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crystalsmom · 03-21-2009, 10:09 AM

Rest in Peace, sweet Kirby

Such a nice long life like Crystal had and yet it sure doesn't make it any easier. We do have lots more memories though. Hugs, Joan

Gingergirlsmom · 03-22-2009, 10:02 AM

Thank you all. It means a lot.

SophieRose · 03-23-2009, 06:20 PM

Hi, Judy. I am so sorry to read about Kirby. It doesn't matter how old they are because our heart still breaks when they leave for the Rainbow Bridge.

I bet Sophie is looking for him so they can snuggle together at night.

Warmly, Deborah

4doggiemama · 03-31-2009, 02:58 PM

R.I.P. sweet Kirby. I am so sorry that you are going through this sorrow. ~Joanne~

ambernicole21 · 03-31-2009, 04:56 PM

Sorry for your loss... RIP Kirby

Rudys Mom · 04-02-2009, 04:31 PM

Judy, I'm just seeing this now. But I want to tell you, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Kirby.

Even at 16 years old it's still so hard to loose them, even though we know their health is not good. He lived a long & very happy life with you & your family, Judy. My sympathy to you & your hubby.

Rest In Peace, dear Kirby.

Have fun playing at the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure my dear Gigi is there too. But I have to warn you Kirby, sometimes Gigi isn't the friendlist dog, so maybe say Hi to her at a distance lst.

cinigee · 04-02-2009, 05:44 PM

I'm sending lots of hugs your way. Cindy

Lexi Rae · 04-03-2009, 10:05 AM

hi sweetie, im so sorry i just saw this thread. im so so sorry for your loss.
god bless you and your family.. may god help you heal your broken hearts.
hugs to you... r i p .. baby

mkawczak · 04-03-2009, 10:09 AM

Gone but never forgotten. RIP sweet boy. Hugs to you and yours.

dogbert · 04-03-2009, 10:16 AM

So sorry for your loss.

Gingergirlsmom · 04-09-2009, 04:22 AM

Thank you all. We just received word that his ashes are at the vet. I've got two of my other babies ashes as well...we could never decide exactly what to do with them...

I think it's time to set them all free. We're heading out to a beautiful park this weekend that was a favorite spot for all of us and setting their ashes free. There's a hilltop there that overlooks the lake and fields where they loved to play. As life has continued, we've realized that although we spent countless hours there with Fritz, Shelby and Kirby (may they all be playing together at the rainbow bridge) we've never even been there with Ginger and Bernie. It seems like the perfect place as all of our memories of the park include those three.

In a few weeks we'll head out again with G & B and create some new memories...

We'll never forget our first furfamily, they will live in our hearts forever.

wemple2 · 04-09-2009, 06:04 PM

It's time to set them all free in a place you love so much. My thoughts will be with you, and them...

YorkieShadow · 04-09-2009, 06:07 PM

Im so sorry for your loss, RIP sweet boy.

Gingergirlsmom · 04-11-2009, 04:53 AM

We said good-bye to all three yesterday. After making the decision, I'd done some research online. Everything said that moving water is best.

So, when we were leaving to pick up Kirby's remains yesterday, I brought this up to dh. Turns out, he was relieved, he was worried that "up on the hill" I'd end up very disappointed.

We picked up Kirby and headed out to the park. We had a photo album, two yorkies, and all three sets of remains. When we got to the park we opened up Kirby's ashes. Oh gosh, they had them inside a beautiful box and wrapped in a pillow with artificial flowers laying on top. I sat in the car and cried for a few minutes.

Then we loaded everything up in my backpack. It was strange to know I was carrying my babies on my back. We headed off for a walk through the woods towards where we knew a stream passed. We found the perfect spot. A little wooden bridge over the stream. You could look out and see it round a bend and empty into a large lake. It seemed liked such a living organic place.

We had decided to set Kirby free first. I sat down on the bridge with Ginger on my lap. She did a great job of keeping my tears from hitting the ground. DH and Bernie sat down beside us.

Then, DH did the honors of setting Kirby free.

I have to say, it was a beautiful thing. The ashes are very white and you can actually watch them spread out and move along the water. I felt like I was seeing his soul released (is that nuts?)...It was amazing. After a brief and quiet pause, we set Shelby then Fritz free. Some of the remains settled to the bottom of the creek right below us, the three of them side by side. (I'm crying as I type this)

Yes it opened up old wounds. But when Kirby went, I realized that I couldn't just keep collecting and holding on to their remains...it no longer felt like the right thing to do.

We went for a walk around the lake afterwards and back over "our bridge". It felt good to think of them there. To watch the beauty of nature and to feel that they were finally a part of it.

I hope we are reunited with our babies one day and I pray that they are having the times of their lives, running free, and without pain.

Thank you for giving me a place to express my feelings on this. I hope I haven't caused anyone else grief.

maddie my baby · 04-11-2009, 05:19 AM

so very sorry to here of your loss, my deepest sympothy.

03-21-2009, 10:09 AM	#31
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Rest in Peace, sweet Kirby Such a nice long life like Crystal had and yet it sure doesn't make it any easier. We do have lots more memories though. Hugs, Joan __________________

03-22-2009, 10:02 AM	#32
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Thank you all. It means a lot. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

03-23-2009, 06:20 PM	#33
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Hi, Judy. I am so sorry to read about Kirby. It doesn't matter how old they are because our heart still breaks when they leave for the Rainbow Bridge. I bet Sophie is looking for him so they can snuggle together at night. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

03-31-2009, 02:58 PM	#34
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	R.I.P. sweet Kirby. I am so sorry that you are going through this sorrow. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

03-31-2009, 04:56 PM	#35
ambernicole21 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Braunfels TX usa Posts: 132	Sorry for your loss... RIP Kirby __________________ Amber Mommy to Dalton and Molly

04-02-2009, 04:31 PM	#36
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	Judy, I'm just seeing this now. But I want to tell you, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Kirby. Even at 16 years old it's still so hard to loose them, even though we know their health is not good. He lived a long & very happy life with you & your family, Judy. My sympathy to you & your hubby. Rest In Peace, dear Kirby. Have fun playing at the Rainbow Bridge. I'm sure my dear Gigi is there too. But I have to warn you Kirby, sometimes Gigi isn't the friendlist dog, so maybe say Hi to her at a distance lst. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

04-02-2009, 05:44 PM	#37
cinigee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ardmore, Ok. Posts: 62	I'm sending lots of hugs your way. Cindy

04-03-2009, 10:05 AM	#38
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	hi sweetie, im so sorry i just saw this thread. im so so sorry for your loss. god bless you and your family.. may god help you heal your broken hearts. hugs to you... r i p .. baby __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

04-03-2009, 10:09 AM	#39
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Gone but never forgotten. RIP sweet boy. Hugs to you and yours. __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

04-03-2009, 10:16 AM	#40
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	So sorry for your loss. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

04-09-2009, 04:22 AM	#41
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Thank you all. We just received word that his ashes are at the vet. I've got two of my other babies ashes as well...we could never decide exactly what to do with them... I think it's time to set them all free. We're heading out to a beautiful park this weekend that was a favorite spot for all of us and setting their ashes free. There's a hilltop there that overlooks the lake and fields where they loved to play. As life has continued, we've realized that although we spent countless hours there with Fritz, Shelby and Kirby (may they all be playing together at the rainbow bridge) we've never even been there with Ginger and Bernie. It seems like the perfect place as all of our memories of the park include those three. In a few weeks we'll head out again with G & B and create some new memories... We'll never forget our first furfamily, they will live in our hearts forever. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

04-09-2009, 06:04 PM	#42
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	It's time to set them all free in a place you love so much. My thoughts will be with you, and them... __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

04-09-2009, 06:07 PM	#43
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Im so sorry for your loss, RIP sweet boy.

04-11-2009, 04:53 AM	#44
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	We said good-bye to three yesterday. We said good-bye to all three yesterday. After making the decision, I'd done some research online. Everything said that moving water is best. So, when we were leaving to pick up Kirby's remains yesterday, I brought this up to dh. Turns out, he was relieved, he was worried that "up on the hill" I'd end up very disappointed. We picked up Kirby and headed out to the park. We had a photo album, two yorkies, and all three sets of remains. When we got to the park we opened up Kirby's ashes. Oh gosh, they had them inside a beautiful box and wrapped in a pillow with artificial flowers laying on top. I sat in the car and cried for a few minutes. Then we loaded everything up in my backpack. It was strange to know I was carrying my babies on my back. We headed off for a walk through the woods towards where we knew a stream passed. We found the perfect spot. A little wooden bridge over the stream. You could look out and see it round a bend and empty into a large lake. It seemed liked such a living organic place. We had decided to set Kirby free first. I sat down on the bridge with Ginger on my lap. She did a great job of keeping my tears from hitting the ground. DH and Bernie sat down beside us. Then, DH did the honors of setting Kirby free. I have to say, it was a beautiful thing. The ashes are very white and you can actually watch them spread out and move along the water. I felt like I was seeing his soul released (is that nuts?)...It was amazing. After a brief and quiet pause, we set Shelby then Fritz free. Some of the remains settled to the bottom of the creek right below us, the three of them side by side. (I'm crying as I type this) Yes it opened up old wounds. But when Kirby went, I realized that I couldn't just keep collecting and holding on to their remains...it no longer felt like the right thing to do. We went for a walk around the lake afterwards and back over "our bridge". It felt good to think of them there. To watch the beauty of nature and to feel that they were finally a part of it. I hope we are reunited with our babies one day and I pray that they are having the times of their lives, running free, and without pain. Thank you for giving me a place to express my feelings on this. I hope I haven't caused anyone else grief. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

04-11-2009, 05:19 AM	#45
maddie my baby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: gerogia Posts: 292	sorry so very sorry to here of your loss, my deepest sympothy.