Thursday 22 May 2014

A short sad post

Just a rather short sad post from me today. As many of you know, my fur-baby Tilly the Dog had become very ill with a brain tumour and had deteriorated rapidly, having great difficulty getting to her feet, struggling to move and falling over whenever she did, and the wag had definitely gone from that tail. We discussed things with our trusted vet who has looked after Tilly since we got her at 8 weeks old, and there was nothing more we could do.  Thankfully she didn't seem to be in pain, but was failing so quickly each day. So we made the heartbreaking decision to let Tilly go.  This was done very peacefully at home in my arms, with lots of kisses and cuddles from us all,  yesterday morning - and I'm typing this now with tears falling on the keyboard.  She had a pampered, spoilt and much loved 9 years with us and I wish all dogs could have such a cherished existence.  Thank you for all your good thoughts, wishes and vibes - they have meant so much.  And apologies if I'm missing from Blogland for a little while - although crafting has always been my therapy so I won't be gone too long.  Tilly's Crafts will still carry on - and the name of the blog is extra-special to me now.
Tilly   30.1.2005 - 21.5.2014

32 comments:

  1. Oh Kim how sad. Really sorry to read this.
    Thinking of you.
    Tracey xx

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  2. My heart goes out to you and your family Kim at this sad time. I feel every little thing that you are going through as we did the very same for our beloved Mog in January. Love to all xxxx

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  3. Oh I'm so so sorry to read this Kim, thoughts are with you..
    Big hugs... Rip Tilly
    Love Kelly x

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  4. I am so sorry Kim,it is never an easy time.My thoughts are with you.
    Big hugs Sue xx

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  5. Ohh Kim, I am so sorry. What a heartbreaking time. My thoughts are with you. Am sending the biggest hug. Jayne xxxxxx

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  6. Oh Kim, I am so sorry. Thoughts are with you and lots of hugs. Karon x

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  7. Such a very poignant and sad post Kim. Sending sincere condolences. Its so difficult when you loose a beloved pet. Thinking of you.
    Laine
    xx

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  8. Oh Kim i am sorry to hear this i know how heart breaking this is as when i lost my dog Spike sending you Big Hugs
    Dianne xx

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  9. Im so sorry for your loss Kim that is just so sad. Im glad she wasn't in too much pain towards the end bless her (((hugs))) to you - thinking of you - Michelle xx

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  10. I was only thinking of her last night :( i'm so sorry for your loss Kim :( At least you can hopefully take comfort in the fact that she wasn't in pain, and had a life filled with love, cuddles and everything a dog could want or need. Big hugs for you and your family at this sad time

    Tags xx

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  11. My heart aches for you, Kim it really does. Having had dogs all my life I know how hard it is to lose such a cherished friend and companion! Your beautiful Tilly reminds me so much of my youngest dog Millie. All the joy and love they give you cannot be measured, only gratefully received. Bless you and huge hugs! xx

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  12. Oh Kim:( I saw your post on my side bar and burst into tears I really didn't want to read it. I'm glad she went peacefully with all her family around her and she sure was a pampered pooch. This is truly a heartbreaking time for you all and my thoughts are with you lots and lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  13. Oh Kim, my heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. I know how heart-breaking it is to say goodbye to a beloved pet, they become such a big part of our lives and give us so much joy.
    Thank goodness she was not in pain and you gave her such a wonderful home with lots of special memories.
    Take care, sending you hugs Sue xx

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  14. Oh Kim, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I'm glad Tilly passed peacefully with those she loved and who so obviously loved her. God rest.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  15. I am so sorry Kim to hear this sad news. I am also in tears typing this and really feel for you. My hubby and I have had to make this very hard decision a few times in the past. She is at peace now bless her and you did all you could for her. My thoughts are with you sweetheart.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  16. I am very sorry to hear this, but you gave her a good life and she did not suffer.
    Hugs Tilly

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  17. Ooh Kim So Sorry To Reward This But You Gave Her A Good Life And Only Wish You All The Best Rip Tilly

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  18. Oh Kim I am so sorry to read this post and I too now have tears strolling down my face so I can't even begin to know how devastating this must be for you. Take comfort from the thought that your beloved Tilly is now at peace and free from any further suffering.
    Time is a great healer and your blog buddies will all be here when you are up to creating again.
    Take good care.
    Debs xx

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  19. Oh! Kim..I am so very sorry...how sad, but the kindest thing to do and I know she will be soorly missed.
    Take care..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  20. I'm so sorry to heat about Tilly.
    Sending you a big hug.
    Lorraine x

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  21. My heart goes out to you Kim. It would have been the most heartbreaking decision but a necessary one for the love of Tilly. My blog is also named after our family pet and not a day goes by where I don't look at her and remember how special she was to us.
    Sending hugs.
    Sharon. x

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  22. Oh Kim so sorry to hear about Tilly, my heart goes out to you and your family at this very sad time....Sending hugs
    Wendy xx

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  23. I'm so sad for you Kim. I know you're going to miss her like crazy. The critters with so much personality and character are extra hard to let go. At least we know she's not suffering anymore. Sending you great big hugs.

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  24. Sending you warm hugs Kim, I'm so sorry to hear your news, take care xx

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  25. I m so sorry to read this Kim and shed a few tears myself. I hope you take comfort in that she had such a loving family who gave her a wonderful life. Sending you big hugs.
    Gina xx

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  26. Ohhh I'm so sorry to hear your very sad news about wee Tilly. She certainly was a cherished member of your family. Sending big hugs xx

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  27. Aww Kim I am so sad reading this, I know how much Tilly meant to you all, like you say, she was very much an adored member of the family....I always find that a comforting thought when I remember my old friend too.........hugs, Janette.xxx

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  28. So sorry to hear your sad news Kim, at least you know you gave her the best life a dog could have and that should bring you some comfort, big hugs, Colette xx

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  29. Awwww geez Kim, I am so sorry to hear this and I know how much it hurts. You never forget (nor should you) but it does get a bit easier to bear. It's been 4 years since we lost Wildee and it still makes the tears well up when I think of her but I know she's in she's in a pain free place now, chasing her ball and resting her head on someone else's knee. She was probably there to greet Tilly when she arrived.

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  30. I'm so sorry to hear about Tilly Kim, I know that feeling so well and it's quite the saddest thing in the world, dogs are so much a part of the family and leave a huge hole to fill. At least you know you did the very best you could for her and she was so loved. Sending a big hug xx

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  31. Heartbreaking Kim, so sad and sorry I didn't spot this earlier, what a wonderful life she would have had with you, Karenxx

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Kim x