The little box of Holly’s ashes are sitting next to me as I write this. Even though we had a month to prepare after learning about Holly’s lymphoma diagnosis, it’s harder than we ever imagined to have her gone.
We’re both so, so sad. We keep feeling this intense longing to see her. We’re spending a week in a fun town — Athens, GA — but I can’t get motivated to see any of it. Sometimes it hurts to just breathe. I know, how depressing.
In my head, I know we’ll be okay. She sniffed so many places! We gave her a great life! We’re still living the dream! But it just feels all wrong and empty knowing that we’ll continue on and she won’t be with us.
I was going to turn this into a post with advice on how we’re coping, but realized we have no helpful advice to give. None. So instead, we made a tribute to Holly and our favorite memories of her.
Thank you for being our fun, stubborn, and silly best friend, little girl. We hope there are plenty of treats where you are now. And we’ll never, ever forget you.
I’m heartbroken for you guys. I know how much Holly meant to you both, and how she enriched your lives and your trip across the country. Trusting that All Dogs Go To Heaven, she is still watching over you both, pain free and a happy dog with all the love you gave her. Hope you get your smiles back soon…remember, Dog is “God” spelled backwards…All the best, Lorenzo
Thank you, Lorenzo! It means so much to us to hear such supportive comments from folks. Every day is getting a little easier, but we still miss her a lot. Today we donated some of her old toys, bedding, food bowl, etc. to the local animal shelter. It feels good knowing it’ll help other doggies in need. Hope you’re well and thanks again.
So many beautiful memories of Holly to live in our hearts forever! Big hugs to you both…love you!!!
It is clear you guys gave her a wonderful life!!! Our condolences, we have our own furry child and we completely understand how precious they are. I don’t mean to take away from Holly’s tribute but I wanted to share, my wife and I are currently planning our 1 year adventure throughout Europe and in part was inspired by you guys ( we followed your previous blog ) and we are taking Cookie our Chihuahua with us. We hope to take her on as many adventures as you guys did with Holly!
Rudy and May: This. Made. Our. Day! Thank you for the kind comment and for letting us know about your plans. If there’s anything we can do to help, please let us know! Happy travels to you and Cookie! What a lucky girl to have such fun pet parents. 🙂
Sorry to hear about Holly…..Very hard to loose a Family Member…..Ours is going on 6 and it took a long time for us to get him after our last dog passed away…….RIP Holly…..
Thank you, Gary. Give your furry friend lots of hugs!
OMG, this makes me want to cry :((((( We have a 5 year old precious terrier girl and she is the love and light of our lives…. I send you two much love and healing however and wherever you can find it. Hugs, A
Thank you, A! Give your girl lots of snuggles and make lots of happy memories. We miss our Holly every day, but we’re now able to smile when we think of her instead of cry. Comments like yours help!
16? I’ve only just found your blog and the first thing I wondered was how long can Holly last? Then to find out she passed was so sorrowful. She gave you a gift everyday, but you gave her the gift of a lifetime. You will survive and carry on, but know she will always be with you every step of the way.
Thank you for this kind note! You have no idea how much it means to us. Every day we think of Holly and miss her, and notes like this really brighten our day.