Selling some of Maddie's Clothes... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

DENISE517 · 08-02-2007, 12:41 PM

I've thought, and thought and thought about this... and I just can't bear Macy wearing Maddie's clothes. I will feel as thought I'll constantly be compairing Macy and how Maddie looked in them. Some may not agree, but I feel this is what I want to do. I will use the money to get Macy some new clothes. I'll be saving my favorites and putting up to keep in a special box. I feel as thought Macy is already helping me out. I think about those puppies everyday and they hold such a place in my heart. Maddie will always be with me and her memories will NEVER be forgotten, but I have to heal and find a spot in my heart for Macy. I don't want to compair her to Maddie. I want her to be her own little person. I don't want her to live in Maddie's shadow. I love Maddie with my whole heart and the days without her had been unbearable at times. I'm so ready to hear puppy barks and have puppy kisses again. I'm going back to meet the puppies again next Sunday and will make my pick. I think I already know which one it will be but don't want to say anything til I'm there again. Thanks for understanding...

I'll be posting all the pics and prices tomorrow so check back...just wanted to give everyone a chance that would like them.

It will be between 7 and 8 on Friday.

chattiesmom · 08-02-2007, 01:39 PM

Denise, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. I definately want one of Maddie's dresses to have a place of honor with the rest of the dresses that i have bought. I admit, I have a dog dress addiction. Unfortunately my girls do not like to wear clothes so I have a "drawer of honor" that I put all of the wonderfully handcrafted items that I buy and I look at them. One of these days I am going to have a little girl who loves frufru and I'll be ready.

I am sure that Maddie is smiling down on you -- no matter what decision you might make.

kezza · 08-02-2007, 02:03 PM

I can sympathise with you on this one...I have put all heidi's things away and i will NOT be using any of them on my new baby girl. They are heidi's things..my new baby is getting all her own new stuff. It is good to keep a few very special things..we need to have our memories. x

Yorkiekids · 08-02-2007, 02:07 PM

I'm looking forward to buy something. Penny will be very proud to wear it.

Rudys Mom · 08-02-2007, 04:03 PM

Denise, I can understand the way you feel. When we got Rudy, my husband said, "well we allready have a crate for him, we can use GiGi's". I said no, that was GiGi's crate and I don't want to see any other dog in it.

GiGi didn't wear any clothes.
I don't have any girls, and my boys are bigger than Maddie was. But if you are selling any of her blankets or anything that a boy could use, I will glady buy something. I want to share in helping you get some new outfits for your new Macy girl.

Wrenee4 · 08-02-2007, 04:59 PM

I understand for sure!!

stedmansmommy · 08-02-2007, 05:34 PM

I won't type a whole book here as I sent you a loooong PM earlier - but once you read it, you will know how I feel girl

And thank you so much for PM'ing me girl...you are just so sweet, and we love ya!

Monday · 08-02-2007, 06:22 PM

Great idea Denise ...
you need to save a special place for Maddie
and create a whole new one for Macy ...
You are doing the right thing ...
with love,
Monday and Friday!

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Originally Posted by DENISE517

I've thought, and thought and thought about this... and I just can't bear Macy wearing Maddie's clothes.

I want her to be her own little person. I don't want her to live in Maddie's shadow.

cindy0721 · 08-02-2007, 06:32 PM

Oh Denise I completly understand you.. I too lost my Maddy last Aug 11 I am dreading next sunday so badly because it will be here 1 yr anniversary of her death. I too put all of her favorite toys and clothes in a special box along with some pictures, her birth pictures and her AKC info.. it is so sad to think that she is no longer here I think of her daily and miss her like the first day she left. I know she is in a better place but I cannot help and be selfish and want her here with me. I would give anything to have her in my arms again. I am so glad you found Macy and hope she can help you heal...

PuppyLovinNurse · 08-02-2007, 07:06 PM

Ohh, Denise! I know this is hard on you, poor thing. BUT I think Macy deserves her own clothes and Maddies deserves her clothes to be only her clothes so I think you're doing the right thing!!! Good luck with your sale!

I hope you're able to sell enough to get a fabulous wardrobe for little miss Macy!

Timmy · 08-02-2007, 07:16 PM

Denise...I understand where you are coming from. Lilly didn't have much but what was hers is always going to be hers. I'm going to keep what she had.. I haven't put it away..I still see her clothes everyday but I just can't touch them just yet because I know once I do put it away its going to break me heart to pieces..I guess I leave them there because I'm still afraid to face reality..she's not coming back. I had the courage to put her tag with her name, harness & leash away because that was hanging in my kitchen and I couldn't bare seeing it. You are doing the right thing hun.

Can't wait to see who you are going to pick!!! How can you do it?!?!? they are both adorable!

Connie · 08-02-2007, 08:46 PM

Hi Denise! As I told you on the phone, I support your decision to sell Maddie's clothes. Only you know what feels right and if it doesn't seem right to you to keep them, then just get a fresh start. I think if I was in your shoes, I'd sell them too. It would be different if Maddie was still here...then it would be fun to put big sister's clothes on Macy.

I know you'll do great with your sale...Maddie had such cute things! Big hugs, Denise! I'm glad you have Macy to look forward to. I can't wait till you get her!

MyFairLacy · 08-02-2007, 09:57 PM

I don't know what I would do if something happened to Lacy - she has so many clothes and I honestly don't know how I would feel about what to do with them..if I wanted my next baby to wear them, keep them, or sell them or what... I was just telling my Granddaddy over lunch yesterday that everyone handles grief differently, and what helps one person get through their time of grief may not be what helps another. I don't want you to feel bad about it at all because you are doing what is best for you. I know it's going to be hard to part with Maddie's clothes since they are a part of her and hold a lot of memories. I joined right around the time Maddie went missing and I still think of her often. She was such a beautiful little girl. I'm really looking forward to reading about Macy as she grows and seeing pictures of her.

mizzwanned · 08-02-2007, 10:14 PM

I'm so sorry. I know it's very hard for you. I tried to imagine myself in your shoes and I picked up an item of London's clothes cause it's right next to me and imagined her not being here and it made me terribly sad. It would just remind me so much of her, so I can understand why you wouldn't want Macy yo wear Maddie's clothes. I think getting her her own clothing is a good idea, but do keep your favorite items that were Maddie's for memory.

red98vett · 08-03-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

I'm so sorry. I know it's very hard for you. I tried to imagine myself in your shoes and I picked up an item of London's clothes cause it's right next to me and imagined her not being here and it made me terribly sad. It would just remind me so much of her, so I can understand why you wouldn't want Macy yo wear Maddie's clothes. I think getting her her own clothing is a good idea, but do keep your favorite items that were Maddie's for memory.

I agree with this post and Denise....it's going to be really hard but you need to do what your heart tells you to do - I'll say this - I WISH my girls were small enough to pay tribute to Maddie but they aren't - so I'll say good luck and just wanted to tell you Maddie is in our hearts - I look at her Card w/her picture that I made for you all the time ...she was such a beautiful little yorkie.....I'm really glad you have Macy coming to help you heal

08-02-2007, 12:41 PM	#1
DENISE517 No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 4,449	Selling some of Maddie's Clothes... I've thought, and thought and thought about this... and I just can't bear Macy wearing Maddie's clothes. I will feel as thought I'll constantly be compairing Macy and how Maddie looked in them. Some may not agree, but I feel this is what I want to do. I will use the money to get Macy some new clothes. I'll be saving my favorites and putting up to keep in a special box. I feel as thought Macy is already helping me out. I think about those puppies everyday and they hold such a place in my heart. Maddie will always be with me and her memories will NEVER be forgotten, but I have to heal and find a spot in my heart for Macy. I don't want to compair her to Maddie. I want her to be her own little person. I don't want her to live in Maddie's shadow. I love Maddie with my whole heart and the days without her had been unbearable at times. I'm so ready to hear puppy barks and have puppy kisses again. I'm going back to meet the puppies again next Sunday and will make my pick. I think I already know which one it will be but don't want to say anything til I'm there again. Thanks for understanding... I'll be posting all the pics and prices tomorrow so check back...just wanted to give everyone a chance that would like them. It will be between 7 and 8 on Friday.

08-02-2007, 01:39 PM	#2
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Denise, I have you in my thoughts and prayers. I definately want one of Maddie's dresses to have a place of honor with the rest of the dresses that i have bought. I admit, I have a dog dress addiction. Unfortunately my girls do not like to wear clothes so I have a "drawer of honor" that I put all of the wonderfully handcrafted items that I buy and I look at them. One of these days I am going to have a little girl who loves frufru and I'll be ready. I am sure that Maddie is smiling down on you -- no matter what decision you might make. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

08-02-2007, 02:03 PM	#3
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	I can sympathise with you on this one...I have put all heidi's things away and i will NOT be using any of them on my new baby girl. They are heidi's things..my new baby is getting all her own new stuff. It is good to keep a few very special things..we need to have our memories. x __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

08-02-2007, 02:07 PM	#4
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I'm looking forward to buy something. Penny will be very proud to wear it. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

08-02-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	Denise, I can understand the way you feel. When we got Rudy, my husband said, "well we allready have a crate for him, we can use GiGi's". I said no, that was GiGi's crate and I don't want to see any other dog in it. GiGi didn't wear any clothes. I don't have any girls, and my boys are bigger than Maddie was. But if you are selling any of her blankets or anything that a boy could use, I will glady buy something. I want to share in helping you get some new outfits for your new Macy girl. __________________ 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

08-02-2007, 04:59 PM	#6
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	I understand for sure!! __________________ ~Wendy~

08-02-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	I won't type a whole book here as I sent you a loooong PM earlier - but once you read it, you will know how I feel girl And thank you so much for PM'ing me girl...you are just so sweet, and we love ya! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws!

08-02-2007, 06:32 PM	#9
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	Oh Denise I completly understand you.. I too lost my Maddy last Aug 11 I am dreading next sunday so badly because it will be here 1 yr anniversary of her death. I too put all of her favorite toys and clothes in a special box along with some pictures, her birth pictures and her AKC info.. it is so sad to think that she is no longer here I think of her daily and miss her like the first day she left. I know she is in a better place but I cannot help and be selfish and want her here with me. I would give anything to have her in my arms again. I am so glad you found Macy and hope she can help you heal... __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

08-02-2007, 07:06 PM	#10
PuppyLovinNurse Chloe's Mommy! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cornwall, ON Posts: 1,968	Ohh, Denise! I know this is hard on you, poor thing. BUT I think Macy deserves her own clothes and Maddies deserves her clothes to be only her clothes so I think you're doing the right thing!!! Good luck with your sale! I hope you're able to sell enough to get a fabulous wardrobe for little miss Macy! __________________ Sara & Chloe

08-02-2007, 07:16 PM	#11
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	Denise...I understand where you are coming from. Lilly didn't have much but what was hers is always going to be hers. I'm going to keep what she had.. I haven't put it away..I still see her clothes everyday but I just can't touch them just yet because I know once I do put it away its going to break me heart to pieces..I guess I leave them there because I'm still afraid to face reality..she's not coming back. I had the courage to put her tag with her name, harness & leash away because that was hanging in my kitchen and I couldn't bare seeing it. You are doing the right thing hun. Can't wait to see who you are going to pick!!! How can you do it?!?!? they are both adorable!

08-02-2007, 08:46 PM	#12
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Hi Denise! As I told you on the phone, I support your decision to sell Maddie's clothes. Only you know what feels right and if it doesn't seem right to you to keep them, then just get a fresh start. I think if I was in your shoes, I'd sell them too. It would be different if Maddie was still here...then it would be fun to put big sister's clothes on Macy. I know you'll do great with your sale...Maddie had such cute things! Big hugs, Denise! I'm glad you have Macy to look forward to. I can't wait till you get her! __________________ 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?

08-02-2007, 09:57 PM	#13
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I don't know what I would do if something happened to Lacy - she has so many clothes and I honestly don't know how I would feel about what to do with them..if I wanted my next baby to wear them, keep them, or sell them or what... I was just telling my Granddaddy over lunch yesterday that everyone handles grief differently, and what helps one person get through their time of grief may not be what helps another. I don't want you to feel bad about it at all because you are doing what is best for you. I know it's going to be hard to part with Maddie's clothes since they are a part of her and hold a lot of memories. I joined right around the time Maddie went missing and I still think of her often. She was such a beautiful little girl. I'm really looking forward to reading about Macy as she grows and seeing pictures of her. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#14
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so sorry. I know it's very hard for you. I tried to imagine myself in your shoes and I picked up an item of London's clothes cause it's right next to me and imagined her not being here and it made me terribly sad. It would just remind me so much of her, so I can understand why you wouldn't want Macy yo wear Maddie's clothes. I think getting her her own clothing is a good idea, but do keep your favorite items that were Maddie's for memory. __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3