This is Trudi and a young version of Troy.
She came into our lives as a present for our boyz and was a member of our household for almost 15 years.
She could bark and keep all of the cats cleared off of the back porch or keep a steady beat while the kids played outside.
I could fill lots of photo albums with all the pictures I have of her. She always had to be in the middle of whatever you were doing and for sure kept the kitchen floor spotless!
I know pets aren't in our lives forever, but this one has been around a long time.
She loved it when I sewed because she always claimed it as a new sleeping blanket. It was a big joke with the boys that Trudi always went with us because everything we wore had Trudi-hair on it.I had to tell Trudi goodbye last week. When a pet like her is a part of your life, it's really hard. 
Her beautiful hair was embedded with strings from my last homespun project as I wrapped her fraile thin body up for the last time. She left my heart heavy but my sewing buddy will always be remembered.
Goodbye Trudi
32 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss...Thinking of you.
Toni
I am so sorry ((hugs)) she was so beautiful. Have you read about the rainbow bridge? Melzie
I've been blessed to have 3 of those very special pets in my life. It's so hard to let them go when the time comes. (((HUGS))) to you my friend.
I'm so sorry for you -- what a wonderful friend but you have beautiful memories to carry you through feeling sad. Hugs to you.
So sorry. Sounds like she lived a full life.
I'm so sorry that Trudi is gone, but what a wonderful life she had, and how she enriched your life. Hugs to you..
Oh I am so sorry to hear about Trudi. She must have been a wonderful friend. The boys must be sad too.
I am so so sorry. Trudi sounds like she had a wonderful life with your family, she was a lucky girl and you were blessed to have her in your life. Pets bring us so much happiness and love, it is a shame that they have such short lives. But in spite of all the terrible pain that comes with their passing, I wouldn't live without one. She'll be waiting for you in heaven, that I truly believe.
It sounds as if you had a wonderful life together. May the happy memories remain with you. I know how hard it is to lose a dear friend, we had to say goodbye to our dog a few months ago. It's so hard. {{{Hugs}}}
How hard it is to say good by to our dear companions....
Oh dear - I am so sorry for your loss. (((HUGS))) for you and for the rest of the family who will undoubtedly miss Trudi as well.
I'm so sorry! Losing a dear pet is really hard. She was lucky to have been a member of your family!!
Judy L.
Wasn't she a beauty!? I've lost a few of friend-pet, and it is always a heartbreak, I'm sorry that She isn't at your side now.
I am so sorry - you have some wonderful memories but her passing will certainly leave a hole.
warm hugs my friend. Trudi wa a beautiful family member!
Oh hun... I'm so sorry. I sort of understand. When we moved I had to find a new home for my cat. He didn't die, but it still hurts, doesn't it? I'm so sorry. (((MISH)))
I cried as I read your tribute to your dead friend and sewing companion for 15 years. Our animals have a way of becoming part of our families and leave us with so many fond memories.
It is hard to lose a beloved pet. My heart goes out to you and your family. I loved the picture of Trudi on your quilt. It looked like she was adding a good dose of love to it.
Awww, I'm so sorry.
Pets fill such a big space in your lives, it's difficult to accept their passing.
(((HUGS)))
I am so sorry you had to let go such a great pet. Trudy looks like a great friend in the pictures.
I'm so sorry - pets work their way into our lives. You must be feeling terrible. Nice she took some quilting threads with her.
We had to put our dog down two years ago and we still miss her. She looked like she was a great dog, I'll be thinking of you this week.
My heart goes out to you. Our lives but truly be empty if not for the love of our pets.
Take care. You have my prayers. I know your heart hurts.
Melanie
I am sorry for your loss.
Awww, what a sweet puppy, I am glad that you had 15 wonderful years with her. The cats will send purrs.
I am so very sorry...
Gosh it's hard to type with teary eyes, I'm so sad for your loss. Trudi had a wonderful life with a wonderful family, and you'll all have such memories of your time with her.
Thinking of you
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)
I am so sorry for your loss. 15 wonderful years of the love of your pet and companionship (and dog hair!). We also have toddler and puppy photos in our albums! I am sure your boys feel the loss too.
Hugs,
Evelyn
I am also so sorry to hear about Trudi. She sounds like such a wonderful companion. I have been where you are now and it is so heartbreaking. (((hugs from here))) hang in there!
I just saw your post--told you I was behind--about Trudi. I am sorry for your loss. It is hard to let go our dog and cat family members. A fact of live but never easy.
What sweet pictures of the calves in the post that follows.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
We had our dog Tasha die last year and we still miss her terribly. They bring such joy to just the everyday things in life by just the look in their eyes. I know what you mean by the hair - I still occasionaly vacumn up the odd black Tasha hair. And there is still a few dog nose prints on the back window of my car - "pupkiss" that I don't have the heart to clean off.
Their loss leaves such a hole in your heart.
Such wonderful memories - I'm so glad you have them! Hugs of comfort coming your way.
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