Sad News

~ Patty Radish

First, I would like to apologize for the unexpected absence. I seem to be apologizing a lot lately.

This year has been a struggle knowing that our little dog Lily was very ill and that we knew we would be losing her in a matter of months, it has really taken the wind out of my sails. I have been trying to do “all the things” while caring for her along with all the other obligations of life, and art has had to take a backseat.

Journal pages from March.

We lost her on May 1st in the sweetest way possible even though she had been struggling for a week or so. I’m telling you this because I still don’t know where this whole social media thing is going to end up. I have gone back and forth so many times about whether or not to keep making videos or blog postings, I guess we’ll just have to see what happens.

I would love to pretend that everything is “just fine”, but I feel as if I’m stuck in a place I don’t want to be. Being honest with you about where I’m at is the first step towards finding my new normal as far as post sharing going forward.

I know that this is a very different post that I usually write, and I hope you don’t mind, but I just wanted to let you know that if you don’t hear for me for a while again, why.

A photo of Lily spending the day at the park with family walking around smelling everything she could. Losing her wasn’t like losing a family member or a best friend, it was like losing a very beloved pet that showed unconditional love.

I’ll leave it at that.

As always,

Thank you for the visit,

Have a great week,

~Patty

15 thoughts on “Sad News”

  2. So sorry about your Lily. I lost my Maya April2022. I can still get to tears in a blink. I did adopt a blind senior poodle that lost its owner in Nov 2022 and she has bought so much joy.

    Losing them is so hard-it really throws your life off kilter. I had Maya 16 years.

    I’d like to say it gets easier but…for months the only way I could sleep is if I pictured her running or sitting on Jesus’ lap.

    May you be comforted and as for your art…let your spirit lead and you’ll find your place.

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  6. Dear Friend,

    I know only too well how important fur babies are in our lives. In all sorrow, there must be time to grieve, time to heal and time to return to the loving person our pet took so much joy in. Its your time and your process, and we are here waiting when you are ready.

    Love and Blessings

    Melodie

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    1. Thank you so much Melodie! She was a special little girl and sharing our loss and getting so much support has made this so much more easier to handle. Thank you again!

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  8. I’m so sorry for your loss, Patty. Pets are part of the family and when they leave us, it creates a giant hole in our hearts. I lost my sweet 17 year old cat last year and I still want to cry thinking about his absence in my life. Do what you need to do as far as social media and posting. Give yourself the time you need to heal and recover. Hugs.

    Missi

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  9. There is no time limit on grieving. You do what is best for you and know that there are others going through the same thing. Take one day at a time and don’t let people pressure you whether you are grieving a person or a pet. I care.

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