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Connie · 06-27-2007, 08:59 PM

Hi Denise...it was so good talking to you tonight. I am so glad you told Lauryn...I was so worried about you trying to hold everything in, or for Lauryn to find out some other way. Now you can grieve together as a family and find healing and give comfort to one another.

My heart still aches so bad for you in the loss of your darling and precious little Maddie. Maddie, you and your family will be forever in my heart.

Love you...hugs to all.

cutiepieyorkies · 06-27-2007, 09:05 PM

please don't blame yourself thing happen may god bless you and you'r daughters healing time

Monday · 06-27-2007, 09:15 PM

Oh Denise,
I know that must have been so hard for you to do. I have had to deal with that on a different level.

It is never easy to face reality and realize that someone you love will no longer be around. Especially for a 14 year old. But knowing she is your daughter, I am certain she is intelligent and mature.

I think burying Maddie's toys will be a good thing. You can always feel her "presence" that way.

I hope things go easier for you now. Today Lauryn grew up a bit more and you gained another shoulder to cry on and that is so important.

xxoo,
R.I.P. sweet Maddie

pat022351 · 06-27-2007, 09:31 PM

Denise, God bless you, Lauryn, and the rest of your family. We will all miss seeing pictures of little Maddie, but as you said she is now chasing the bunnies and squirrels in Heaven. You will all be reunited in the end, and she'll be there wagging her tail and barking to greet you!! Her life was short on Earth, but beautiful.

Catrina · 06-27-2007, 11:24 PM

I'm so sorry once again... but I am glad that you told your daughter the truth.. I hope she is doing okay..

Hugs to you all!

MyTrixie143 · 06-27-2007, 11:32 PM

Denise, I am so sorry for all the pain you and your family are going through. It is understandable why you wanted to protect Lauryn from the heart ache but maybe knowing what happened is better than always wondering what could have happened to her. Now she knows that Maddie is pain free and happily running and playing in heaven.
Please don't blame yourself, it wasn't your fault.

May God help you and your family through this and may he heal your broken hearts.
We will all miss Maddie. Rest in peace sweet Maddie.

bettyeanne · 06-28-2007, 03:26 AM

Denise, I am heartbroken for you and your family. Little Maddie is missed and will always have a special place in all our hearts. I am glad that you decided to tell Lauryn what happened. I know how burdened you must have felt carrying all that grief alone. Now you can all grieve and then begin to heal as you remember all your loving, precious memories of little Maddie. God bless and comfort you all.

friesianlady · 06-28-2007, 03:32 AM

Oh Denise, I have been following your thread from the begining and my heart just aches for you and your family.. As a mother of 5 I know first hand how difficult it is to tell our children that a beloved one/pet has passed on..The truth is better than trying to shield them...I have been sitting here with tears just knowing how hard it was for you to tell Lauryn..

That word again, TIME yes, your hearts will heal, and a little one will help the process not a replacement for Maddie...Please know that you and your family are still in my prayers and I think of you all often....

...God Bless you..

...Dottie

IluvLucy · 06-28-2007, 03:33 AM

It's so sad that you're having to relive the loss of Maddie. Lauryn sounds like a terrific child and sometimes they understand things with a maturity beyond their years.

I'm still praying for you and your family. I wish we could make the heartache go away.

Grayson's mom · 06-28-2007, 03:34 AM

Oh Denise that must have been the hardest thing to tell your daughter. I am sitting here crying again with each of you.

I'm praying for your family and I hope each day the pain gets a little bit better.

Passing the tissues

Yorkie3 · 06-28-2007, 04:10 AM

Denise, I'm so glad you told Lauryn, she needed to be able to heal and not to keep wondering if Maddie would ever be found. I think burying a few of Maddie's things will help bring closure and I love the idea someone mentioned of planting a rose bush, how beautiful a tribute.

Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.

LuvMySissy · 06-28-2007, 04:41 AM

Denise - I know what a huge step it was to tell Lauryn. But you are so right, she really did deserve to know and needs to heal as well. And Maddie can never be replaced. She was one of a kind and will always hold a special place in your heart. Rest in peace little Maddie.

margaritaville · 06-28-2007, 04:56 AM

Denise, I'm glad you told Lauryn. This way you can help her end her searching and wondering and allow her to find comfort in the happiness that Maddie was. It takes a long time to adjust to a loss such as this and will be easier for you now that you don't have to be careful with every word you say. You can now comfort each other.

mistyinca · 06-28-2007, 05:01 AM

I'm so sorry that little Maddie is gone

. I know it must have been so difficult to break the news to Lauryn, but our children are always much stronger than we give them credit for; they are probably stronger than we are

. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Ozzie'sperson · 06-28-2007, 05:05 AM

Denise --

I'm so sorry you had to go through this AGAIN. But I think telling your daughter was definitely the right thing to do, especially at her age. I think that in spite of all the sadness, she can learn a lot of good and valuable things from the experience.

*No matter how good a person you are, horrible things can, and will, happen in your life.

*When these things happen, that is when we need our family and friends the most.

*All God's creatures are special gifts, and only "on loan" to us -- so treat them accordingly.

*You will ALWAYS love Maddie -- that will never go away. She will always live in your heart.

*While you can never REPLACE Maddie, there is always a baby that would welcome your love. A baby that would help to fill the hole in your heart.

I told my mom about this last night and we both cried for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

06-27-2007, 08:59 PM	#16
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hi Denise...it was so good talking to you tonight. I am so glad you told Lauryn...I was so worried about you trying to hold everything in, or for Lauryn to find out some other way. Now you can grieve together as a family and find healing and give comfort to one another. My heart still aches so bad for you in the loss of your darling and precious little Maddie. Maddie, you and your family will be forever in my heart. Love you...hugs to all. __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

06-27-2007, 09:15 PM	#18
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	Oh Denise, I know that must have been so hard for you to do. I have had to deal with that on a different level. It is never easy to face reality and realize that someone you love will no longer be around. Especially for a 14 year old. But knowing she is your daughter, I am certain she is intelligent and mature. I think burying Maddie's toys will be a good thing. You can always feel her "presence" that way. I hope things go easier for you now. Today Lauryn grew up a bit more and you gained another shoulder to cry on and that is so important. xxoo, R.I.P. sweet Maddie __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

06-27-2007, 09:31 PM	#19
pat022351 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 340	Denise, God bless you, Lauryn, and the rest of your family. We will all miss seeing pictures of little Maddie, but as you said she is now chasing the bunnies and squirrels in Heaven. You will all be reunited in the end, and she'll be there wagging her tail and barking to greet you!! Her life was short on Earth, but beautiful. __________________ Pat Sadie Louise's Mommy

06-27-2007, 11:32 PM	#21
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Denise, I am so sorry for all the pain you and your family are going through. It is understandable why you wanted to protect Lauryn from the heart ache but maybe knowing what happened is better than always wondering what could have happened to her. Now she knows that Maddie is pain free and happily running and playing in heaven. Please don't blame yourself, it wasn't your fault. May God help you and your family through this and may he heal your broken hearts. We will all miss Maddie. Rest in peace sweet Maddie. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

06-28-2007, 03:26 AM	#22
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Denise, I am heartbroken for you and your family. Little Maddie is missed and will always have a special place in all our hearts. I am glad that you decided to tell Lauryn what happened. I know how burdened you must have felt carrying all that grief alone. Now you can all grieve and then begin to heal as you remember all your loving, precious memories of little Maddie. God bless and comfort you all. __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-27-2007, 09:05 PM	#17
cutiepieyorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: kentucky Posts: 759	please don't blame yourself thing happen may god bless you and you'r daughters healing time

06-27-2007, 11:24 PM	#20
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,434	I'm so sorry once again... but I am glad that you told your daughter the truth.. I hope she is doing okay.. Hugs to you all!

06-28-2007, 03:32 AM	#23
friesianlady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 426	Oh Denise, I have been following your thread from the begining and my heart just aches for you and your family.. As a mother of 5 I know first hand how difficult it is to tell our children that a beloved one/pet has passed on..The truth is better than trying to shield them...I have been sitting here with tears just knowing how hard it was for you to tell Lauryn.. That word again, TIME yes, your hearts will heal, and a little one will help the process not a replacement for Maddie...Please know that you and your family are still in my prayers and I think of you all often.......God Bless you.. ...Dottie

06-28-2007, 03:33 AM	#24
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	It's so sad that you're having to relive the loss of Maddie. Lauryn sounds like a terrific child and sometimes they understand things with a maturity beyond their years. I'm still praying for you and your family. I wish we could make the heartache go away. __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

06-28-2007, 03:34 AM	#25
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,734	Oh Denise that must have been the hardest thing to tell your daughter. I am sitting here crying again with each of you. I'm praying for your family and I hope each day the pain gets a little bit better. Passing the tissues __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

06-28-2007, 04:10 AM	#26
Yorkie3 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,686	Denise, I'm so glad you told Lauryn, she needed to be able to heal and not to keep wondering if Maddie would ever be found. I think burying a few of Maddie's things will help bring closure and I love the idea someone mentioned of planting a rose bush, how beautiful a tribute. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. __________________ Janet

06-28-2007, 04:41 AM	#27
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Denise - I know what a huge step it was to tell Lauryn. But you are so right, she really did deserve to know and needs to heal as well. And Maddie can never be replaced. She was one of a kind and will always hold a special place in your heart. Rest in peace little Maddie. __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-28-2007, 04:56 AM	#28
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Denise, I'm glad you told Lauryn. This way you can help her end her searching and wondering and allow her to find comfort in the happiness that Maddie was. It takes a long time to adjust to a loss such as this and will be easier for you now that you don't have to be careful with every word you say. You can now comfort each other. __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

06-28-2007, 05:01 AM	#29
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so sorry that little Maddie is gone . I know it must have been so difficult to break the news to Lauryn, but our children are always much stronger than we give them credit for; they are probably stronger than we are . I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

06-28-2007, 05:05 AM	#30
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Denise -- I'm so sorry you had to go through this AGAIN. But I think telling your daughter was definitely the right thing to do, especially at her age. I think that in spite of all the sadness, she can learn a lot of good and valuable things from the experience. No matter how good a person you are, horrible things can, and will, happen in your life. When these things happen, that is when we need our family and friends the most. All God's creatures are special gifts, and only "on loan" to us -- so treat them accordingly. You will ALWAYS love Maddie -- that will never go away. She will always live in your heart. While you can never REPLACE Maddie, there is always a baby that would welcome your love. A baby that would help to fill the hole in your heart. I told my mom about this last night and we both cried for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie* 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/