Last week life took me on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. I started the week riding the high of our great visit with our daughter last weekend, coasted right through to a wonderful birthday, and then spiraled down to the day we had to say goodbye to Tiger Lilly.
It was time, but it’s never easy.
I was able to take the day off, and we spent some time with her outside
and let her enjoy one of her favorite treats.
Anyone who has lost a pet understands the heartache and emptiness. We keep expecting her to greet us, have to keep stopping ourselves from looking for her, and keep remembering that she is gone. She enriched our lives with her sweet, goofy nature and we are grateful for the years she was part of our family.
I’m linking up for the Weekly Wrap Link Up hosted by Holly and Tricia, and I’ve selected some of my favorite stories about Tiger Lilly to link below.
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So sorry for your loss I know how much you loved her and she did too. hugs xoxo
Thanks, Deborah.
My heart hurts for you, Coco. I’m still reeling over the loss of my Wesley and it’s nearly been a year. Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
Thanks. It’s incredibly hard, isn’t it?
Oh that precious face. I’m so sorry Coco. It is so very sad. We said goodbye to Remy in July. Heartbreaking. Big hugs to you.
I’m so sorry about your loss of Tiger Lily. I went through that with Cleo in January and it was tough. I missed her so much for the longest time. I didn’t even want to think about a new pup. Then when we got Cocoa, I was determined not to let her get in my heart. That lasted about a day.
It’s the hardest thing about pets, but I wouldn’t trade any of them for the world. My dogs have all made my life better. Hugs….
I’ve been watching your adventures with Cocoa – she is such a cute little devil! I’m not sure when we’ll take the plunge again, but with today’s frigid weather I’m thinking spring would be a better idea, although we got TL in January ….
Oh Coco I’m so sorry. Having just lost our dog back in June I know how much this hurts. Sending you lots and lots of hugs.
Thanks, Michelle. We knew this was coming, but that doesn’t make it that much easier.
Coco you post made me cry – my heart is breaking for you. I’ve lost several pets of several species and it is so hard. So brave and kind to let them go, but it doesn’t make it easier. I know she had an amazing life with you and she was an amazing companion. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Thanks, so much. She was such a big part of our lives.
Oh no, I am so sorry.
Our pets are our family.
I know how much you loved her and what a great life she had with you.
Oh my goodness! So sorry for your loss. I literally have tears in my eyes reading this. Saying goodbye to a loved one(regardless if it is a furry one) is still so hard. Just remember all the happy memories you have had with her when you begin to get sad.
Thanks! When it’s a little less raw, I’ll be picking some pictures to make mementos. Right now most of our framed pics our of our beagle who preceded TL!
Oh, Coco. I’m so very sorry! Dogs enrich our lives in such a remarkable way. I know Tiger Lily was a family member and that you will miss her. Big, big hug.
Thanks, Holly. Our house is too quiet this weekend!
I am so sorry for you, your family. It is so hard. Pets are such a wonderful part of our lives and bring us so much joy…Tiger Lilly is a beauty…sending you a big virtual hug and lots of love xo
I’m so sorry for your loss – big hug. x
Sorry to read this. Hugs to you & your family.
Oh my goodness.
Id missed this.
Im so so very sorry.
xo
Hugs! I am so sorry! When we lost our dog it was months and I kept thinking that dog was standing beside me!
You are right. Losing a pet is never easy. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find peace knowing that Lily crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and she is running free without any pain.
I’m so sorry, Coco. You know I share your pain. Chester has bee on my mind so much recently, he was going downhill so rapidly at this time of year last year.
It takes a long time, but I know that you have your faith and that you know it will get better. Not that that makes the pain any easier to bear right now — I’m sending you some big hugs and prayers for peace.
Aw, thank you so much. It’s funny how the memories come flooding back at certain times of year. Hugs to you too!
I’m so sorry. I haven’t yet experienced this, but just the thought breaks my heart. Dogs are such a true joy to have in the house.
I guarantee you will be a wreck. But the joy is worth the pain of saying goodbye.
I’m so sorry about your dog. 🙁 Sending you good thoughts and hugs.
Thank you!
Oh Coco, I am terribly sorry about Tiger Lily! My heart aches for you and your family right now. Pets bring us so much joy to our lives and leave so much emptiness when they go leaving a very special place in our hearts for them and their memory. Praying for you all!
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.
Oh, I am so sorry. I saw the title of your blog post on the linkup and immediately a huge, painful lump formed in my throat. I wish I could hug you in person . I will be thinking of you and your family…
Thanks. I thought I should be up front in the title with such a sad post. 🙁
I am so sorry for your loss. Tears started to whelp up in my eyes. I have a goldendoodle and she is my little shadow. I can not even imagine life with out her. She give me unconditional love.
Yes, I am missing my shadow — that’s a great way to put it. Give yours an extra hug for me.
Oh no, I am so sorry about your loss 🙁 It sounds like she had a wonderful life with you and your family.
Coco, I am so sorry for your loss. She looks like she was such a sweet dog. Hope you’re doing okay! *hugs*
I am so sorry about Tiger Lily. She was a lucky girl to be a part of your family. {{{hugs}}} ????????
Thanks so much, Carrie. Miss you!
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It is one of the hardest things to go through. I hope you can find comfort in the memories of her.