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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Much love to you and your family.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Lily's passing. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories of her. I pray that you and your kids are doing well. Hugs to you.
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It hurts I know. We have been thru it not once but many times. We cried for days. Time does heal but we did get Bess our blacklab cremated and I often talk to the box she is in. So sorry for your loss.
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Peace to you and yours. What a very sad and difficult time. :(
Crazy or no, I think pets absolutely sense when we need them. I'm so glad Lily was there for you, and you for her. :hug:
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Oh I am so sorry for your loss. I understand the pain of losing a dog. They are such a part of the family. Thoughts of comfort for you and your children!
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I'm so sorry to hear about Lily. Our oldest dog Lucy died in January and I still miss her hugely. Thinking of you all, it's hard x
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I'm so sorry!
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Ali, Simon, and Anna, I'm so sorry for your loss. I think we all came to love your stories of Lily. We just adopted a border collie name Abby and it scares me sometimes how much I already love her. Our pets become so much apart of our family. I wish you and your family a time of healing and comforting memories.
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So very sorry for your family's loss. May the sweet memories you hold dear bring you comfort.
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So sorry for the loss of your beloved family member. She looks like a beautiful spirit
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what a gorgeous tribute. love the way you look at life and how you have celebrated Lily's.
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Just reading this brings tears to my eyes, pets are such a big part of our lives! So sorry for your loss.
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My heart is breaking for you as I read this Ali! I have a black lab mix named Lily as well, and have often thought of your Lily when hanging out with mine.I know how much your Lily meant to you, but I am so very happy she passed on her own terms, peacefully, and that she lived a full life. How wonderful it will be to look back on all of the layouts, blog posts, and photos that you have documented of her life and of the integral role she played in the your lives. She will be missed but she will live on in your hearts and the pages of your albums! I know you will cherish the memories and the wonderful gift that she was. So very sorry again for your great loss.
Take care you,
Suz
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So so sorry .
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I'm thinking of you and your family. Losing a dog is heart wrenching.
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Lily knew you needed her that is why she stayed with you, I hope that you find healing and peace know that you and the kids will be ok and that Lily will always be by your side no matter how tough it gets.
My heart aches for you all but time with heal this heartache.
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Oh, Ali. :(
When I saw the picture of Sweet Lily peeking out of the top of my browser, I said to myself, "Oh no. Please, no." Then I read the title and knew.
I always wonder if our sweet doggie companions know the place they hold in our hearts. The difference they make in our lives.
I'm sitting here crying like a baby because it reminds me of when I lost my sweet Ellie girl. She was with me through some very tough times...
I totally believe that Lily pulled through in 2011 to be with you during the turbulent times the last two years brought you.
Many many hugs to you. I know that Lily is wagging her big strong tail and smiling down at you.
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So sorry for your loss. Take care.
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Ali,
So very sorry to hear about Lily. Let yourself feel the sadness..the only way through it is through is. Things will get better....day by day. As you can see by all the emails many of us understand just how big the loss is.
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I am sorry to read about Lily. You wrote beautifully about her and the photos are wonderful. Wishing you and your kids a peacefully healing.
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