Forever our love, little rose We lost our little girl, Ashley, two years ago today, and although it still causes great pain, I will forever celebrate all the beautiful ways that she touched our lives. Time never will dull the love we feel for our little angel. She was with us for almost seventeen years, and memories of her will always bring us such joy and an overwhelming feeling of love. From my little girls I learned that the bonds we create with our babies can never be broken and that love lasts forever. When we commit ourselves to caring for and protecting our little ones, we also break down all barriers within our hearts. I was unable to protect myself from the hurt of losing Ashley. After I lost both of her sisters, I was reading the novella The Little Prince and I really identified with the lesson that the prince learned. Although he thought his rose was one of a kind, the prince discovered a rose garden on Earth. After feeling some despair, the prince learned an important secret from a fox he met. He discovered that his rose was unique because of the time he spent caring for her. The fox taught him that the ties created by patience and responsibility are unique and unbreakable. The fox also taught him that you become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed. I poured all of my love and affection into Ashley, even knowing how much it would hurt when I had to let her go. It was completely opening our hearts and giving her so much attention that made our loving bond even stronger. It was worth every bit of pain I have felt to have had such a special little girl in my life. I will love my little rose forever, and I have such beautiful memories of sharing her life with her. We opened our hearts to another little girl a few weeks ago, and Katie has already stolen our hearts. In spite of being able to love another baby again, Ashley will forever occupy a special place in our hearts, and she will never be forgotten. What our babies bring to our lives can never be taken away from us and the loving bonds we create will always be a part of us. Your mommy and daddy miss and love you, Ashley, and we will be forever grateful to have loved you. You are such a precious little angel, and we always smile when we think of you. |
It just shows that we never forget our furbabies that we loved so much!! |
Beautiful picture of love, loss & loving again and all the loveliness in life we lose when the fear of pain or misplaced feelings of guilt for wanting another rose in our lives stunt loving again. |
What a touching memorial to Ashley. |
Beautifully said and so true. You were so blessed to have had Ashley in your life for 17 years. I bet she is looking down on you now and is happy that you have opened your heart to another furbaby. |
Sending hugs. |
Lisa I felt your pain those many months ago and so wanted to lift your spirits. Little did I know how special you would become to me. You have taught me so much about love, friendship, commitment, support and how we never truly loose a relationship that has been carefully built on all these wonderful qualities. You are the most caring, considerate, and steadfast person I have ever met. Your kindness and support for others in the mist of your own turmoil is just unbelievable. I am so proud to be your friend. Your love for Ashley will never falter. You have shared with me so many wonderful memories of a very special girl and have shown me that we never loose anything by loving. As much as it hurts to loose a piece of your heart the memories are always there and will remain forever.* Katie can never replace any of your girls but she sure has helped ease the pain, bring back laughter and start adding even more special memories that will last a lifetime. "... what we have enjoyed, we can never lose ... all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." (Helen Keller)* |
Little Rose will always have a very special place in your hearts. |
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I am so happy Katie is bringing happiness and joy to you both as you both are her too. Hugs, Patti and Jack |
Lisa, what a wonderful heartfelt tribute to your precious girl. Such memories you and John have of Ashley. Such a gift you were to each other. I like Jackie am so happy you have both opened your hearts and home to sweet Katie. |
lisa, i absolutely loved (once again) your beautiful memorial of ashley. i can feel how much love and happiness that you shared through the years together and feel special to "know" ashley, you, and your other beautiful angels. they were all so so lucky to have you and john and were so loved every moment of their precious lives. your little rose will always be a special part of you as you know very well and your life has changed forever for the better because of what you shared together. i'm sorry, i wish i would have been able to write you on the 5th, the 2 year anniversary of losing ashley and send you lots of hugs. i know days like those are so hard despite being able to remember our lost loves in our happiest times. i'm so glad that the wonderful memories of ashley are warming your heart and making you smile, i know they will always be with you. thank you for sharing her with me and all at yt, i feel very fortunate for that. i know ashley's birthday is also coming up on july 5th, so i will be thinking of you and her on that day as well. i'm so happy that you have opened your heart and home to katie. i've been thinking about you and her. sounds like she has adjusted to her new home and already has given you so much love in return for capturing your heart. give katie a hug and kiss from me, justing, zowi, and pixie. |
:cry: Very touching, thank you. Your baby was SO loved, it comes through potently in every word you wrote:love: Every pet should be so lucky to have loving parents like you! I miss my little Starr every single day, too. She's been gone almost 6 years now and sometimes the tears will just come out of nowhere. These beautiful little creatures that we are entrusted with give us so much love! |
Lisa, You write so beautifully, you made me feel how loved your precious little rose Ashley was. Thank you for sharing your memories of her, how blessed you were to have her for seventeen years. ((hugs)) |
Thank you for your support on the second anniversary of Ashley going to the Rainbow Bridge and throughout this span of time. We always remember our little girl; she is a part of our hearts, and although she is no longer physically with us, we often reminisce about the beautiful impact she made on our lives. We lit a candle for Ashley, but I wanted to do something to honor the love she brought to our lives and to celebrate what she will always mean to us. Ashley was the reason why I found YorkieTalk and I met the special people here. Thank you for caring and for remembering our little girl. |
Oh Lisa, such a heartfelt post. Hugs.. You brought tears to my eyes. |
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