For The Love Of Sweet Lily Girl
Tags:Our sweet Lily girl passed away peacefully yesterday after an awesome last run on the beach she loved so much.
She was the most fabulous friend and we will miss her everyday. She had a wonderfully full life during her 12+ years with us. She especially loved going hunting with Chris or my Dad, running on the beach, and hanging out with me in my office.
She was my constant companion and was by my side during all the best and most challenging times. I had the thought today that maybe she stayed around (she was very sick in the summer of 2011 but pulled through) to be with me during the time I needed her most.
I am so thankful she was a part of my life.
Love you Lily girl. Thank you.
See more photos and read a post from 2011 about her story here.


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So so sad for your loss. I love what you said about her staying to be with you when you needed her most. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs.
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I am so sorry Ali! I have tears reading this post as I too lost my best friend a month before she turned 18! She was a lab, border collie, springer spaniel cross named Brittany.
It was very hard. I totally know what you're going through!
Thinking of you.
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Their lives are never long enough to share with us. Fur children give us so much love & yet ask so little of us. Sending you & the family some positive energy.
Great photo tribute to Lily, a bloom now in a different garden.
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Dear Ali,
Please know that I am thinking of you and your gang today. I remember when Lily was so sick before. What a wonderful tribute you wrote. Take care!
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So very sorry for your loss. Hugs.
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A dear pet is truly a gift and when they leave it seems that there is a whole in your heart. Love and hugs to all of you.
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Oh Ali... I'm so sorry. I know first-hand how big the love of a dog can be - and how blessed we are to have them in our lives. Much love to you - and may the memories of Lily continue to comfort you in the days ahead.
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So sorry to hear of your family's loss Ali.
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Ali.
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our black lab Tasha went peacefully in our arms on Thursday so I feel your pain. She was 16 and again a family member, friend, confidante and hunting partner for my husband. My three girls (22,16,7) are devastated even though we know that she had a great long life. Sending hugs to all of you.
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So sad to hear this. I'm sure you've seen that email about a kid explaining why dogs don't live as long as humans---dogs are so good at their "job" on Earth, that they don't have to stay here as long to get it done as humans do. We've had three wonderful Labs and I still miss them all.
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So sorry you and your family lost Lily. Awesome, what a wonderful, loving companion she has been to all of you. I am thinking it would be a joy to do a mini album about her with thoughts and pictures of her!!!
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Sorry for your loss. The loss of a pet is very difficult, as they have provided you with unconditional love that is now absent. May your hearts heal quickly.
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I'm so sorry that hear that Lily has passed on but pleased she left you all with wonderful memories of your times together. It is incredibly hard to lose a pet, a beloved friend, but she will always be with you in your hearts. Sending you the biggest virtual hugs & best wishes possible xxx
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So sorry Ali, it is never easy to lose a pet. She will always be in your heart.
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I am sorry for the loss you and the whole family is sure to feel, may the memories heal and may Lily live on in each of your hearts.
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Sorry for your loss.
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So sorry your Lily has passed on. Hoping and praying for you and your family. It has been 4 years since we had to say goodbye to our girl. It is not easy. I think the quiet of the house was the hardest for me. Hoping you will be okay....knowing oyu will but it will take time.
hugs...
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I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Lily!
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Dogs are such a blessing. Their unconditional love and companionship is amazing. I'm sad to hear you lost your Lily. Prayers sent for you and your family.
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