Sweet friends, I usually try to be up beat to make everyone smile, however, my heart is broken. My 2 sons and I held our Sweet Dolly the insomniac dog as she peacefully passed away last night. Fot the past 16 yeard, Dolly was our constant companion and the only family member that was always happy. I knew it would be hard to loose her, but I still was not prepared for how heart breaking it would be. We were in our yard and she did not suffer. Just minutes before she died, a beautiful humming bird fluttered for several minutes drinking from a flowering plant near where we were sitting on the grass. I made this altered book last week for the F4A challenge not knowing that we would loose Dolly. I had planned to make an elegant CAS card and was trying to channel my inner Anne Ryan and Karen Dunbrook. When my mind ran in the other direction, I was a little mad. I also did not know what I was going to do with it. Now it will remind me of my best friend and the hummingbird that led her to heaven. I hope she is in a beautiful place like this. TFL, Francie
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016 GMT Views: 1808
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Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 11:02 AM
what a wonderful tribute to Dolly.....nothing is worse than losing a member of the family......esp. the ones that never had a bad word to say and always were happy to see you.....just remember that she will always be in your heart......so sorry
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 90281
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 12:51 PM
Oh Francie, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I just love how your card turned out and it is a beautiful card to honor your sweet fur baby. Big hugs sweet friend!
Registered: August 12, 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 29232
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 1:06 PM
Francie I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Dolly! I know how precious dogs are in a family. We lost our lab a number of years ago and I still miss him so much. Absolutely love your journal!
Registered: November 24, 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 17690
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 2:57 PM
My sympathies. ((hugs))) :((((
I would have said this magnificent creation was a keeper before your story, now for sure.
For happier days..there is a movie called Epic where the elves ride hummingbirds, that if you wanted to do this again, would make children very happy to get.
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 3:13 PM
I had to come back to tell you I forgot to mention your base cs. It's so stunning, Francie. You have such a remarkable vision for color, application and design. I thought about you and the boys a lot today. My heart goes out to you. When you get a chance, please send me your address.
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Registered: January 26, 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 78891
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 7:48 PM
Francie,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of one so dear! Our furry friends are so special in our lives and give us so much joy.
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71986
Fri, Apr 22, 2016 @ 9:42 PM
So sorry to hear about the passing of your precious Dolly. You have touched many stampers with your beautiful tribute to her. It warmed my heart to know she was loved so dearly by you and your family. Hugs
Registered: May 23, 2003 Location: Ontario, Oregon Posts: 9431
Sat, Apr 23, 2016 @ 8:22 AM
Your beautiful, peaceful card, with the little hummer gazing toward heaven is the perfect tribute card for your precious Sweet Dolly. My heart is heavy for you, knowing the loss you and your family are feeling right now. Hugs to you and your family...thanks for sharing this lovely card....
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Sat, Apr 23, 2016 @ 5:06 PM
I am so, so sorry for your loss, Francie. Only another pet lover who has lost that perfect furry friend can understand your grief. We lost our sweet kitty, Misty, last Sept and the pain is still just under the surface. I hope you'll find comfort in all the fun memories you have of your time together. Your card is a beautiful tribute to Dolly - bright, sweet and fun!
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