Monday, October 1, 2012

Love and loss

On the 12th of August, we lost our beautiful boy Darcy. It was so sudden, completely unexpected, and utterly heartbreaking for us all. At just seven years old, we assumed we had many happy years ahead with him. Sadly, that wasn't the case - after emergency surgery for a mass on his liver, we found he had inoperable cancer. He was the most beautiful, gentle soul, and so very special to us.

R.I.P my beautiful boy

'Once you've had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished' - Dean Koontz.

at

27 comments:

  1. SallyOctober 1, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    oh no Kerri - i am so so sorry to hear you've lost your gorgeous boy :( there is really nothing as heartbreaking as loosing your dog. Thinking of you! I hope darcy is up in doggie heaven running a muck with my old golden retriever! x

    ReplyDelete
  2. brismodOctober 1, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    So sad. My friends had to put her beloved pet down this weekend. They are just devastated too. xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Oh Kerri, I feel your pain....there is nothing like having a "special" pet to greet you at each day's beginning.

    ReplyDelete
  4. The MoerksOctober 1, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Oh sorry to hear this Kerri, I am sure he was a big part of your life. Hugs to you and yours. deb

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I just want to cry! I am sooo so sorry! We have been there way too many times and it never, ever gets easy! I am now dealing with my Chumleys cancer. He is doing good now but you just never know!
    Please know that he may be gone physically, but he will always be around you. I once went to a psychic and she told me all my animals are with me. And I believe her, although this house must be super crowded!
    Prayers are with you and yours.

    ReplyDelete
  6. RazmatazOctober 1, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    I know how awful the loss of a dog is. I am so sorry that you lost your beautiful boy so young.

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    This is so heartbreaking as we have felt that loss before. You have wonderful memories and pictures of your dear boy at least. I am sorry for your family's loss! What a beautiful quote;thank you.
    Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. Low Tide High StyleOctober 1, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Kerri, my heart goes out to you and your family for your terrible loss.

    Kat

    ReplyDelete
  9. SplenderosaOctober 2, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Kerri, I am so sad for you and your family. Around here, dogs are our life too. I know how you hurt, and that you will miss him always. Think of him as an angel sitting on your shoulder now, he will always be with you.

    ReplyDelete
  10. mikkyOctober 2, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    How heartbreaking. I'm sorry for your loss. Darcy looks like a real cutie. Dogs bring so much happiness into our lives, it's hard to get over, I still miss mine and think of them fondly after so many years. Hope you are doing ok.

    Best,
    mikky
    www.todaloos.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. Tricia Rose Rough LinenOctober 2, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    How sad - he will always have a special place in your heart.

    ReplyDelete
  12. beachcomberOctober 2, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    sorry to hear your sad news. it must be heartbreaking for you.
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  13. Natasha @ Northern Light DesignOctober 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    SO SORRY to hear of your loss Kerri, my thoughts are with you and your family!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sarah BOctober 2, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Oh Kerri, I am SO SORRY to hear your terribly sad news. The loss of a pet is unbelieveably sad, something I think about too much as I'm scared to lose my girl. Your poor things, your beautiful boy was so young.
    Sending hugs xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. The enchanted homeOctober 2, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Oh my gosh.....I am so sorry. What a sweet precious little guy he is. May he rest peacefully and his memory stay alive in your heart forever and ever. Theres is no friend like a dog...that is to be sure.
    Came over from Georgica Pond because I was in love with the prints she got from you....GOREGOUS!

    ReplyDelete
  16. UnknownOctober 2, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Oh Kerri. I'm so sorry you've lost your beautiful Darcy. I hope you're all doing ok. Jx

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lavender and LinenOctober 2, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Oh..I'm so sad for you! He looks so much like our boy!
    May you find peace!

    ReplyDelete
  18. JOE. DOctober 2, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    so very sorry Kerri .. labs are THE best dogs )-:

    ReplyDelete
  19. A Second LookOctober 2, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Darcy, my thoughts are with you and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  20. designchicOctober 2, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    I am so, so sorry, Kerri. What a beautiful dog - know he will be sorely missed by you all...

    ReplyDelete
  21. Beautiful HouseOctober 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    So sorry Kerri, what a gorgous boy.x

    ReplyDelete
  22. Letitia Linke - The White ShedOctober 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Oh Kerri. So very sorry to hear about your beautiful boy. xx

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    My heart breaks for you, your family and darling Darcy. Draw some strength from the fact that he must have been very happy to be in such a loving family. He is resting now - peacefully. I love all animals passionately.

    As Kant says" We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals"

    ReplyDelete
  24. JaneOctober 4, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I'm so sorry to read this, Kerri. Sending you a huge ♥. J x

    ReplyDelete
  25. KarynOctober 14, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    So sorry to hear of Darcy's passing. He was one of the lucky ones to have a loving family. x

    ReplyDelete
  26. The House That A-M BuiltOctober 23, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I have been out of the loop. My heart is broken for you. Late hugs. A-M xx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ruby and BelleNovember 1, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    So sorry Kerri
    We lost our beautiful Bronte a few weeks ago and are devistated.
    The quote is so true.
    Mekaela

    ReplyDelete