Tuesday, April 5, 2011

heavy hearts


we are sad.
our dog, nyah, died today.
she was a very old dog, and it was time.
{oh, how she loved tennis balls}
i've been trying to convince ned that
only nyah's body died.
that her spirit {the important part} did not die.
he maintains that it's just not fair.
of course, he is right.

in the sweetest effort
to help cheer and distract,
our friend, jolie, gave ned these
a happy meal on a sad day.
perfect.
{thank you, jolie}


~ post edit ~
can you believe this? 
our friends, the larsen's,
brought us these tonight
{thank you, thank you, sweet friends}


do you see those grassy bits
under the outrageously fragrant coral roses?
it is a new carnation called green trick.
i read about it for the first time
YESTERDAY
at family chic.


13 comments:

Dawn said...

oh I am so sad for your family♥

Pam said...

I am so sorry. It is a great loss. PLEASE pick up a copy of http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590417010/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302048913&sr=1-1 this book. Dog Heaven. I think Ned will like it..you too. :(

Dianne said...

I am so sorry. I know how Ned is hurting. :(
Wish I was close enough to do something for you all. xoxo

jennifer said...

so very sorry for all of you. our dog is on her final lap as well and i'm trying to prepare the girls without getting too gloomy about it. hugs for ned. xoxox

catie said...

thank you, girlfriends.
we have been so blessed today with thoughtfulness.
pam, DOG HEAVEN looks perfect. written by cynthia rylant, one of my very favorite authors.
love you, girls ♥

Emily said...

So sad to hear of Nyah's passing. Pets are so special. Pam's book recommendation sounds perfect for Ned. Maybe you should have her picture framed and placed somewhere special in the house for him too.

Denise said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Nyah's passing, Catie. I know it's even more difficult since it's so hard on sweet Ned. Pam's book suggestion sounds like a wonderful idea. I'm so sorry.... it's so hard to lose a family member. xoxo

jill said...

catie, i am soo sad to read this about sweet nyah...i can only imagine how heartbroken all of you are. big hugs to you all...xoxo

Camilla Fabbri said...

Catie, I know the loss of a pet is so very painful - I send you strength at this sad time! Your flowers are stunning - how kind of your friends to send you such a lovely and thoughtful gift.
Take care, Camilla Fabbri, Family Chic

Diane said...

I am so sorry Catie bug; a pet is so much part of a family. Nyah will be missed, but will always be there in spirit. A big hug and kiss to our sweet Ned also.
xoxoxo
Diane

Anonymous said...

i miss you nyah. neddy is so sweet.
-em

sewmuchwhimsy said...

Catie, I am so, so sorry to hear about Nyah. It is very hard to lose someone you love :( I know that you gave Nyah the most wonderful home a doggie could ask for while she was on this earth. xoxoGretchen

Donna said...

Sorry Catie ....nyah looks like a real character ......the bigger the character the bigger the hole, what a lucky dog landing at your home.

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