Odie in Korea!

I received the most wonderful letter today from a school teacher in Korea about Odie. Here it is:

Dear Mrs. Twyman,

You don't know me, but I searched for your daughter Erica on the Facebook website a few weeks ago. A couple days prior I had been looking on the internet for "talking animals" and I quickly came to a link for your special dog Odie.

I am a teacher in Korea for children in grades four, five and six. I teach English as a second language, and I wanted to show them some clips that they would love, and that could send them a clear message - If a dog can speak English, then so could they.

Well, as you can imagine, Odie was an instant hit. My students talk about him in the hallway, they have gone home and shown their parents, they have told other friends in other schools, and I have shared the lesson with other teachers. I will tell you right now that Odie is starting to spread like wildfire here. In a country halfway across the planet, where few people speak English (comparatively that is) your English speaking dog is entertaining, and more importantly, inspiring children to learn.

When I heard that Odie had passed away, I was deeply saddened. I have a dog myself, a three year old Shih-tzu/Pomeranian cross named Lana, and I know how sad I will be when she is no longer with us except in spirit. Odie was not my dog, but if he was even a hundredth as special as he is in the David Letterman video then clearly you were blessed to have him.

Erica told me that it has been hard on you, so I asked if I could make a gesture to hopefully raise your spirits. You see, once some of my students found out about Odie a number of them asked me, "Teacher, can we make cards?" Of course, I said yes, thinking I would have no real way to send them to you. Well, with the wonder of the internet, one quick search of your daughter's name on Facebook, a couple of responses later and she agreed to let me send them to her.

Ruth, Odie was a special dog. I do not need to tell you this, you know better than anyone, and you loved him more than anyone. I know personally how much the loss of a dog can empty your heart, but it is my hope that a look at the cards - written by children who love to watch, listen to, and talk about Odie - just might help to fill it up a bit more for you. I hope these cards bring you some happiness Ruth, my students were very happy to be able to send them to you and to tell you how much they loved your special animal.

God Bless you and Odie.

Tony Copp
and the After School Program

Well, needless to say, I cried tears of happiness reading this letter and looking at each of the cards warmed my heart. My Odie is still touching people but this time, he is helping children so far away want to learn. What a feeling of joy this message has brought me.

To Mr. Copp and the students at Oryunam Elementary School:
A million thank you's for taking the time to make the cards for me and for Odie. One thing is for sure, Odie is at The Rainbow Bridge screaming I LOVE YOU to you all in the hopes that you will hear him.

Thanks again,
Ruth (Odie's Mom)

Happy 12th Birthday Odiekins!

Happy happy birthday, my boy. I hope you are playing and having fun at The Bridge with all your pals. I love you very much!

A whole year without you

So hard to imagine that it has been a whole year. Odiekins. You are missed every single day. I miss your sweet little face, your puggy kissses and especially your I Love You's. Until we meet again at The Bridge, my friend, you are forever in my heart.

Mom

My 1st Christmas without you

If I could turn back the clock and bring you back to me, I surely would. I miss you so very much today and everyday. I just know that the celebration at The Bridge is huge today and that you are having all your favorite foods today. I love you Odie.

Thanksgiving without you

I can't even imagine that I have to get through the holidays without you, Odiekins. This is the 1st big one...Thanksgiving. Oh how I wish you were here begging for turkey like you always did. May you have a huge plate of turkey and all the fixins at The Bridge. I love you and miss you so very much.

9 months without YOU

9 long months without you in my life...so hard to accept...so hard to think about..so hard to deal with. I miss you more than words can say, Odie. You were my sunshine, my heart, my soul. I will love you forever and ever.

7 months without you

Today is 7 months without you and 1 year without Anthony. What a very emotional day...so hard to get through. I miss you both more than I ever thought possible I love you both more than I ever dreamed I could. I want so bad to know that the 2 of you are playing together and that Anth is making sure you have lots of treats! Watch out for each other until we meet again. I love you, Odie.

Thank you everydoggy!!!!!

Imagine my surprise when I logged onto Odie's page and see over 35 Febreze collars for my boy! Thank you all so very much for the collars. Odie's page looks so awesome with all of them there. Being a pug, Odie definitely needs those "smell good" collars! Sometimes he was pretty stinky and I bet that all his pals at The Bridge are very happy he has all of these. Thanks again one and all!

~Odie's Mom~

A birthday poem from Odie's pal Jubal

Odie is the Talking Pug,
So famous on TV;
He sat in Mommy's loving hug
While millions watched to see!
Montel was charmed at Odie's words
And gave his head a kiss,
Amazed that such a sweet-faced dog
Could master words like this!

Love you, Odie!

Your buddy Jubal

Happy Birthday, my Odie

Happy happy birthday to you, my sweet boy. I wish so badly that you were here so that I could smother you with hugs and kisses today for your 11th birthday. I miss you so very much and I love you more than words can express. Happy birthday, Odiekins.