Lilly, lovely girl

[Karen]

Beloved Lilly, pretty girl
Loved by many in this old world
Logan's bright flower, her pretty golden girl
Beloved, too, of Helen, human pup who watched you grow
And of oh so many, whose lives you touched
In your time on Earth here below
Too soon your golden light has dimmed
Too soon we say farewell,
But gone now to the Rainbow Bridge
Sick now more, now eternally well
Run free, dear Lilly, and frolic free
Amongst the flowers whose name you bore
Watch over your whole family
Now and forever more

We love you, Lilly, that you knew
A life of love is what you lived
Golden love shone through your eyes
And will shine on in our hearts - that gift forever given

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh no, I have not had much time on Pet Talk recently, and I was not aware that Lilly had become ill again. My heartfelt sympathies to Logan and her family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain they have been through in the last year. {{{Big Hugs}}} to all of you, and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Run and play with your brother and sister, Lilly. You will be missed. :(

[anna_66]

:(Oh Logan.

Like Ginger's Mom I've not been around and didn't know about all of this. I'm so very sorry to hear you've lost yet another member of your family.

Many (((HUGS))) to you dear friend.

R.I.P. Lilly

[k9krazee]

:( Oh Logan, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry, I don't know what to say. (((((((((hugs)))))))

Run free Miss Lilly, you will be deeply missed.

[Zippy]

Oh no,Logan I am so sorry(((HUGS)))I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Rest In Peace Lilly. :(

[Randi]

Logan, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. :( My thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I hope it will be a comfort that you have done so much for her.

Rest in peace, sweet Lilly, you will never be forgotten.

((((((hugs))))))

[My Peanuts]

I'm so so sorry. I know your family has been through so much lately. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

RIP sweet Lilly. :(

[Logan]

Thank you, my friends, for your prayers and concern in the past weeks, while Lilly has been so ill. Lilly has been my faithful companion for 7 1/2 years. We (my daughter, Honey, and I) met her the very day she was born. She was "my" dog, but she loved everyone.

Yesterday morning, I took Lilly in and the complete blood panel was done, immediately, as she has continued to be sick, even with continued fluids, every day. Lilly was in kidney failure. Her BUN (which is the measurement they use for kidney function) had been normal, all along, through the last couple of weeks, but over the weekend, her kidneys failed. Lilly, Scott, Helen and I spent the day at the vet's office with her, yesterday, while she got 3 liters of fluid, through IV, to try and kickstart her kidneys. She also received a blood transfusion. Our vet and one of his technicians brought their big dogs in to provide blood for Lilly to try and boost her red cell count. He allowed us to bring her home, last night, in hopes for a miracle that somehow she would rebound, or maybe so that we could have some time, away from there, with her. There was no miracle this time.

That darling, gentle girl, left this world, this morning, surrounded by people who loved her. Her bloodwork was worse, this morning, than it was last night. We all fought for her life, but none of us fought any harder than that precious girl, who lifted her head and kissed me in the wee hours of the morning, Honey, our 8 year old "half sister" of Lilly, and my husband, Scott, surrounded her. And once again when Helen, my 16 year old daughter, walked into the room this morning. Dear Helen even got a tail wag from her.

She was on her soft blanket, on the floor behind the reception desk in Dr. Robinson's office, where she had stayed for so many days the past 3 weeks. It was a quiet morning there, with only one other appointment, earlier, so there was no reason to move her. We just all knelt beside her, laid our hands on her, and Dr. Robinson administered the meds that put her to sleep and relieved her of any pain she might have had.

Thank you so much, my dear friends, for your continued support of Lilly, Dr. Robinson and our family. I don't think there is a medical staff in this world, human or veterinary, who would have done more to save a dog than this man and his staff did.

I will be back, but need some time with my family and our remaining pets, so that we can absorb yet another loss and get back to a better place, emotionally. 4 losses in 14 months has taken its toll on all of us. :(

Love,
Logan, Honey, Mack, Butter, Roger and Milly

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am so, so sorry, Logan. :(

I also was not aware that Lilly was so ill again. I can't even begin to imagine how you're feeling/what you're going through. Once again, I am very sorry. :(

[jenluckenbach]

OH NO!! :eek: After Logan wrote that all was well with Lily, I stopped following her thread. I had no idea. :( :(

I am SOOOO sorry. What a great loss.


RIP Lily.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, no. I was really afraid of this...
Logan, Lilly was such a gorgeous Golden girl, she had a very special place in my heart. My heart goes out to you Logan, Helen, and hubby.
Love you,
Sarah & the girls... :( :(

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Logan. Your family has endured so much these past months. Our thoughts are with you

[wolflady]

Oh gosh, major LES after reading your post Logan. I'm so glad that you had such a supportive vet and staff, and were all there in her last hours. I'm sure that alone made her journey to the bridge more peaceful. I'm so sorry for this loss. Please know I'm thinking of you all. :(

**hugs**

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, Lilly, my precious little friend. I hate that you had to leave so soon, but so glad you left surrounded by all those who love you and you love.

You are pain free now and running through the flowers at the Rainbow Bridge.
I have it on good authority, it never snows at the bridge unless by special request.

Be at peace sweetie.

Logan, I'm so sorry! :( My heart is breaking for you and your family.
(((HUGS)))

[gemini9961]

Logan I am so sorry. :(

This is heartbreaking. RIP Lilly.

[kimlovescats]

Oh Logan, my heart is breaking and tears are flowing from reading your post. I don't even have the right words right now.

Love and Hugs to you and your family.
Kim :(

[luvofallhorses]

I am so very sorry, Logan. :( You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ((((HUGS)))) Lilly was such a beauty and will be greatly missed by us all. :(

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry. I know you and the vet went beyond what you could do for her. I'm sorry it wasn't enough. Lilly is now a healthy dog having fun at the RB but never forgetting her family. Hold the memories close to your heart. You'll meet up again one day and then your heart will be whole again.

[Aspen and Misty]

Oh Logan my heart is broken for you and your family. I sit here with tears streaming down my face as I think about the losses you and your family have endured these past few months. You and your lovely golden family have always brought a smile to my face whenever you posted about them. Please know that we are here for you whenever you need to talk. My PM box will always have space for you if you ever need a friend to lean on.

:(
Ashley

[Bengalz]

Logan, I am so very sorry for all the sadness you've had to endure in recent months. Losing our babies is the hardest part of loving them :(

Lilly was a wonderful tribute to you and your family - she lived a blessed life and knew you were there for her right to the last moment. Cherish every day you and she had together as you grieve and know she is smiling her golden smile just for you.

My deepest sympathies for your loss - please take comfort from your family and friends.

Hugs,

Betty

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm just sitting here sobbing. I'm so very sorry for all of you. I'm sorry that I am at a complete loss for words right now :( :( :(

Rest In Peace Beautiful Lilly. Run free and play hard at the bridge, sweetheart :( :( :(

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Lilly. :( She couldn't have been more loved, I'm sure. Your family has been through so many losses recently. :( I will keep you all in my prayers. May Lilly Rest in Peace. {hugs}

[Vermontcat]

Logan, I am so sorry to hear that sweet Lilly has gone to the RB. :(
You and your family have had way too many losses in the past year.
Sending hugs to all of you at this sad time.

[Cataholic]

Oh, God. I am so sorry, Logan, Scott, Helen....so very, very sorry.

Johanna

[Rachel]

Lilly has been part of this group from its beginning. I'll never forget reading about *Lilly can't jump* and how her mom accommodated that concern which began years ago. Logan has been the Mother of Many and all have been loved with wild abandon, but I think Lilly may have been her mainstay in the family of fur and feathers.

Her battle was fierce and well fought but in the end, Lilly is gone. The empty spot will bring tears again and again. Only time and the grace of God will help this wound heal. Right now it is hard to envision how that will even be possible, but it will, and Lilly would want that. She knew how loved she was. No doubt ever entered her mind on that subject.

Goodbye, sweet girl. Thanks to your mom, we knew you and we loved you too.

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Logan, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I can't believe that Lilly is gone too. You have been through too much in the last year. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! Diana

[ramanth]

Logan, my thoughts are with you and your family right now. I am so sorry for the heartbreak you have had to endure.

*HUGS*

RIP sweet Lilly.

[Sudilar]

Oh, Logan, I am in tears...... My heart goes out to you and your family at your great, great loss. My heart is breaking....... Lilly....go find Killi and Shi....they will show you around RB. I am so, so sorry. Hugs......

[Karen]

Lilly dear, when springtime comes
All over the land, from South to North
Think of you, of course we will
When the now-dormant lillies rise out of the earth
Mine, dear, are orange, not golden like you
But lillies are all lovely, regardless of hue
Lilly watch over your family on earth
Send warm rays of golden love
To warm heart and hearth

[pitc9]

Logan, my heart breaks for you and your family.

Rest easy Lilly, you will be missed by many.

[cyber-sibes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v432/cyber-sibes/blinkies/thPinkRoseButterflies.gif I hope that time will help to ease the pain in your broken hearts. I'm so sorry you lost her, if only we could keep them with us here forever. Rest free from pain, sweet Lilly.

[Logan]

Thank you all, for your sweet words. I can hardly function, right now. :( I keep looking for her, wanting to care for her and she is gone. She is gone........I don't know what we will do. :( :( :(

[kallisto4529]

I am so very sorry for you and your family's loss, my heart and my prayers go out to all of you, that somehow some way you can find some comfort to help your grief be a little more bearable for all of you. I wish I had the right words to say that would take care of the pain and give you comfort, but I am not even sure what that would be, all I can tell you as you so well know with the losses you have endured already, is that it just takes time, she knew how very much she was loved and fought for, and the memories you all have of her will live on forever. RIP sweet Lilly, play at the Rainbow Bridge pain free, say hello to Mousse and Ginger.

[lizbud]

Still thinking of you & your family today and praying for comfort & peace
with the passing of Lilly. I printed a prayer for you both here. I do hope it
helps a little. (((Hugs))) Liz, Smokey & Maggie.

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=122893

[finn's mom]

I'm sorry Logan. I wish I had met her.

[Kfamr]

As you already know, my heart is breaking for you all.


I know Lilly was in the best of care until the end. Rest well sweet angel.

[popcornbird]

Oh Logan, I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through, after losing 4 in such a short period of time. :( I'm so sorry I missed this thread. I had no idea Lilly was even sick.

Please take care of yourself and your family. I know its hard, and wish all the love and comfort for you at this difficult time.

[shais_mom]

I am so sorry Logan. she was such a special speacila girl.
Lilly - Godspeed and rest easy now - there is a whole heaven full of doggie beds you can tear up/chew up.
{{hugs}}

[K9soul]

Dearest Logan.. I find myself at a loss of words.. There just aren't any adequate to express how deeply I feel the pain of your tragic loss.

When last I had checked on her health thread, things seemed to be looking up. It was such a horrid shock to learn how quickly it all changed. I cannot even imagine the sense of shock and loss, that sick "punched in the gut" feeling you and your family must be enduring. The pain is so heart wrenching :(

But I just know that sweet Lilly, sunshine girl, is romping along with that big golden grin on her face. Murphy and Zipper young and vibrant alongside her. Romping through fields and meadows, swimming in crystal clear streams, rolling in sweet clover, those big lolling tongues and laughing eyes dancing. It makes me smile to think of it, I can close my eyes and see it so perfectly.

Lilly is not gone. Never gone. She is in your heart, and the hearts of all who knew her through you. Her spirit awaits you, patiently, loyally, as she always has on Earth. Some day you will be joyfully reunited.

Comforting and warm hugs sent your way, dear Logan.

[BCollie_Kelly]

I am so so sorry for your loss :(
Rest in Peace, Lilly. You will be missed dearly <3

[Logan]

Dearest Logan.. I find myself at a loss of words.. There just aren't any adequate to express how deeply I feel the pain of your tragic loss.

When last I had checked on her health thread, things seemed to be looking up. It was such a horrid shock to learn how quickly it all changed. I cannot even imagine the sense of shock and loss, that sick "punched in the gut" feeling you and your family must be enduring. The pain is so heart wrenching :(

But I just know that sweet Lilly, sunshine girl, is romping along with that big golden grin on her face. Murphy and Zipper young and vibrant alongside her. Romping through fields and meadows, swimming in crystal clear streams, rolling in sweet clover, those big lolling tongues and laughing eyes dancing. It makes me smile to think of it, I can close my eyes and see it so perfectly.

Lilly is not gone. Never gone. She is in your heart, and the hearts of all who knew her through you. Her spirit awaits you, patiently, loyally, as she always has on Earth. Some day you will be joyfully reunited.

Comforting and warm hugs sent your way, dear Logan.

The way you describe it, I think I'd rather be where she is than where I am, Jess. :( I hope she is happy, and I hope she is with her friends. I wish she were here with me. I miss her horribly. I can't even begin to describe my feelings of loss at this point. Too much, too soon, I guess.

Logan

[AdoreMyDogs]

Logan and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your sweet girls passing. I have been hanging out pretty much only in the General forum, so I didn't even know your beautiful Lily girl was sick. I feel bad for not knowing and not looking in the Dog Memorial forum :(

Lily was such a pretty girl and I know she's in a better place now. Rest in peace, dear Lily, and enjoy the good health that you now have sweet girl.

[K9soul]

I can only imagine the hole in your heart right now Logan :(. I wish so very much I could do more. Know that I hold you in my thoughts and prayers, and that I share in your grief. I know how difficult it must be right now to find even a shred of consolation. :(

[elizabethann]

Sorry to hear about Lilly. RIP sweet girl.

[Alysser]

Logan, I'm so sorry. R.I.P Lilly.

((hugs)) :(

[Vela]

Logan, I'm so so sorry you lost Lilly. I should have posted sooner but I was so scared about my own girl that I really avoided this thread for a little bit for the most part, and I didn't want to post some cursory sorry when I obviously care more than that. So I waited to post until I could post how I wanted to. I am truly sorry for all of the losses you have endured this past year. I know Lilly esepcailly was SO close to your heart. She will always be with you, even though you can't see her. You will feel her and know she is there watching over you. I hope you can find some comfort i knowing she is okay now and that you will see her again. I am truly truly sorry for your loss, I wish there was something to say to make it better, but there's not. Best wishes for your family.

[chocolatepuppy]

Thank you all, for your sweet words. I can hardly function, right now. :( I keep looking for her, wanting to care for her and she is gone. She is gone........I don't know what we will do. :( :( :(

I've tried to reply to this for a few days now. Everytime I read it my stomach does flip flops and I just want to break out bawling. I know this pain all too well. :( Sadly it doesn't get much better anytime soon. I know you have lost so many beloved furbabies in such a short time. :( I still cry over my Mandy and she has been gone since June. She was the love of my life.
My other furbabies keep me going. My heart breaks for you. Hang on, it will get a little easier as time goes on. {{{hugs}}}

[Rachel]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid185/p537683ce55f27d28407167810f5dc68c/f2747e6b.jpg

[kimlovescats]

I've already posted on this thread, but I just want you to know that I am thinking about you!

Love and Hugs,
Kim

[Logan]

Thank you all for caring.

She was a good, sweet girl, and I am still having some trouble getting back to real life, without Lilly. Bear with me, please. I'll be back. It is just going to take me some time.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/lbagley/IMG_1640.jpg?t=1173113057

[jazzcat]

I'm so sorry Logan. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace sweet sweet Lilly.

[captain]

Logan,
Take all the time you need, and know that we will all be here waiting for your return.

{{{hugs}}} to you and your family. Lilly was truly a special soul.

[cloverfdx]

Take your time Logan :(. Rest easy sweet girl.

[king2005]

Logan I just saw this, I'm so sorry for you & your families loss. You'll all be in my thoughts.

[tatsxxx11]

My heart is still breaking, dear friend; you know how I feel, as though I had lost one of my own.:( Forever and always, "Logan, Lilly and Honey" will be as one in my heart. I only wish there were words, but there are none. I would do anything to bring her back to you, if I could. I cherish seeing her precious face here, as painful as it is and I will forever hold in my heart, the countless happy memories, the great adventures and fun days with your beautiful girl you shared with us all over the years. To think one of her final acts of Golden goodness was to bring a smile and some happiness to the kids at the home for the deaf and blind...now that's a Golden for you.
She was taken from you long before her time my dear friend, but her spirit and her heart, the unconditional love she felt for you, her wonderful Mom, and you for her, well, that will never die. Never forget the Rainbow Bridge, Logan. Hold onto that, dear friend.
We love you Logan, and your precious girl Lilly.
Sandra and Star

[Logan]

I miss her. :( :( And I can't seem to get past losing her, losing Zipper, losing Mimi and Murphy. They were all so special, but it seems that I can accept the loss of Murphy and Mimi more easily. They were old ladies. They had lived full lives. Zipper and Lilly didn't have that chance. It has been two months since Lilly left us. I keep looking for her and missing her. :( I don't know when it will get easier. I don't want to forget her and I don't want anyone to forget her.

[jenluckenbach]

{{{{{LOGAN}}}}}

You will never forget her, but the memories will hurt less with time. Don't feel guilty about mourning, it eases the pain.

[anna_66]

((((HUGS))))

Logan I do know that feeling and it hurts so bad.

I for one will never forget that sweet, loving and fun girl. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to meet her.
I hope you don't mind, but I thought I'd post the picture you sent to me of her and us. She was beautiful.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/anna66/annalillylogan.jpg

[Logan]

Thanks, you guys. I went down memory lane last night and got myself upset in the process. :(

Anna, she was beautiful, wasn't she? I'm glad you posted this picture. What a nice day that was when you and your parents came to see us. My Lilly was quite social, wasn't she? She adored all of that attention! Most of my pictures from visits with my cyber friends had Lilly as the center of attention. She was such an easy going dog and happy just to be with people all of the time. In fact, the night that Scott and I had our first date, Lilly presented us with a dead rat (a big one), and then sat at Scott's feet for like 3 hours, letting him pet her. :) Good memories help and we have many, for sure.

Logan

[delidog]

Oh Logan,
I just saw this....I Am So Sorry for Your Loss...
I wish that I had the Right Words....
Just Know that You & Dear Lilly are in Our Thoughts & Prayers
Nicole

[Logan]

You are all very sweet.

Today, I told my husband that not a single day goes by that I don't think of Lilly and miss her, terribly. I am having a lot of problems getting through the loss of Lilly. I hope my husband and daughter understand. He says that he "knows" how hard it is. I know he feels it, too. We grieve over all of them. :(


Thank you for caring. I know that so many go through the same thing, too often. I'm just sad. I have good days and happy moments, thank goodness. I miss my babies, though.

Logan

[chocolatepuppy]

I feel your pain. My Mandy has been gone 10 1/2 months and it still hurts. :( I miss her terribly. Some days are better then others. I believe that where our babies are, there is no 'time' meaning they aren't worried how long the wait is until we see them again. They just know one day, we will be together.
I hope soon you will find some peace with Lillys being gone. {hugs}

[dukedogsmom]

I, too, know how you feel. Duke is always on my mind and in my heart. I'm having a hard time, as well. I won't ever be right without him. I hope it gets easier for you.

[Logan]

Thank you. I know that each of us has dealt with this, and I know in time, it becomes easier. It just hasn't happened yet for me. Maybe in time it will.

[K9soul]

I am thinking of you Logan, and sending you a warm, comforting hug across the miles. The picture Anna posted brought tears to my eyes. It seems so hard when the rest of the world goes on, but your heart is still in pieces. You remain in my prayers.

[Logan]

There is nothing to say about this except that my husband and our good friend, Greg Joens, surprised me, made me cry, and preserved the memory of our beautiful Lilly in a very special way.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l129/lbagley/Lilly_07MAY07.jpg?t=1179157438

[ramanth]

What a stunning portrait Logan.

[shais_mom]

that is beautiful Logan...
**hugs**

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a lovely portrait of that beautiful girl. Nothing could have been more heartwarming than to receive that as a gift.

[pitc9]

{{hugs}} to you!

What a wonderful gift!

[K9soul]

What a breathtaking portrait Logan. He captured her just beautifully. I could gaze at that soft sweet face for hours.

[dukedogsmom]

That portrait is beautiful! I love the way it's done with soft lines. What a wonderful gift.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I'm in LOVE with the portrait! It's beautiful! :eek: Lilly was so beautiful.

[Vermontcat]

Logan, that is such a beautiful portrait of Lilly.
Your husband is so sweet and thoughtful.

[Logan]

One year ago today, you left us, Lilly. We miss you terribly, sweet girl. :(

[Karen]

Frolic well at the Rainbow Bridge, beloved girl.

[Kfamr]

Hope you're having fun at the bridge Lilly ~ and how perfect is it that today's DOTD is a pup that looks so very similar to you? :)

[Logan]

He does, Kay! I had to do a double take when I saw that picture. :) Maybe Lilly inspired Karen to pick Rudy today.

[captain]

Logan,
Thinking of you today.
She sure was a special girl :-)

[pitc9]

{{{{hugs}}}}

[K9karen]

A year already..seems like yesterday. I think of your girl all the time, Logan. It was a rough year

[dukedogsmom]

Time passes on but the hurt never truly leaves. Remembering you, Lilly. Your family misses you.

[pitc9]

Logan, I thought of you this morning.
On my local news, you can send in a picture of your dog and they show them on the news in the morning and today's dog was a Golden named Lily.

{{HUGS}}

[RobiLee]

Oh Logan, I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Rest In Peace, Lilly.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Godspeed Lily. I am so sorry Logan...for you and your family.

[Sudilar]

Hugs to you.