To Dublins Family, I never met Dublin, but always enjoyed her on line, I am so sorry for your grief, I can undertand it first hand, my 46 year old cousin passed away this past November, again a death from cancer… its a horrible disease, hopefully we can do something to spur on research…
Just a quick note, we are going to close this thread tomorrow at around 11 a.m. PST. Dee Dee would not want us to be sad, she would want us to celebrate, so we do not want to keep the sad thoughts at the forefront.
I don’t have any magic words of comfort, I don’t think there are any. I will miss Dublin here, but I know that she is with her loved ones who have gone before, and all those wonderful beasties that we all have called to her side. May they help her through this greatest transition in her existence.
This too, shall pass.
DeeDee, Still jingling here for you in Central Oregon. I am praying that you will be able to have peace in this life at it’s end, and be able to leap toward the next with all those who have passed before, as they will be waiting with open hands, hooves and hearts.
I have shared news of your battle with Don Kerron, I am sure he would want to know. We all have you in our hearts and thoughts. I only wish I could have met you in person—I will someday and you can show us all the ropes, ok? Bless you DeeDee, you will be missed. And bless your family for sharing you here.
Aimee
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Very little has the power to bring me to tears…your post did, Dave. What a brave, wonderful woman she was to have you…and what a blessing you have been to her. My thoughts are with you.
*“The English country gentleman galloping after a fox - The unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.” - Oscar Wilde
Thank you David.
Deedee - you will have many friends over the bridge - perhaps you could give some of mine a hug for me… Caruso, Nipper, Shak, Ives… and all the others.
This is my farewell to my best friend of 18 years - Deed, make sure he is OK, will you?
Caruso
My old dog sleeps all day
and all night, too.
A hard fast sleep
no dreams
except maybe those of rest
with no pain.
And memories of sounds
visions of younger days
when we played
and he could see the rabbits
running down the
hedge row
He could have caught one once
but he didn’t
He ran by
looking at that frightened bunny as if to say,
“Hey pal, come on, why are you so slow??”
(Ex was really mad,
“You damned stupid dog,” he yelled,
“you could have caught it!”
You didn’t understand.
I was glad to know
I had a dog with
the instinct to chase,
to hunt,
but not to kill.)
You are a peaceful dog, Roo.
Lanky, beautiful,
Elegant, graceful
as only a coursing dog can be.
(Not like me at all)
A friend once said, “Beautiful dog,
proof that God is good,
for only great good could create
such incredible beauty.”
And now you wait for me to carry you
up and down
the stairs
So you can sleep
your deep sleep.
Soon I will carry you
for the last time.
So you can dream your
last deep dreamless sleep
on this side
and wake up somewhere else
with unclouded eyes,
open ears
and strong legs with which to run
and play with Jack and Pooka and Foolish
(whom you never knew)
and chase endless rabbits
who may be faster than you.
Who will kiss
my salty tears
when you’re gone?
9 November 1997
Dianna Robin Dennis
It’s OUT! Linda Allen’s 101 Exercises for Jumping co-authored by MOI!!! 
I’m so sorry I didn’t look earlier, and that I only glanced briefly to see, didn’t understand and left. I’m so sorry I didn’t pray before.
But I’m praying now, for rest for you Dublin. Say hi to all the good ones, ok. Rest easy, and wait for everyone to see you again.
Andrea
our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall
Joliemom – That’s one of my favorites and when we sang it (just last Sunday) I was thinking I’d love to have it at my own funeral one day. It’s so positive and a wonderful guide for living and beyond.
I suspect that the COTH didn’t intend for this to be one of the BB’s objectives when they set it up, but what I have watched happen here (and on Aiden’s and other threads) has enormously strengthened my faith.
Wishing “the peace of God which passes all understanding” to Dublin and her family.
This is so sad. Dublin, I wish you peace. You and your family will be in my thoughts 
quiet, silent, prayerful vigil here through this night
June
DeeDee - I deeply regret that I never had the opportunity to meet such a wonderful horsewoman and human being. My thoughts are with you and your family as you pass from this world.
A favorite translation of mine of a piece by Plato:
Awhile, O Dawn-star of the living,
On life thy light was shed.
Now death hath made thee Hesper giving
New radiance to the dead.
My husband once observed that I didn’t cry very often; even at my beloved grandmother’s funeral I tried my damndest to keep those tears in check, and now I’m bloody bawling. Ugh.
David, I am so utterly sorry for your loss. When I read your post commemorating the love that you and Dee Dee shared, I wept. I know what it is to feel that depth of love for another - and I cannot imagine losing that lovely presence, assurance, on a daily basis. To wake up each morning beside the person that you love, who is your best friend, for whom you’d do anything, who can read your mind without ever uttering a single word - these are all gifts that we’ll treasure for a lifetime.
My deepest condolences to you, David, and Dee Dee’s friends and family. What a horribly sad day.
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lord Helpus:
Thank you God fort giving Dublin a peaceful passing. I wrote a message to her last night, but then did not post it because just the writing of it seemed to be enough. But it is almost freaky, now that I have seen David’s post about her passing.
Last night, I wrote that I was showing a baby green horse today in Ocala, who I had not jumped around a course since last August. I asked Dublin to come “ride with me” and give me the benefit of her talent.
Today, I entered the ring for my first class shortly after 11AM. As I got on, I silently said, “OK DeeDee, let’s go, girl”. And each time as I re-entered the ring for the next round (4 in all) I surrepticiously patted my shoulder and said, “OK DeeDee, 8 more spots; I can do it with you riding with me.”
Beyond all my expectations (even all my dreams), we were Champion!
Then I come back to the board tonight and find out that DeeDee passed on shortly before I walked into the ring for the first round.
This may sound spooky, but, I JUST KNOW that she was with me, helping me find spots and ride better than I knew how.
Way to go, DeeDee — Thanks for your help. I hope you had as much fun as I did! I am sorry you did not get to ride again in this world but we had a helluva show today, didn’t we? I show again next week and you had better be there to ride with me again. I need you!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
“Proud Member Of The I Loff Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques” Bora Da
Merry…
With all the touching posts that I have read over the past couple months, yours was the first to bring tears to my eyes.
I shall certainly do as you recommend, even though I’ve never met Dublin.
Approved helmet: Every ride; every time.
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dray:
More prayers from Texas are coming your way. I am new on this board, but faith has no strangers.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Same here. Lifting up Dee Dee in prayer and praying for God’s peace and comfort for Mr. D. also.
“She’s called Lucy because she often has some 'splaining to do.”
DeeDee,
Am still thinking of you. My curb chain is still jingling, with the hope that it will bring you comfort and peace.
** Dear Cupid: All I really want for Valentine’s Day is flying LEAD CHANGES!! 
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This is from an email from Dave this evening…
I stayed with her all night, hoping she
would make it until her mom and sister came this morning. They made it,
and shortly after, her doctor told us her lungs and heart were still
pretty strong, so we may have a few days until she can no longer fight.
I have been talking to her and trying to encourage her not to struggle.
She has been brave enough and tough enough long enough…
I am too sad to write anything.
“Proud Member Of The I Loff Starman Babies, Sunnieflax and Horse Boxes Cliques” Bora Da
Oh dear haven’t checked in a few days… gulp, how awful. Poor DeeDee, god bless you and may you never feel pain again, only peace and happiness. God bless your family and loved ones and help them to find the strength to get through this lonely and sad time.
-Shannon (Canadian Eh?)
Horses: Jodie (MardiGras) CLYDExTB and Spring (Evermore)ISH
Dee Dee, it has all been said before, but, I just wanted to add that we will miss you, but, we will rejoice in your freedom from pain.
Add Hennessy to the list of horses who would be honored to give you a ride, if you feel like doing a little dressage. Or, take her over a jump or two, she loved that and would welcome someone who actually knew what they were doing.
David, please remember that we are all here for you too.
This too, shall pass.
I am so sorry. I’ve been away from the board due to health problems of my own and came back to this sad, sad news.
so many people here spoke so eloquently, i can only add this: our bb community has lost another and it has taught us this: that miles don’t really separate any of us, we are bound together by our mutual caring. and Dublin will always be part of us, not separated by the fact that she doesn’t walk among us anymore. our love for her will always keep her part of us.
