Guest houndstooth4 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I fooled myself into thinking that this day would never come. When we adopted a seven and a half year brood mama, I figured we'd give her a few good years of spoiling and retirement so she could boast that she'd lived the good life when she went over to the Bridge. Ha! What a joke on us mere mortals. Last month when we celebrated her sixteenth birthday, I realized that she'd spent more than half her life here with us enjoying retirement. She was sassy and full of life, even while she pushed my buttons as she got older and more....eccentric! She outlived the two Greyhounds we already had at that time who were younger than she was. I have been so incredibly blessed to have her in my life, and she's certainly taught me some important lessons; to be patient with those that you love, to take time to enjoy life every day, to let the ones you care about know it, to speak your mind, and to see the beauty in old age. Lilac liked to have things a certain way. She came over and burped in my face to let me know dinner had been well-prepared. She barked at me when her bed wasn't in the right spot or her fan wasn't blowing on her. She refused to have help of any kind. She stood stubbornly in your way if she wanted your attention to tell you she loved you. There will never be another like her. It was a sad morning, and when I came home and turned off her fan, I felt like a chapter of my life had closed. We've shared a lot of her life on our blog, Tales and Tails, http://talesandtails.com, and there is a tribute with more pictures of her there today. Hug your hounds, and remember to enjoy every day of the journey! The Beauty of Age by houndstooth4, on Flickr Lilac in the Sunshine by houndstooth4, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a special girl she was and how blessed you were to have her so long. Godspeed Lilac. 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...
linda Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What a lovely story and picture - she was a lucky girl. Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 16 years old. G-d bless her. I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Lilac. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so sorry, Carrie. Lilac was very special 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...
duncan41 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Godspeed, Lilac. You obviously had a very important job to do to have stayed so long. We should all hope to be so blessed. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 So sorry for the loss of a very special lady, an inspiration to all of us. :f_pink Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Oh damn. Damn damn damn. I'm so sorry. Run with the angels Lilac. Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 To a lady who had a life well-lived. I am so sorry. I have also always enjoyed your blog and your tribute there was lovely, too. Rest well, Lilac. 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...
BertnLil Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so sorry, Carrie. She had such a wonderful life with you. 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...
Jenbo Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What a lovely tribute to your beautiful girl. Run free, Lilac! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Carrie, I'm so saddened to hear of Lilac's passing. I've loved reading her stories & seeing her pictures. What a grand, gorgeous ole gal she was! How lucky she was to be "your girl". And, how lucky you were to be "her Mom". Your tribute to her on your blog is wonderful! Barb, Tick & Mac Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madredhare Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Miss Lilac, you were such a sweet soul. I will miss seeing that face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaliforniaGreys Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 A life so well lived, and a girl so well loved. God speed baby girl, we will tuck your family in our prayers as they begin the journey without you 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...
greytpups Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 She obvioulsy had a wonderful life with you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lovey_Hounds Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 16 years old and half of them with you, you were both very blessed. I understand how empty your house seems, i lost my broodie not to long ago and lets admit there is nothing like living with a broodie they are a special kind of hound. Im sorry for your loss, she is watching you from the bridge and knows how much she was loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverCityGang Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 What a beautiful girl ! 16 years old !! So very special and how wonderful for you and her to have her to such an age ! Enjoy the Bridge, Lovely Lilac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 She was an exceptional girl, wasn't she? I'm so sorry she had to leave you. Godspeed, Lilac. 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...
Guest patgam Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Run free Lilac. Pat G, Bell Walker & Bugsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm sure your love was a factor in Lilac having such a long and wonderful life. I'm so sorry you had to say good-bye. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdice Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. I loved reading your Lilac-and-the-fan stories on your blog. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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