Tuesday, September 6, 2011

14th Anniversary

It is 14 years ago today when Lolli first came to stay with us.  She made the long journey from Wallaroo with her mum, Bonnie, and fellow brothers and sisters to the carpark of the Ingle Farm Shopping Centre where I went to pick her up.  Dad had the biggest smile I have ever seen the minute he laid his eyes on her.  Lolli settled in straight away and wasted no time in making herself a special part of the family.

In a small twist of irony - the vet said she had 2 - 3 months when he gave us that horrible news.  Yesterday would have been 3 months.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

To my sunshine

Tonight will be 12 weeks since we lost our beautiful Lolli.  It is still hard to believe that she is no longer here with us and we miss her just as much as ever.  The other day I had to take a double-take because I thought I saw a quick glimpse of her.  It was light but I am certain I saw the profile of her sitting just inside the front door which was one of her favourite spots.  I know it was just wishful thinking.

I would always sing this song to her but now I have also added a small addition ...

  You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
  You make me happy when skies are grey.
  I hope you know dear how much I love you.
  Please don't take my sunshine away.

  You were my sunshine, my only sunshine.
  You made made me happy when skies were grey.
  I hope you know dear how much I love you.
  But now my sunshine has gone away.

My "sunshine" may be gone but Lolli will always be in my heart.




Monday, July 18, 2011

July 15, 2011 would have been Lolli’s 14th birthday. She was born to first-time West Highland breeders at Wallaroo, South Australia.  Lolli’s mother was a lovely little Westie with a friendly temperament called Bonnie.  Unfortunately, Bonnie died from snakebite, shortly after the breeders moved to Alice Springs 2 years after Lolli was born.  Lolli’s father was a New Zealand champion.  She was the third one to arrive on the 15th of July, 1997 at 12:27pm weighing at 205grams and she first opened her eyes on the 30th.

I still remember the first time I saw Lolli when she was just 4 weeks old.  I first picked up one of her sisters but she started to squirm and whimper so I thought, “this one doesn’t like me very much”.  I then picked her up, she settled snugly into my arms, and I said, “This is our Lolli”.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Sindi


Sindi was a much loved part of our family.  She was a clever little thing that was with me during my childhood years.  I would take her for rides around the block as she sat proudly in the front basket of my bright yellow bike.  One of my fondest memories of Sindi is when she started to “climb” the weeping willow tree in our backyard to retrieve her ball that had been placed on one of the branches.  To our amazement, her little claws clung to the rough bark until she reached the branch and then, with ball in mouth, jumped off.

Sindi was with us for almost 20 years.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

We are approaching 4 weeks without our dear Lolli and our hearts are breaking more than ever.  The house is so quiet and I keep looking for her in her usual spots.   I am constantly listening out for her little footsteps, which although very real in my mind, I know I will never physically hear again.  

I miss you so very much my little beautiful girl. xxx

Monday, June 13, 2011

This is Lolli's story ...

My little Lolli became part of my family even before she was born. The story which I will outline in latter postings will show just how much she was meant to be with us and how much of an important part of the family she became.

Born on July 15, 1997, Lolli was a West Highland Terrier with the sweetest of natures. I never once saw her get angry or try to snap at anyone. She loved everyone - and she loved us very much. Her only happiness was to be with us at all times. And having her made us - made me - happy. Lolli got me through difficult times. She was always there to put a smile on my face. That is, up to a very horrible day when she became very sick. Lolli fought so hard to stay with us but she reached a point where her little body could not fight any more. We were all there with her when she passed away at 1:30am on Sunday the 5th of June, 2011.

I always said to her that I would never let her go. Although I may never be able to physically hold her again, I will never let her go in my heart where she holds the most special place of all.