Monday, July 20, 2009

Goodbye, Sweet Raleigh Bear

My heart is heavy, but I am so grateful for so many kind hearted words and comforts this weekend. We enjoyed the time we could, as best we could considering Raleigh was on a lot of pain medicine, and this afternoon, he went to join his brother Random and his Granddad Ennis and to meet his Grandma Jane. I'm thankful for the opportunity to take him to the beach one last time.







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11 comments:

  1. Cindy LaJoyJuly 20, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Pets nurture our souls the way almost nothing else can. Sorry for your loss, but oh-so-glad you had Raleigh in your life!

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  2. Gen 's Family StoryJuly 20, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    This is heartbreaking news:( I'm so sorry. I dread the day I have to say goodbye to any of my furbabies. with tears and sniffles!

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  3. ChristinaJuly 20, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Your post and picture just brings me to tears. I am so sorry Lori.

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  4. Mom to 2 AngelsJuly 20, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    What great pictures of your time together this weekend. I am sad for you. My mom lost her dog, her sidekick, this weekend too.

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  5. mblathamJuly 20, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    The last photo was so, so appropriate. What a blessing to have had those last moments with him. I know this has been so hard and you've been in my thoughts!!

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  6. JeanneJuly 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    So sad, but your tribute to him is beautiful!

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  7. CorinneJuly 20, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    It is so hard and sad to say goodbye to our pet members of the family!I am glad you had a few last days to add to memories.I am sorry for your loss.

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  8. RachelJuly 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I'm not really a pet person, but this really choked me up! Those pictures are really wonderful. I can tell how much you loved him. Thinking of you all.

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  9. MalaJuly 21, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I'm so sorry. Losing them is so hard but worth the years of joy.

    That last picture is absolutely perfect.

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  10. AmandaJuly 21, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Having gone through the same thing, my heart goes out to you.
    Just know that he had a wonderful life with you both, just not long enough but its never long enough.

    Also love the last photo it says so much!!!!

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  11. PaigeJuly 24, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Your pictures are truly beautiful. I feel like I have a connection to Raleigh! He sure was a handsome and sweet boy. It's so great that you were able to take him to the beach -- it doesn't get much better than that to honor your beloved Raleigh. xoxo Paige

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