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Friday, October 9, 2009

Puppy Heaven

We lost our Sweet and loving-spirited dog yesterday and our family's hearts are broken. She was truly a GOOD dog in every sense of the word and barely over a year old. We have nestled her close in our hearts, which gives us greater capacity to love more as we move forward.

(photo courtesy of google search)



We miss our friend and gentle companion.
This was the day we got her last September.

And this is where I found Kotah yesterday when I looked out the window
after we told the boys.


"A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

-Josh Billings

25 comments:

  1. DarlaOctober 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    That's hard for an adult much less a child...

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  2. DoreyOctober 9, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Ohhh, I'm so sorry Lisa. Losing someone so loved is such a hard thing to experience, especially for your boys. I hope you all find peace and happiness soon. =)

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  3. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comOctober 9, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Oh Lisa!! This is absolutely heartbreaking! I'm so sorry for your family's loss!

    Grieve not,
    nor speak of me with tears,
    but laugh and talk of me
    as if I were beside you.....
    I loved you so --
    'twas Heaven here with you."

    --by Ilsa Paschal Richardson

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  4. UnknownOctober 9, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Lisa that's very sad...so sorry!!

    T

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  5. BeccaOctober 9, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I'm so sorry you lost your puppy. That must be so hard for you and especially your boys. I hope you all get feeling better soon. Love you.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    That picture of Kotah breaks my heart. -Brandi

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  7. Kelly MillerOctober 9, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I'm so sorry for your family's loss. A pet is a special, special friend.

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  8. NancyOctober 9, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    I'm so sorry about your Dog. That is so sad, especially when it is unexpected. I hope your boys are doing ok, it's hard when you first taste of that sense of loss in your life.

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  9. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    So sorry to hear about your puppy dog.

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  10. Diana FergusonOctober 10, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    I hope the boys are doing ok; that picture tugs at my heart! I've always heard these "pet" experiences teach our children little lessons that will be so important as they mature.

    On another note, I love the Colo. fall pictures!

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  11. KaseyOctober 10, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    oh...i am so sorry to hear this.
    heartbreaking.
    xo

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  12. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageOctober 10, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Here's a fun french style blog for you to check out www.agardentoremember.blogspot.com
    Have a great week-end!

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  13. JayneOctober 10, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, that picture of your son is so tender and sad.
    I'm sorry and said a prayer for you all!
    Blessings,
    Jayne at mysongwithin

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  14. Mason October 10, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    oh, sadness! :( It is so tough losing a pet-I feel for you!

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  15. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    I am so so sorry for your family's loss. I've been there and it's not easy. Prayers going out to you guys!

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  16. The Tuscan HomeOctober 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I am so sorry for your family's loss. The last picture just breaks my heart. How are the boys handling it?

    I will keep your family in prayer during this difficult time!

    Hugs & Love,

    Liz

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  17. Tammy @ tinselshop.comOctober 10, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    So sorry to hear about your puppy.

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  18. JenOctober 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    How awful, I'm so sorry! It's horrible to lose such a cuddly member of your family.

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  19. JenOctober 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    How awful, I'm so sorry! It's horrible to lose such a cuddly member of your family.

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  20. AnnetteOctober 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. That picture of your son is heartbreaking. Thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments.

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  21. Kristen AndrewsOctober 11, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    so sorry to hear about your puppy, thoughts and prayers

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  22. JenOctober 11, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I am sorry for the loss of your dog.

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  23. theluckiestmrsOctober 11, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    I'm thinking of you and your family, it's always hard to lose a companion, and she looks like she was a really special part of the family.

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  24. RoeshelOctober 12, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for your family.
    Thoughts and prayers and hugs.

    Roeshel

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  25. LynnOctober 12, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Oh I'm so sad for you and your family. We had to put down our beloved yellow lab, Tiger, in March, and I still miss her. It seems so strange when I get home not to have her waiting and watching for me by the door. My heart is sad with yours. :(

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