Friday, March 15, 2013

In Memory of Our Beloved Emily

Our hearts are broken.  We lost our sweet little Emily last week, very unexpectedly.  Emily shared our lives for nearly 10 years.  She was never "just a dog", she was our constant companion, our best friend, a huge and important part of our family.  We took her everywhere.  I never had kids, so Emily was like our child. There are no words to say how devastated we are at her passing.  That it happened so quickly, and over 1,000 miles away from home, in what should have been a fun trip, made it all the more difficult.
We just returned to our home here in Michigan, after being gone for 6 weeks.  Our house is empty, we are numb.
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24 comments:

  1. The Bear's BlogMarch 15, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Dearest friend,

    I wish I could take some of your pain. We are heartbroken here, and I am so worried about you two.

    Try to keep busy and try to remember all the fun times with Emily.

    She will be there waiting for you when you cross the Rainbow Bridge. It's not over. One day we all will be re-united.

    Blessings ♥

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  2. Susan EvelynAndRoseMarch 15, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear your sad news, Donna. I know Emily was a beloved member of your family. How crushing to have this happen far from home, too. My prayers are with you and your husband, dear friend.
    Look to heaven like Jesus did in that beautiful stained glass window you captured. Emily will be waiting for you there some day.
    Sending a big hug,
    Susan

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  3. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 15, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Donna I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Emily! I know your hearts are broken! Sending you a big hug! Linda

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  4. Musings from Kim K.March 15, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I'm reaching across the state and giving you a BIG hug. I'm so terribly sorry about your loss. I know how devastated you are.

    Thinking of you!!

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  5. TeteMarch 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Praying for you sweetie, I just sat and cried when I heard. Which I could hug it all away. You have been in my thoughts and prayers the most this week. I can so imagine her with wings.

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  6. DebbyMarch 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    I'm so sorry. I know how much one can love a pet like their own child. It is just heart breaking to loose them and so suddenly. I am a spaniel owner. We have had three cocker spaniels and two springer spaniels. They are special loving dogs. ((((((HUGS)))))

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  7. SusieMarch 15, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Donna, So sorry for your loss. That sweet old dog face looking back from the mirror, so sad. You'll be in my prayers. xoxo,Susie

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  8. DebbieMarch 15, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Oh no, Donna. I am so sorry to read this. I have no words...just a heavy heart for you and John.
    Sending a big hug....
    Love you sweet friend.
    Debbie.
    xo

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  9. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 15, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I am so sorry about Emily. I know how hard it is they are like family.

    She will be waiting for you at the Rainbow gate and she had a wonderful like with you.
    Mary

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  10. NanaDianaMarch 15, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Oh- I just now saw this Donna. You know my heart is aching for you. You can pop by my blog anytime to read all the wonderful messages that people sent to you- Love you much- xo Diana

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  11. Sissie's Shabby CottageMarch 15, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Dear Sweet Donna,
    I know you love her so much and will miss her. I'm so sad for you and I hope each day brings you pleasant thoughts and warm memories of Emily.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  12. ReneeMarch 15, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Donna: I'm so, so sorry. I know it's very hard for you; we've lost two of our beloved dogs. They are family. Just know that Emily had a great life because of you!

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  13. The Polka Dot ClosetMarch 15, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Oh, I heard about this at Nana's my heart just breaks for YOu!!!

    Carol

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  14. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 15, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    My heart breaks for you, Donna...it's so hard to go through this. I am sending prayers for comfort and peace, my friend...XO

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  15. MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOIMarch 16, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    I know exactly how you are. I'm so so sad for you. I lost my beloved poodle in july and what did I do ? I bought just one little tiny one. The suffering was there but I could have a little one to cheer. When our so sweet animals leave us it's always too early, and the only pain they give us is to leave us !
    Some prayers for you my sweet friend.
    Joëlle

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  16. DianeMarch 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Donna,
    I couldn't believe it when I saw your title of today's blog post. We had not so long ago wrote about the joys of being Cocker Spaniel parents, as I had lost my beloved Asia so many years ago. I feel so deeply for you and pray for you and your husband. Yes, as others have said, you will see her again... no doubt about it. Sob...
    Diane

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  17. DianeMarch 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    oops... had "written" not had wrote!

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  18. johnMarch 16, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    So sorry for you Donna ...I know how heartbreaking it is to lose a precious pet ...they are part of the family...sending you love xxx Gail x

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesMarch 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Oh, what a sweetheart. I'm so sorry, Donna. I wish I could give you a big hug. xoxoRosemary

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  20. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasMarch 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Oh my goodness...Donna, I am so sorry to read your post! It brought tears to my eyes. Little animals are so helpless and loving. They are our TRUE friends!
    I will say a prayer for your aching heart.
    Leticia

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  21. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMarch 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Donna, you have been so much in my thoughts. I know how your heart is breaking and you miss her so. I still miss my Heidi and it has been over a year..they just touch our hearts and ARE our little girls. take care...

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  22. Celestina MarieMarch 24, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Dear Donna,
    My thoughts and prayers come your way. I know your heartbreak and I am so sorry for your loss, but I also know God will cover you with comfort and peace in the days ahead. Emily will live on in your hearts and always close by.
    Sending hugs your way.
    Love to you, Celestina Marie

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  23. BenteMarch 28, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Oh, dearest Donna. I missed this post, and I`m so very sorry for you.
    Hope it goes better after a while, and think of the good time with your lovely Emily.

    Warm hugs from me.

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  24. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow April 1, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    So sorry for you and your family's loss of Emily.

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