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.
So sorry to read this, Ali.
Thinking if you.
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We have two labs of our own, a chocolate who is 15 years old and a yellow who is 6 years old. We treasure each day we have with our "family" of four. You have great memories of Lily and your family. She was loved and will always be remembered.
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thinking of you and your sweet Lily.
xo
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Thinking of you.
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Hi Ali,
Thinking of your family and you.
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Sorry for your loss. May the happy memories comfort you all.
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So incredibly sorry for your loss Ali, Simon, and Anna (Chris too)! Losing a companion who offers us such unconditional love is so very difficult. I hope it brings you some comfort that she enjoyed that last run on the beach and passed away peacefully. {Hugs!}
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I am so sorry :(
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Oh Ali, I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Lily. Animals truly know when we need them the most. Sending prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
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From your posts, I could tell she was definitely a well-loved member of your family and will be dearly missed. So sorry!
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Sending love to you... you're in my thoughts
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So sorry for your loss. There's no doubt Lily had a wonderful life with your family.
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Ali & Family,
A loving dog is so much a part of the family. Their loss is felt by all. My best to you and your family. Remember the good times, those walks on the beach, lap moments and the presence of someone to listen when no one else could. Such deep understanding in those eyes.
Take care.
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Dear Ali, I am so sorry that your beloved pet Lily has passed away. The photos and memories you shared of her are very touching. I know you will cherish those memories always. Sending warm thoughts your way.
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Ohhhh I'm so sorry. That just hurts a heart. Bless her for being such a great companion. I'm sure she is running free at the bridge, watching over you still from there.
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((HUGS))) for all of you
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I'm so very sorry, Ali. They do hold such a special place in our hearts. I love that she got to run on the beach - my Logan Dog's favorite place, too. She was a lucky girl to have such wonderful people loving her.
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So sorry for your loss.
There is a lovely saying from "The little prince", that I only have in German:
Seelenhunde hat sie jemand genannt…
sie sind unvergessen,
weil sie unser Leben verändert haben
und auch nach ihrem Tod in uns weiterleben.
Seelenhunde hat sie jemand genannt…
jene Hunde, die es nur einmal gibt im Leben.
Seelenhunde hat sie jemand genannt…
jene Hunde, die wie ein Schatten waren,
wie die Luft zum atmen,
jene Hunde, die uns ohne Worte verstanden.
Kein Tag vergeht, ohne an sie zu denken
und ohne sie zu vermissen.
Und nur Hundemenschen können verstehen,
wie es ist, so einen Seelenhund zu verlieren…
Meaning:
Someone called them soul-dogs, those dogs you have only once in your life, those dogs who understood you without words, they were your shadow, your air to breath, they changed your life... and only dog-people understand what it means to loose a soul-dog.
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I am sitting here in tears! I am so sorry for you loss Ali. She was a sweet girl indeed and part of a loving family who i am sure will treasure the memories of her for a lifetime. God bless you and yours during this grieving time. I hope your children are okay. Just know that Lily is on the rainbow bridge waiting to play with you all again some day.
hugs
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Dogs are amazingly intuitive creatures. You must be happy now. Lily knew that it would be okay now for her to say goodbye.
Shedding tears and saying prayers for your sweet family.
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Oh no Ali. So sorry. It is like loosing a human family member.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet girl Lily. May you be comforted by all of the great memories you had with her.
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so sorry for your loss, ali.
i've been through this kind of pain twice this year (two mutts, a dog and a cat). so i know the feeling.
i do believe you are right about her being around a bit more for you. i think they are angels that come to planet earth to look after us.
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I'm so sorry for your loss Ali. Seeing the title of your post made me cry even before reading your beautiful tribute to Lily. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Hugs and love for you and the kids. So hard to lose these furry friends. Hopefully Anna will remember her a bit too since you had more time with her.
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