In Memory of "Sydney"
 

I just received word from Yorkieville200 (Sheila) that her beloved yorkie of almost 15 years, Sydney:angelyork, died today at 10:39 a.m. Sheila and family are in terrible condition and are suffering this loss terribly. She loved that little girl so much.

Maybe some prayers, kind words to help ease the grief. I don't know. I have lost my babies and it is such a horrible loss. I have never gotten over any of mine. At any time, a memory can make me cry and feel the pain.

In her case I lost a little one named Clarissa in the same way as her Sydney, so I have been suffering my Clarissa's loss along with the turmoil over Sydney this past week. My baby died 3 years ago but I still ache and miss her. And I look at my others and tell them how much I love them and hope they stay healthy and with me for a very long time.

It is a hard loss.. there is something about these little ones that touches our heart and takes a piece of it with them.

I feel for her. I wish her comfort.

I am so sorry to hear of her loss and yours. My condolences.

I was chatting with Sheila last night and signed in today hoping I would not see a post that Sydney had passed.

Sheila...you are all in my thoughts and prayers...and you know I'm here if you need me.

Hugs to you and Rich...
Teri

Sadness
 

It just rips me apart to hear her pain ... and I wish I could tell her it gets easier. It does at times, and the memories are so wonderful ... But my sweet girl is taking good care of her. Clarissa brought Sydney her wings. I told her to take good care of Sydney. I just wish these little ones could stay with us for a longer time.

Oh, bless her heart. I can certainly sympathize. I remember all too well the horrible pain and hurt that I could hardly breathe. We were devastated as I know her family is and everyone trys so hard to help but no words seem too. It takes time and sometimes a long time. I am just soooo sorry for anyone having to go through the loss of such a beloved pet. I found what really helped me was just having my husband and a close friend that just let me talk, talk, talk, and cry, cry cry. RIP little Sydney, you are truely loved.

Sheila, I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your precious Sydney. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs. Valerie

Dear Sheila I was dreading signing on today knowing after talking with you last night that Sydney was failing fast. Nothing can make you feel better right now but take some comfort in knowing your precious Sydney is no longer suffering. Thank you for sending her along with hugs for Dixie. I know they are running free and healthy together. We are all here for you. My heart is breaking for the suffering you and Rich and little Kia are going through.

Sheila, I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your little Sydney. I know it is a terrible loss for you.:(

Sheila my heart breaks for you at this time. I so know what you are going thru. I'm so sorry for your loss of Sydney.
Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May sweet baby Sydney rest in peace surrounded by all the other beautiful babies at the bridge.

So sorry to hear of the loss of Sydney. There is little anyone can say to make you feel any better, but please know that we all care and are sending warm comforting thoughts your way.

Sheila... My heart is breaking for you and I am so very, very sorry. Sending deep sympathy and hugs.

I am so sorry, Sheila, for your loss of your beloved Sydney.

Sheila, I am so very sad and sorry for your loss of little Sydney. The pain of such a loss is just overwhelming, my heart is breaking knowing you are experiencing it now. As our love for them and theirs for us is unconditional, the pain of losing them seems to know no bounds. But know, too, that the love you shared with Sydney will be with you forever... Sending prayers for you and your family to ease your suffering through this most difficult of times... Hugs, Kathy

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. God bless and comfort you and your family. R.I.P. sweet little Sydney.

I'm so, so sorry for the loss of your precious Sydney. You and your family will be in my prayers. Warm hugs to you,

Bonny

Georgina, thank you so very much for posting this thread for me.

Thank you, all, so very, very much for all of your love, support and wonderful words of sympathy.

Rich and I loved Sydney so deeply. She was our child. And our hearts feel like they are broken into a million pieces.

Georgina, Patti, Teri, than you for being there through it all with me. I don't know how I would have made it without the three of you, staying in touch with me.

Each of you was my rock.

You'll never know how much you helped me, talking to me all weekend.

Sydney, my darling girl, I can still feel you, here with me.

Daddy and I loved you more than life, itself, because you filled our lives with such happiness! Every single day, you made us happy.

We were so blessed to have you for nearly 15 years.

Rest in Peace, Sydney, my precious, baby girl

Someday, we will be together again.

4/17/1996-2/28.2011

Oh, no. Rest In Peace, little Sydney. I think I can tell in some small way how very much you will always be loved and missed. This world is a much sadder place every day a beloved companion goes home. I cannot help but believe that Heaven is where the Rainbow Bridge resides and one day.......oh, one day.............

Jodi-thank you & God bless you. Somehow you always know the right thing to say, to do......

Yesterday, after we let Sydney go, we went to our church. We lit a candle for her at the Altar of St. Francis for Sydney.

Then, Rich went to the office in the Rectory and asked Father John, our Pastor and very dear friend, if he would come & anoint me, because I have been out of church for over a week with a terrible sinus infection and ear infection. Normally, we are there every morning.

Father came immediately and took me in his arms and hugged me.
He asked me how I was holding up.

Then, he said, he wanted to give us both Communion, before he anointed me. He took us to the Altar and celebrated a short mass, and he said, "I don't know if this has ever been done in the church, but, "The Mass Intention is for Sydney", and after mass, he anointed both, Rich & I.

Receiving Our Lord, brought us both, peace.

When I went in to the Sacristy this morning, to begin my pre-mass duties, Father John said, "Let's just sit down and chat awhile", and we all sat and talked about Sydney.

He knew her very well, because he visits at our house, and when we go to the IN Dunes to camp, he comes out and spends a day, and he always took Sydney for a walk with Rich and Kia.

We are going to Chicago with him on Thursday after mass. He said it will take our mind off of the pain for a little while.

We are so blessed to have our YT family & our church family.

Hugs,
Sheila

Thank you. I believe, that our Father in Heaven who created our precious little dogs, also has a special place for them, and we will see them again.

He created dogs to be our companions, and oh,what a wonderful gift He gave us!

Oh Sheila how wonderful of Father John. I am thinking of you all the time and will be here for you anytime. Sydney was truly special and loved so much. Hugs and prayers.

We are so sorry for your loss.:(

:hug:Hugs and prayers are being sent from me to you Sheila. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find comfort in the memories of Sydney and knowing she is waiting for you on the other side.:rbyorkie:

i am very sorry to hear of the loss of sydney, and clarissa. it really is so hard to lose one of these little precious babies. my little nika passed away this past august and i still find it hard to deal with every day. losing her has broken my heart. our love for them will never die and we will always have those precious memories forever. i am so fortunate that we touched each others lives and hearts in the short time we had together. she changed my life for the better and i feel her love and presence with me always and i know that i always will. we will not ever forget how special they were to us. i have nika's furmother zowi and i adopted a puppy last october. i talk to them about nika all the time. i don't know what i would do without them!!! zowi had a very hard time dealing with the loss also. i have also found great comfort and support on this site from wonderful people sharing their stories. i'm glad you have also had friends here to offer you support, it helps so much. i know for sure our little angels are keeping each other in good company until we are together again. this is also comforting. again, i am so sorry to hear of this loss. i see her birthday was 4/17, my little angel nika's birthday was 4/16. i will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and would like to send you a hug!

I've read everyone's wonderful words of support and comfort and sympathy.

There are no words to express, how you have made me feel.

Thank you, each and every one of you, for understanding this horrendus loss we have experienced.

Today, I feel as though I am walking around in a fog. People's voices seem so very far away.

Sydney's 15th birthday was almost here, but I guess, God wanted her to celebrate it with Him, in Heaven.

We were really looking forward to camping soon-but now, we have no enthusiasm for the idea at all-it's somethig we did with the girls and Sydney loved it!

We had thought we might have at least one more season with her.

Sheila,

I am so very sorry to hear of Sydney's passing. My thoughts are with you. Sending hugs.