OK. So last year when our brother Gizmo was so sick with his osteosarcoma, our buddy Bert sent a care package to Gizmo and to our peeps. It was only a couple of weeks between the time that we learned of Gizmo's diagnosis and his request to go to the Bridge.
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| OMD! OMD! I smell BERT!!! |
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| Get away from me woman! This lobster is MINE!!! |
Unfortunately Gizmo went to the Bridge before the package arrived from Bert. See the box? It arrived on the 19th and Gizmo left on the 17th.
Well, since Ruby can't read, she took one sniff of the package and thought it said, "HOT BLONDE, HOT BLONDE, HOT BLONDE!!" She was absolutely 100% sure that Bert had sent the box to her!!
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| OH, he is SO HOT!! |
We were never, ever allowed to have stuffies - ever - because me and Gizmo did a lot of THIS when we were young:
But me and Ruby both love our red lobster SO MUCH and Ruby even lets me carry it around or show it to Mom when she comes home from work.
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| Lobster - October |
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| Lobster - April |
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| Lobster - today |
The Red Lobster is kind of the worse for wear, but he is still with us. Mom loves the Red Lobster almost as much as we do because to her it is a symbol of the kindness and support of Blogville during a very sad time in our family's life.
Thank you Bert.
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Gizmo von Weiller 4 December 2004 - 17 October 2011
We miss him every day.
Love,
-Bart
That lobster is a really important stuffie and I am so happy to see that you are keeping it close as a reminder of Gizmo.
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Dexter
He sure looks like a good pup, I'm sure you are still feeling the love that came with that lobster!
ReplyDeleteSam
My pups have never out grown the destroy all stuffies thing
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Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
How great that your lobster is still with you. Blogville really is a great place to hang out.
ReplyDeleteCindy & Millie
What a lovely reminder of a sweet dog--the pups must know how special it is and hence they resist the urge to tear it to smithereens.
ReplyDeleteWell my furends this post has taken me through a BUNCH of emotions.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thingy fur Bert to do.. and how wonderful fur you to have such a tribute to our Dear Gizmo.
Blogville... there is NO PLACE like BLOGVILLE.
Such a sweet post. I just gave Dasko an extra hug.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet rememberance.
ReplyDeleteGizmo was such a beautiful dog! Its nice that Bart and Ruby recognize the meaning of the Red Lobster. Stella doesn't tear up her stuffees, only one, we think she just didn't like him!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Stella, Jo and Zkhat
That is a very special lobster!
ReplyDeleteAw, that's a great post! Um...what do lobsters taste like? They certainly look nummy. Play bows,
ReplyDeleteRA
I think its been taken such good care of because it's a gift from the heart--The best kind!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special toy!
ReplyDeleteNola
That is for sure one important stuffie. We like the look of the destuffed room
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
We miss Gizmo so much too! (hugs)
ReplyDeleteLove the stuffie guts in the living room with the "innocent" rotten on the sofa...
First Bert wants you to check your SPAM folder for his comment.
ReplyDeleteThat Bert is a super wonderful guy. That Lobster is super special.
Blessings,
Goose
What a great post! We have one of those anniversaries this week, too. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteBunny
We're sure Gizmo is happy you love his lobster.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy
What a touching post. Red lobster is a wonderful gift from a stand up dog. I'm sure Gizmo approves.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post! We miss Gizmo a lot and we sometimes wonder whether he knows our Laura over the Bridge or both of them are already friends.
ReplyDeleteThe red lobster is beautiful and precious.
What a very special lobster! Take very good care of him so he sticks around for a long time. That was supernice of Bert!
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Mitch and Molly
Awww...that is such a special lobster and it looks like Ruby knows just how special it is too...and how kind and thoughtful and special Bert is for sending it!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are taking very good care of your lobster. Maybe you can name him....GIZMO!
ReplyDeleteHere is Bert and His Vickie's sweet comment which went to our e-mail, but didn't post:
ReplyDeleteOH Gee, this brings a tear to our eyes. My Vickie is sniffling and teary. We thing Gizmo is really glad that you and Rubby are taking such good care of Red Lobster.
And Ruby girl, just between you and me. (Thanks for calling me a Hot Blonde")
Much Love
Bert and My Vickie
We miss you Gizmo. What a cute lobster!
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Ruthie
We hope you enjoy your red lobster. It looks like a fun stuffie.
ReplyDeleteWe think you two must have a very special bond with that red lobster to keep it so nicely. What a wonderful and special way to remember Gizmo.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Oh Gizmo was such a beautiful dog. And I'm sure his spirit matched his outer beauty. I love the story of the lobster and can understand the sentiment behind it. Sometimes it is just a simple thing that will stay with us and the fact that the lobster still exists means he is special to everyone in the family. Ann
ReplyDeleteP.S. I can relate to that scene of destruction!
Awww, what a great post! Sounds like you know that is very one special lobster:)
ReplyDeleteGizmo loves the red lobster as much as you all do, we are certain. It is a special reminder of so many important things to never forget...your incredible Warrior, the bonds of friendship in our community, the little icons that hold huge memories that we can hold and cuddle... and the love that has no limits of then or now, here or beyond. Gizmo will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteHowdy All, what a wonderful post. We can't believe it's been a year since Gizmo passed to the bridge. We LOVE the fact you have kept the red lobster and enjoyed him so much. What a lovely gift from Bert. Gentle hugs to you all. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteIt is sweet that the lobster became a favored play toy. Miss you Gizmo.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great that Bart and Ruby have not destroyed the red lobster that was meant for Gizmo. I'm sure Gizmo loves to watch down over them having fun with the stuffie. He looked like such a sweet boy!:)
ReplyDeleteOh that is such a lovely post. How wonderful that you still have Red Lobster to bring back memories of Gizmo.
ReplyDeleteWe miss Gizmo too. DO you knows that I have a stuffy still from when I was just a baby at 6 months and I had newmonia? It's my bunny and I treat it likes my security blanky... I bet lobster is like that for you guys cause it helped you in a difficult time like my bunny did.
ReplyDeletewoof - Tucker
You have kept that stuffie a long long time. The memory of Gizmo will be with you forever.
ReplyDeleteSweet William The Scot
I'm glad Gizmo's lobster is still with you. And I'm sure your Momma's glad you guys love it so (and have not shredded it).
ReplyDeleteaw, that lobster has a special meaning behind it! Every time you play with it, you are playing with Gizmo in spirit :)
ReplyDeleteI have a stuffed ginger sheep!
OH MY DAWG! What a great story in pictures. It's funny, isn't it, why sometimes we want to de-stuff the stuffed ones, and not de-stuff some other stuffed ones.
ReplyDeleteThey know Gizmo lives in the stuffed ones. The lobster kind.
Cool.
Arooo, Stuart
What a beautiful reminder of your Gizmo. And isn't it amazing how dogs seem to know when something is important?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures all.
What a wonderful red lobster history...thank you for sharing. Lobster has appeared in many of your photos so it was very nice to learn his life story. (Lucky lobster avoided the de-stuffing activities!) Gizmo will live in your hearts forever.
ReplyDeleteAwww what a very special lobster. How wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteWaggin at ya,
Roo