On February 22nd, for the Inspiration Challenge, Kathleen Lammie posted this card. She immediately took me back to 2008 when my DH and I purchased a little orphan we named "Lettie". I think Kathleen's Megan and my Lettie are soul sisters! Unfortunately, my Lettie had a very short life due to a brain tumor. Ironically, my DH died that year also.
I PM'd Kathleen and asked if she would send me an image to add to Lettie's photo album (see insert for a photo of Lettie) and she was kind enough to do so. I have to admit I could not get through Lettie's album and making this card w/o shedding many tears for a sweet little soul who had such a short life - approx. 9 months! But, in that time, she loved and was loved so much.
What a nice tribute to Lettie. Sounds like she was a real sweet dog.
------------------------------ "You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you" Sarah Ban Breathnach
What a nice tribute to Lettie. Sounds like she was a real sweet dog.
------------------------------ "You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you" Sarah Ban Breathnach
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 @ 4:04 PM
Oh Gosh, you have me tearing up too Vicky! I LOVE your beautiful tribute to Lettie! Your love is overflowing right onto your wonderful card! I am amazed at how much your Lettie and my Megan do look like sisters! Sweet, sweet card, I am so glad I could play a small part by sending the stamps!
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 @ 4:53 PM
A lovely card for a gentleman or a dog lover of any sex!! Love the plaid bg paper! Well done, Vicky! Sweet tribute ot Lettie....
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 @ 5:14 PM
This one tugs at the old heartstrings for any of us who lost a beloved pet. I love how you colored him too. Those plaids are the perfect papers for him!
Registered: January 13, 2009 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 2513
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 @ 5:59 PM
This is such a special tribute to your little Lettie. Your story touched my heart since our family has lost several pets over the years. Our pets become so much a part of who we are.