Life has been challenging for us the last 6 months, however, things got just a little worse yesterday. Last night around 1:30 am our beloved sheepdog, Amber, 10 1/2 years old, died in Richard's arms of either a massive stroke or heart attack. We are devastated and heart broken to say the least.
We had just moved in that day to our new place in Lynn, MA. It was supposed to be a happy day and happy new beginnings. We were looking forward to taking lots of walks on the beach since the beach is only 3 blocks away. But alas, I guess that was not meant to be. God had bigger plans for her. Amber seemed fine most of the day, but late in the afternoon, she became very lethargic and not herself. We thought it was just the stress of moving, the heat and that she would bounce back in the morning to her normal perky self. But we awoke around 1:30 am to her trying to stand up and she couldn't and fell over and then she was gasping for breath and died in Richard's arms. We were in absolute shock. I can't explain the loss we are feeling.This morning, our friend Rebecca and her two girls, Charlotte & Sam, joined us down by the beach in Lynn where they met us with flowers and Charlotte's stuffed sheepdog (that she is letting me borrow). We decided to take a walk on the beach in Amber's honor and toss some flowers in the water in her memory. It was a very touching memorial service and I know Amber would have loved it. Here are some pictures:
She was our baby girl and was so sweet and loving. Everyone who came in contact with her couldn't help but love her and were so amazed when we told them how old she was...they could have sworn she was just a puppy. We have so many happy memories of her from the day we brought her home from the breeder, to our many vacations together, to taking walks on the beach, to just hanging out at home. She was happy as long as she was with you. That's why I'm so glad we were with her when she died.Amber, I hope that you are at peace and hope you are with our other departed pets -- Mariah, Sam & Nikki. I hope you are with my mom, Joan, and with Richard's mom, Rita. I hope you are not in any pain. I hope heaven is beautiful and that you are able to romp and play with all the puppy dogs at heaven's beach. I pray that you will look down on us and be our guardian angel for all of our days. We need you. We miss you. Most of all we love you and are so blessed for having you in our lives for the last 10 1/2 years. Rest in peace my baby. Rest in peace.
3 comments:
Dear Richard and Chris,
What a schock it was to read this. I came to the site to go look at Matthew pictures and saw this. We are so sorry to hear this sad, sad news. I hope that you find peace in your memories and contentment knowing that you gave her a wonderful life. She couldn't have had better parents! Our thoughts are with you and may God ease your sorrow.
With our love,
Dick, Caroline and Matthew
Chris - I am so sorry about Amber. I have tears in my eyes as I read this post and looked at your great pictures.
Ann
Chris - I love that you honored her life, her devotion, with a walk and service on the beach. She surely left Heaven to walk at your side, as she had on so many days with you before. She will forever be your Guardian Angel and someday, when you go to Heaven she will greet you at the threshold.
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