Pet Memorials

Gandalf The Green

Frodo: 'I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened'.
'So do I', said Gandalf, 'and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us'.
From J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

In the 4 1/2 years that Gandalf was here, he touched so many lives.
He truly lived up to his name.
His love was unconditional; I loved him like my child; I grieve as I have lost a child. My heart is broken, and things aren't the same since his death. I have never known such sorrow to be without him, for he was with me during the darkest days of my life. I genuinely loved being his mom and friend.
In helping to heal my own heart, I have included some thoughts and quotes below. May they bring comfort and peace to anyone visiting G's memorial.
Thank you, Gandalf, for the amazing journey, and for bringing such joy and companionship to my life.
May you now soar high and free with your gorgeous wings and colors.
I can't wait to see you again G...on the Rainbow Bridge.
I Love You, your mommy Kathleen

Thoughts inspired from my beloved Gandalf

Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow.
- Dorothy Thompson

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are messengers of overhwleming grief...and unspeakable love.
- Washington Irving

Each one of you has the gift of the spirit within your own being, and it is through this spirit that you will learn to overcome death. Man on his evolutionary path will learn that death is only a transition from one level of matter to a higher ether, and that within him is the power to build a bridge across which he can travel in full consciousness into those higher spheres and communicate with his loved ones, see the life they are living, and enjoy with them the beauties of the heavenly garden.
- White Eagle

The man whose heart is filled with love, is never daunted, is not cast down; he does not give way to unworthy fears, either about himself, his physical body, or the welfare of those he loves, because he has been quickened by the Divine light and power, and therefore nothing can go wrong. Things only go wrong when the mind of self starts to fret and rail against the circumstances of life, and you say, "I am disappointed because the circumstances of life will not go as I...I...I want them to go!" Then suffering and chaos result, because the contact is cut. If only you had the strength to live always within the peace of God, to live in the truth - "Thy will, O God, be done on earth, in my life...Thy will, not mine!"
But when you do fall down and everything seems chaotic, remember that there is a helper by your side. Your guardian angel has seen your fall, but he will not condemn. He does not say, "I told you so!" Instead, he whispers into your heart, "Courage...I will help you rise again. Look up, look out! God is still in Heaven and all is well."
Hold fast to this thought, especially at times when blow after blow seems intent on knocking you out. Cultivate a sense of humor, but don't lose strength in your knees! Get up, and stand firmly on your feet again, remembering that you are being helped willingly and readily by the one at your side. Keep on keeping on and refuse to be downcast. Most of us can be cheerful when everything is going our way, but strength of spirit shows when a man can smile when things appear to be all against him. Remember it is through the experiences of this life on earth--and this life alone--that you will learn to reach the higher life. Apsiration towards God and the higher life is what really matters.
- White Eagle

Sustainability isn't about the quick fix or the cheap solution. Generally it means making a commitment and trying, as best we can to honor it. In any worthwhile enterprise, from protecting the environment to preserving a relationship, we are going to encounter difficulties.
The good life is not a problem-free life. In point of fact, the process of overcoming adversity often produces some of the most rewarding experiences we will ever have. Human beings need to be challenged to 'test their mettle', as it were. Throwing in the towel at the first sign of trouble or small inkling of distress may be the easy thing to do, but it doesn't help our self concept. Most of life's troubles can be overcome if we are willing to work through them with patience.
- Michael A. Schuler

I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge--myth is more potent than history--dreams are more powerful than facts--hope always triumphs over experience--laughter is the cure for grief--love is stronger than death.
- Robert Fulghum

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.
- Francis of Assisi