The House That A-M Built: Life Goes On

Friday, December 17, 2010

Life Goes On

He was eaten by Brian and Nigel. By accident. He flew out of a cuddle and straight to his death :(
Not pretty.

32 comments:

Helen said...: Oh dear me! Please know I am so very sorry for your loss, boys. Be strong, it's what Wobles would want.
From Woonie in Central Oregon USA.; Friday, December 17, 2010
Janette said...: That is the sweetest little note A-M!
Poor little Wobles! Jxx; Friday, December 17, 2010
Lorraine said...: What a sweet letter written for Wobles! Hugs to A-M's beautiful boys. ((((( HUGS )))))

xox; Friday, December 17, 2010
blissfulblonde1 said...: Awww, how crushing! Sending lots of hugs your way. Take Care, Robyn; Friday, December 17, 2010
Belle Inspirations said...: Priceless...bless your beautiful boys, lovely to hear from you; Friday, December 17, 2010
Karena said...: Oh I am so sorrty, what sweet words in his memory!

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Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena; Friday, December 17, 2010
Julienne said...: Oh dear, life's lessons are so hard.
I'm sure Wobles is receiving that beautiful message loud and clear.
Prayers and hugs to you all. xx; Friday, December 17, 2010
Amanda said...: Oh dear, poor Mr Praying Mantis :(; Friday, December 17, 2010
Romana said...: RIP Wobles, I hope the boys send him out in style.
And great to hear from You AM :)
xx; Friday, December 17, 2010
Anne-Marie said...: OH NO!!
I have a picture in my mind and it's not pretty.
Are Brian and Nigel in the bad books or still loved?
xx; Friday, December 17, 2010
Sarah B said...: Oh my goodness, poor Wobles. What a precious letter. Please keep it and bring it out at your son's 21st :)
Lovely to hear from you x; Friday, December 17, 2010
JANE said...: Oh, bless them both. RIP little critter. J x; Friday, December 17, 2010
Ann said...: Silly me... I never thought you could cuddle a praying mantis. I just love that letter... those boys of yours are too gorgeous - although I won't be mentioning the whole cuddling insects thing to mine if that's ok.... you know how squeamish I am about scales? It sort of applies to bugs too! A x; Friday, December 17, 2010
The Moerks said...: Oh dear poor wobles, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

PS we have plenty of locusts we could send up, I am not sure if they make good pets though!; Friday, December 17, 2010
theoldboathouse said...: Wow that sounds so grim, a short but happy and loved life...a lesson on the simple important things in a life, xx katherine; Friday, December 17, 2010
Mrs A in the Cove said...: Oh no - poor Mr Wobles- such a lovely letter by your gorgeous boy. Sending love Leanne xx; Friday, December 17, 2010
Deborah said...: Well A-M, it sounds like Bri-sey and Nige are back on form. Must be the palatial new abode and all that carrot. Hope you're doing OK too. Deb x; Friday, December 17, 2010
Faux Fuchsia said...: Oh dear.

Poor W.

Important to mark the passing I think.; Friday, December 17, 2010
Raine and Sage said...: I think it so special he loved a praying mantis. What an animal lover you have. His hand writing and sentiments so sweet. You'll have to put this letter in the keepsake box. It's a gem! Sonia; Friday, December 17, 2010
Robynne's Nest said...: R.I.P. Wobles!...as sad as it is for your little boys...I'm trying not to laugh at your description of his untimely death. However I remember breaking my heart, as a little girl, over a guinea pig that ate it's waxed cardboard box and choked to death! Have a lovely Christmas with your boys. Robx; Friday, December 17, 2010
chair up said...: I can't say I'm a fan of praying mantises, but that perfectly executed note left even me feeling a pang of sorrow at the loss of a loved pet. That's the sad thing about the food chain I guess :o(
Angex; Friday, December 17, 2010
Kyandra said...: Oh dear poor Wobbles...sympathy to your gorgeous boys..how thoughtless of Brian and Nigel....so glad that you are posting again...positive thoughts and big hugs to you. Kym XOX; Friday, December 17, 2010
Posie Patchwork said...: What a beautiful note from your boy, for the much loved pet insect. Have been thinking of you, good luck this Christmas, sure you have tonnes on your mind, so here's to lightening your load & enjoying the sunshine. Love Posie; Friday, December 17, 2010
Mahala said...: What a loving spirit your sweet boy has. No doubt taught to him by his mum. Sending best thoughts you way.; Friday, December 17, 2010
angelcel said...: Oh poor Wobles - at least the end was swift. It was a short but good life under the care of his human friends. Cuddles to your boys. x; Friday, December 17, 2010
Karen said...: Ummm.. not sure who was exactly what.. but from your comments I'm gathering Wobles was a praying mantis (??) and Brian and Nigel are...lizards? or cats? I'm relatively new here, so bare with me...lol..

In any event, I'm sorry for your loss, that had to be difficult to watch.; Friday, December 17, 2010
Tricia Rose said...: Oh dear, such a fleeting life.

In Australia I had a robust friend - a country girl, who interrupted my commiserations when her boys were mourning their parrot by saying firmly, "that's what pets are FOR." They are tough in the Outback.; Saturday, December 18, 2010
A-M said...: Kristian's Memorial Service for his Praying Mantis last night was so beautiful. We lit a candle in the herb garden, made a little cross out of toothpicks and lay a little note in the garden saying that it was in memory of 'Wobles'. Kristian read out his note, crying his little heart out. Brynley wrapped his arm around him and Kristian lay his head on Brynley's chest while he cried. In the candle light, with the last rays of the sun behind them, it was a scene that took my breath away... their innocence, their love for each other, their compassion, Kristian's pure grief. I have it burned into my memory forever.; Saturday, December 18, 2010
Miss Nell said...: Oh dear, poor Wobbles!! Hugs to the boys!!; Saturday, December 18, 2010
Ness Lockyer said...: That is the sweetest thing I have ever read. Be strong boys, Wobles has gone to Mantis heaven where they have the most amazing branches for him to woble on =0)
Huge hugs for you both.
Ness xx; Saturday, December 18, 2010
Andrea said...: Oh my A-M...and here you thought it would be Nigel first. Rest in peace dear Wobles. You were SO loved during your brief time on this Earth.

XO, Andrea; Monday, December 20, 2010
Kelly @ JAX does design said...: Eeek! Poor Wobles! And to think you were worried about poor Brian meeting his demise!

I'm sure Wobles knows how much he was loved and how much he's being missed. He's the luckiest Praying Mantis ever to have had such a loving & caring home :-); Tuesday, December 21, 2010