss you, little sista ♥
xo
Lo
Sorry your ill. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Those little furry things sure do worm their way into your heart. Ours has.. Bofies a beauty.
ReplyDeleteBofie looks like such a sweet and happy boy. I am so glad you walked away from the experience feeling grateful for it - that's the way to peace. Now... get well!
ReplyDeletehug...to you dear robin and to bofie. this made me well up, you are the nicest person and deserve so much, everything you wish for. changing patterns is not easy and i admire you for doing it so well.
ReplyDeletei hope you get better soon.
with love,
lori
Oh dear Bofie. Your story of how you reunited with Bofie just made my heart well. I'm so glad you got to do that! And to talk eye to eye w/C. I'm thinking your being ill, not being able to talk etc is a transitional illness. Your body is flushing out the old sludge that has been in there for awhile, to make room for a new and healthy you. All part of the changing of patterns. Take good care of yourself. Rest, reflect and renew. Love, suki
ReplyDeleteMelanie...yes, Bofie is in good hands.... no matter what, his Dad, adores him and takes care of him. Our meeting seemed fated....I had booked my trip back East weeks before "C" said he wanted to see me....I felt I had to say "yes'....though my caveat was that he bring Bofie with him.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
♥ Robin ♥
Lo, Big Sista, I AM so happy you and Brian were able to have (at least) a glimpse of Bofie...(and aren't his paws wonderful)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being here for me to talk about this....you know how huge an event is was/is for me.....and I feel blessed you let me share.
Love,
♥ Little Sista ♥
Cris.... I KNOW you can relate. Every time Bofie looked up at me during our afternoon together, his eyes seemed to be saying, "Where have you gone to - and why have you left me"?
ReplyDeleteSince "C" and I never had children..... Bofie IS our child!
I continue to improve.... this morning, I have somewhat of a voice!
Hugs,
♥ Robin ♥
"SA", you are right.....one takes even the unexpected - runs with it - and ultimately accepts and grows.
ReplyDeleteFeeling better.... thank you. Hard to believe a week ago - we were all meeting.....
Time...... wow.....
♥ Robin ♥
Lori....yes, change is hard to deal with at times....but after 18 months of virtual isolation from "C" and thus Bofie, the fact he wanted to make the drive up to KJ's was interesting...and important for us to realise we can talk and even meet....
ReplyDeleteSeeing Bofie was a huge help towards my heart healing..... YOU can understand.
Sunny and gorgeous here.....I hope for you too!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Suki - as usual - you put your finger on the very pulse of what is happening! (Actually, to both of us!) We ARE moving forward....to where or who....who knows....but, the fact we ARE moving forward is a positive.....
ReplyDeleteSending you and Bibs a BIG Hug!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Oh Robin...........
ReplyDeleteI am a bit in tears now. This made my heart heavy .
What mixed feelings this must have caused. hapiness to see him and then letting go again.
No wonder you have those flu symptoms....
Wish I just could give you a real hug now!
I hope you can feel this virtual one.
♥♥♥
>M<
Now i forgot to say what a gorgeous guy Bofie is!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin! Oh, Bofie is so handsome! I love labs. I would have twenty labs if our house could hold up to all the chewing and galomping that goes along with it. There is another lab in my future, and I am betting in yours, too. This made me sad to read. I know you must miss your dog. Have I told you lately that you are very brave? Well, if I haven't I am telling you now. xoxox!!! Pam
ReplyDeleteMarianne - I DID feel that hug!!!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for complimenting the "Big Chocolate Guy".....he is a real sweetheart.....it WAS hard to let him go....but I feel I may get to see him now once in a while....so it's better than being totally cut off....
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Pam - you made me laugh! (Which makes my cough act up!!!!) "Chewing and Gallumping" are two real "Lab" words!!! Ha-ha! I think there WILL be Labs in both our futures...such a great breed of doggie...an so good with kids and other animals!
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend is full of Autumnal beauty....it is here and I am loving it!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Hi Robin,
ReplyDeletethanks so much for visiting my blog & leaving such a sweet, positive comment! :) Well, Bofie is just Beautiful! I can see how you'd miss him so much. Do you have a pet? I would love to have a dog, but travel too much for work & need to find a place to stay put. Maybe here in Santa Fe... or maybe who knows. Looks like you had a wonderful trip, too!
Hope you are feeling better :)
Such a beautiful dog, no wonder you miss him. Dogs like Bofie and precious friends. Irreplaceable.
ReplyDeleteBecky, always a pleasure when you come visiting.... these days, I am petless.....living in a apt. where no pets are allowed... I will always consider Bofie as my "baby"....and when I move one day....I will have a pet (or two) again.... my life is incomplete without them.
ReplyDeleteI hope you stay in Santa Fe.... your photography and your pottery burst with life and power there......
I am just beginning to feel better....thank you for asking!
Hugs,
♥ Robin ♥
Cher Mary-Laure,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you visited so you could see "my Big Guy".... actually, he is just a big sweetie...very gentle - loves people and other animals... I do miss him a lot.... but it helped me to see the love and rememberance in his eyes when he saw me.
Ah, wonderful, wonderful animals...... they teach us so much!
Love to you and "The Oracle"
♥ Robin ♥
bofie is a gorgeous dog -- how you must miss him!
ReplyDeletei admire the work you are doing to change your patterns - never an easy thing. god bless and strength to you dear robin for this important sea change in your life♡♡
Now I wish we lived closer to each other,I would make you chickensoup and bring Beautje along to kiss you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Boy and what a paws they look like velvet,can't even imagine how it cuts you in 2 peaces.
It must be good to know he's been taken care of very good he looks in supercondition but I also understand that you want to do that...
Big Hug while tears are coming,
Marja
here i am wrobin!
ReplyDeletei hope it makes sense when i say i did not feel sad reading this. i felt like a broken circle with bofie was reconnected and i felt like you stood tall and courageous. you are going to care for yourself and you are growing just right.
love
kj
blah - blogger ate my comment.
ReplyDeleteI did write what a beautiful boy Bofie is and he has lovely paws and a lovely face and a wonderful mistress. I'm glad you took this step - it's a healing step one way or another.
Amanda, my "Magus Twin", thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement and understanding! Moving forward is not all that easy.....but I seem to be doing it..and it feels good!
ReplyDeleteLove,
♥ Robin ♥
Marja, you are so wonderful! You understand perfectly how I am feeling. In the end, I was really glad to see "C" and Bofie.....it helped to know Bofie looks and feels good...and that he still remembers and loves his "Mum".
ReplyDeleteLove to you and the BEAUTIFUL Beaudor!
♥ Robin ♥
KJ.....you know more than anyone....as you were there last Sunday....thank you for being able to read a "positive" out of it - for that was what it was..... I AM STRONGER and better for that visit.....
ReplyDeleteMUWAH!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Mim...... thank you for your sweet words....
ReplyDeleteAs emotional as that visit was.....ultimately, it was truly helpful for me......I needed to communicate face-to-face....
By the bye.....I have used your "Magic Bowl" these past few nights....and the glow it produces it is WONDERFUL!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥