tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post1123255089100223736..comments2024-03-19T07:05:39.186-05:00Comments on In the Garden: Serenity Garden for Skeeter Kittytinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2172395129401567332009-05-25T17:31:35.392-05:002009-05-25T17:31:35.392-05:00Rose, I too had a pet cemetery when a child. I bur...Rose, I too had a pet cemetery when a child. I buried my 3 hamsters, stray cats, birds, squirrels that fell from the tree and died, etc. I placed rocks around each grave and made a cross out of sticks. Yes, I was a sensitive one as a young child and to this day also. Max and Hamster are keeping Rocco company in your garden and I bet it is truly a special place for you as well. Be sure to post on Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64817605426556877532009-05-25T09:00:41.964-05:002009-05-25T09:00:41.964-05:00Some pets like people are extra special and we sti...Some pets like people are extra special and we still love them although they are no longer with us. We carry them in our heart where ever we go.<br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-78784935818803199392009-05-25T08:56:14.559-05:002009-05-25T08:56:14.559-05:00This is such a loving tribute to your precious Ske...This is such a loving tribute to your precious Skeeter, and such a peaceful garden to sit in as well. I know that special pets such as yours stay in our hearts for many years, Skeeter. Our dog Roco passed on four years ago this July, and finally last year I got around to creating his little memorial garden, which I have intended to post about for a long time. Several months later, my Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-54272219263058825082009-05-24T14:47:41.398-05:002009-05-24T14:47:41.398-05:00Catherine, It is not fair that we way outlive our ...Catherine, It is not fair that we way outlive our pets but due to them leaving so soon, gives us a chance to open our hearts to more in the future. Our plan was to get a small dog then these two little fur balls came wandering out of the woods and into our life. I was sad as Skeeter had left us about 4 months earlier and they filled a big empty space in my heart once they arrived. They will neverSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-45416396507425700012009-05-24T14:47:14.947-05:002009-05-24T14:47:14.947-05:00Lola, Skeeter knew he was loved. Who else would dr...Lola, Skeeter knew he was loved. Who else would drag their cat on vacation with them to make sure he was okay? lol, He was a trouper with our often home relocations from state to state but he always came to mind before we did anything in our life. We were with him the day he had to leave us and as difficult as it was, we had to hold his paw and say goodbye as he went to sleep. I do like the Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-21688766418631297972009-05-24T14:46:34.336-05:002009-05-24T14:46:34.336-05:00Monica, Yellow kitties are so special to me as the...Monica, Yellow kitties are so special to me as they remind me of my little boy. How wonderful that you created a Memorial Garden for the fur babies which have crossed the Rainbow Bridge! I think that is an awesome thing to do for your community! The chapel must be such a comfort for many people. Penelope's memory will stay with you forever so dont worry about not having ashes or a grave for her. Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-64271842302037895532009-05-24T14:46:05.591-05:002009-05-24T14:46:05.591-05:00Getting on here late today. We had camping planned...Getting on here late today. We had camping planned at the lake but raining so our friends came over and enjoyed an evening of home cooking and playing Dominoes while relaxing! They stayed over night and I got up and cooked a big breakfast and we chatting in the sunroom while watching the wildlife outside. <br /><br />Joy, We are not moving any time soon. The Saint is always looking for employmentSkeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-50756395373106766182009-05-24T14:33:15.102-05:002009-05-24T14:33:15.102-05:00I had Garden Deva (www.gardendeva.com) make a stee...I had Garden Deva (www.gardendeva.com) make a steel shaped dog that has spikes to insert in the ground for my Pepper. The cut out words say "Pepper's Garden." I could not bring myself to put his ashes there, as we were renting at the time before we purchased this house. So they are in a special box inside from the crematory. I planted flowers and herbs that had Victorian meaning (like rosemary Brenda Kulahttp://viewfromthepines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-63684273376423448762009-05-24T11:27:06.377-05:002009-05-24T11:27:06.377-05:00Whoops, I forgot Tina but Christy got off at 8:45 ...Whoops, I forgot Tina but Christy got off at 8:45 this morning so she is on her way. She is stopping in Philly for a day or 2 and then will be at your house. She is really excited about being with her dog.Jean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-66842536747011983142009-05-24T11:24:50.740-05:002009-05-24T11:24:50.740-05:00Oh Skeeter, as I sit here with tears in my eyes, I...Oh Skeeter, as I sit here with tears in my eyes, I wish I could bring Skeeter back along with my sweet cockatiel Alice who by the way was a male but had a females name. It has only been close to 10 months (Aug 3) since I lost her and with all the animals I have lost in my lifetime I never was as deveastated as when I lost Alice. We all love our pets and are very sad when we loose them but everyJean Merrimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135474696468199060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-19938190902498422432009-05-24T10:50:02.690-05:002009-05-24T10:50:02.690-05:00I think your serenity garden is a nice idea, it is...I think your serenity garden is a nice idea, it is so hard to lose a pet. They really are like family. My daughter's finch died soon after her eggs hatched and we just felt like we had to do something special. We buried her by the birdhouse near the pond, it felt right because there is a chickadee family in there now. <br />Your garden is very pretty, and yes gardeners have a hard time just Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-20406111959022551002009-05-24T10:43:53.924-05:002009-05-24T10:43:53.924-05:00What a lovely way to remember a special furry frie...What a lovely way to remember a special furry friend Skeeter. The marker Tina made for you makes this area even more special. I've been wanting to make a memory area for my little dog Pepper who died in the fall of 2007 and bury his ashes there. He loved my garden so it seems a fitting resting place for my sweet pooch. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58618268453674099882009-05-24T10:13:08.204-05:002009-05-24T10:13:08.204-05:00Skeeter, I lost my "cocker spanish girl" quite som...Skeeter, I lost my "cocker spanish girl" quite some time ago and it still saddens me (they stay looking puppyish) I'll never have another. She is buried uner a beautiful spruce with a poem painted on a flat rock. "Light fades, darkness appears, evening angels gather here."<br />She has company now , two kitties ages 21 + 22 who both were inside kitties and lived to a FULLEST life. We will always Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234495965199888943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-74987563344163793192009-05-24T09:58:04.792-05:002009-05-24T09:58:04.792-05:00What a lovely tribute for a beloved pet. I really ...What a lovely tribute for a beloved pet. I really like your Serenity Garden. It's so peaceful looking. I'm sure Skeeter knew how much he was loved by his "mommy". I'm truly glad you were able to find others to lavish all that love on. Too many have no one to be loved by.<br />Love those chairs. That would be my color also.lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-58448889435285653182009-05-24T09:55:18.561-05:002009-05-24T09:55:18.561-05:00What a thoughtful girl that Tina is and wonderful ...What a thoughtful girl that Tina is and wonderful remembrance for your beloved cat. I don't have any fur babies buried in this garden but I've had to leave others behind in previous gardens. It's sad and I always worry they'll get dug up by a new owner. :-(Kathleenhttp://kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-55223678168430103882009-05-24T09:13:40.971-05:002009-05-24T09:13:40.971-05:00Sorry about your beloved kitty. We planted a dogwo...Sorry about your beloved kitty. We planted a dogwood over our Harper dog and it bloomed beautifully this year. This will be such a nice memorial reminder of your family member. I enjoy your blog.Carolehttp://bartoo4.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-33848846722376623212009-05-24T09:09:10.904-05:002009-05-24T09:09:10.904-05:00And Skeeter, You are very welcomed for the marker ...And Skeeter, You are very welcomed for the marker stone. I am so glad we've gotten to know each other! And to all my blogging friends, life is grand for sure.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24702376186862569682009-05-24T09:07:16.106-05:002009-05-24T09:07:16.106-05:00Good morning all, I immediately check my email bef...Good morning all, I immediately check my email before I come to the blog and after reading Joy's comment I knew it would be a powerful post today. Joy, so glad you commented! We are all very progressive here and love to hear everyone's points of view. For the record, I am so with you. I'll be cremated and spread in my garden. (My mother has a totally different view as we shall see when she comes tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-24374259224255845002009-05-24T08:42:50.500-05:002009-05-24T08:42:50.500-05:00Hi Skeeter, my own orange kitty James is 16 today ...Hi Skeeter, my own orange kitty James is 16 today and I hope he'll be with me for a long time to come. The non-kill shelter where I created a garden for cats also had a little memorial chapel with photos and stories of cats who'd crossed the rainbow bridge. I really like the idea of a memorial garden for cats, especially in your own garden. (Those chairs are awesome, I love them!). I wish I had Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-72931771309756904332009-05-24T08:02:39.426-05:002009-05-24T08:02:39.426-05:00Dear Skeeter, I don't think I ever thought about ...Dear Skeeter, I don't think I ever thought about leaving our fur babies if we move! Coal is our first cat here, so we haven't had to face that yet, but it's something to think about. Skeeter the cat will always be with you, no matter where you do... Some memories and feelings are never erased. Take care and have a good week gail!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-89718390399547629472009-05-24T07:57:39.535-05:002009-05-24T07:57:39.535-05:00What a wonderful memorial to your beloved pet. We ...What a wonderful memorial to your beloved pet. We just added our 2nd Confederate Jasmine to our fragrance garden.<br /><br />Here, at this home, we lost our cockatiel (bird) last fall. We placed Murphy underneath a large kitty stepping stone that my son gave to me for Mother's Day when he was about 10 years old (he'll soon be 25). There's a cow stepping stone that son gave me the next year and F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-86240249022863806852009-05-24T07:06:35.196-05:002009-05-24T07:06:35.196-05:00garden for skeeter, that s cool...
have a nice sun...garden for skeeter, that s cool...<br />have a nice sunday at your garden !<br />liebe Grüße von KathrinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485472302774976230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7113123529932691813.post-2825316637822395072009-05-24T06:47:53.894-05:002009-05-24T06:47:53.894-05:00Dear Skeeter .. My heart goes out to you with the ...Dear Skeeter .. My heart goes out to you with the thought of leaving Skeeter Kitty behind (you are moving ?) .. <br />This may sound strange but that is why I could not bring myself to bury my little ones in my garden .. my feelings are that the spirit is gone completely and I just can't chain them to a physical form .. I feel the same about myself, husband and son do as well (we are all going toCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.com