I have a sad, sad heart...

My sweet little Gracie girl died yesterday.  She had been a part of our family for ten years. This morning as I looked through photos to include in this post, it became even more apparent how present she was in every minute of our lives. Sets of photos of birthday parties, Christmas, photos of Bayleigh... you name it. Gracie may  not have been the subject of the picture, but if we were gathered, she was there. Part of our family.

Watching Casey open presents on his birthday with the rest of the family.

In the middle of the mess on Christmas Eve.

Making unexpected appearances in shots on her way to get near me.

She did love me. Unconditionally, wholeheartedly, she loved me. If I left for a while she watched out the window and cried and met me at the door, tail wagging as soon as I returned. She was the top dog for a long time. Till Toby and Lucky came along and she became on of three vying for attention. I say one of three and not four, because Angel has always preferred to be a little more to her self than the other dogs. She likes a pat on the head and an acknowledgment that she's a pretty girl, then she's fine to be off in her bed instead of in the middle of the action. Not Gracie, if there was action, she was there. She was kind and gentle with Bayleigh, but chose to watch her from afar when possible. She was so smart, we often swore she was more human than pup. She would pout if your hurt her feelings and look back to see if the pouting was working. She would make a big scene of eating her dog food while we were eating dinner (only after giving up on getting any table scraps) she would get a piece of food and make sure we could see her eating, as though to say see what I have to eat, while you sit there eating real food.

She wasn't a prissy little yorkie. If I took her to get a fancy hair-do, she'd have the bow out before we got home and once home she'd promptly roll in the grass till her hair was no longer smooth and silky and was full of bits of grass.




She was such a sweet, smart little girl. I know time will ease the pain, but this morning, my heart is broken and I'm missing my tiny girl with the huge heart.

Goodbye my sweet girl. Thank you loving us and letting us love you  for those ten short years!
You are so missed!

Comments

[kate]

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that many hugs and well wishes are on their way to you and your family as you mourn. I have been there.

[Veronica Machak]

Oh no! My sympathies. It sounds like she was a loving and loyal companion.

[Valerie]

I am so sorry, and boy, can I ever relate. We lost one of our sweet five a week ago today (you can read my posts on my blog), and I felt like a part of my heart had totally been ripped right out. Our sweet Summer girl was 11, but in such great health it still came out of the blue and knocked us down. I will definitely be praying for you.

[Brianna]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. No matter what anyone says, it's very much like losing a close family member, or child, or companion. My heart goes out to you. Just seeing some of those pictures made me tear up... Good luck to you.

[Brooke]

My heart breaks for you. Our 4 legged friends are just as much a part of the family as any human, yes? Hugs across the miles to you friend. Thanks for sharing those cute pictures and your sweet memories!

[Jamie]

I am so sorry for you lose. I shed tears as I read this, it was not to long ago I lost my rottie to cancer. Many hug's, thought's and prayers to you and yours.

[Gina]

What a beautiful post to capture the life of a beautiful friend. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It looks like you gave her a wonderful life with lots of love. Best wishes, I hope you feel better!

[Elaine]

Oh Autum, You have my deepest sympathy. Gracie was precious. Like you said time will ease the pain but right now I know it's awful. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. There is no love like a dog gives us, always unconditional. You know the day will come and hope it never does when you lose a beloved pet.

[Sarah]

Oh Autum. I am sorry to hear that.

[Joni]

This is such a hard thing to go through...and such a sweet doggie and friend...friend most of all! I will pray for you today. (((HUGS)))
Joni

[Ali]

So sad for you - loosing a loyal friend is hard. Hugs.

[UK lass in US]

I'm so sorry

[Michelle]

Awww...this brought tears to my eyes. We had a Yorkie and she looked almost exactly like Gracie! She left us in October 2007 and I still miss her everyday. She was our my baby since we couldn't have any children of our own. When we adopted Robbie, she hung around for a little over a year to make sure we would all be ok. Time does ease the pain, but you'll never forget her. Know that you're in my prayers today and know that those prayers are coming from somebody who's been just where you are.
Be blessed!

[Xina]

*tears* I'm sorry you lost your little one. I truly believe that pets are our family and they make our days brighter when they are around.

I check your blog often (LOVE IT).

[Margot]

What a cutie she was! I'm sorry for your loss, I hope all your good memories with her will give you peace through the grief.

[Shannon]

I am so sorry to read of your loss. It is so apparent form the pictures and your words that you have great memories to be with you forever. Lots of hugs.

[Mandy]

I've been reading your blog for a very short time, but I enjoy it immensely. I'm sorry for your loss, and send lots of hugs and good feelings your way. Even I'm teary eyed reading this. Just think of all the good times you shared and smile!

[Kristyn]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have so many good memories of her to keep you company during these hard days.

[Cindy]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets do become a part of our family don't they? Once again, I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

[Kari]

My heart is with you... my Cocker spaniel boy'll be 10 in the winter, and I'm already starting to be worried for him. I guess we should just cherish the time we do get, right?

Thanks for reminding me, time for some Cody love! Hugs for you!

[Kristy]

Oh so sad. x

[Rachel]

Oh, Autum, I'm so sorry! I know how hard it is to lose a pet. Our baby, Bosun, was hit by a car nearly four years ago and it still hurts. He was such a sweet pup. You will miss Grace for a long time, and rightly so. She was one of your family!
Hugs to you xo

[Laurie]

I'm so sorry Autumn, I can empathize with what you are going through as I have lost several of my loving pets over the years. The grief will slowly fade, but the memories and love will last forever.

[Amanda]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The loss of a pet is always devastating, but time will make it better. Look back on the wonderful memories and feel good that you gave her such a loving home for all those years. Hugs from Philly!

[House of 9 Lives]

We are so sorry!