Our beautiful collie-girl, Whitby, was born 8 years ago today.
June 10, 1999.
And today, her 8th birthday, she died.
It has been a whirlwind 2 days for us, and many miles have passed. I am too worn out to relate the details, but I will – another time.
Our collie-girl died on her 8th birthday – that is way too young to die. But I believe in life after life, so “die” may not be the right word for it. She has passed from this severe and sometimes difficult life into one that I know nothing of yet – but one in which I will see her again to give her many more puppy loves…
Goodnight to our dearest Whitby, the best collie-girl in the whole world. May you rest in peace wherever you are now.
With all our love forever,
Bex, Paul, & Emmalee
22 responses so far ↓
Jim // June 10, 2007 at 9:37 pm |
You have our deepest sympathy.
sheila // June 10, 2007 at 10:27 pm |
I’m sorry, Bex. She was too young.
Sheila
Michael // June 10, 2007 at 10:46 pm |
Bex, I’m so sorry for your loss.
oldgreypoet // June 11, 2007 at 1:31 am |
I’m so sorry, Bex.
Neva // June 11, 2007 at 3:44 am |
I’m so sorry to hear that, Bex.
louphoria // June 11, 2007 at 5:06 am |
Oh Bex, you poor thing, it’s so so hard, my thoughts are with you. I am thankful that it wasn’t drawn out for you both, as unfair as it is to lose her so young it seems merciful that she didn’t have to suffer for long. Remember the happy thoughts and cry, know that she was a lucky dog to have lived the life you gave her and you lucky to have had her in your life for the time that you did. Sincerest sympathy, and hugs,
Lou
Sandy from Iowa // June 11, 2007 at 5:14 am |
Whitby was a wonderful dog…may she run now with those of her family that went on before her.
My heart just aches for you and Paul…plus Emma.
mercystreet // June 11, 2007 at 5:51 am |
So sorry, I know How much you loved her.
yaketyyak // June 11, 2007 at 6:19 am |
My heart aches for you.
Dee // June 11, 2007 at 7:48 am |
No words can properly express the grief, the pain, the loss. I’m truly sorry.
(mom to fur-kids Phoebe and Pouncer)
l'empress // June 11, 2007 at 8:02 am |
I’m so sorry. {{Wishing you healing}}
Deb // June 11, 2007 at 8:05 am |
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. I remember the day you and Paul were making arrangements to get her (you had recently lost another one of your collies). I know that your memories of Whiby will get you through this. God Bless
Betty Lou // June 11, 2007 at 10:30 am |
You have my heartfelt sympathy, and my prayers for healing.
Bev // June 11, 2007 at 11:02 am |
I am so very sorry for you. Losing a pet, especially too soon, is such a wrenching experience.
~ Sil in Corea // June 11, 2007 at 11:57 am |
Dear Bex, my heart goes out to you. Losing a dear one is really heart-shattering. Our four-legged companions *are* family in the truest sense.
Josephine // June 11, 2007 at 12:48 pm |
My heart is heavy for you both. She was spared any further suffering. The day will come when you will be reunited with your beloved Whitby, and you can give her all the love and hugs you have kept in a special place for her, until that time.
mz em // June 11, 2007 at 3:27 pm |
All of my condolences to you Bex and to Paul as I know what our fur children mean to us.
Prolifique // June 11, 2007 at 5:14 pm |
I’m so sorry.
Losing a beloved pet is so very hard; you will be in my thoughts.
Joan // June 11, 2007 at 8:26 pm |
I’m so sorry! Although I don’t have my own pet, I love all of my friends’ pets and so I can feel how much you will miss her. I wish you peace.
Karen // June 13, 2007 at 6:26 am |
Losing a Collie is one of life’s greatest sorrows.
May she rest in peace.
My heart goes out to you.
Kathryn // June 13, 2007 at 11:21 am |
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Although I have not commented here before, I want to take a moment to send you my deepest condolences. She looks like a beautiful girl and I know that you will see her again.
Carol // June 14, 2007 at 9:26 pm |
So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I am thinking of you in this sad time.
Blessings!