Lily, you gave us 12+ years of love and happiness. I will miss you always, my studio was your studio. R.I.P
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On Sunday I had to make the sad decision to put down my beloved pet. Despite some emergency treatment which didn’t help, she was now longer able to stand and walk on her hind legs. She was almost 13, brave in her blindness. Her sign that it was time to say goodbye.
Didn’t do much art work, but had a crappy sketchbook on my table and just did some wild pen scribbles. Don’t know when I added some watercolors that were also open. Then , while watching a mindfulness slow drawing session, took my pen and did some neurographic and meditative lines.
Still hard to go into my studio, which we shared and where she had her 2 beds.
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from Pack of Two, Caroline Knapp
Dogs are fantasies that don’t disappoint. I know this sounds wildly improbable, but sometimes I look back and think the dog trotted in, sniffed out that itemized emotional shopping list I’d been carrying around, and said, Okay, you want love without ambivalence? Intimacy? A sense of family? I can do that.
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Carol, hugs to you. Your scribbles, watercolor, and neurographica—beautiful expressions of your loss and sadness. ❤️
Thank you so much for your beautiful quote, she did all of that and more.
Scribbling is the best medicine
באמת עצוב היא חסרה לי ותמיד אוהב אותך לילי
את הטיולים מסביב את האינצקלופדיות היא אהבה לטייל לאחרונה היה לה ממש קשה
אוהבת אותך לילי
עצוב. חיבוק גדול סבתוש ❤️
אמא יקרה, חיבוק ללב שלך. געגועים ללילי המקסימה שכולנו כל כך אהבנו
Thanks Yael. It’s still difficult. Studio seems so empty
Carol, I think Dorothy said it best … I feel for you <3. I'm sure you gave Lily the best life, I can see that in her beautiful eyes. Your scribble shows how very intertwined and deeply connected you were with Lily, and you still are, with all who know you. May she rest in peace and always in your memory.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes , it’s still difficult, time will heal. I did finally put out some oils & cold wax. which is a good sign, hope to participate this month!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Carol.. I hope the pain in your heart will be eased by the beautiful memories you shared with Lily. She knew she was loved. That is why she wanted to be by your side.
Hugs xoxo
Thanks Sheila for your kind words,they mean a lot to me. It has been difficult but I know I did the best for her. She is not suffering..
Brachot
Hi Carol, oh that hurts, so sorry to hear. I remember when you got Lily, and then her trials with her blindness. You were so blessed to have each other, and they just do not stay with us long enough. My heart is with you, as a friend and as someone who has been through the same recently. SO very glad you had that love and companionship and I know there is a hole now and may you find a way to fill it with good things and love…
Thanks so much Meredith! Yes, there is a vacuum. She slept in the studio and now it seems so empty. I still have Pompony, a cat, that my daughter rescued near her work place. Cats are so different. Lily was something special.
Oh, Carol, so sorry to hear, but so glad you had those 12 years with Lily. What a treasure!
Big hug,
Thanks so much Jan. She was such a huge part of the family,yes, a true treasure!