I have no words. My world is shattered. Love you D. With my whole being. I don’t know why you had to leave so soon. I’m sure it was something important. My love, I’m lost without you.
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I first discovered SES at the start of the pandemic. You and D and all the critters got me through the pandemic, lockdown and beyond. You and D were there for so many of us and we want to be there for you. I always said I would know D anywhere. That walk, the hat and the glasses on her head. ❤️💔❤️💔😢
You have lost so much, I am so so so so sorry. You two have done SO much and touched so many souls and saved so many lives. Sending all the love in the world
Beth,
I remember Diane on the tractor in a whiteout plowing the driveway
I remember Diane on the barn rooftop changing the lightbulb
I remember Diane in the pond unbuilding a beaverdam.
I remember Diane smiling in her new truck
I remember Diane repairing the manure spreader
She’s watching over you
Great memories. I remember Diane in the big barn with you & the giant cockroachy fuckin’ bug skittering around under the overturned bucket ‘cause he was “tryng to get out! trying to get out!” 🤣
And of course Diane taking the bucket off Lush. 😂
I still laugh about the Bucket Incident. When Diane says, “How bout we take that off?” I can CLEARLY hear Lush retort, “How bout no.” I know D heard it too. I know she communed with the animals and they absolutely understood each other. And loved each other. And cracked each other up.😊😹💜
I seem to remember one special time Diane was in the pig & poultry barn being mobbed (in a friendly way!) by most every creature on 2 or 4 legs. Did I hallucinate that? 😊
You did not! I bet it happened every night, too; maybe that was the only time B got it on video. And Lush showing up that time! “You don’t live down here!”😹
My favourite memories of Diane are the videos she made where she couldn’t stop from laughing…e.g. when Mojo dropped the muffins and gave her that sideways look. What an utter blow this is. Everything else horrible in the world right now is dwarfed by this loss. 💔🫂
I want to thank Diane for all the kindness, patience, friendship, love, good humor, care and joy she gave to all the animals past and present at SES and by extension to all of us. It was an honor and a pleasure to witness. I hope now she’s in charge of the ‘morning rush hour’ in Heaven.
Oh this is heartbreaking. She was an amazing human being who dedicated her life to the creatures and the planet who need so many more like her. May she rest in peace, and may her memory be a blessing and bring you some measure of solace.
My heart aches for you. She was and is a beautiful, beautiful soul. The Pied Piper of the sweet animals who lovingly followed her. We are here for you always to help hold you up. ♥️♥️♥️
The Meek shall inherit the Earth. 🌍 I truly believe she was called to do bigger things. Maybe all the Crouton animals in heaven called her to join. I have to believe that. And I have to think that’s okay.
Oh, Beth, you've been on my mind and in my heart all day. I wish there were words or actions to relieve your pain, but there are not. Please find a bit of comfort from all those who love you and loved her and honor your work.
My heart breaks for you 💔 I am devastated seeing the news. Though I don't know either of you, I've been following since Crouts was tiny, seeing the love you poured out for the animals and each other. I'm so, so sorry.
This sentiment really touched something in me. You, Beth, knowing that the only reason Diane would leave you is for something really important. And her knowing you would understand. You two are special. ❤️💔
You, Diane and all of Croutonia got me through the pandemic. You were there for all of us and please know we are here for you now! My heart breaks 💔 love you Beth!
I’m so sorry she’s gone on to adventures unknown to us. I know she left with a full heart. Diane was such a light in this world and now the sky has gained its brightest star tonight. 🌠🕊️
Oh Beth, oh no, I am so, so sorry. What a beautiful wonderful human she was and is and always shall be, as long as her memory is a blessing to all of us.
I have no words. I’m just an internet stranger, but you two let us into your lives and the nightly bed check and treats sustained my heart during the tough days of my cancer treatment. I am so sorry. My condolences.
I am so sorry Beth. You and Diane built a wonderful life together and neither of you would have ever expected anything like this to happen. We are all your (internet) friends here and would like to help you in anyway that we can. Take all the time you need and know we are sending you love.
Things suck right now, but nothing compares to the real world and losing a loved one. I hope the blessed memories of happier times provide you strength during the time you and your are grieving her loss. Peace and prayers.
First - thank you for sharing your lives with all of us. No croutonia without you both and the beloved critters, both now and those that came before. We’re 4000 miles away with broken hearts wishing we could do more than say how very sorry we are. We will be here for you whenever you want us.
May light perpetual shine upon her, and may her memory be a blessing to all who held her close to their hearts. Words cannot suffice. I’m so very, very sorry.
"...(s)he was my North, my South, my East and West/My working week and my Sunday rest/My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song..." -from Auden's "Funeral Blues"
I am wrecked for you, Beth. Utterly wrecked. Holding you in my heart. D is now able to make good trouble from the other side, but we'd all prefer her potty mouth on this side of the fence. Sending you love and hugs.
My heart breaks for your loss, one I know too well. My wife passed from cancer at 50 and even after 14 years it's still difficult at times but please know that Diane will always be with, and of you, because she gifted you a part of her soul that will never depart and help you get through this time.
Sending a hug back your way too. The loss and pain never completely goes away but as I'm sure you know it does morph into mostly positive memories and the hurt is muted. I also know that at this point we'll just have to stand by Beth and then help in any way we can when she's ready for it.
Oh, Lord, no. I am devastated for you and all you and she love. You built beautiful lives for yourselves and all those you touched both two and four footed. I am so sorry, will be here if I can help at all. You are loved.
Beth, I’m so heartbroken for you. I’m so heartbroken for the animals and for all those who loved D. I’ve been thinking about you guys since I first read that something had happened. How can she be gone? I pray she’s reunited with all the loved ones that went before, and is watching over you all. ❤️❤️
My heart is with you, B.
I know there are no words sufficient to comfort you.
Just know I am one of MANY who are here for you.
D touched us all.
We will rally around you & all who are grieving the loss of this amazing human.
💔😭
I am so sorry, Beth. Sending you, her loved ones, and every sweet resident at Squirrelwood so much love and strength. May her memory be a blessing❤️❤️❤️
Oh my God, as if things weren’t bad enough! I’m devastated for you and your whole pack. Diane was a no drama, get the job done, whole hearted good person. Her gruff tones betrayed her deep feelings for the animals and most of all, you. I am so deeply sorry. 😣
omg Beth I am so very sorry!! So sorry.... absolutely heartbreaking news. 💔😭 I am just stunned. You guys have brought me so much joys over the years. All my love to you and your family ❤️
💔I am heartbroken for you. A devastating loss. I lost the love of my life and understand how inconceivable it is to think about living without someone so central to your being. Keeping you close to my heart and wishing you comfort and peace.
Truly, I am so sorry. I know this pain, and yet I have no words to comfort. But I wish to thank you for sharing Diane with us…she will not be forgotten. You are her legacy…💔
I’ve been thinking of you both all day. Beth, your love with Diane was inspirational. We should all be so lucky as to be loved like you loved each other. You seemed a perfect match. You each had your own ways, but they balanced so beautifully.
Oh Beth. I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you, her beloved creatures great and small, and everyone who loved her. Sending you all the love and hugs. #RIPDiane and thank you for sharing your gifts so generously. We will miss you.
This is just unbelievable. 💔. My thoughts are with you Beth, Crouton and the rest of the family both animal and human, and friends who loved her. Diane was extraordinary.
What an unimaginable loss. Sending strength to you, your human family, and your furry and feathered family, too. What a great team you made. Please let us know what you need and how we can help!
I didn't know until today. Beth, I am so very sorry for the loss of the love of your life. Diane, we will miss you and your dedication to your animals.
I am so sorry. The pair of you have always been amazing ladies who have given your all to everything you touch and D's unexpected background swearing, animal rescuing or tractor wrangling has always been a delight. Sending love from over in the UK.
My heart is broken for you, Diane was an amazing and inspirational woman taken too soon. She was your person and you were hers, such a rare thing to find and awful to lose. I keep thinking how she still surprised you, even after years together like how she watched telenovelas to improve her Spanish.
While you both inspire all of us, I know you were her inspiration. She knew if she brought home more critters you'd just laugh and love them with her. I was so privileged to meet you both, hug you both. I wish I could hug you now, take some of your pain on myself, give you a moment of peace. 💔🫂
That is such a beautiful thing to say; to take some of the pain yourself to give her a moment of peace. None of that trite nonsense people say. I know none of you but sense this was a huge loss for the world at large. Condolences.
Thank you. It is a great loss to all of us who follow the Sanctuary but yes, a loss of a good person who spent her life saving animals and making the world better is such a loss to the world. Far too few wonderful people in the world as it is.
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I am so very sorry. How devastating. You have both given me so much joy and support through your account over the past several years. I‘m heartbroken for you. Sending you all the best.💜
Know that from some of us there can only be more tears than words right now. Sending all the love, strength, care & comfort you will accept from us whenever you need it. Godspeed Diane, go you gently with our love.
This is terrible, I'm just so sorry. I hope you can feel our love! Please know we are with you. Rest well D. And let your spirit live on at the sanctuary forever. 💗
I have been thinking of you all day. You and Diane have worked hard to create a lovely environment that's charmed us all. I don't know why this happened. It's unfathomable. I guess she was needed somewhere else.
When you're ready, please tell us what you need. ❤️
I am just heartbroken for you and shedding tears for two wimen I have never met but have grown to love because they shared themselves authentically. Sending much love to you Beth. ❤️💔
I lost my best friend to a brain aneurysm at 37. It happened so fast. All I can tell you is to take care of yourself and let others take care of you, and that she will walk with you always and forever. It’s twenty years next year and Deborah is still walking with me. ❤️
I am so sorry. All the joy and love and kindness for your animals and for each other has sustained all of us through very hard times. I just hope we can give some of that back to you. ❤️
I'm heartbroken for you and for the animals, Beth. Diane's dedication to saving all of the earth's creatures will continue to be an inspiration to us all. I lost my mom to an aneurysm at 54. My biggest wish would be to take the pain from you and for you to have peace and joy again.
No words can express the sadness.
My heart breaks for you, and all of Croutonia. You are loved and supported. Please let us know how we can help. So many hugs being sent your way, Beth.
Beth, I once read that "to live within the hearts of those you leave behind is not to die." Diane lives within the hearts of every living, breathing thing at SES and forever will. I can't begin to say how incredibly sorry I am, and can't fathom what you're going thru. Trust that we are all SES now.
B, sending love to you and I am so sorry that you lost the love of your life. Sending love and light to D on her next journey. I truly believe she will watch over you and the gang.
I’m so sorry!! This is so terrible to hear, and my whole heart goes out to you. You and Diane are loved and supported by your whole Croutonia world, but I know for you this is an unbearable loss. I don’t know what words to add. We are here to help in anyway we can. I hope you have friends/fam w/you😔
Beth I am so very sorry for your loss. Grateful to have met you both. Grateful for all you both shared of your lives. Her memory will be a blessing to all of Croutonia. 💔
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BarbieAnn
I remember Diane on the tractor in a whiteout plowing the driveway
I remember Diane on the barn rooftop changing the lightbulb
I remember Diane in the pond unbuilding a beaverdam.
I remember Diane smiling in her new truck
I remember Diane repairing the manure spreader
She’s watching over you
And of course Diane taking the bucket off Lush. 😂
Yes, yes, so many amazing memories we had the privilege to get to see glimpses of…
💔🙏🏻☮️
We are all here for you if you need to talk to someone.
Oh no, I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you 💔❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I know you need space to mourn, and support, and Crutonia's here for you. Any time. For as long as you need me/us. ♥️
But, the animals need care, and you can't do it all alone right now. Can we help you arrange that, somehow?
So very very sorry.
My hubby passed away almost nine years ago & I feel him with me every day.
Sending you a hug as well.
I know there are no words sufficient to comfort you.
Just know I am one of MANY who are here for you.
D touched us all.
We will rally around you & all who are grieving the loss of this amazing human.
💔😭
All of our love and support are with you.
Such a generous and loving soul
Wishing your heart peace. 💜
You have my heart, please let us know how we can be helpful.
❤️
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I am so sorry, Beth.
Diane, Watch over them on the other side. I know you will.
But, today, the only appropriate reply is 💔💔
💔💔💔.
~Stevie Ray Vaughan, Life Without You
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I’m 💔
When you're ready, please tell us what you need. ❤️
I lost my wife of 54 years a year ago. Still lost.
Grief is love with nowhere to go.
My heart breaks for you, and all of Croutonia. You are loved and supported. Please let us know how we can help. So many hugs being sent your way, Beth.