Passion is but a prelude to
Years of gradual unfolding...
Deng Ming~Dao
It is with a very sad heart that I post of Miss Shelley's passing.
This little dog possessed an endearing sweet soul and a mischievous spirit. I will forever miss my dear companion, but I am thankful and blessed to have been able to spend almost 11 years with this sweet baby.
Cavaliers truly are the most delightful little dogs with such gentle little temperaments, but sadly the majority of them will succumb to heart diseases at some point in their lives and in the end it is how we lost Miss Shelley as well. :(
Thankfully she had maintained very good health and quality of life until a week ago and only went downhill quickly yesterday.....for that I am grateful.
Sleep well my little angel....you will always own a piece of our hearts.
I will post Fitness Friday information over the weekend......















Ohhh... I am so sorry.
Posted by: Donna in Ma | Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 03:51 PM
I'm so sorry for you loss Kim, but I'm sure her memories will continue to bring smiles to your face and heart!
Posted by: Marsha | Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Again, many hugs go out your way - the lost of a beloved member of the family takes time to adjust to - I will continue to send prayers of peace your way.
Posted by: Teyani | Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you're without your little one.
Posted by: jenny | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Oh Kim, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Risa | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 05:30 PM
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, April 20, 2009 at 02:38 PM
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our dog is 9 - a husky mix we got from the pound 3 years ago. She adds so much to our family.
Posted by: Lisa | Monday, April 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Hugs! She left too soon.
Posted by: Chris | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Oh Kim,
I just now read about Shelley's passing and I have tears in my eyes. I am so very sorry and with my cavaliers approaching 11 yrs. old, I can but imagine the pain of loss.........but I truly believe that because they are God's creatures whom he has entrusted to us, that we will indeed see them once again, well and happy.
I want you to know that Sam is doing very well at 10 1/2 years of age and is still the sweetest dog in the whole world (well even the vets office thinks so......we're not biased of course!)
We are taking Sam and Caroline to have senior checkups in two days. I am planning a big "birthday" bash for Caroline's 11th on April 30th!
Best wishes,
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 07:54 PM
So sorry Kim. She looks like such a sweetie.
Posted by: Kirsten | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 05:04 PM
So sorry to hear for Miss Shelley's passing. Our pets are so dear to us. Good wishes are sent to you.
Posted by: Geri | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.
Posted by: jaci | Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 01:11 AM
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Sending you hugs and all my thoughts and prayers. Sometimes it seems that our four legged friends are just not with us long enough. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Posted by: Gina | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 08:29 PM
There is a new star in the sky...
You have my profound sympathy.
Posted by: denise copeland | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 07:27 PM
I'm so sorry - our pets have such a special place in our hearts. She will be waiting on the Rainbow Bridge...take care!
Posted by: stacey | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 07:14 PM
I'm so sorry, Kim. *hugs*
Posted by: JessaLu | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 03:17 PM
Oh my how your heart must ache! Those wee darlings are so close to us. Be well and remember the sweet face.
Posted by: Susanne | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Kim I am so sorry for your loss. I just lost my 14 1/2 year old dog Gryphon a week ago today so I really understand what you are going through. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Cynthia | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss Kim. She was a beautiful girl, I especially like the second photo of her. I'm sure you'll treasure all your wonderful memories of your time together.
Posted by: Julie | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 09:44 AM
This is such sad news. I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Debbie | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Wishing you peace in your sadness.
Posted by: Elizabeth L in Apex, NC | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 08:37 AM
I'm so very sorry.
Posted by: Miss T | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Oh Kim, I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to lose a friend. My thoughts are with you.
Posted by: Judy | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 07:53 AM
I'm so glad you had 11 years with her and that her decline was quick so she suffered less. I hope your heart heals quickly.
Posted by: Susan Sedro | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 05:21 AM
Kim, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Hold tight to all of your good memories. I know you will miss her so much.
{{{ Hugs }}}
Posted by: katjorgensen | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 01:25 AM
I'm so sorry. There aren't enough words to describe what a dog is to her family, or for the grief when she passes. I'm glad to know that she didn't suffer, and that she had a long life with you.
Posted by: Nicky | Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 12:51 AM
I'm so sorry. She's beautiful. Thinking of you.
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 11:33 PM
HEY KIM - so sad for you and your family
BIG HUGS TO ALL OF YOU-------pat
Posted by: pat j | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:28 PM
I know how hard it is.....sorry for your sadness.
Posted by: Donna S. | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM
kim, i am so so sorry for your loss. sending you a big hug.
make that many big hugs.
Posted by: vanessa | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I am so sorry about the loss of your dear sweetie. Know that you and your family are in the thoughts and hearts of many today. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Posted by: Sue Johnson | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Oh KIm. I am so sorry and so sad for you! What a beautiful girl. Sending you love and hugs.
Posted by: Manise | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 09:46 PM
I am sorry for your loss. She looks like she was a very sweet dog.
Posted by: Alison | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Hugs to you and your family.
Posted by: Jennifer | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 08:46 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Jeanne | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 08:18 PM
I am very sad to hear of your loss. She looks like a delightful character.
Posted by: Sue | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Oh Kim, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:34 PM
Again, I'm so sorry Kim. She's a beautiful girl!
Posted by: Cara | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:33 PM
I know that there is nothing that can be said to take the pain away. Pets are the most wonderful friends that we can have. My heart mourns with you.
Posted by: Lee Cockrum | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:15 PM
I'll be thinking of you and sending lots of love. :(
Posted by: Heather | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 07:02 PM
Such a sad time, I know how much you loved her. I'll be thinking of you this weekend, I hope you can spend some time restoring yourself from the sadness.
Posted by: TeresaC | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 06:43 PM
I'm sorry for your loss. She looks like a real sweetie.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Oh! I'm so sorry Kim! Sending many hugs and thought to you and yours.
Posted by: Julia | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 05:39 PM
My sincerest sympathies. A loss like this is no different than that of a person.
Posted by: Michelle | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 05:25 PM
Oh no, Kim, I'm so sorry for your less. What a beautiful dog.
Posted by: Jodi | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 05:20 PM
Oh dear girl. I know how much it hurts. A big hug.
Posted by: Laritza | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 05:01 PM
I'm so sorry. Dogs are the best. Hugs!
Posted by: LisaK | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Oh dear - I am so so sorry. It's always hard to lose a beloved pet. I'm sure she had a fantastic life with you and your family though!
Posted by: Anne | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 04:14 PM
I am so sorry.
Posted by: Angie | Friday, April 17, 2009 at 03:50 PM