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12-25-2010, 09:06 AM | #1 |
YT Addict | Merry Christmas Darling ♥ On Friday October 14th, after a long family battle with Chronic Renal Failure, we lost our beloved Darling ~ Baby Gizmo. He was my most cherished friend, confidant, teacher, son & love. My heart and soul. It was so difficult to see you go. You deserved to go quietly and not in pain. Never crying ~ ever and to cry so much at the end broke Mommy's heart and Daddy's too. We all tried my love, especially you. Thank you for 14 amazing years...I hope I was as good to you as you were to me but I know that is not completely true. I was a coward at the end and I hope you forgive me. You are forever in my soul and I miss you terribly every day. I love you boo...my little pooh-bear♥ Until we meet again I hope you have a beautiful Christmas with family and friends and continue to check in once in a while. No more needles, no more pain - Just love, light & joy - the things you always gave me...I love you Darling Puppy ♥
__________________ Sharon, David, Teddi & Angel GizmoDarling We Miss You Darling...Our Hearts are Broken... |
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12-25-2010, 09:32 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York
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| Sharon, what a beautiful tribute to your beloved little boy. My heart broke when I read this, and I am still crying from it. You gave Gizmo your love, care, devotion, and heart. He knew how much his Mommy loved him, and you always will. I have a photo of Ashley cuddled in her blanket just like Gitmo taken the night before she died. You are right about what these precious babies bring to our lives. They enrich our lives, give us so much love, and bring such joy to us. Even in their passing, we always feel their love. I hope you can feel Gitmo around you today and that it is beautiful for you.
__________________ Lisa and Katie Ashley 6/10, Gracie 2/04, Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 . |
12-25-2010, 09:34 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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| Merry Christmas You and your family loved with your heart and that is all any pet desires. I know in my heart that your beloved dog will always have a place in your heart. May the spirit of Christmas be with you today and may you find peace in the coming days. |
12-25-2010, 09:40 AM | #4 |
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| You brought tears to my eyes. That was really beautifully expressed. I am so sorry for your loss but happy too for the 14 wonderful years you shared with Darling. RIP little one.
__________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard |
12-28-2010, 07:25 AM | #5 |
Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory
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| Ahh, such a lovely tribute to Baby Gizmo. Rest in Peace little Angel.
__________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew |
12-28-2010, 07:42 AM | #6 |
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| I am so sorry...RIP little angel
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12-28-2010, 08:36 AM | #7 |
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| I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. You wrote such a beautiful tribute to Baby Gizmo. To have had 14 loving years with him was such a blessing, although I know it wasn't long enough. I know you will miss him each day, but take comfort in all of the happy memories the two of you created with each other and let it bring smiles and happiness to you. He will forever be with you in your heart. Rest in peace, Baby Gizmo.
__________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living! |
12-28-2010, 12:05 PM | #8 |
and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio
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| So sorry to hear of your loss of Baby Gizmo. |
12-28-2010, 04:26 PM | #9 |
Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas
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| Sharon, that was really beautiful, but heartbreaking. I know you miss him terribly, but they are only lent to us for a short time. I'm sorry. Perhaps Gizmo is up there playing with my lil Muffin.
__________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel |
12-28-2010, 08:16 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: queens ny
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| I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sitting here reading this with tears. |
12-28-2010, 10:58 PM | #11 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York
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| I'm doing a little reading that’s not work related, and some or it is related to loss. I purchased the book Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover’s Story of Joy and Anguish over a year and a half ago, since it was so highly recommended. At the time, Ashley was still alive, and although she was still active, she was almost seventeen and had been suffering from confusion due to dementia. I wasn’t expecting to or prepared to lose her, but I knew the time would come one day, I’m hoping it will be therapeutic, but I know it’s going to hurt a lot to read. I read some stories in the loss section of Chicken Soup For The Soul: What I Learned From The Dog. Each story ripped apart my heart, but yet my heart was also warmed by reading the stories. I found a few quotes in the book that you might identify with. I hope they don’t cause you any more pain. I don’t want to torture myself, but I also don’t want to deny the feelings that I have because the love is so powerful and I need to keep it alive in my heart. I don’t see any problem there, though. From losing my beautiful little angels, the feelings that I have are so deep in my heart and the love is so overflowing and strong. I know it will remain with me as long as I am alive. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” Kahlil Gibran Pleasure is the flower that passes, remembrance the lasting perfume. Jean de Boufflers There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and those we can’t live without but have to let go. Author Unknown To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Clyde Campbell “Maybe part of loving is learning to let go.” From the TV show The Wonder Years The book that I’ve read that most reminds me of my little babies is Antoine de St. Exupery’s The Little Prince. It is a very short fable that I read in French when I was in high school. It has been translated to English on two different occasions and it is a very beautiful and powerful allegory which teaches about love, responsibility, and friendship. A little prince leaves his planet because he becomes exasperated with his rose. He believes she is unique in the entire world, but he has trouble coping with her being so vain and self-centered. In how own life, St. Exupery’s wife was who he was having the rose symbolize. He had a troubled relationship with his wife, but he loved her dearly, nonetheless. Although I love the story of the rose, I don’t identify with these parts of the story. I did deeply identify with the story of the rose when the little prince comes to earth and finds an entire field of roses. Thinking that his rose lied to him, the little prince was crushed when he came across this garden. The prince learns later that it is the time he has spent loving, protecting, and caring for his rose that makes her unique in the entire world. The other roses looked like his rose, but he hadn’t developed that bond with the other roses, so they didn’t have the same meaning for him. I was reading this book with my high school English students, and I was so deeply moved, even more than I had in the past, because I had lost Kiwi and soon after that Gracie during the time. When I read it again, I also think of trying to hold on tight with Ashley, giving her 24 hour care, always devoted to show her how much we loved her and to make her feel safe. It’s amazing that, even with her dementia, she was responsive with us, and she knew we loved her and she loved us, too. There are some more beautiful stories in the book: the taming of the fox and when the pilot and the little prince have to say goodbye because he has to return to his rose. There’s so much to this short little “Children’s book” which is also read and studied at the university level. If you ever have a couple of hours to spare, I’d suggest you read it. It’s not a dog story, but still it’s a story of love and friendship. It is the most widely read book in the world, with the exception of the bible. My niece recently bought me a beautiful pop-up version of the book, which makes the story come alive even more. I wish I could do anything to ease your pain. Please know that I care and understand how you feel. If you ever want to talk, just let me know. I can tell by your posts just how special you are, and your new little boy is very lucky to have you as his mommy. I really hope he brings you lots of love, joy, and laughter.
__________________ Lisa and Katie Ashley 6/10, Gracie 2/04, Kiwi 10/03, and Jolie 7/93 . |
12-29-2010, 05:54 AM | #12 |
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| my heart breaks for your loss. rest in peace sweet little gizmo darling. i know how hard it is losing your beloved little one, i lost my little nika 4 months ago today. it is still very hard and i miss her everyday. i know the bond of love we share with these babies is so strong and will be there forever. gizmo and nika are our little angels now and we will always be bound together with the love we have that never dies. we have wonderful memories of cherished times to get us through, and they will never leave our hearts and minds. deepest sympathy to you, and sending you a hug.
__________________ My Princess Zowi 1/21/01 My Precious Pixie 5/28/10 My Little Angel Nika 4/16/04-8/29/10 |
12-29-2010, 06:52 AM | #13 |
My Sweet Cupcake Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York
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| May your little darling rest in peace...
__________________ pam & armani the more you celebrate your life ~ the more there is in life to celebrate until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened |
12-29-2010, 10:53 PM | #14 |
and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington
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| I am so sorry for your loss... RIP Gizmo
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12-30-2010, 01:11 AM | #15 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pa. and wherever my furkids are.
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| What a wonderful tribute to your precious little one. I'm am crying as I write this... R.I.P. Sweet Baby |
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