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Monday, September 28, 2009

A sad day..............

So we had a really sad day at our house on Saturday. This cute dog - our buddy - passed away. He was 12 1/2 - so he lived a long full life and died peacefully in his sleep. Somehow it didn't make it any easier though. We got buddy when he was 6 weeks old - 1 week before our wedding day. He actually was at our wedding - running around for a bit - till he annoyed everyone to death and then ended up in the kennel - but he was there. He has been there since the beginning........so it was really hard. He hunted alot with Dean when he was younger (wish i could find some of the puppy pictures) - then he kinda just mellowed out when we had kids. He was so good with the kids - always loving on them....he will be missed.


Buddy soaking up the attention while Ethan pets him. This was the saddest part - Everytime Dean mowed the lawn - buddy followed along, he's done this since he was little - he followed till the lawn was completley mowed - it was kina thier thing. So when dean mowed on Saturday it was really really sad. They were best buds. Baylee giving him luvs - buddy never ever jumped up or made the kids feel scared or uncomfortable.Even the cat tortured him. They slept in the same bed for along time until about 6 months ago - but became kinda senile, lost his hearing and could barely see - whe had to start putting him in the kennel because he would wander. But they were buds - olive would sit there and play with his tail - and buddy just let him do it. I love this picture - buddy had to be a part of everything - here - he couldn't get a good view of the fishing so he stuck his head between deans legs so he could see better.
He is actually asleep in this picture - too darn funny - he always slept this way. He didn't have the prettiest coat - it seems like he would finally loose all of his winter coat once it was time to grow it back again.The kids cried alot - Dean cried alot (more than i've ever seen), i cried alot. But i think we are all okay with it now. We took him up to the property on Saturday night and buried him there. The kids each drew a picture for him and gave him something special and we put thier stuff in before we buried him and then they each put a flower on top of the grave. Dean said a beautiful prayer blessing his grave - and we will be able to visit it anytime we are up there - it is a special place - a place where he had alot of memories too - wow - who would of ever thought an animal could have such a big impact on your lives - you don't realize it till they aren't in your life any longer.
On a happy note - If you havn't been over to GCD's Blog - there is SUPER big news over there. Melody Ross (from Chatterbox) - has joined forces with GCD studios and has come out with a beautiful vintage line - here is a sneaky - go check out the blog for all of the pictures - your not going to beleive how much is in this collection - tons and tons of embellishments!
thanks for stopping by...........
Brenda

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about your dog. Buddy sounds like he was as sweet as can be. We have a golden retriever about that age and I am dreading "the day". Hugs to you and your family. Amy Tara

Jess said...

awww so sorry to hear about Buddy...he was a beautiful dog and sounds like a wonderful part of your family.

Deneen said...

Hugs and prayers it is so very hard when you lose a beloved pet. Our Emma (a lab) is 11 and I know it will be so very hard on all of us when something happens to her.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about Buddy, it is such a huge loss when a dear pet goes on ahead.
Hugs to your sweet family.

B-

laura vegas said...

so sorry that buddy has left you and your family. he sounds like an amazing member of your family .. and i can tell he will be greatly missed.

laterg8r said...

so sorry to hear about buddy :D

Karie Coats said...

I've been meaning to call... Buddy will be missed even by my boys! I'm glad you are feeling better about it. Hugs and Kisses!
Love you

Sasha Farina said...

oh sweetie... this is so hard for you all. *hugs*

TheDooleys4 said...

This post made me cry for you guys.:( Hugs.

Jodi Geers said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your family member! We had to have two of our beloved pets put to sleep on monday and I am mourning with you. Heartfelt hugs to your family...

Brandy Jo said...

O. that makes me so sad. I even enjoyed his greeting when I came over to visit. And I noticed recently that he did not greet me. He must have been in his kennel that day.

Stacy said...

I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so very hard to lose an animal that is such a big part of your life. My heart goes out to your and yours.

Kirsty Wiseman said...

oh B, what a sad sad thing to hPPEN.
I dread the day mine goes. DREAD IT. I love him with all of my heart. They become a wonderful part of your life.
I actualLy want to cry for you too x

Cindy Tobey said...

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I know how difficult losing a pet is. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. ((hugs))