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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I'm sorry for your loss Ali. I'm glad that Lily was there for you during a difficult time...I do believe animals are tuned into us more than we know sometimes. So glad she was able to enjoy the beach one last time. My thoughts are with all of you. RIP Lily.
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Sorry for your loss! She was a beauty!
I too had a black lab that was my companion during a rough part of life, such a blessing.
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So sorry for your loss Ali. I know how your are feeling - been through the same. Hope the kids take it well.
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So sorry for your loss of Lily. Hugs to you, Simon, and Anna. Special to have her around in your lives.
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ali, i am so sorry to read of the passing of lily. we lost our golden, benny this past fall. it broke all of our hearts. i still think of him everyday with a tear in my eye. a friend sent me a copy of the poem, the rainbow bridge, i bawled my eyes out but i hope it is true. wishing you peace.
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Ali, so very sorry about Lily. As one of your blog followers who has also lost the precious companionship of a much loved pet who was really family, my heart goes out to you and your family. Awesome memories will always keep Lily close by, but the healing is slow.
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I'm so very sorry. I know there will be a big hole in your life for awhile. I'm so glad you have so many good memories with her. I hope the kids are doing okay with the loss.
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So sorry for your loss. Lily was so loved by you and your family.
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I have Mocha, a chocolate lab who is 11. I dread the day she passes. She loves the beach too. Lily looks like she was a very well loved dog. So sorry for your loss.
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Oh Ali... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Some days will be better than others but concentrate on all your lovely memories of Lily. {HUGS} to you all.
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I'm so sorry to hear this and I totally agree that they stay around when you need them the most and leave when they are happy that you can make it in your own. God Speed Lily. Hugs
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So very sorry for your loss, Ali. Those of us who have lost a pet truly understand the pain that you and your family are experiencing. The good memories will be with you and Lily will always be in your heart.
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Hey Girl,
So sorry to hear this. All my love from AZ.
Chrissy
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Ali -
You have my sympathy. I know how hard it is to lose a pet, they are part of your family. And I do believe you are right, I think Lily stayed around to help you through the difficult times you've had in the last year. Rest in peace sweet Lily.
Elaine Allen
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I don't doubt that Lily did stay to help you through some difficult times...dogs are so perceptive. Especially a lab, I'm sure all she wanted to do was please you. You and your kids must be heartbroken. They are very important members of our families, and it's hard when they're gone. Wishing you the best.
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so sorry for your loss - dogs just keep a special part of your heart
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So sorry that Lily passed. May the wonderful memories you made with her help ease the pain.
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My heart is hurting for your family. Pets are such an amazing part of our lives. Hugs to you all.
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Almost a month ago our constant companion of 16 years, Beethoven (a dauschand-basset hound mix), passed away. He lived with Heather and I longer than the kids are old and has always been in the kids lives. Although it doesn't make ti any easier, We knew this time was approaching. We could not have asked for a better friend.
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Ali, I'm so sorry. Dogs like Lily are really family members, and when they are gone, we miss them so very much. I'm so happy you had her in your life and have so many wonderful memories of her time with you.
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