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Lily was the last of her litter when we got her. She was the runt. The first time we lay eyes on her she sat beside her mommy with her front paws planted firmly in front and her head held high. It was an open, friendly poise that she never lost. I have pictures of her, Dizel (her mate), and Daisy (her daughter) dressed up for Halloween or Christmas. Dizel and Daisy have an uncomfortable, almost embarrassed look, sulking some in their outfits. But not Lily. She sits there with front paws wide and planted firmly, her head high, a comfortable smile on her face. I have loved all my dogs equally. Each has its own personality. But the word that describes Lily's disposition best is "sweet". Sweet Lily is what I called her because she was the epitome of the word. She loved everyone, and was as kind a dog as you will find. The others chased squirrels and cats. But not Lily. She wouldn't of hurt a fly. She only wanted to receive and give love. At night, in bed, she would lick my face for as long as I let her. And I usually lay there several minutes, letting her sweet doggie kisses rain down and cherishing her love. I would eventually tell her it was time to sleep and hug her good night. Even after that I sometimes would be woke by even more kisses. She raised two litters of puppies, five in each one. And she was the perfect mommy you expect a dog of her character to be. Daisy was the one from her first litter we kept and the two of them bonded closely. Daisy had a habit of licking and chewing her mommy's ears and Lily would allow it for however long her daughter did this.Most of the photos I have of Lily include Daisy. Usually Lily, the smaller one, lying in front of Daisy while Daisy rests her head on Lily's back. They were almost inseparable. Lily loved to eat. Seldom did I go to the kitchen without her following me. When I cooked she was at my feet, looking for a dropped morsel of food. We couldn't possibly give her a snack or a bite of food whenever she wanted, she was already a little overweight but I too often caved in and allowed her a small snack. There was just too much sweetness in her eyes. There are many stories of her I can tell but I think Lily would want me to write a funny one. She was never one to roam much but once she got it in her head that she wanted to see what was on the other side of a neighbor's wooden fence. She must've been determined about this because she didn't listen as I called her to come back while she ran across the yard and to the fence. There was a small hole at the bottom of the fence, just big enough for Lily. I was still yelling for her to come back when she carefully slipped through the hole and disappeared. There was about a three second interval then a loud growl followed by as high pitched squealing as I ever heard. Lily shot back through the hole, ears laid back and tail held tight between her legs. A large dog's snout popped through the hole seconds after Lily emerged. Lily, still squealing, shot across the yard like a black streak. Within seconds she was at my feet. She wasn't bit or hurt at all but was forever broken from being curious again. She liked hiding her chewy bones in the most creative ways. The usual hiding of a chewy bone would take a good ten minutes. She would carry it to every room, looking for just the right spot. She would find a place, hide the bone, then unsatisfied, pick it back up and search for another spot. My wife and son have found bones tucked away in their shoes several times. I wonder now where there still may be some hidden in the most inconspicuous places of our house. She left us before we were ready. It was sudden and unexpected. I wish we could've been more prepared, but she suffered very little. I think it was her enlarged heart that just gave out. It hurts so bad and our house seems a lot more empty. Daisy misses her, but we are looking for her another companion though none can possibly replace Lily. As we grieve I wonder what would Lily say if she could. I'm certain the first thing would be "don't cry. Remember our happy times." Also she would say to express your love to those close to you every day because each could be your last with them. Show kindness to everyone. Be gentle and caring. Let those you love know how much you love them before you go to sleep at night. These are the lessons I learned from Lily. I wonder how much better this world would be if everyone could be more like Lily. 10/4/20- Happy birthday over the Rainbow Bridge our sweet angel. It has been a little over a week since you left us. Mommy and Daddy and Daisy miss you very much. Things are not the same without you. You are so missed. But we know you're in a good place and running and playing with Dizel, Felix, Roscoe, Lacy, and Lucy. Have a wonderful birthday there sweet girl. We love you.❤️🎂🎈🎁🎉❤️ 11/14/20- Just thinking about you sweet girl. I'm sure you have met many friends at the bridge and are running and playing. I can see you with Dizel, Lacy, Lucy, Roscoe, and Felix. Let them know how much we love them too. If you can please send me some of your sweet kisses tonight. We are missing you here girl.❤️😘 12/25/20- Merry Christmas over the Rainbow Bridge sweet girl. I'm sure you are having a wonderful time there with Felix, Lucy, Lacy, Roscoe, and Felix. We miss you here though. We miss how you would look under the tree for your treats inside your stockings. We miss dressing you up in your Christmas suit. Daisy is doing well. She got some treats from Santa today. I'll send you a picture of her in her suit. We love you girl. Lick the others for us and tell them Merry Christmas for us. We love you all darling. 🎄🐾🐾🎁🎅🏻⭐️❤️ 4/3/21- we miss you so badly sweet Lily. We wish you were here running in the spring sun wit Daisy. But we know you are running in a beautiful place. We have a new dog. His name is Shrek. He is a good companion for Daisy. They lie together in the bed just as you and Daisy used to. I know Daisy misses you very much, but now she has a friend to keep her company when Mama and I are not home. I hope you have a wonderful Easter where you are. Please kiss Dizel, Lacy, Roscoe, Felix, and Lucy for use and tell them we love them too. We love you so very much sweet girl.❤️🐾🐣🐰🌼🌻❤️ 5/8/2021- We and Daisy wish you a very happy Mother's Day at the Rainbow Bridge sweet Lily. You were such a good mommy to your ten babies. We miss you so very much sweet girl. We think about you all the time. Give kisses to Dizel, Lucy, Lacy, Roscoe, Felix, and Zoey tonight for us our little angel❤️🌞🌸🌷🌹🎍 7/5/21- We're missing you sweet Lily. Mama and I kiss your picture every day. You look so beautiful and kind in it. I'll never forge t what a sweet little girl you were. I wish everyone was as kind as you.❤️🇺🇸💥 9/24/21- Lily, it's been one year ago today that you had to leave us. We are missing you so much darling. Mama an I think of you so much. I miss your bark and your sweet kisses at night and your lying beside me. There are hundreds of other things I miss about you Lily, but mostly I miss you sweet and kind personality. You were so kind and sweet. I wish everyone could be the same. This would be such a better world if they were. I hope you are having fun at the rainbow bridge. Please lick the others there with you for us and let them know how much we love them too. Mama and I love you. Daisy does too. You'll always be loved sweet Lily❤️🌈🐾❤️ 10/4/21- Happy birthday at the Rainbow Bridge sweet Lily. We love you more than you know.🎂🎁🎉🎈❤️ 12/24/21- Merry Christmas at the Rainbow Bridge sweet Lily. I'm so sorry you're not here celebrating with us and looking through the stockings under the tree. But I know you're celebrating with Dizel, Lacy, Roscoe, Felix, and Lucy. Merry Christmas to you all. We love you very much❤️🌲🎁🐾🎅🏻✨❤️ 10/29/22- I just wanted to tell you that I love you Lily. We all miss you so much. I miss your kisses at night more than I can say, I hope you had a wonderful birthday this month. You will always be loved sweet angel. Give Felix, Roscoe, Lacy, Lucy, and Dizel kisses for us.❤️🍁🍂🧁❤️ 12/10/22- we love you Lily❤️🐾🎁🎄❤️ 7/3/23- just thinking of you sweet girl. Happy Independence Day at the Rainbow. We love you sweetie ❤️🇺🇸🐾🐾 11/28/23- Sending you a whole bunch of kisses our sweet girl❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 3/2/24-- thinking of you Lily. We love you sweet girl❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ |
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