Supporter amoonklein Posted October 22, 2010 Supporter Share Posted October 22, 2010 It's been a long time since I've been on. Each time I think about checking in on the forum, I get really sad and change my mind. I lost Mr. Wendell about two months ago and I still get really upset thinking about it. Just last month, the Arrested Development song Mr. Wendell accidentally came on Pandora while I was at work and I started crying. I figured, when I was ready, I'd come back to the forum and write an obituary for Mr. Wendell? but I've been putting it off because I'm still not quote there yet. I've lost fishy friends before, but Mr. Wendell was the first that really hit home. Instead of continuing to wait in hopes of being ready, I have decided to write about him. My beloved Mr. Wendell was spotted in a lfs December '09 and when I saw him, I got all giddy. His chubby cheeks were so cute and I just knew how special he was. It didn't take long for me to decide that he would come home with me. After QT, he was introduced to Mooshu and they became fast friends. Such good friends that they started dating and fell in fishy love. Two peas in a pod they were. Always meandering around the tank together or bumping wens. April '10 he got sick. Although he had dropsy, he sailed through treatment with flying colors and was reintroduced to the main tank... much to Mooshu's delight. Unfortunately, about a month later, he relapsed. This time was much more of a roller coaster for him. Every time he seemed to be getting better, he would get worse. Although some days were worse than others, he was always in high spirits and would greet me happily and gobble his food with excitement. August was tough for him and although I wasn't ready, he decided it was time to go. He had been so brave and was such a trooper through months and months of treatment. I picked a special box and put in filter floss/media as a bed for him to help filter out anything bad he may encounter. I added gravel and some soft fake plants to decorate his new forever home. I wrote him a special message and he was buried in our backyard under the shade and protection of a tree. He was such a wonderful and unique goldie; always lazily swimming around the tank. Although he was the big boy in the tank and towered over Moose, he had such a calm demeanor and was a gentle soul. I miss him very much and will think of him often. I hope he is in a better place. I love you Mr. Wendell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 oh no allie..... this brought tears to my eyes. I thought you had good news... Mr.Wendell was a gorgeous little guy. We will always remember him and the fabulous pictures you took of him. He will forever be with you. PS. How are the others? I was thinking about you the other day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rebecca Hampshire Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 Oh no! I am sooooooo sorry about Mr. Wendell. He was such a handsome fishy sorry for your loss, we are all here to help and support you, through the good times and the bad. I love the photo's you took of him, they are amazing. Mr.Wendell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 So sorry for your loss He was an amazing beauty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Wendy Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm sad with you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 Oh my that was so sad it brought tears to my eyes I am so sorry for your loss He sure was a very cute fishy May he now R.I.P. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sakura Posted October 22, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of Mr. Wendell. He was truly special He was lucky to have such a caring person looking after him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted October 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2010 I've thought about him often....this was such sad news. He is really one of the cutest fish I have ever seen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member caitie Posted October 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2010 Oh no Allie! I've often thought of you and Mr Wendell and I was hoping he was getting better. Both of you have been through so much these last few months but Mr Wendell was a real fighter. You cared for him so well and he knew you loved him. I hope you know that we are all here to support you through these hard times. RIP Beautiful Mr Wendell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted October 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2010 This almost made me cry, I really had to fight hard not to. Still seeing everything blurred. I am so sorry! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted October 23, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted October 23, 2010 Very sorry to hear of your loss, Allie...R.I.P. Mr. Wendell 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter amoonklein Posted October 26, 2010 Author Supporter Share Posted October 26, 2010 Thank you everyone for your kind words and all of your support. It is much appreciated and means a lot me and my fishy family. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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