Lilysmom Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I don't know where to begin.... Long ago on a fall day I bent down to pet a silly, beautiful, hellicopter tail wagging brindle girl and she bumped my chin with the top of her head and that was all she wrote A few days later she was home and I was sitting on my back porch watching her explore her yard as I cried happy tears, thanking her and GOD for bringing her to me to save my life in so many ways. We learned a lot about each other, sometimes we learned the hard way, man do I mean the hard way! We figured out she had food,space & sleep aggresion and eventually worked things out. DH also learned that you must keep the gate secure at all times! 2 weeks after arriving to her humble abode DH decided that semi-closing the gate was good enough until Lily went off to the races! OMG it was scary. Poor DH went running after her jumping over bushes like Lily then realizing in mid jump it was on a hill Needless to say he rolled on down that hill and almost into the street (how I wish I had seen that ) We managed to get her put her in the car and poor DH had to walk home cause he was so beside himself and crazed Lily loved going for car rides, walkies and loved going to Dewey to show off her pretty pinkiness atire. It will be strange this year. Fast forward to March 2003, Marx comes home and boy did she teach him the rules You can not step on a spunky brindle girls head and not pay the piper! A few stitches later Marx was home and steered clear of doing that again! Lily was unphased with Marx, but how he depended on her, he had to walk on her right side and needed to know where she was at all times when out and about, of course Lily never noticed his neediness. Lily was very healthy up until May 2010. Given she was 12 her body was slowing down and she began having rear end issues. This past weekend was horrible, I had to carry her home from a walk Friday morning and then noticed her nose was bleeding. I rushed her to the vet Friday, then again Saturday morning and again Saturday afternoon. She stayed 24 hours at the e-vet for heavy medication and observation. It was gut wrenching to see her in such shape. DH and I went to see how she was doing Sunday morning and it was horrible, she was done, her eyes were telling us it was time to let her go. I could not allow her to suffer so we made the dicision to send her to the bridge. We held her and loved on her and wispered sweet nothing in her ear while she drifted out of our lives. Lily was here long enough to do what she needed to do and then it was time for us to set her free. But as we all know it's never easy and our hearts are beyond broken. I know in time it will get better but for now the tears won't stop and the heartach goes on which I'm sure it will for a while. Thank you sweet Lily for making our lives so much better and teaching us so much (especially me) You saved my life and soul in so many ways and for that I will be forever grateful. You daddy is having such a hard time and will miss your bonding sessions where you allowed him to chomp on your face and smooch all over you. Look over us both please sweety. I know Java was there waiting for you, after all he was your hunky brindle boyfriend. All the hounds will take care of you. You are now pain free and young again and able to run like the wind in the soft fluffy clouds. We love you sweet girl and will miss you forever Until we meet again baby girl.... Mommy & Daddy and your silly brother Marx Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful tribute to your sweet girl. Godspeed Lily Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry she had to leave you. Godspeed, princess. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shirley44 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so sorry you had to let sweet Lily go. You gave her the gift of love and understanding. Run with the angels Sweet Lily, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) Karen, my heart dropped when I saw that Lily's thread in H and M had been locked. She was one of the first hounds I noticed on GT when I joined a long time ago. She always seemed to have such strength and spunk. We will miss her terribly. Edited June 21, 2010 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. You made me cry, which means you did Lily proud with her remembrance post because I don't do that often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry she had to leave. What a lovely tribute for your beautiful girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so sorry. Your family's love for Lily is so clear, and you were all so fortunate to have shared each others' lives. Godspeed sweet Lily Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 a beautiful tribute for your girl. we are very sorry for your loss. run free, lily. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 What a beautiful tribute to your lovely girl. Lily has brought so much to your life and it is clear how dearly you loved her. May you find comfort in the memories of all the wonderful moments you spent with her. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 A beautiful tribute to a special little girl. I am so sorry she had to leave. God speed to you baby girl, knowing how very much you are loved and will be greatly missed. Please watch over those who love you who are left behind with broken hearts. You now run with all the Angels, who will care for you until you are reunited with your family Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. Your tribute was beautiful. Hugs to all of you and especially Marx. I hope he is doing okay. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute to your girl was beautiful. Godspeed Lily, you were very loved little one. Watch over your mom and dad and your brother Marx. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry. Hugs to you, DH, and Marx. We just lost our sweet boy, too, and I know how it hurts. But think of the happiness you have given sweet Lily. You gave her the gift of a wonderful life, and that's all any of us could ask in this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retiredracers Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Karen, I'm so sorry. Hugs, Sheila Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 When I saw that Lily's topic was locked, I immediately got that terrible sick feeling in my stomach. I'm so very sorry that you had to let her go. Your tribute to her was absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am very sorry you lost your precious Lily. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Run free sweetie, run free... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so sorry. I had been following your post in H&M and was so hoping for a better outcome. Your tribute was beautiful and moving - just like your Lily. May all your memories bring you comfort. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Lily. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm so sorry :cry1 Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss, hugs to you, DH and Max. That is a lovely tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Oh Karen, I am so so sorry for your loss. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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