How Lucy can live on
 

Dang it hurts to lose a fur baby. Losing my baby girl has just cut me to the soul and shredded my heart to pieces. I need to know that my dear Lucy will live on in some small way, so this is what I've done.
First, I made a donation in her memory to Yorkie Haven Rescue. I ask Linda (Ladyjane) to put the money towards defraying the cost of helping a senior pup find their "furever home". That way, Lucy can pay it forward, and another sweet baby will have the chance to live out their sunset days, safe and loved.
I also made a donation to Yorkie Talk. You all know that they need to upgrade their server. Yorkie Talk, (and everyone here) helped me to learn how to be a good mommy to my sweet girl. I ask questions, got advice, and read until my eyes were crossed. I've made friends, shared laughter and pictures, and now, I've been loved and comforted by so many here. I want Yorkie Talk to continue as a place where others can be welcomed, educated, share their happiness, and their tears. I want a place to be here where we can love on each other, and our precious fur babies. I made the donation in Lucy's name, but it is a "thank you" to each and everyone of you here who has loved us on our journey. I want Lucy to live on each time a new friend joins Yorkie Talk, just like we did, 22 months ago. In some small way I just wanted to say "thank you all" for being there for me- and for my sweet Lucy. :angelyork

I wanted to add a "Lucy picture"

Those are sweet and loving gestures for Lucy. I know she is proud of you, Mommie.

Beautifully said. I agree wholeheartedly. I know I often look back over old YT threads to see what I wrote about the ones I've lost and see their smiling faces in happier times. It's comforting to know those memories are preserved.

Oh my, look at that sweet adorable little face. I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain and its terrible. What you are doing in Lucy's memory is wonderful. RIP sweet baby girl.

I agree, beautifully said, Kim. Two great ways to honor Lucy. :love:

aww i'm sorry to hear about your furbaby Lucy
RIP Lucy

Oh, Kim, I'm so saddened to hear about your sweet baby. I can't imagine how awful you feel without that adorable little face in your life. :( Your post made me cry. What a wonderful way to honor the memory of sweet Lucy. :rbyorkie:

I always plant a tree or shrub or bush of some kind.....usually a rose bush, but also crape myrtles, camillias (sorry, my spelling is still over run with flu bugs), etc.....Your tributes to your precious little Lucy, is soo touching....she was a wonderment in all our lives, through you.....hugs and warm thoughts from all of my crew....

RIP Lucy, your story and how your Mom and Dad saved you will always touch my heart. The last 22 months of your live were nothing but LOVE.

Nicely worded. It's tough losing a pet. Thoughts go out to you!

that really made me tear up. what a wonderful way to remember your lucy. very kind and thoughtful in your time of pain thanking everyone and donating in her honor. wishing you healing as time goes just remember lucy will forever be with you in spirit. hugs. rip lucy.

What a woderful tribute to your sweet Lucy. Doing such things in memorandum really does help the heart to heal. I feel your pain and hurt for you, but I know Lucy passed knowing what true love and caring was - that was because of you. You were both very lucky to find each other :)

What a lovely way to keep Lucy's memory alive. Hugs

Kim and Lucy what a beautiful gesture. Lucy is truly a Yorkie and YT guardian Angel.

Your post brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful tribute to your sweet angel.

Kim, my heart just breaks for you. I have not been here long, but I do know how much you loved your precious Lucy. You made sure her last months were the best of her life. Take comfort in that Kim. What a wonderful testament of your love for her in keeping her memory alive.
(((HUGGZZ))) Godspeed sweet baby Lucy. Your mommy will never stop loving you, nor forget you...

What a wonderful tribute to Lucy!

I am very sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful little girl and am sure she is watching you from above. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. What you did is so nice and am sure a furbaby will get a good home because of you.

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful little Lucy....it warms my heart to know she was in your loving arms and safe and shown all the love and caring you gave her. I loved the Christmas pictures you took of her so beautiful and you can see how happy and safe she was...what an incredible mom you are.....so very very sorry for your loss...sending hugs and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers

ahhhhh Kim what a nice and fitting tribute to Lucy.

It is truly amazing how fast these girls cans steal our hearts and how even after a couple years they can break them so much by passing on. I am so sorry you have had to go through this, and love the way you have chosen for her to be remembered.

Thanks for all the love, guys. I am believing that each day will be a little bit better.

It will be. The pain is only a reflection of how much love there was and still is.

Kim I am so very sorry for your loss

So sorry to hear of your loss. These little guys grab a piece of our hearts from day one and never let go. What a wonderful way to celebrate Lucy's life.

I lost my little Poppy March 2009 and still get upset when I think about her. I donated all of her things (except her booda hippo - that toy I had to keep and have it by her picture) to the local dog rescue. Yes, I cried all the way home, then cried when I walked in the door and her travel crate was not by the wall, then cried when I walked in the bedroom and her ramp was gone, then cried myself to sleep.

I ordered a memorial rock and put it in the backyard in her favorite spot. A large river rock with her name and dates on it. Now I smile every time I see it - she loved that spot.

When I got Max and Abby (Poppy left big paws to fill, so I had to get two!) the first thing they did when we went in the yard was to go and stand on the stone. (Every one asked if they peed on it - no, they just stand on it from time to time.)

These little guys bring so much joy to our lives. It was very thoughtful of you to help bring joy to someone else's life.

I love your idea of a memory rock. Im planning to start a memorial garden this spring...I might have to get a rock to put in it.