Five days after Bolo’s passing and it started out rough. For those of you that know me on a personal level, you are aware not only did I lose my very best friend in Bolo almost a week ago, but sadly my father passed away three days later. It is heartbreak that is indescribable, and I thought almost inconsolable.
The sixth day without my boy, and three days without my dad. The tears were flowing when I woke, and called a dear friend that I knew would help turn the day around. And was right in doing so as I felt a bit more motivation to actually get out of the house and take a ride.
I can’t even tell you where I went as there were so many stops. For the past seven months I’ve barely been able to break free for two hours maximum to run out and get Bolo his doggie diapers, food or medicine. This the first day I wasn’t in a rush, it felt strange somehow, but turned into a day with wonderful surprises.
Popped into a shop I frequent and found mementos for my sister and I in remembrance of our father. He was a hardcore fisherman and taught us when we were only knee high. I’m sure my sis will approve, and it’s also a thank you, from the depths of my heart and soul type of thank you. She has been inspirational in how she has cared for our very ill father for the past three years.
Let me say this…do not deprive yourself of things that bring you peace, relaxion or anything that will improve your mental health when going through loss. It’s very important to take care of yourself when you’re grieving. That being said, I then treated myself to a taco platter for lunch, dad would have approved, and a massage followed. I really needed that too.
Other various ins and outs for random needs dotted the way home. But on arrival who was there to greet me as only she can? Why, Jackie Chan of course. She was ecstatic I was home, only a dog can lift your spirits like this! Mom you didn’t abandon me, our canine friends must think this from time to time.
Mind you, she’s like this if I do a quick 7-11 run, then proceeds in ignoring me the rest of the day. Maybe she was a cat in her former life. Ha! I barely was able to get in through the gate, but after a proper hello, including a smooth session, I got all my stuff inside. And what was I most looking forward to?
Bolo’s urn had arrived. It is absolutely beautiful and such a lovely tribute to my boy. Only the best for the Boloman! And what more in my travels today did I find, but a lovely silver urn pendant to keep him close. Dog people understand.
Now this was the topper of the day…
Jackie Chan was itching to get out and run so we headed out, me on my bike, and her running free. This is how we roll. She was taking her time as it had just rained so there were just too many places to sniff out. I circled around and around waiting for her to assess the situation, she was very interested in who’d been in her hood.
We got down around the corner and she was on her usual trajectory (bat out of hell) down the small soi, that’s side-street in Thai, getting ready to jump in the marshy grass as doggos do. We were most of the way down the street when we saw him…a Bolo lookalike! I mean seriously, this dog must have been the spitting image of him 20-25 years ago. It stopped me dead in my tracks.
Let me preface this by saying Jackie Chan had a few very depressing days after Bolo left us. So needless to say, and to my surprise, she went mental – in a good kind of way. She went full on at him and he did just what Bolo would have done, he posed, held his ground, and let her come to him. He was quite the gentleman, and very smitten with my beautiful girl. From there they had what my dad would have called a lengthy ‘grab ass session’, where she ‘put the moves on him’. Jackie doesn’t play with many dogs really, especially the two males next door.
She is, for the most part, a real loner. It was a very special chance meeting, and the best thing I’d seen in ages, certainly within the last week. How thankful I was, for JC had found a new friend, and what an amazing coincidence he looked just like Bolo. That was astounding. The universe was providing just what we both needed. 🙏
Oh, what a day!
Gosh Kelly, what an amazing happening, I have goosebumps. So nice though for Jackie Chan. Hope they meet again.😘
Love this story. ❤️❤️❤️I think I told you I’m sure Zeesie came back as Stanley. They look nothing alike but are so much the same dog! The universe was kind to us bringing her back to us.😍
That is an amazing miracle my friend. Glad you could call on someone to take you out. Hang in there!! I hope your dad is also in peace without pain and suffering now xx Im glad you can see through the losses and notice these small encounters…… long may they continue!
Oh bless her, JC is certainly a comfort to Kelly, the universe works in mysterious ways .😘
That it does Lynne, that it certainly does. She is that, bless JC. She’s my comfort now.
I’m not a great believer in coincidences. I’m also not a believer in anything ‘divine’. However, I do believe that the universe is intelligent and that some things happen by design. It would appear you were the beneficiary of some of that design at a time when you most needed it. I’m happy for both you and Jackie Chan.
My Seetha and I have our own little morning ritual. I exit the house every day 7:30-ish to find her ecstatic that I have survived the night, leaping and pawing me, whining and crying in joy. I then proceed to sit down and she puts her paws in my lap and proceeds to shower me with ‘hugs’ as I scratch behind her ears and massage her neck and shoulders. After that, we are required to go for our motning walk.
Let’s just say that this little ritual is as important to me as it is to her. Glad to hear you’re on the mend. Here’s hoping your grief is short and your memories perpetual and sweet.
Truly remarkable! Such a heartwarming and seriously impressive event! That dog looks so much like the Bolo I met when I first came to visit you in Thailand 8? 9? years ago, even though he as a more mature dog and up in years than his doppelgänger you met! Wonderful for both Jackie Chan and you. You know I love you loads and am always sending you the bestest of the best energy and love.
Such a heartwarming and seriously impressive event! That dog looks so much like the Bolo I met when I first came to visit you in Thailand 8? 9? years ago, even though he as a more mature dog and up in years than his doppelgänger you met! Wonderful for both Jackie Chan and you. You know I love you loads and am always sending you the bestest of the best energy and love.
That is the universe in action, I truly believe. Giving us what we need, when we need it. How wonderful to see Bolo’s look-alike, giving you that moment of remembrance and comfort in real time.
Thank you Carolyn, it was truly incredible. My boy lives on in memory, and obviously in his very dashing lookalike!
Just a precious tale!!! Love it❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾 package will be there in another week they say!!!