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Windy Lindy's avatar

Awww Vanilla Bean…the best part is what you left behind, that is, the perfect joy inside an extraordinary dog. Thank you Megan for putting pen to paper in tribute to Vanilla Bean’s life.

Br Jack Gillespie+, LC's avatar

Oh no! I'm so, so sorry. My heart sank as soon as I saw the first past tense verb. I knew right away what I was reading. I know your heart is hurting too, kiddo, as well as others at St. Luke's. But I believe, like you, that she's on the other side and is waiting to see you all again. And I can't wait to meet her.

Elizabeth Kaeton's avatar

There is no pain like that of losing a four-legged family member. I'm so sorry. I hope there is some comfort in knowing that Vanilla Bean will live on in the memory of everyone in that faith community. Thanks be to God.

Peter Courtney's avatar

The parish admin at St Andrew's Honolulu came to work with her lab. People wondered. I solved it by annointing him the cathedral dog which he was until he died. While he was under my protection he watched over the whole operation. I held an outdoor service for him. It was well received.

Maris Hawkins's avatar

This breaks my heart! My husband and I were just talking about how we loved petting Vanilla Bean waiting for communion. My daughter loved him too. We are all so sad.

Seward (Skip) Jones's avatar

Thanks, Meg, you really captured Bean's essence in a wonderful way. What a loving creature she was, and how well placed in God's kingdom she came to be.

Janette Platter's avatar

Aww Megan. I'm so sad to hear this news and I'm so glad you captured so many of her stories!

Carlo Uchello's avatar

She brought so much joy to so many people - adults and children and everyone in between. A worthy goal for us all.

Nicholas Hull's avatar

Thank you for this. I miss her so very much.

Patrick C Bartholomew's avatar

Oh dang, I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. So glad he has a place in yours and others hearts.

Deborah  Hull's avatar

I needed this. Thank you

Christopher Hanks's avatar

Well said. That dog left a strong mark on all of us. Thank you for this.

Billy Craddock's avatar

Dogs are the best of us.

Pamela Payne's avatar

RIP Vanilla Bean. You were God’s Love in doggy form here on earth. Now run free in the glorious world of Heaven.