Perhaps God is a poet
who writes with words
of flesh and bone and leaf and flower . . .
Every hour of every day,
words pour out of the Poet’s heart,
and every word is beautiful and true and worth the telling.
And when each poem is perfect,
and there is no more which ought to be said,
the Poet gently takes the words back into His heart
where they are safe forever . . . and then begins again.
(author unknown)
In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, June 15th, 2011, Cowboy reached out for and held both of my hands. He had long since ceased being able to converse, but i knew what he was trying to say. He slowly laid back against the pillowy coccoon we had created in our bed for him. And as i told him over and over how much i loved him, as we held hands one last time and i silently cried, he left this earth behind. He gave many gifts in his final days, but the peacefulness of his passing, our fingers entwined together, was one of his greatest. He passed with dignity and grace, and as heavy as our hearts are, we cannot help but celebrate him.
Donald William Poppell
August 20,1955 - June 15, 2011
Cowboy, I love you.
PS-thank you all for your kind comments and healing love, hugs, and prayers. Cowboy was helping me plan the Treehouse Tea Party, but sadly, I couldn't get it together.
However, in spirit of celebration and to further honor the memories of Cowboy and Baby, as encouraged by our beloved hostess Vanessa, here are the posts from our previous tea party shenanigans here at the Treehouse:
Love and hugs, Roo & the Lost Boys (& Cowboy-in-spirit)
Sending as mnay hugs as you need.
Posted by: DogsMom | June 25, 2011 at 05:53 AM
Oh Roo, I've been thinking and praying for you all. I'm so sorry to hear this, but now he is in the best place ever! Lots of love and hugs being sent your way my sweet friend.
Love,
Jamie :)
Posted by: A Forest Frolic | June 25, 2011 at 06:08 AM
Dear Roo, I just read of your sweet Cowboy's passing at "A Fanciful Twist," and I am sending you prayers for healing. This post of yours is so profoundly beautiful. It has brought tears to my eyes. And I thank you for the gift of seeing his sweet, smiling face. I am so thankful that his passing was peaceful and that you were there with him. Sending love.
Posted by: Linda Diane | June 25, 2011 at 06:31 AM
Dearest Roo~
I was devastated to read of the loss of your dear Cowboy. I just found out through Vanessa. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am sending you much light, love, healing.
Love Always,
LuLu~*xoxo
Posted by: LuLu Kellogg | June 25, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Give yourself an extra big hug. Cowboy and Dragon in the stars! Oh, my!
Posted by: Snap | June 25, 2011 at 07:05 AM
Hi Roo,
I just read about you and your husband on Vanessa's blog...I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God gives you strength to go through this from day to day...The love you shared is a rare gift that so few experience. Sending (((hugs)))) your way,
Cindy
Xo
Posted by: Cindy Adkins | June 25, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Dear Roo,
I am visiting from Vanessa's to say how sorry I am to hear of your loss of Cowboy. x
Posted by: Sarah | June 25, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Oh Roo, Roo, Roo. I have never read a more beautiful tribute to love. It perfectly reflects the love you and Cowboy still share, for eternity is simply another dimension that we cannot see. I am so very sorry your time together was cut short, yet you two lived a lifetime of love together in the time you had. Grace and dignity. Beautiful. You gave Cowboy that. One day, when you are able, I hope you write of the gifts. Love is the only thing that is real, for love is all that remains. Praying never ceasing, for angels to carry you and Lost Boy, praying for air in your lungs when it hurts to breathe, praying that when I weep for you, it spares you a bit of pain. Sending you all of my love on the wings of a desert sparrow. I love you Roo. ♥♥♥ Deb
Posted by: Deborah Bauernfeind | June 25, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Roo...
I've been a reader of your blog for a long while, originally through Vanessa. I started following you on twitter yesterday. My name is Kim and I just want to say how terribly sorry I am for your loss.
I'm so happy that you had each other, here on God's green earth....someday, you'll be back in each other's arms.
All my Love:
Kim
Gerushia's New World
Posted by: Kim | June 26, 2011 at 11:20 AM
To my dear new friend Roo...firstly, thankyou so much for your kind words on my blog...I have no words to express how I feel as I visit here. I read your last couple of posts, and what I felt was pure love...sadness, yes because your beloved Cowboy is no longer here, but also joy for the obvious love you shared. All of my love I send across the ocean to you. I just returned from a walk in the sunshine, and you were in my thoughts. Please know that I am thinking of you x
Posted by: tina | June 26, 2011 at 07:43 PM