Lady & Lily, February 2009
I apologize for how long it has taken me to write again. It's been a little over a month since we lost Lady, and I'm afraid to admit I'm still wallowing. I don't cry everyday or anything like that, but when I see someone walking a big, beautiful black Lab, I can hardly speak. And while our kitties have done an admirable job of trying to amuse and distract me, it's just not the same.
Just about the time Lady died, my studio got torn up while we paint and stain the attic, so I haven't spent a moment in my studio, either... which really makes things feel strange for me. I feel like part of me has been cut off and I almost physically long to be back in the studio. This weekend we will hopefully be putting the finishing touches on the studio and I'll be able to get things in order.
In the photo above, you can see how grey Lady became, and you can also see that the kitty Lily wasn't the slighted bit afraid of Lady... she liked to walk back and forth past Lady's head, and tried really hard to lay down right by Lady's face. So cute.
I hope you are all doing well, and I appreciate ALL the kind wishes and comments re: Lady's death. It has meant the world to me and to my husband... he's not a blogger and just cannot quite understand how it is so many people we've never actually met have been so kind to us. Quite a wonderful community of loving friends, isn't it?!?
xoxo,
Lady's last photo, she couldn't get around very easily, but she could still smile!
Lady & Lily
I have an 8 year old black lab that is turning gray. I can't imagine what our life will be like when she passes! She is the most wonderful dog and I know when she leaves us we'll be not long in bringing another one in our home. Labs are just the best! Love your Blog!
Dana in Virginia
Posted by: Dana Smith | August 28, 2009 at 09:29 PM
I am happy you have pictures that you can look back on and smile and remember...
Posted by: Stephanie | August 20, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I miss your posts. Hope you're doing well. Come back soon.
Posted by: Diane | August 15, 2009 at 12:06 PM
I’m so sorry for your lost. The last picture you posted is very sweet, it’s so unlike them. But these two are like a couple.
Posted by: Jobs | August 12, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Glad to see your post Kathy and to know your getting along okay. Ladybug sure had a contagious smile - her last photo brought a smile to my face. A great capture!
Posted by: Jane Farr | August 10, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I've been wondering how you were doing. These are sweet pictures of Ladybug. I know what you're saying about seeing other people's dogs. After I lost my little black pomeranian, Teddy, I could hardly look at another dog without tearing up although I tried hard not to. Petting them really didn't help much either, it just seemed to reinforce the pain. Please know that I care.
Posted by: Diane | August 07, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Hi Kathy,
I've missed you! . . . and I do understand how you feel 'part of you' is missing. It is SO hard to lose a pet. Anyway-I've really been thinking of you and I hope to see your studio pic(s) soon.
Posted by: Jane | August 07, 2009 at 09:46 AM
Bonjour Kathy,
we had a big dog, and a cat, and they were like the odd couple, the cat with a disgusted look when the dog was drooling and noisily drinking.They got along fine, like Lady and Lily. And I still miss them a lot.
Really nice to have you back,
a bientot
Bénédicte
Posted by: Bénédicte | August 07, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Welcome back, Kathy! So good to see your post. Glad to hear you're doing well, albeit a bit sad still. Perhaps you could post a pic of your new studio when it's done! Take care.
Posted by: Julie | August 07, 2009 at 01:45 AM