Today was a sad day in the Gibbs' household. Our hearts are breaking as we said good-bye to our sweet Sammi. Many of you have gotten to know her over the past year from my blog, and my stamping friends have got to know her pretty well over the last 10 years from coming to classes…she was the class mascot, laying on her blanket in the corner, or gosh one time even spending the class laying on Betty's coat cause it had fallen off her chair, when I went to make her move, Betty was like "she is fine, leave her be" She had not been in classes lately cause as she got older she was not seeing or hearing well, and preferred to be in her crate away from people's feet.
Sammi would have been 14 in May, she lived a long happy life and we are so glad we got to share our lives with her, and I know we will see her again some day, and she will be spunky and happy and her eyes will be bright and shiny again.
Here are a few pictures of our sweet girl.
Eric and Sammi when she was just a little fur ball of a puppy. I can remember bringing her home, what a happy day that was.
We got her from a friend of ours because their landlord said they could not keep her.
Here she is looking out the window.
Harley Babe!
This is how I will remember her forever. That unconditional love, I remember when she used to sleep with us and when she would not want you to get up in the morning, and she would lay on my neck so I could not get up, like she was hugging me, and saying just stay in bed a little longer Mamma.
Sammi, we will forever love you and miss you.
Oh, Diana … my heart just aches for you. We lost our beloved Millie the week after Christmas. I so know what you are going through — it's painful.
oh I am so sad for you. My dog looks so much like Sammi. This just brought tears to my eyes…Hugs to you.
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of Sammi. You'll always have the memories of the joy that she brought to you and your family for 14 years.
Rest in peace, Sammi.
Big Hugs Diana.
So sorry Di!(((HUGS)))
Oh Di…I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is so very difficult and my heart goes out to you and your family!
{{{HUGS}}}
Oh…I am bawling here at work. I remember when we did our Mom and Courtney surprise when you lived in Mesa and she used to stick her nose out under the bottom of the fence/gate by the car port. Oh yes…and I'm sure Granny will always remember her for the "barking" that would happen at night sometimes!!
Big Hugs
Poppa will take care of her.
Love you
Jax
Sooooo sorry to hear about your lose. We had to have our wee Boeu put down 20 years ago yesterday, and it still hurts to think about it. We now have a Jack , and she is six, and we have fallen in love with her, but this time I know how fast time goes, so I give her lots of love every day.
Thanks for sharing your sorrow.
Sharon
Hugs to you all… I know you are sad from your loss. Now I have to go wipe my eyes too….
Oh Diana, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Sammi! Many hugs to you, dear.
HUGS to you and your family. She will forever be watching over you guys.
Diana, I'm so sorry. We just lost our 11 year old golden on New Year's Eve. I know how painful that is. You'll see her over the Rainbow Bridge!
Di – We love you guys!! Sammi is a great girl!! XXOO
Diana, usually I say something funny in my comments to you. But today my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry for your loss. In your time of grief, remember that not only did you love her, she loved you, too. And 14 years is a long time to be happy with people you love. Cathy
I am so very sorry to hear about Sammi. It is terrible to lose a pet. You and your family will always have wonderful memories of your years together.
So, so sorry Di. Hopefully soon you will only remember the good times!
I'm so sorry – it is so hard to loose a pet, even when it is better for them. Having lost two, I can relate; my heart goes out to you!
Animals really do leave paw prints on our hearts and they become our children. I feel for you during this sad time.
Virtual hugs…..
Oh, Di…….I so understand what you're feeling…..It's so hard to say goodbye to our best little friends…..they are with us for such a short time and yet they leave an impact FOREVER!! HUGE hugs to you and your family. Love you!! Melanie
I am so sorry. I just lost my 'doghter' two weeks ago. I feel your pain. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Blessings!
Linda
So sorry to hear about Sammi. My thoughts are with you and your family. ~chris
Sorry to hear about your loss, Di. A special dog like Sammi deeply enriches your life. It sounds like you have so many wonderful memories.
{{{Hugs}}} to you and your family.
I am sitting here with tears in my eyes for your family. I know first hand what loss you are feeling. I don't know how these furry creatures creep into our hearts, but they seem to be deeply buried there. If you google "rainbow bridge" there are lots of things on the internet you can read that may give you some peace. Take some time with your feelings as you have just lost a BFF. Hugs and Blessings, Jackie M
WOW, Di, I can't even begin to tell you how exactly your Sammi looks like my old Shu-Shu. She was a maltese and lived during my life time from 5 years of age to 19 (14 years, too) even after I had brought my own Maltese Peaches into my new family. Peaches left us after 12 years, it was so hard equally losing both. How I love those little lap dogs; they are so sweet and faithful.
My sincerest condolences, my heart goes out to you and Yours, too. BIG HUGS, Nicole
What a sad day for me to discover your blog. I came to read your Fork Bow tutorial, which I loved and I joined your posts. I am soooo sorry for your loss and this was absolutely a wonderful pet. I've been there myself, many times. And as a vet tech, I've been the cause of grief for many a family, but I looked at it as a person who helped ease their friends suffering. I know you will miss your pet very much and my heart cries for you. There is a dog Heaven, don't you know!
Sorry to hear your sad news. You and your family are in my prayers.
Di my favorite memory of Sammi is when she would look at you and it TRULY looked like she was SMILING at ya. So Sweet!!!
My Heart breaks for You , Jeff ,Eric and Lil Toby!!
I Love You,
Da BFF
Tracy
Oh Di…I'm so sorry! You are in my thoughts and prayers…
I am new to your blog following, but am a four legged fur baby mom, too. I lost my baby,Yogie, 3 years ago at the age of 17. What a blessing these sweet babies are all ways giving,loyal and loving unconditionally! My heart goes out to you. God Bless you and your family at this time!This poem helped so much, I hope that it will also comfort you! You and your family are in my prayers, Lisa Canuette-Heath
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together….
Author unknown…
Oh Di… I am sorry about your precious puppy. You will meet again one day….
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sammi looks like she was so happy and loved and I know you'll miss her.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know it is hard to let them go but memories are forever. I lost my big boy at the age of 9 in July '08 from throat cancer and I still miss him.
sorry about your little puppy.
God bless you. Our hearts are with your family. Sandra
my thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family. I have two wonderful little 4-legged babies and I can't imagine what I would do without them…..
may you find comfort in the memories you have of your wonderful Sammi!
Diana, Jeff, and Eric, very sorry to hear about your sweet puppy Sammi, you will definitely be in my prayers
Unconditional love, that's what makes our animals such special parts of our lives. I'm missing a couple of dogs and my heart goes out to you. God bless. Mary Jo
Oh, Diana, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much it hurts to have a beloved pet cross over. But you are right, you will see her again. She is waiting for you over the Rainbow Bridge. Many hugs for you and your family!
Love,
Penny
Oh my gosh!!! Look at that Harley Pic……..Precious!!!!!
Hugs for you!
Vicki
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, that is a tough one!!! Give you big HUGS to you and your family! The pictures of Sammi were ADORABLE!!
Diana – I am so sorry. Sammi was such a sweetie. How does Eric taking it? Toby?? Jeff is probably the worst one off, huh? ;o)
You're all in my thoughts & prayers hun. (((((( hugs ))))))
Sorry to hear about for your loss. My heart goes out to you Di. Pets are like members of the family.
{{Hugs!}}
I missed this post some how. (((Hugs))) I cannot imagine loosing our little fur girl. I feel for you and your family. Those little furry babes are such a part of our lives.
Hope your family are doing OK.
Sue
Aw, honey, I am crying for you this morning. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Sammi. Wish I could give you a BIG {{{hug}}} right now! Love you lots!
Oh – Di!! I am soooo sorry!!! I had to get a tissue before I could even write this comment to you….everyone has said such wonderful things and I echo every single one of them…My Scruffy is going to be 13 in May and every time I look over at him I get all misty just thinking about what must soon come…
Prayers for you all and for healing at this time…
luv ya!
((()))reen
Hi Di,
My deepest condolences are with you and your family. We just lost my Cocoa (11yr chocolate lab) on March 8th, the day before my dh bday. And it looks like Sammi left the day before my bday. It's never easy, but they are all waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.
Take care & may Christ's peace & love comfort you and your family at this time.
Hi Hon,
You were blessed for 14 years, but still it's never enough time with our furry children. My heart and soul goes out to you, but she is in Heaven and yes, you will all be together again.
Hugs & wet kisses from
Sammy & Billy
(Lois too – but not the wet ones)