The man in the big brown truck came to our door yesterday afternoon and left a big box on our porch.
Look what was inside that box!
A beautiful floral arrangement in a very nice vase. It was from our Texas pals at The Legacy Chronicles - Casey, Jessie, and the Momma. Casey was Ciara's handsome beau who treated her so kindly and with gentlemanly respect at a few Blogville events. What a kind and thoughtful thing to do. We thank you all so very much.
Look how special this vase is! Inside the crystal clear vase is the beautiful memorial image of Ciara created by our dear friend Ann of Zoolatry. (Thank you, Ann.)
Casey, Jessie, and Andrea - Mom and I thank you so very much for your thoughtfulness. We also want to thank the many friends who have sent cards and email messages of support. We cannot tell you enough how much they all mean to us. It is at times like this that one comes to know how wonderful friends can be.
We have the pretty flowers displayed on the table that serves as a "cave" for Ciara's treasure trove of toys.
Well, they are my toys too, but Ciara is the one who always brought them to this special spot. Mom says she is worried about me because I keep sniffing all the toys over and over, but I don't play with them at all.
Doesn't she understand that it isn't as much fun to play
without my dear pal?
Woos - Lightning
Friends are important through good times and bad times. Lightning, I know your best friend Ciara loved you very much!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and sweet. Hugs to you dear Lightening.
ReplyDeleteLightning what a beautiful vase and flowers. And your mom has it in the most purrfect spot too. You know we met Casey and Jessie and their Momma in the furs/flesh and let me just tell they are very very special!!
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs and kitty kisses
Madi your bfff
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift for a family grieving the loss of a beloved furry. Hugs, purrs and paw taps.
ReplyDeletethat was a wonderful gift and it will be hard to play until you get use to being the only one - but we think Ciara is up there looking for a new brother or sister for you and when the time is right she will let you find out all about her
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful. I wonder if he is coming here
ReplyDeleteSnorts,
Lily & Edward
What a gorgeous and thoughtful gift. And it will last forever!
ReplyDeleteblogville friends are the bestest. hugs stella rose
ReplyDeleteThe flowers and vase are wonderful. Another reminder of the great place Blogville is.
ReplyDeleteThat is so very special!!! How thoughtful of Casey, Jessie, and their mom!
ReplyDeleteCammie!
How very sweet and thoughtful of Casey, Jessie and their mom. Hugs to you, Lightning♥
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and thoughtful gift. A vase to cherish forever.
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest thing ever. You are truly blessed with wonderful friends.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful gift!! That is so special.
ReplyDeleteLightning, I love you, take care.
Absolutely beautiful! Again, I am so very sorry for your loss. Poor Lightning must be so confused. Sending you much love and support. I imagine Ciara must be having so much fun with all her Angel brothers at the bridge. XOXO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bouquet and lovely vase!! Hang in there Lightning, we are sending lots of hugs your way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and so thoughtful thing to do. They are just the nicest group of souls.
ReplyDeleteAbby Lab
What a lovely gift from your friends. Purrs to you Lightning. We know you miss your sisfur very much. We do too.
ReplyDeleteOH the vase is beautiful and a keepsake too.
ReplyDeleteHang on Lightning, we know it hurts to be alone.
xo Astro
Such thoughtfulness...
ReplyDeleteWe understand how you feel Lightning.
love
tweedles
How beautifur! Lightning, we are so sorry that Ciara has crossed the bridge. She is free but it is hard fur those left behind!
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Louis Dog Armstrong
What gorgeous flowers. Blogville is wonderful when you need a hand up from a loss. I'm sorry, Lightning, about how tough this is on you and your parents. All of us are still thinking of you (I think of you every day). Love and hugs from KB, Shyla, and R.
ReplyDeleteLightening, I feel your pain, dude. Take your time, you'll feel better. I had an upset tummy for several weeks after Ruby went to the Bridge. Lately I've been playing with my next door neighbor doggie, and ALL the toys have come out. Mom even bought us some new ones!! Sending rottie kisses and a reminder, Lightening, that you WILL feel better.
ReplyDeleteYour pal,
-Otto
wow. that is a really pretty display. I just bought some pumpkins for my dining table. But that sure is gorgeous! Poor Lightening. Give him lots of kisses for me. I miss Miss Puppy Pants too.
ReplyDeleteOh dude. I'm so sorry you are so sad. I thinks you'll pick up those toys when you're ready. I am thinkin' of you lots and lots and sendin' you tons of AireZens!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVES your gifts! so so so very lovely!! Remembers, all of Blogville has your back, and we are sendin' you lots of love everyday!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥♥♥
{{hugs}}}
What a wonderful and thoughtful gift, so beautiful
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Mr Bailey Hazel & Mabel
Someone sent us a similar vase when Cinderella passed, and it meant the world to Momma. We're glad to pass on the love. <3
ReplyDeleteLightning, I understand how hard it is to want to play when you've just lost your very special buddy. I know the time will come that you are feeling better and your heart will be a little easier. And hopefully the day will come soon that you get another wonderful sibling to love and play with.
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteWe understand, Lightning. Life must be very strange and very sad for you at the moment. We are crossing all our paws and hooves that there will be a a fabulous new "toy" for you to play with soon.
Woofs,
Tommy
what a wonderful idea ... it's good to know that there are so much peeps&pets who feel with you... to be not alone with your tears is very important..
ReplyDeleteOh Lightning, we know you miss you sweet sister. And of course it isn't as much fun to play without Ciara, but your Mom is your Mom and Mom's worry.
ReplyDeleteWe wish we could come cheer you up and give everyone a hug.
That is a very beautiful and thoughtful gesture from Ciara's beau! Lightning....we know how hard it is to lose a loved one...when we lost our big brother...we were just lost for awhile. It takes time. Sure hope you all our doing ok. Hugs to everybody!
ReplyDeleteOh what BEAUTIFUL flowers and precious vase.....what a lovely thing to do. Lightning I think you feel those are Ciara's toys if that's where she would put them - and you just don't want to play with them without her there. One day you will. After all, she IS still there with you - right there in your beautiful heart.
ReplyDeleteLove, Sammy
How wonderfully thoughtful!!
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Lightning I know you are missing your pal Ciara a ton. Your Mom and Dad will help you as you all grieve her loss. Sending you very warm purrs
ReplyDeleteEva hopes she can play with you, Lightening! Your friends are so thoughtful and sweet! Hugs to you and your mom and dad!
ReplyDeleteThose are some lovely and heartfelt gifts.
ReplyDeleteLightning is such a good dog, missing his best friend. Change is tough, it's good that you all have each other!
I am sure your mum understands Lightning,xx Speedy
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