For The Love Of Sweet Lily Girl

Our sweet Lily girl passed away peacefully yesterday after an awesome last run on the beach she loved so much.

She was the most fabulous friend and we will miss her everyday. She had a wonderfully full life during her 12+ years with us. She especially loved going hunting with Chris or my Dad, running on the beach, and hanging out with me in my office.

She was my constant companion and was by my side during all the best and most challenging times. I had the thought today that maybe she stayed around (she was very sick in the summer of 2011 but pulled through) to be with me during the time I needed her most.

I am so thankful she was a part of my life.

Love you Lily girl. Thank you.

See more photos and read a post from 2011 about her story here.

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  1. Jenny A says…
    06/24/2013

    Sending lots of hugs to you. Lily sounds like she was an amazing dog and friend. So sweet that she was with you when you needed her most.

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  2. Angel says…
    06/24/2013

    I am so sorry for your loss. Having been through this, I know how hard it is. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

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  3. Mary Ellyn Rozell says…
    06/24/2013

    So, so sorry for your loss. Our 12 year old Golden Retriever is fighting cancer right now and everyday I wonder if it will be his last. Please know that you, Simon & Anna are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Mel says…
    06/24/2013

    Sorry for your loss...I am glad she was there for you during hard times and good times.

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  5. Estela says…
    06/24/2013

    Ali I'm very sorry for your loss. Saturday morning we lost our little Cookie. She was a beautiful Cocker Spaniel. She gave us 13 wonderful years. Friday night I brought her upstairs and put her next to my bed where she always slept. She was very frail but got up and walked to my daughter's bedroom. She stayed with her for a few minutes and came back to my room. I feel she wanted to say one last good by to my daughter. The next morning my daughter told me that she talked to Cookie and told her it was OK to let go, not to be afraid and that she loved her. She passed away at 5:30 Saturday morning. Our little doggies come to this world to teach us so many lessons, the most important of all is unconditional love.

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  6. Joanne says…
    06/24/2013

    hugs to you and all of your family. Nothing like the love of dog! I am so sorry for your loss.

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  7. {vicki} says…
    06/24/2013

    So sorry Ali. I know you loved Lily very much.

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  8. Katie Johnson says…
    06/24/2013

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Ali.

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  9. Lawrenbc says…
    06/24/2013

    Ali - I'm so sorry you are going through this. It is so hard to lose a loyal companion like Lily. As my dad has said each time we lose one of our furry friends "God only lends them to us for a short time". I think you are right that she hung in there a bit longer to get you through a rough time. Dogs are little furry angels.

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  10. Maureen says…
    06/24/2013

    Sigh....that is hard, but to go peacefully after a wonderful beach run? who could ask for more? A major life lesson for the children. Hugs to all.

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  11. Kirsten R. says…
    06/24/2013

    So so sad for your loss. I love what you said about her staying to be with you when you needed her most. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs.

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  12. Bronwyn says…
    06/24/2013

    I am so sorry Ali! I have tears reading this post as I too lost my best friend a month before she turned 18! She was a lab, border collie, springer spaniel cross named Brittany.
    It was very hard. I totally know what you're going through!
    Thinking of you.

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  13. Mary-Lou says…
    06/24/2013

    Their lives are never long enough to share with us. Fur children give us so much love & yet ask so little of us. Sending you & the family some positive energy.

    Great photo tribute to Lily, a bloom now in a different garden.

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  14. Leora says…
    06/24/2013

    Dear Ali,
    Please know that I am thinking of you and your gang today. I remember when Lily was so sick before. What a wonderful tribute you wrote. Take care!

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  15. Nadine Karen says…
    06/24/2013

    So very sorry for your loss. Hugs.

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  16. Ellen Coker says…
    06/24/2013

    A dear pet is truly a gift and when they leave it seems that there is a whole in your heart. Love and hugs to all of you.

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  17. Lynne Gillis says…
    06/24/2013

    Oh Ali... I'm so sorry. I know first-hand how big the love of a dog can be - and how blessed we are to have them in our lives. Much love to you - and may the memories of Lily continue to comfort you in the days ahead.

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  18. Dolly says…
    06/24/2013

    So sorry to hear of your family's loss Ali.

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  19. molly says…
    06/24/2013

    I'm so sorry for your loss, Ali.

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  20. kim jones says…
    06/24/2013

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Our black lab Tasha went peacefully in our arms on Thursday so I feel your pain. She was 16 and again a family member, friend, confidante and hunting partner for my husband. My three girls (22,16,7) are devastated even though we know that she had a great long life. Sending hugs to all of you.

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  21. Sue says…
    06/24/2013

    So sad to hear this. I'm sure you've seen that email about a kid explaining why dogs don't live as long as humans---dogs are so good at their "job" on Earth, that they don't have to stay here as long to get it done as humans do. We've had three wonderful Labs and I still miss them all.

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  22. Sue C says…
    06/24/2013

    So sorry you and your family lost Lily. Awesome, what a wonderful, loving companion she has been to all of you. I am thinking it would be a joy to do a mini album about her with thoughts and pictures of her!!!

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  23. JennE says…
    06/24/2013

    Sorry for your loss. The loss of a pet is very difficult, as they have provided you with unconditional love that is now absent. May your hearts heal quickly.

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  24. Allycat says…
    06/24/2013

    I'm so sorry that hear that Lily has passed on but pleased she left you all with wonderful memories of your times together. It is incredibly hard to lose a pet, a beloved friend, but she will always be with you in your hearts. Sending you the biggest virtual hugs & best wishes possible xxx

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  25. Leslie S. says…
    06/24/2013

    So sorry Ali, it is never easy to lose a pet. She will always be in your heart.

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