Welcome to Saturday Sparks 578!
Starting off today's party with some sad news.
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| Sweet Sophie 11/27/06 - 8/18/23 ~ Forever in our hearts. |
Our sweet Sophie crossed over the rainbow bridge yesterday and our hearts our broken.
We knew it was coming, but knowing doesn't soften the blow.
I hesitated having the party today, but looking through the links served as a great distraction from the void that now fills our home.
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| A lovey vase of roses brought to us by our ever thoughtful grown children. |
They say that God sends angels to us in the form of dogs.
Every ounce of Sophie confirmed this to be true.
She loved without abandon.
Living her best life was simply being around those of us who loved her and we were blessed beyond measure to have had her for all these years.
Fly high, sweet girl.
"I loved you your whole life and I'll miss you for the rest of mine."
~ Author Unknown
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 577.
The Inspiration for Three Groovy Retro Paintings at Love My Little Cottage
Dreaming of Travel - Where Palms Beckon at Dinner at Eight
Easy Clay Pot Apple for Teacher - A 30 Minute Craft at Creatively Beth
Tiramisu Speculoos at Food Nutters
Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
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Now, onto the party!
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I'm so sorry about Sophie! It's so hard when our fur babies pass. Thank you for posting the party! Hugs! Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Kathryn. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteOh Suzanne, I am so very sorry about your sweet Sophie. Our pets are family and is heartbreaking to see them go. The roses are beautiful and so thoughtful from your children. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteYes Pam, they are family and losing them is so hard. Knowing she is in a better place helps enormously. Many thanks for your kind words ~ Suzanne.
DeleteThank you so much for hosting. :)
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Your words expressed your sadness, know that your angel is watching over you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this party! My link is #12. I host parties as well and would like to invite you and your friends to join the fun at https://gmasphoto.website.
Take care and best wishes.
Thank-you, Debra. I don't believe in goodbyes but rather, until we meet again. Sincerely ~ Suzanne.
DeleteThank you so much for hosting and wishing you a wonderful weekend,Suzanne
ReplyDeleteI linked up this week with = 16+17 and this is a friendly reminder to come and join us at SeniorSalonPitStop. You will find the linkup information under BLOGGING.
Aww, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have two girls, they are around me at all times, even when I'm cooking they hang in the kitchen with me. I couldn't even imagine life without them. But try to think that she's on the other side of the rainbow now, happy and hanging out with her mates. I am sure there must be a dog heaven somewhere, untill we meet again with our pooches. And thank you so much for featuring our tiramisu and for hosting the party. I love being here, there's always something interesting to find. Big hugs from us and wishing you a beautiful and happy sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank-you, your kind words are much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Sophie. "Living her best life was simply being around those of us who loved her" - if only we humans could learn to be as wise as your doggie!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you Sally. Thank-you for taking the time to write your sweet comment ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Sophie. My thoughts are with you and your family. 🩷
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Stephanie. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet dog! I know the pain of losing a beloved pet. It is always sad to get used to them not being there. (((Hugs)))
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Pat. We will miss her, but will fondly remember the time we had with her. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteThank you for hosting. My link #12. I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteTake care and best wishes
Thank-you. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteThank you for featuring my Groovy Retro Paintings. I am so sorry about Sophie. Losing a beloved dog is hard.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is Kristie. Many thanks ~ Suzanne.
DeleteOh Suzanne I am so sorry for your loss. Sophie was so lucky to have you <3 sending you a big hug
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nicolle. I know we were lucky to have her. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your Sophie. Thinking of you...
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Ann. Sincerely ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about Sophie. She reminds me of our sweet little Bo who we lost a few years ago. Like you, we knew it was coming (he was 18) but it was still heart wrenching.
ReplyDeleteYes Virginia, knowing the inevitable was coming doesn't seem to ease the pain. Time will replace our sadness with fond memories and for this I am thankful. Thank-you for your kind words ~ Suzanne.
DeleteSuzanne, I'm so sorry for Sophie's passing. I love the good words you found to post today. Hopefully her passing was peaceful.
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Rita. We gave Sophie plenty of extra love and attention in the weeks before she left us and we knew when it was time to let her go. I'm sure she's keeping a watchful eye on us now, in between wrestling with her boy Charlie. 😊 With much appreciation ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss. It's so hard. We lost our Bailey earlier this year and you are right. Nothing ever prepares you. Our house was so quiet without her and we have since filled it back up with a puppy. Those first few weeks are hard. I will be thinking about you. 💛🙏🏼. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteYes it is hard MaryJo, and the quietness of the house is deafening. Give your puppy an extra hug for me. Many thanks ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI am so, so sorry. Losing a pet is losing a family member. My heart breaks for you.
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Thanks so much, Shelley. I have been looking thru photo albums from over the years and caught myself smiling over how many times Sophie had photobombed them. It was such a Sophie thing to do. 😊 Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss.....
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting this lovely party each and every week, especially under these circumstances....!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thank-you, Debbie. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteTHANK YOU Suzanne, for featuring my Clay Pot Apple for Teacher craft this week! Creatively Beth
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank-you, Patrick. Much appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteSo sorry for your loss of your sweet Sophie.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated ~ Suzanne.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss of your sweet Sophie, it is so hard to lose a pet. Hugs to you and your family today, thank you for hosting Suzanne, we appreciate you! Hugs- Tanya @ twelveOeightblog
ReplyDeleteYes it is, Tanya and we will miss her. Thank-you for your condolences ~ Suzanne.
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