Much sadness today

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July 10th 2011 2:36 am
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It is with a grieving heart that I write on behalf of Lily today.

Last night, at 10:50, she passed on from this life here in the Czech Republic in her boy's arms.

By God's mercy, our whole family was here with her when she passed. Our oldest boy is normally away at college, and this summer is serving an internship here in Czech. But he came home for just 48 hours and that's when Lily departed...right in that perfect window of time so we could all be together and say good-bye.

We're not sure what happened. She hasn't been well for about three months, losing weight and energy during that time. We've been at the vet countless times, and had so many tests, and yet nothing was ever conclusive (except maybe kidney stones).

Yet we watched her slowly slip away from us. What an agonizing feeling, as many of you dear Dogster people know.

We'd been out celebrating our oldest son's 21st birthday, and came home to unexpectedly find her laboring to breathe. We tried to call an emergency vet clinic to seek help, but within just mere minutes, she was slipping away from us forever.

Our Caleb, who was always "her boy" held her in his arms while the rest of us gathered around her, crying like never before. And before we knew it, the light went out of her beautiful brown eyes and she was gone.

Do you ever recover from the loss of a beloved dog? We had her only seven years...seven blessed years. She was the perfect dog for our family...ever loving, ever gentle, ever sweet.

When do you stop listening for her paws on the hardwood floors? When do you stop looking for her in "her spot"? When do you stop missing her soft fur that felt so good on your hand? When do you stop missing kisses for and from her?

It's agonizing. We are grieving.

And yet so thankful for the very good dog that she was for us. And thankful to be together as a family today to grieve.

Dogster was a beautiful place for us to enjoy our beloved Lily. Thank you to all of you who communicated with us and reveled in the goodness of a wonderful dog!

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Barked by: Stephanie H

July 10th 2011 at 8:48 pm

Oh Connie, Dave, Tyler, Caleb and Claire, we are so sorry for your loss. We know all too well that immense, overwhelming feeling of sadness when we lose such a beloved part of us. To answer your questions, I can honestly say that I don't know when you stop looking for them, listening for them, or remebering them because not a day goes by that I don't pause several times to remember and think about my sweet Dixie girl. And it is especially heartbreaking when you wish with all your heart that you had longer with them. I wish all the time that I had longer than my 3 and half years with my girl. But as it seems that you know, the best way to think of it is that we were blessed to have the precious time we did with our sweet Angels!
Something that helps me cope is picturing my girl restored back to vibrant health and beauty, joining her friends lost before her. To some it may sound silly, but I think they know who to find:) I just know my Dixie girl is with her cocker friends Duce, Spencer and Stewart, spending their days dining on their favorite foods, romping and playing in the lush green grass and cuddled in heap taking snoozes whenever they want. I also beleieve that they take frequent peeks down on their loved ones! I bet Lily is with them now, beautiful and vibrant, a full belly and happy heart knowing she is surrounded by love there while she waits for the reuinion with the people she loves! I just know my girl will take good care of yours. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you Peace,
Love,
The Hustons, Patrick, Stephanie, Cole, Richter and Macy