Celtic-Raine, aka Celti, was born on October 1, 1998 and came to live with us, her new family, on November 20th, 1998. We needed some laughter in our home, after the death of our youngest daughter. We needed something to hold in our arms and ease the ache in our hearts. Celti became our "forever baby" and filled the needs we all had so well. She endured many tears and being carried around by little ones who needed a distraction from the grief that filled our home. Dressed up like a doll or taught to jump like a horse, the fireplace tools lodged in the couch cushions, Celti was the perfect puppy for us. She filled our lives with laughter and comfort and grew into a lovely old lady! As old as she was, she still had lots of "puppy" in her and we'll miss her antics, her snoring, her lovey kisses and her playful greetings at the front door.
Yesterday, we said goodbye to Celti, an event we knew was coming but somehow we were all avoiding. In the end, her final moments were beautiful and pain free, cuddled in her favorite blanket, freshly bathed and ready to go. We decorated a wooden box that was to be her burial home, signed the back with all our names and filled it with notes and comfort items she'd need on her next journey. The drive out to our acreage was filled with memories and tears but it was an honor to take her there.
My dh and younger daughter, caring Celti through the trees to her final spot. It was easy to choose.
A shot, as the sun begins to set and we prepare her place on a late warm fall afternoon.
Celti is now nestled in the trees, safe and sound, watching over our land, until we get there to reside. We already miss the click clack of her nails on our wood floors. It was hard to come in the door today to silence, instead of our usual enthusiastic greeting. But we are comforted with the image of our little puppy, playfully running from cloud to cloud, free from pain and happy to be with her siblings again.
Celti: October 1, 1998 to October 10, 2013. "Love you forever, our baby you'll be!"
6 comments:
I am so sorry about your dog, just like losing a family member.
I'm so sorry for your sorrow.
How nice to know she is resting in such a lovely place.
It is like losing another family member. We're sad but full of memories and keep laughing about her antics.
Thank you Lorrie!
We think she has the best view of all! Thank you all for your beautiful, comforting wishes. So appreciated and welcome.
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