[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by lisaly

Crystal was a beauty, and your love for her is palpable. I know it's so difficult for you without her. I hope your memories of her help to keep her alive in your heart.

I wish I was there to see Katie earn her championship. I have photos of her, though. All I really wanted was a healthy dog with a good temperament who looked like what I envision Yorkies should look like. I didn't care about her championship, but I know that experience she had as a puppy helped to shape her into who she is today. Katie is such a happy, confident, loving little girl, and I know the time her breeder spent with her and the love she showered on her all are the reasons why she is so confident and happy. She is also so impeccably trained, yet she still has that perfect Yorkie personality. Part of me feels cheated because I missed three years of Katie's life, but I know she was dearly loved and in the best of hands. I'm so grateful for Ilona who entrusted her little girl with me, for Gail for finding her and recommending me to Ilona, for JacquelineBabco who conspired with Gail to convince me that John and I could give Katie a happy life. Lastly, I thank Marion Babcock, Jackie's mom, who graciously understood when Jackie made the long trip to the Canadian border to meet Ilona and Katie, and the next day took the long ride to bring Katie to us on Mother's Day. Marion was such a special lady, one I grew to love and am so grateful she touched my life. All of these dear friends have changed our lives, not only because of their beautiful gifts of their friendship, but for believing in me and for bringing Katie into the lives of a very lonely couple with broken hearts.

Thank you sweetie, your Katie is a lucky girl, Roberta told me once she wanted to be a Yorkie living with me in her next life since Crystal was treated like a Queen. I missed 3 years of Crystal's 14 years as well.