i_am_the_swammi Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) As many of you know, we had to put our year-old puppy down a couple weeks ago. It was a heart-wrenching experience for us all, but especially tough on the kids, as it was their first puppy. In fact, we got her on the weekend of my son's 10th birthday, so he always felt it was "his" dog. He came with me into the room when they put her down, even though I told him it was going to be very tough. he said it was his dog, and he wanted to see it through. No question the toughest thing he's ever had to go through, and the hardest thing as a parent I've ever had to watch. I recieved lots of support from fellow Huddlers in that thread, and they all were very much appreciated. I later got a PM from Whoopazz, similarly expressing his condolences, and asking if he could have a couple pictures of her. He said he likes to do portraits, and could put something together. I was very appreciative of the gesture, as I knew it would be something the kids would love to have of her. So I am at home today with the kids, keeping them busy with various things, when the doorbell rings. Its the mailman, and he has a box for the family. We open it together, and we were all just floored at what came out: it was a gorgeaous oil painting of her in her favorite spot on our steps. My kids actually thought it was a photograph, it looks so realistic. They all yelled in delight, as she hasn't left our thoughts much, and all started asking if they could have it in their rooms We walked it around the house, and talked about where we should put it after we get it framed. My oldest son said "Dad, the picture of her is in her favorite spot...sitting on the steps, guarding us at night (the steps lead up ot our bedrooms, and she slept there every night). Can we hang it here, so she can still watch over us?". It was a no-brainer, and we all agree its the only spot for it. We are all taking it up to the frame shop together to pick something out for it. Whoopazz, I don't know what I was expecting, but it was nothing compared to what you sent. You'll forever have a spot in our home, for you created a beautiful memory that will be with us forever. You made four kids, a mom, and a grateful dad very happy! ETA: Here is a photo of the portrait...amazing Edited January 29, 2011 by i_am_the_swammi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Itals Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Very, very cool - agreed. Kudos to Whoopazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Yes, he is good at doing that for fellow Huddlers Not to distract from your experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Man, this story gave me chills. Very, very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This community never ceases to amaze me. Really cool thing Whoopazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Awesome stuff! Good peeps doing this kind of stuff is downright inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Awsome stuff, right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Very, very cool...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 +1 also, I missed your original thread Swammi, you're a good dad for supporting your son and letting him into to see his puppy off. Very difficult situation This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Whoopazz Rocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 That is amazing!~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I got a little misty-eyed. Very cool indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Really cool, Whoop. Nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Couch Potatoe Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I got a little misty-eyed. Very cool indeed. +1 as I have kids and know how very difficult these situations can be on everyone! Very awesome sentiment and a beatiful painting! Kudos Whoop your work is phenomenal!! Sounds like this present will be appreciated for many years to come! Sorry for your loss Swamm but sounds like you have a great family and this hard time will pass smoothly and make you all even stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I dunno about very nice, that is astoundingly good. Hats off to Whoopazz for his talent, his thoughtfulness and his generosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I dunno about very nice, that is astoundingly good. Hats off to Whoopazz for his talent, his thoughtfulness and his generosity. agree 110 percent to Whoopazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 very nice, talent comes in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This is the kind of thing that truly makes us all come back here day after day. Good on you Whoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 And that's why we come here. Screw politics and all of that other crap that fuels the constant arguments in these Forums. THIS is what being a Huddler is all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 +1 also, I missed your original thread Swammi, you're a good dad for supporting your son and letting him into to see his puppy off. Very difficult situation Me too. Sorry for your loss Swammi and major ups to Whoopazz for that. What a great thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hats off to Whoopazz for his talent, his thoughtfulness and his generosity. My sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 This is the kind of thing that truly makes us all come back here day after day. Good on you Whoop +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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