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“You know, a heart can be broken, but it still keeps a beatin’ just the same.” I’ve often thought of these words after suffering a devastating loss. How exactly does our heart keep beating when it’s been torn asunder, ripped apart, and broken into a million tiny pieces?

Yesterday I said goodbye to my beloved Doberman Pinscher, Katie. For 17 years, 2 months and 10 days she has been my constant companion, my beating heart. Katie was the “Queen Diva” of my pack and welcomed every single straggly stray, newborn pup, and wayward dog to our family with nary a grumble, although I did get side-eye a time or two. She mothered them, scolded them, and helped shape them all into a well-adjusted, happy pack. She was the heart of my family.

Now let me back up a bit. I got a call one day, “Come down and see this pup.” I told her I wasn’t interested but went and looked just the same. This fat-bellied cutie patootie looked at me with such innocent eyes, my heart simply melted. Then I noticed the shaved skin on her leg and asked, “What’s wrong with her?”

“She survived parvo.”

With a single sentence, I knew this little one was coming home with me. See, Tyler, my company namesake, also survived parvo and I felt it was a sure sign from him she was to be mine.

Katie came home with me and joined my existing pack of Jazzy the Amazing Wiener and Grady, my big boy Dobe. For a few months, he taught her how to be a good dog and undo all the bad things Jazzy was constantly telling her. Then I lost Grady unexpectedly in 2008 and it was just Jazzy and Katie.

We all know the Universe abhors a vacuum, right? Well, the Universe decided Grady’s absence absolutely must be filled – in duplicate! First scraggly pup, Maggie Monster showed up in June 2010. A few months later, my first Pitbull, Xena. The initial four were what I fondly called “The OGs” as they aged. Jazzy, of course, thought it meant she was a badass “Original Gangsta” so I never told her it really meant “Old Grannys”.

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My body was so tired. Mama fought, I’d fought, then Mama fought some more but it just wasn’t enough. I was sooo tired and as Mama held me, crying, I fell asleep. When I opened my eyes, Jazzy, Maggie, and Xena were all runnin’ towards me, Mamaw and Papaw were there, all the Grans. Bewildered, I asked, “Mamaw?! Jazzy? Where am I?”

Jazzy barked and barked and barked — “You’re at the Rainbow Bridge and I’ve missed you so much! Oh, Desi, my heart is so happy to see you again!”

“Rainbow Bridge? But isn’t that where…?” I trailed off when I saw the answer on their faces.

“Yes, sweetheart,” Mamaw said, “You’ve crossed over the other side. Your poor body was simply worn out.”

“But Mama!” I cried, “Mama is gonna be heartbroken!”

“She will be, baby girl, for a long time.” Mamaw gently said. “Then one day you’re gonna find a little lost puppy and send her down Mama’s street and that’s gonna help heal her heart.”

I sat there a minute, thinking it over. Jazzy tugged on the robe of this quiet man standing off to the side — the Big JC she called him — and brought him to me.

“Tell her!” she demanded!

Glancing at Jazzy with a look of fond exasperation, the Big JC said, “Destiny, you’re home now where you’ll never be sick ever again. We’d like you to be our official greeter, welcoming all the new arrivals at the Bridge, helping make the transition a little easier for their heartbroken humans they left behind.”

Dumbfounded, I sat there. Me? Official Rainbow Bridge greeter? I was a throwaway dog nobody wanted, tossed out like yesterday’s trash and now I was gonna be official?!

“Will I get to talk to Mama and see her?”

A smile crossed his face as the Big JC nodded, “Of course! In fact, I’m gonna show you where that happens.”

Our Posse took off down a beautiful road lined with flowers as far as the eye could see. At the end of the road, the Big JC stopped. “Here we are — Serenity Lake. This is where you can talk to and watch over your Mama anytime you like.”

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2 years ago

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Today I am deeply grieving as I had to say goodbye to my beloved Destiny last night. She fought the good fight against the vile and insidious cancer, but when I looked in her eyes, she told me, “Mama, I’m tired and it’s time.”

I have tried and tried to write her an eloquent and loving eulogy befitting what she meant to me, yet the words simply won’t come. My heart has been torn asunder, ripped from my chest, and I wonder “How am I even standing? How can I breathe when the very breath of joy has been taken from me?” A part of me is missing and I am adrift in a sea of sorrow.

People have often told me, “Thank you for saving Destiny” when, in truth, it is she who saved me. She brought happiness to my life with her antics. Drove me to distraction. Made me say “Destiny, get off that counter!” more times than I could count. She was the sun on cloudy days and a warm comfort when the chill of loneliness would descend. She made my life whole.

I know it was the right thing to do for her and the only thing that makes it a little easier is knowing my Mom was there to greet her. Mamaw welcomed her to the Rainbow Bridge with open arms and Jazzy, Maggie, and Xena were all there to welcome her home.

Baby Girl, I love you and will never forget the footprints you left on my heart. I’ll see you again one day. Until then…

Love
Mama Sherry

#rainbowbridge #destinythepibble taken in Bartlesville, Oklahoma by @destinythepibble

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3 years ago

Buddy is home 💔 taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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Don’t forget — it’s a pawty! Even though Buddy passed, we’re still going to celebrate him, Charlotte, and the Littles on Saturday, Oct. 17th, 6-8 PM. We’ll have drinks, snacks, and of course, nuggies!!! We hope you can come.

If you’d like to send a birthday card, Mama’s address is:

Charlotte, Buster & Luna
c/o Mama Sherry
1300 S Johnstone Ave
Bartlesville, OK 74003-5624

See you next Saturday at 6 PM!

Love
Angel Destiny 🌈

#dogbirthdayparty #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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They say time heals all wounds.

It’s a lie.

Today marks seven years since my Mom died. Seven years without hearing her call me “Sis.” Seven years without her laughter on the other end of our daily calls. Seven years without that unconditional love she so freely gave.

And that wound — that gaping, deep, raw wound — is not healed.

Oh, sure, there are moments I sometimes forget it’s there as I go about my daily existence, caring for my dogs, going through the motions, trying to find my joy again.

Yet it proves elusive.

Scar tissue attempts to form, to staunch the agony of such a deep cut, to make it less fresh in my mind. But then something happens to tear it asunder and in an instant, it’s bleeding all over again.

Losing Buddy ripped it wide open and the grief of losing him, coupled with this anniversary, is almost unbearable.

Oh, to have one more phone call with Mom. I’d tell her how much she means to me. I’d share how I admired her strength and fortitude, raising two kids alone in the 1960s. I’d ask her if she wants to go play Pokémon one more time and listen to her lament “I ain’t got no more balls!” as we’d drive around capturing imaginary creatures, giggling all the while.

And then I’d tell her, “You have always been my hero, my guiding force when I’m lost, the whispered encouragement in my ear when I’m discouraged. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be my mom. I love you.”

❤️

#griefandloss #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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6 days ago

Someone loved playing in the water with their Uncle Bronson. 💦 This was from 2015 at Mamaw’s. Look how young he was! ❤️

Love
Angel Destiny 🌈

#buddythreadgoodejr #memories #destinythepibble taken in Cedar Creek, Arkansas by @destinythepibble

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September 24th was Buddy’s 14th birthday. Mama was so focused on getting everything ready for the dogs’ upcoming birthday party, she forgot to post his picture! Look how happy he was! ❤️

Sorry we haven’t posted his Rainbow Bridge welcome yet. Every time Mama sits down to write it, she sobs. I told her not to worry, she’ll write it when the time is right.

In the meantime, Buddy’s celebratin’ with us and fillin’ his belly with chimkin nuggies and takin’ walks with Mamaw. He said he loves you all!

Love
Angel Destiny 🌈

#dogbirthday #buddythreadgoodejr #angeldestiny by @destinythepibble

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8 days ago

Thank you, Auntie Yumiko and Mister Brian for the beautiful flowers and Teddy Bear honoring our beloved Buddy. It made Mama cry and her heart full.

To all of you who’ve sent condolences, private messages, and texts — thank you. You have no idea how much it means, knowing how much you loved Buddy. He was such a big presence and will be missed more than you know. ❤️

Some have asked how to send Mama a card. Here’s her address:

Sherry Stinson
1300 S Johnstone Ave
Bartlesville, OK 74003-5624

We love all of you and from the bottom of our heart, thank you. ❤️

Love
Mama, Charlotte, Buster, Luna, and Callie

#buddythreadgoodejr #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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Mama here. I have sad news to share — I had to let Buddy go this morning. 💔 He went down late last night and couldn’t get up, so I got him in to see Dogtor Sarah first thing. His heart sounds were weak and muffled, so she did bloodwork and an x-ray.

His spleen had ruptured. She said it was likely a mass and his red blood cell count was dangerously low. The only options were emergency surgery involving a blood transfusion or to let him go peacefully.

I chose to let him go. At 14 years old, I couldn’t put Buddy through all that just to have him here with me, even though it was killing me.

I held onto him as he closed his eyes and went to sleep. I know when he opened them my Mom was there to greet him and he was healthy once again.

I feel like I’ve lost the last piece of Mom and my heart is broken all over again. Charlotte and the Littles are confused, looking for him. Keep us all in your thoughts as we adjust to this loss and the massive hole it’s left. 💔

Love
Mama

#buddythreadgoodejr #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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On the latest episode of “Mama’s Old House,” network executives called an emergency meeting with Mama to discuss her frequent use of colorful metaphors!

So this morning around 6:30, she got up to let us potty. As she got outta bed, she heard a crack! Last few nights she’s felt like she was rolling outta bed and heard the wood frame making funny sounds, but the frame’s built like a tank, so she dismissed it.

We all ran out, Mama huffed and puffed trying to move the memory foam mattress that weighs 5,378 pounds, then she saw it — the slat side braces had broken loose!

Muttering a few colorful metaphors, she went to get a hammer. Glanced outside and Buddy was down in the grass. He’s had a rough couple days with his legs, so Mama put on shoes to go help him. Thank dog she had on her nightshirt! Can you imagine how upset Josephine would be if she flashed Gerald again?! The gossip mill in SpiderTown would be churning!

Anyway, she gets us all back in, starts whacking on the bed but it’s not going back in and nails are bending left and right! After several more colorful metaphors, she got her drill and some screws. Now you know it’s serious!

One screw in and it’s still not tight. Decided she needed to maybe try to work on it when she’s not cross-eyed from lack of sleep.

Disgusted, Mama said, “To hell with it, we’re sleepin’ on the couch!”

We all got settled on the couch, Mama went to turn on a little Star Trek to watch a bit and guess what? Internet is out!!! I can’t even begin to repeat the words Mama said!

At this point, we took Mama’s phone from her, pinned her down on the couch, and aren’t letting her up for at least four more hours or until the inevitable coming locust plague passes.

Wish us luck!

Love
Charlotte, Buster, Luna, and Buddy

#mamastories #catastrophe #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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🔊 Will they eat the Tree of Doom? Watch and see! Do your furries like veggies? I loved carrots and cauliflower, but drew the line at Trees of Doom! 🥦

Love
Angel Destiny 🌈

#treeofdoom #sundayfunday #destinythepibble taken in TylerDog Photography by @destinythepibble

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