Hello to you all.
Yesterday we said a very sad farewell to our Daisy, know in the family as Sweet Daisy May. Fourteen and a half is a very good age for a Lab, but that doesn't make it any easier, she stopped eating about a week ago and nothing would temp her, not even freshly roasted chicken which she loved. She then refused water, became weaker and that dreadful decision had to be made.
When I saw the new theme at Path of Positivity earlier in the week I had no idea what I would create, but yesterday I knew exactly what it would be. I wanted to focus my mind to try and quell the outbursts of tears so this morning started the above card, the first five efforts went into the bin, this one is about right. Daisy was a yellow Lab, but creating that colour on a card is almost impossible, I've tried many times.
The theme at P of P is always Anything Goes with a twist, this month's twist is 'Embrace the unexpected'. Whilst Daisy's arrival was by no means unexpected, the impact she went on to have in our lives was. She became the most trustworthy and reliable friend one could wish for, I don't recall a single time when we needed to chastise her, even as a puppy, she was a remarkable dog and was truly the matriarch of the family and other dogs. Poppy, Holly and Rose are so subdued and clearly missing her direction.
So Daisy this is for you, it is a card that will never be used, made purely for one purpose. Should anyone wonder, the little phial and label is fur the Vet trimmed from her as a keepsake.
20 comments:
A beautiful keepsake but such a sad reason to make it. RIP Daisy.
Brenda, I'm in tears as I read this, what a lovely tribute to your beautiful Daisy. They are never with us long enough and never forgotten. xxx
I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful tribute.
A beautiful card for such a sad loss.
Kath x
So sorry for your loss Brenda,a beautiful card to commemorate a faithful friend and member of your family.
sorry for your loss Brenda you have made a beautiful and sweet card......gr karin
Oh Brenda, what a beautiful tribute to your sweet Daisy. Our 4-legged friends definitely do bring a great deal of unexpected love and joy into our lives. Thank you for sharing such a special piece and your story with us at Path of Positivity. Katrina ~ Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
What a beautiful card. It is always challenging to deal with the loss of a beloved pet xx
Oh Brenda, I am so very sorry to read this, thinking of you all xx
So sorry for you loss Brenda, a beautiful card tribute
Oh so sorry for your loss Brenda, but what a beautiful keepsake to Daisys memory. Love the little phial of fur.
Carol x
This is beautiful Brenda. I know it’s heartbreaking when they go. We lost one of ours last year. I still like to think about him and remember his funny little ways x
So sorry to hear about Daisy, Brenda. It sounds like she was an amazing dog and I’m sure you have many treasured memories of her. Your card is beautiful, a lovely tribute to Daisy.
Liz xx
I am sorry to hear about this Brenda.
Beautiful card for Daisy!
Sending hugs!
My heart goes out to you. I'm very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Brenda, my heart breaks for you all. A beautiful card, and a lovely keepsake. Take care xxx
A lovely tribute to Daisy and you can take comfort in knowing she had a wonderful life under your care - she was obviously very much loved and will. of course. be missed.
oh, I am so sad to read this. So sorry for your loss. And such a beautiful card for her.
sending big hugs xx
Aaaah Brenda what a beautiful tribute to Daisy. So sorry for your loss. Pets really do become part of the family. A truly beautiful sentiment which applies to all of us. Hugs xx
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