Allan, My Love
08 April 1952 - 28 March 2006
I know your life
Sometimes was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren’t afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
Go rest high on that mountain
Allan, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin’
Love for the Father and Son
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We’ll gather round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels’ faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
Go rest high on that mountain
Allan, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin’
Love for the Father and Son
(lyrics “borrowed” from Vince Gill)
March 30th, 2006 at 10:25 am
K, I cannot even think of a way to express my sympathies for you.
I am so very sorry, my dear sweet neighbor K.
with all my heart
- weese
March 30th, 2006 at 10:42 am
My heart goes out to you dear Moos. I am so very sorry.
March 30th, 2006 at 11:04 am
Many grieve with you today.
March 30th, 2006 at 11:15 am
All is said and done and I cannot add anymore in an attempt to say how I feel. We’ve lost a friend yet gained the short time we were able to share that not knowing Alan in my lifetime would not be the same.
God Bless you and rest knowing that you have many, many friends by your side.
Michael
March 30th, 2006 at 11:22 am
I am sending all my thoughts your way today and in the coming days as your heart mourns his loss. I am very sorry to hear about this.
March 30th, 2006 at 11:35 am
May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Mike & Rachel
March 30th, 2006 at 12:59 pm
*hugs* I’m so, so sorry; I send you my thoughts and my love. *more hugs*
March 30th, 2006 at 3:29 pm
Karen, I wish I had some comfort more than words. Obviously I don’t. Much sadness. I’m sorry for your loss.
Rob
March 30th, 2006 at 5:23 pm
We are so sorry to hear of Allan passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call.
Sam and his Darling Wife.
March 30th, 2006 at 5:43 pm
At a time like this, words are so useless. I’d like to be able to come up with something profound and comforting, but I know that would be impossible.
Sheba and I are thinking of you all, and hope you’ll be able to go on someday (although I know it’ll take some time). May God bless all of you. (Hopefully the Baron isn’t giving him too hard a time up there…)
Kirk
March 30th, 2006 at 6:39 pm
Our thoughts are with you Karen in your time of loss. There is little we can say to assuage your grief but that we are thinking of you and share in your pain.
March 30th, 2006 at 7:24 pm
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Beautiful tribute you have here.
March 30th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
Karen,
May the love of those that care.strengthen you during this time of your profound loss.
May the memories you cherish help to ease your burden.
May you find treasures in familar places.
May your soul know the past’s sweet songs.
May you live in those memories forever.
From the bottom of my heart to yours,
Linda & Angus
March 30th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
Karen,
Many, many hugs. I am very sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Zen & Family
March 30th, 2006 at 8:55 pm
I’m so sorry. It sounds so trite, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 30th, 2006 at 9:05 pm
just adding to the hugs and support Moos. lots and lots of hugs
March 30th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
Karen…I am so sorry. Words fail me. Allan was blessed to have you, and you to have him.
Remember the love.
March 30th, 2006 at 9:36 pm
You have my deepest sympathies.
March 30th, 2006 at 10:34 pm
Karen! *hugs* I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences. *hugs* May God bless you.
From my family to yours,
Jen
March 31st, 2006 at 1:32 am
I know you are there and I am here listening to the silence.
I will listen anytime you want me to.
March 31st, 2006 at 6:58 am
You are in our thoughts and prayers, we are sorry anyone has to go through the pain you are feeling. Hugs from Colorado!
March 31st, 2006 at 7:41 am
Words don’t say enough.
I would like to say ‘empathy’
It feels strange to say that to someone never met.
I would like to say ‘sorrow’
Never met but we have shared words.
I would like to say ‘heartfelt’
Your shared words have shown me that you care and feel.
I would like to say ‘comfort’
I feel with you now. I want you to know.
I would like to say ‘courage’
But words don’t say enough.
Montana Jones
March 31st, 2006 at 8:25 am
I am so sorry.
March 31st, 2006 at 9:07 am
I am so terribly sorry. We are too far apart in miles for me to offer more than words of sympathy, but our whole family feels like we know you from sharing thoughts across the miles over the past few months. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
March 31st, 2006 at 9:25 am
Please accept my sincere condolences.
March 31st, 2006 at 9:45 am
Karen, like others, I feel awkward telling you this, but I am so sorry about your loss — of your beloved companion, Allan — of what you had together every day, every day in your home, on your land, with the animals and sky and family, friends … of the life you had with him. It’s not like all of that is gone. It has changed. Your compassion and calm and sharing during the time Allan was sick have been an inspiration to me. I am crying as I write this, though I have never met either of you. The words and photo you posted here say so much about the connection you two had. He is your love. I guess he’ll always be high on that mountain. My thoughts are with you, really truly. I mean it. — Maureen over in Helena
March 31st, 2006 at 9:55 am
I hope the rain will cleanse hearts, and the sun will bring solace. God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.
March 31st, 2006 at 10:15 am
Simple words fail me
Yet they are how I know you.
Take solace in the love and memories. God bless.
March 31st, 2006 at 10:35 am
Karen, you have my sincere condolence for your terrible loss. I have only known you through what you write here, which is enough to glimpse the profound love you shared with your husband. I hope that love tends you in your grief.
March 31st, 2006 at 1:25 pm
Oh, Karen, I am weeping, we have never met but yet I feel I know you. I am so sorry about Allan. My dad will be joining him any day, any hour now. My mom knows what you are feeling, I can only imagine, but I see her eyes and I know the same pain is in yours. I wish I could give you a hug, I wish you could give me one too. Words fail me, my heart weeps for us both.
March 31st, 2006 at 2:49 pm
Karen, my heart is breaking for you. I am so very sorry to hear you have lost Allan. I wish I could give you a hug. Please know that I am thinking of you.
March 31st, 2006 at 3:37 pm
Karen,
I am so sorry things turned out this way. Please know I am mourning your loss.
Much love and comfort my friend
Shelly
March 31st, 2006 at 6:19 pm
Karen - as I read through the condolences of your many, many friends, I realize how fortunate we all are to have been allowed into your life. A “contact” is what you started out as with so many of us -but your life and love with Allan has touched us all and made you much more than that. You both became someone we watched and loved and cared for…
Many prayers of thanks for your courage and for Allan’s…you both have been an inspiration to us all. God bless you and watch over you during this difficult time.
Mheart
March 31st, 2006 at 6:28 pm
I am so sorry that you have lost your dearest companion and friend.
You are in my thoughts - thank so much for sharing your life with me over the past year or so.
Hugs.
March 31st, 2006 at 9:27 pm
Karen, what a beautiful tribute to your beloved Allan. You have both been so courageous throughout this tragic time. As we have shared experiences in the struggle to take care of a seriously ill husband, I have a sense of what you’ve been through in the past months and my admiration for you is boundless. You have my thoughts and prayers and deep appreciation for the concern you have expressed on my behalf. I still have your “Thirsty Boots” stanza posted where I see it all the time. I will write separately but I wanted to add my warmest thoughts to the kind wishes expressed here.
Your friend, Edith
March 31st, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss… I cannot convey in words how saddened I am for you. It breaks my heart. Please keep strong… You are in my thoughts always.
I am so glad and am so honored to have spent a few days last summer with you and Allen on the farm. It meant a lot to me.
I will never forget Allen’s Stories he told at the dinner table. How entertaining his stories were and how engrossed I was to just sit and listen to him. Truly a farmer with a strong spirit, tried and true…
My prayers are you with you.
Troy
April 1st, 2006 at 8:45 am
I’m so very sorry for you.
Please let me know if you need anything at all.
April 1st, 2006 at 3:21 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Words seem so trite but know that we care. Both my wife and I have enjoyed getting to know you, Allan and your life through your blog. Again, our thoughts are with you and we hope to read more from you in the future.
Chuck and Perri
April 1st, 2006 at 3:57 pm
Karen,
May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie
April 1st, 2006 at 10:08 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. May your many friends bring you some comfort.
April 2nd, 2006 at 2:22 pm
aKaren,
I am so, so sorry. May you find strength and peace.
April 2nd, 2006 at 6:24 pm
My deepest condolences to you Moos. My prayers are with you.
April 2nd, 2006 at 6:25 pm
My deepest condolences to you Moos. My prayers are with you.
April 2nd, 2006 at 6:38 pm
Allan was born exactly one week before me. Thank you for sharing such a special life and love. My condolences and best wishes to you and the family.
April 2nd, 2006 at 10:58 pm
Karen,
What a wonderful tribute to my cousin and the love that you both shared. You both we so blessed to have had each other. Know that, that bound can never be broken !
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your cuz,
Carla
April 3rd, 2006 at 12:51 pm
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Jo K
April 3rd, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Karen, I wish I could have known Allan. Those who did remember him fondly.
Over the next few months I hope you can laugh when you need to, cry when you have to and live in the moment knowing there are so many who love you and will continue to pray for you.
The grass still grows, the cattle still graze and life goes on, even when we need it to stop for a little while.
I would hug you if I could.
Walt
April 4th, 2006 at 10:19 am
My deepest sympathies.
April 5th, 2006 at 9:54 am
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
You and your family will be in my thoughts.
April 6th, 2006 at 6:31 am
i am so, so sorry for your loss.
April 6th, 2006 at 1:19 pm
Oh heck, I don’t know what to say… just wanted you to know people are thinking of you
April 9th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Peace.
– Mr. HK
April 9th, 2006 at 10:32 pm
I am so sorry
I really don’t know what else to say
but my heart goes out to you
April 9th, 2006 at 10:32 pm
I am so sorry
I really don’t know what else to say
but my heart goes out to you
April 10th, 2006 at 9:18 am
Ther are simply no words. You are in our hearts and our prayers. Allan will be greatly missed.
April 10th, 2006 at 7:38 pm
Karen, I just heard about this. I’m very sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 11th, 2006 at 10:29 am
My families thoughts are with you Karen, wish I had more, peace.
April 12th, 2006 at 9:19 am
Oh, Karen. I just heard. I am so very sorry. Much love to you in this difficult time.
April 14th, 2006 at 12:18 pm
Karen, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
April 15th, 2006 at 11:12 am
I’ve been out of the loop for awhile Karen, I just “heard” the terrible news over at Tony’s. Please accept my belated sympathy, my family’s and my prayers will be with you.
April 15th, 2006 at 1:55 pm
Forgive the belatedness of this - I too am very sorry for your loss.
April 27th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Karen,
I was very moved by what you’ve written. How profound a loss … my heart goes out to you.
-Jim
September 13th, 2007 at 7:20 pm
I am sorry for your lost. I was looking for pictures of Red Lodge and came across this. Saying sorry seems so little for the lost you have suffer. You look so happy in the pictures. I hope and pray that you find a reason to smile again. You are a good person and derserve to be happy.
your friend always
Joe