Your post definitely brings lots of tears, but they are tears of joy more than sadness. I really struggle without Ashley and, although there is much sadness without her, I feel the joy of her life and love much more. My heart feels so warm and so much love each time I think of Ashley and her precious sisters. The love feels so powerful, and I know time may dull the pain some, but the love will be everlasting. I'm so grateful for you; you have supported me with my loss and encouraged me with your love.

Your words are so beautiful, and I loved every one of them. I love what you wrote about the sunflowers. They describe how I feel about my little girl so much. The light and the love are so much more powerful than the darkness. I don't think I'll ever really get used to life without her physically here, but I know I'm going to be okay.

Thanks so much, Kristin. You have always been so kind to me, and I appreciate what you wrote and you. I'm hoping each day gets better with Max' eye. You have such beautiful and special boys.

Thank you. Welcome to YorkieTalk.

Thank you, Sandy, for both of your notes. We were so lucky to have Ashley's love for so long. Even with her dementia, we weren't sure she knew we were her mommy and daddy, but she knew we adored her, and we could tell how much she loved us. It got more challenging to care for Ashley, but we grew to love her even more, if that's even possible. She definitely had me very active, walking most days with her for a couple of miles or more. With Anipryl to help her, we are convinced she was a happy little girl her entire life, and we in turn knew such happiness from her. I think of your love with Tina, and I always keep both of you in my prayers and also the same for Kayla, Dudley, and Lexi.

Thank you so much, Kathy. I'll always remember your sweet Prince.

Thank you, Shelly. You are always so sweet, and I appreciate you. I hope it helps to comfort you with your recent losses. I really care.

Thank you, Lila. I think of you, and I hope each day is getting easier for you. You are a special mom to Betty Boop, and I also have such admiration for you because of your devotion your mom. I know how much you miss her, and I understand how deep the loss is for you.

Thank you, Lisa. You have beautiful babies.

Thanks, Shinja. You are always very kind with me, and I appreciate it greatly. You're right that our time with our babies is far too short, but our memories and the love lasts a lifetime.

I am always deeply moved and touched by your beautiful posts. The unconditional love you have for your sweet little angels always brings tears to my eyes. What a beautiful and touching tribute.

This is so beautifully written as always, Lisa. The love you have for your babies is truly palpable. I wish they stayed with us forever, because their absence hurts so much. Their little loving hearts are still with you.

Their pictures are just....stunning beyond description. Simply stunning.

Emily, I appreciate your beautiful words and all of the kindness that you have shown me since you joined this wonderful community.

Thank you so much, Susan. I know how much you still hurt because of your little angel, Keally. The two of you will always have that bond. Nothing can take it away, and I know it's true because, no matter how many years pass after I've lost someone truly dear to me, the powerful love and bond remains always. Your Kinder is beautiful, and I hope as you make your life with her, that she will bring you all of the love and happiness that you deserve and that you will have a lifetime of beautiful memories and health with her



My girls are with me at all times, and I carry them in my heart wherever I go. My heart feels so full all of the time. The pain is also there, but oh the love is just so powerful and everlasting. John and I talk about our babies all of the time, and it brings us such joy. With the three of them, each with a different personality but all with hearts so filled with love, our lives were filled with laughter, love, and happiness. The pain is great, but it’s so worth it because of all that they bring to our lives and hearts. I know you have that with your precious babies. My heart would always melt hearing about and seeing Wylie and Marcel, and I could barely contain my excitement when I read that Pfeiffer would be cared for and loved by you. I know how much Tammie loved her babies, and each choice she made for families for those very loved little ones is perfect.

Thank you, my friend, for always caring about the wonderful people on this forum and me. Your compassion always moves me and the depth of your heart and love always impresses me and warms my heart. You have set the tone for this forum and made it a safe and loving place to come to. I’m pretty quiet and shy unless I feel comfortable, and I really never thought I’d post much. You and Bonny made me feel very welcome when I responded on a photography thread long ago, and I truly appreciate it. Once someone is good or kind to me, it’s something I don’t ever forget and I never stop caring. Ann, you encouraged me to stay on this forum when I started to feel silly being here so long without any furbutt currently in my life, and you have helped me in innumerable ways. I always appreciate you, and I think you are truly a very special person. I feel very privileged to have “met” you here.

Just beautiful Lisa. Your post and pictures bring me to tears. Sending cyber hugs your way.....

Thank You for sharing, your little Rose blessed me today. Love like that never dies.

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I just lost our little love on June 7th.; your post brought tears to my eyes; all should be loved like this. I miss my little krickett so much my chest seems like it will burst. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks so much, Lisa. The support makes all of the difference when coping with such a deep loss.

I know you are coping with your own loss, and I'm so sorry. Our babies never really leave us because their love remains deep inside our hearts. My sister had four crystal blocks made for me, with photos etched inside them. She had one made for Ashley while she was still alive, but the others are of my mom, Kiwi, and Gracie. Etched into Kiwi's crystal along with her photo are the words "Love Lasts Forever." It really does, and time may dull some of the pain, but it never changes how powerful the love is.

My heart goes out to you, and I'm so sorry about the loss of your little boy. I really care, and if I can help you at all, all you need to do is ask. Thank you for your kind words.

That was so beautiful! brought tears to my eyes.

Your tribute was so beautiful and made me cry. I have a hard time coming to these threads as it always seems to break my heart.
I'd like to share something that I collected along the way on one of my doggie forums. I'm not sure who wrote it but I thought it was so wonderful and fitting and it has brought me comfort...
There is only great heartache and grief when there is great love. We have
the terrible misfortune to live beyond the years our 4 legged family members
live--yet in truth there is no such thing as time. It is but tomorrow that
we meet again, and only yesterday that we said goodbye.

How blessed we are to know such great and good souls, and have our lives
enriched by their presence, transformed by their love.

It is with a song in our hearts that we undertake a new relationship with
each creature that comes to us, and in our innocence and joy we blindly open
ourselves to something that will, eventually, turn our hearts to ash. We
purposely forget how the ending will turn out. And because we are so
wonderfully made to seek true love, we patch our broken hearts and sing a
new song for the next being that comes to us, forgetting again the ending
that awaits, in exchange for the unconditional love only a 4 footer can give
us. It is our blessing, and our curse.

I share your grief.....

What a beautiful, loving and moving tribute to your beautiful Ashley ♥ It warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes to know how much you loved your little girls, and how much love they had while sharing life with you and their daddy. It is truly inspiring to read your memories of your little Ashley and her sisters. They are never here with us long enough. Your girls were truly blessed to have you for a mommy. Thank you so much for sharing your little Ashley with us, Lisa :hug: