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Freddie. October 1992 — March 3, 2011.
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About Vaishali
I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Follow me on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram, and read more about me here.
Oh! I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a hard sad fact that they don’t live as long as we do, and that we have to say goodbye too soon. I hope you fill that Frddy-shaped hole in your heart with good memories.
Here’s a poem I find endlessly comforting (through the tears) at times like these. I hope you do, too.
To Those I Love If I should ever leave you whom I love to go along the Silent Way, Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, But laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there. (I’d come-I’d come, could I but find a way! But would not tears and grief be barriers?) And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved, Please do not let the thought of me be sad… For I am loving you just as I always have… You were so good to me! There are so many things I wanted still to do- So many things to say to you… Remember that I did not fear… It was just leaving you that was so hard to face… We cannot see Beyond… But this I know: I loved you so- ’twas heaven here with you. Isla Paschal Richardson
Oh Vaishali, I am so, so sorry. Nothing I say can take away the pain, ur family and Freddie are in my thoughts and prayers. He had a grand life with a very loving family and his doggy heart must always have been full. RIP dear boy, U will always be loved. Take care Vaishali, be strong thru this difficult time. Hugs.
Vaishali – So sorry to hear about Freddie! To be frank, I hardly know him. But since I saw the message pop up in my phone about him (RSS Feed), I havent been able to think of anything else. My heart is real heavy! May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences!
Freddie is lucky to reach his Maker far sooner than humans can, for sure, he is now happy in heaven with no physical limitations.Be brave Vaishali, let him go, and remember -whatever happens is for the best.
“Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you…nor in the future shall any of us cease to be”. Dear Vaishali, I am so sorry to hear he is gone. I pray for his soul, he will always be close to you. Alessandra
Sorry to hear about Freddie. I am so proud that you and Desi gave me a great life and in return you must have got tremendous selfless love. Please cherish those memories. Thank you for sharing your pain with us. May his soul rest in peace. Lots of love to your family. Take care of the kids.
I am sorry to hear that. The saddest thing about having animals and birds as our close friends is that we often outlive them and hence we go through multiple heartaches whenever they die. However, the unconditional happiness that they give to us when they are alive more than make up for the occasional heartaches.
My Dear Friend Vaishali, I am really sorry to read these news. My deepest and sincere condolences. Your love for your babies always inspired me and still is an example to me, I love every single picture you post and every story you write about them. I firmly believe that this Love will help you both to overcome the sadness of this situation. My heart goes to you.
So sorry Freddie is gone. What a wonderful person you are for giving senior animal a loving home. All the best wishes to you and thanks for the great recipes.
Dear V, I’ve been away & just discovered the passing of your little darling. My deepest thoughts are with you on the loss of this family member. I know very well how heart-wrenching it is when they go. Thank you for giving him a loving family.
Ahh, the love that we share with our companions is so sweet and the pain of their leaving so sharp. Love always wins, though, as we cherish them forever in our hearts and memories. That love is always worth any future pain that we will know is possible upon their departure – it always worth the risk.
Bless you for taking the risk on loving such a sweet old guy as Freddie and making his later years so wonderful, I hope the pain of his loss eases soon.
Shantee' says
March 4, 2011 atOh no — Vaishali, I’m so sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Freddie, indeed! **hugs***
Shantee' says
March 4, 2011 atOh no — Vaishali, I’m so sorry to hear this. R.I.P. Freddie, indeed! **hugs***
Jeannie says
March 4, 2011 atOh! I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a hard sad fact that they don’t live as long as we do, and that we have to say goodbye too soon. I hope you fill that Frddy-shaped hole in your heart with good memories.
Here’s a poem I find endlessly comforting (through the tears) at times like these. I hope you do, too.
To Those I Love
If I should ever leave you whom I love
to go along the Silent Way,
Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears,
But laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you there.
(I’d come-I’d come, could I but find a way!
But would not tears and grief be barriers?)
And when you hear a song or see a bird I loved,
Please do not let the thought of me be sad…
For I am loving you just as I always have…
You were so good to me!
There are so many things I wanted still to do-
So many things to say to you…
Remember that I did not fear…
It was just leaving you that was so hard to face…
We cannot see Beyond…
But this I know:
I loved you so- ’twas heaven here with you.
Isla Paschal Richardson
Manasi says
March 4, 2011 atOh Vaishali, I am so, so sorry. Nothing I say can take away the pain, ur family and Freddie are in my thoughts and prayers.
He had a grand life with a very loving family and his doggy heart must always have been full.
RIP dear boy, U will always be loved.
Take care Vaishali, be strong thru this difficult time. Hugs.
Anonymous says
March 4, 2011 atI am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences.
Nimmy
Divya Kudua says
March 4, 2011 atI am so sorry to hear that Vaishali..May his soul rest in peace.Heartfelt condolences.
Richa says
March 4, 2011 atI m so sorry Vaishali. Rest in peace Freddie. My condolences. Take care and hugs to you all.
Samarpita says
March 4, 2011 atOh, this is such a sad news. Be strong and cherish the amazing memories of the time spent together.
Joyful says
March 4, 2011 atHow sad. I’m sorry for you and hope he is at peace.
rhelune says
March 4, 2011 atI’m so sorry for your loss.
Shweta says
March 4, 2011 atI am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and strength in all the beautiful memories you shared with Freddie.
Kristine says
March 4, 2011 atI am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the rest of the family.
Priya says
March 4, 2011 atSo sorry Vaishali to hear your loss, may his soul rest in peace..
Anonymous says
March 4, 2011 atSorry to hear about Freddie. May his soul RIP. May the Lord give you all the strength needed to go through this phase of life.
Nirmal says
March 4, 2011 atSorry for your loss… I know firsthand how much it hurts… have u in my prayers… God Bless!
Love… Nirmal
Anonymous says
March 4, 2011 atMy heart goes out to you and all those that loved this precious soul 🙁
Latha says
March 4, 2011 atI’m so sorry for your loss Vaishali.
May his soul rest in peace. Hugs.
Nupur says
March 4, 2011 atVaishali, I am so sorry for your loss. Freddie, you will be missed by your Internet family.
Jain says
March 5, 2011 atRest easy, Freddie.
Vaishali, I’m so sorry. Please take comfort knowing that you gave him the best life he could have known. Hugs.
Vani Doraisamy says
March 5, 2011 atMy deep condolences, Vaishali. I can feel your pain. I have been in that place several times. Here’s a prayer for Freddie.
TheCooker says
March 5, 2011 atRIP, Freddie.
My deepest condolences.
Vijaya says
March 5, 2011 atVaishali – So sorry to hear about Freddie! To be frank, I hardly know him. But since I saw the message pop up in my phone about him (RSS Feed), I havent been able to think of anything else. My heart is real heavy! May his soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences!
Rajani says
March 5, 2011 atFreddie is lucky to reach his Maker far sooner than humans can, for sure, he is now happy in heaven with no physical limitations.Be brave Vaishali, let him go, and remember -whatever happens is for the best.
Anonymous says
March 5, 2011 atMay your journey through samsara be short and may you attain nibbana, Freddie sweet guy..
Anonymous says
March 5, 2011 atMy cat Poor Boy died unexpectedly on March 4th the day after Freddie. Animals are blessings to our lives. I will miss him always. Peace.
Destiny's Kitchen says
March 5, 2011 atOh, Vaishali, I’m so sorry for your loss. We lost our sweet boy last October & it still seems unreal. You’re both in my thoughts.
Anu says
March 5, 2011 atSorry for your loss. Condolences.
Alessandra says
March 5, 2011 at“Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you…nor in the future shall any of us cease to be”. Dear Vaishali, I am so sorry to hear he is gone. I pray for his soul, he will always be close to you.
Alessandra
Chinna's Mistake says
March 6, 2011 atI am so sorry for your loss Vaishali. I hope you will come to find comfort in the fact that you gave him a very good life. My deepest condolences.
Sheela says
March 6, 2011 atHello Vaishali,
Sorry to hear about Freddie.
My condolences.
Sheela
Anonymous says
March 6, 2011 atDear Vaishali
Sorry to hear about Freddie. I am so proud that you and Desi gave me a great life and in return you must have got tremendous selfless love. Please cherish those memories. Thank you for sharing your pain with us. May his soul rest in peace.
Lots of love to your family.
Take care of the kids.
Inji says
March 6, 2011 atSo sorry to hear about this. My condolences.
Karen's Vegan Kitchen says
March 6, 2011 atI am so sorry to hear about Freddie. Bless you for fostering and adopting him and keeping him his final years.
Miri says
March 7, 2011 atSo sorry to hear this Vaishal – he leaves behind a wealth of memories with you and Desi
AMA's AnythingVegetarian says
March 8, 2011 atI am sorry to hear the loss.
Anonymous says
March 8, 2011 atI am sorry to hear that. The saddest thing about having animals and birds as our close friends is that we often outlive them and hence we go through multiple heartaches whenever they die. However, the unconditional happiness that they give to us when they are alive more than make up for the occasional heartaches.
How is Lucy now?
– Rajendra
sra says
March 9, 2011 atSo sorry for your loss, Vaishali!
Rajee says
March 9, 2011 atDear Vaishali,
I am so sorry to hear about Freddie. My condolences.
Rajee
Daisy says
March 10, 2011 atMy Dear Friend Vaishali,
I am really sorry to read these news. My deepest and sincere condolences. Your love for your babies always inspired me and still is an example to me, I love every single picture you post and every story you write about them. I firmly believe that this Love will help you both to overcome the sadness of this situation. My heart goes to you.
Hugging you deeply,
Susana.
Gauri Radha गौरी राधा says
March 16, 2011 atRIP to your lovely dog. What a gorgeous fellow. Sorry you lost him 🙁
Anonymous says
March 17, 2011 atSo sorry Freddie is gone. What a wonderful person you are for giving senior animal a loving home. All the best wishes to you and thanks for the great recipes.
Martina says
March 24, 2011 atDear V,
I’ve been away & just discovered the passing of your little darling. My deepest thoughts are with you on the loss of this family member. I know very well how heart-wrenching it is when they go. Thank you for giving him a loving family.
Guru Karam says
May 12, 2012 atAhh, the love that we share with our companions is so sweet and the pain of their leaving so sharp. Love always wins, though, as we cherish them forever in our hearts and memories. That love is always worth any future pain that we will know is possible upon their departure – it always worth the risk.
Bless you for taking the risk on loving such a sweet old guy as Freddie and making his later years so wonderful, I hope the pain of his loss eases soon.