Thursday, September
18th, our beloved friend and
companion Tara passed away. So unexpectedly, so sudden, so abruptly.
How many words do you need to tell is was too soon. We only found out that morning how terribly ill
she was. No warning signs, no nothing, but a bad cough.
We have adopted Tara when she was two and a half. So we can be grateful for eight beautiful years with her. She was gentle, very intelligent and such a loyal friend in good and bad times. She was literally our star in some dark nights. We will miss her so much.
We have adopted Tara when she was two and a half. So we can be grateful for eight beautiful years with her. She was gentle, very intelligent and such a loyal friend in good and bad times. She was literally our star in some dark nights. We will miss her so much.
Although she lost her eyesight a couple of years ago, she could still manage herself our around the house and she was a great example
how to be grateful in the moment and with the little things which were still
there for her to enjoy.
It is so hard to say goodbye to such a wonderful friend, who we love so dearly.
I don’t know when I will start blogging again. Hopefully soon, because I miss you all.
((((Ellen)))) Such a beautiful sweet soul, Tara your pup is. I'm so so sorry you had to say such a hard goodbye. Our beloved furry friends are truly family, we love them so much. It's a big shock and adjustment. Be gentle with yourself and know we are all thinking of you and you girls right now.
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Thank you so much Catherine
DeleteWhat a beauty Tara was, both inner and outer. I imagine being adopted by you felt like she had found a little slice of heaven - she naturally gave back the love she freely received from her family. I wonder if by not showing any signs of illness until it had progressed, she was trying to keep from causing pain to you all. I know she is grateful for the loving way you took her in, as well as the loving way you released her to the waiting, open arms of the Universe. Gentle hugs to all of you.
ReplyDeleteTrying to keep this from us: that is what the doctor said too, Only after we knew how ill she was she was showing it to us during her last couple of hours.
DeleteThank you for your kind words Bev
Holding all of you in the pocket of my heart. If you search my blog for Windsor you will see one of our friends we miss every day. As a childless couple our animals are our family, I truly understand this kind of grief. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and I suppose you do. Sharyn
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It's so hard to lose a beloved animal friend without warning, I had that experience as well with my dog, Scrap. The silver lining for me was that I knew he hadn't been in too much discomfort during his illness, otherwise we would have known something was wrong. Wishing you happy memories of Tara.
ReplyDeleteYes we are glad she hasn't suffered much. It was a difficult decision we had to make but it was the best for our girl
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Sorry to hear of the painful separation of such a loved part of the family. It's always difficult going through such, maybe even more so when it is an animal with his unconditional love. My prayers are with you during the grieving period.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cher
DeleteSo sorry for your loss, Ellen. I know firsthand how devastating it can be. We love our companion animals so very much, and we never really get used to them being gone. Thinking of you and picturing Tara running happily through a field of flowers. I choose to think we will see our dear departed ones again someday. Meanwhile, I am blessed to encounter mine in dreams from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThank you Zanna. We believe that too and it is a comforting thought
DeleteBeautiful words and photos, Ellen! I am especially struck by what you say about Tara being a living reminder to be grateful in the moment. I hope you and the girls can love and support one another through this time of sadness, to re-find that joy in life.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Kerry
Thank you Kerry I am sure we will. Momentarily we are living in a Three of Cups bubble: Caring for and comforting eachother and remembering our Tara, making slowly room for joy again.
DeleteHugs and comforting blessings to you and your daughters, and best wishes for your beautiful dog's next journey. May fond memories fill your hearts!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Olivia for your kind and thoughtful words
DeleteI'm so very sorry to hear about your loss... Most of the times we've had to deal with this, it has been sudden (to us) as well... sending gentle hugs of support to you and your girls!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol !Thank you very much, I will pas it on to them
DeleteBeautiful and sweet!!! She always will be with you. Kisses for you the three!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend!
DeleteI'm so sorry, she will always be with you no matter what. I learned this after my Conan passed, when I am stressed or ill he comes to me in dreams and it cheers me up. Gentle love to you and yours during this time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, so much I don't dream often but it would be wonderful to see her in dreams. :)
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute to Tara.
AND such stunning photographs! She was very beautiful.
Thank you Steve, she was such a dear friend
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