25th March 1997 - 4th December 2007
Tomorrow will be 1 year since I lost my beloved Gemma.
A year has gone and her ashes still sit on my mantel piece.
Her Collar is still on my childhood bear that sits on my bedroom windowsill.
I still hold her tags when I am having a bad day.
I cant believe its a year ago since I had to make the decision to let you go. A year since you looked at me as if to say enough is enough. A year since I help you in my arms as Shannon let you go. A year since I carried you and placed you in Shannons Car for your final Journey.
You have left a huge hole in our lives. One that will never be filled as you were so special, you were one of your own. A true friend, a protector and a companion.
I let you down so much , but you were always back with a wagging tail and cold nose.
Always there when I was frightened, worried, happy,sad.
I wish you were back here in my arms, but know I let you go because you were in pain and wouldnt want to bring you back to be like that again.
I hope you are happy and running free at Rainbow bridge waiting for me,
We all miss you so much,
James and Sam still talk about you, and when the dusting happens, your box is always given special attention by them.
I will always love you.
Mum.

(((Gert big 'Bessie mate' HUG!))))
Wow Lea.. Is it a year already.
I know what a great comfort and strength she was during the toughest of times, a true and loyal friend x
Thinking of you and the wonderful Gemma xxxx

((((((((hugs))))))))

Thinking of you. 

Aniversaries are so hard.  I know Gemma is patiently waiting for you, so she can be by your side again. 

Bless you.

Kory

{{{hugs}}}

Dee xx

Lea,

I hope you got through today ok and that you were able to remember all your happy years together

The hole in our hearts that is left when they leave us is one that can never be filled when we have had the precious gift of one so very special and it is clear that gemma was very special to you.

Take Care
Mandy x

Thinking of you today Lea, God bless you Gemma xx

Lea I remember how heartbroken you were at the time   I'm sending you big hugs,  if you are anything like me it will start to get easier after the first anniversary, I never thought it would but it does get easier to remember the good times, Gemma will always hold a very special place in your heart,
Run free Gemma xx 

Thinking of you

Lea, thinking of you, your family and Gemma.  How sad today is for you.....but what lovely words you wrote.

xx

So sad Lea - hugs to you xxx

thinking of you lea {{{hug}}}

I'm so sorry Lea (((((((((((((((hugs))))))) Thinking of you and Gemma

Lots of hugs..
Run free gemma xx

I have my dogs tags on my keys but am petrified of losing them... id never be able to forgive myself..
I have a memory box for my charlie and murphy, i often put treats in there so they dont feel left out. I also get out their hair/fur and smell it.. people think im mad but its all part fo the healing process

My thoughts are with you..

Donna xx
(and my boysxx)

can't believe that it's a year already Lea. {{{{hugs}}}}

marion x

Thankyou everyone for your kind words.
I have had a strange day as I have been busy all day and evening so havnt thought about things.
It hasnt been as bad as I expected.
I think I cried my tears last night typing the tribute to Gemma.
I think now its time to buy my pot, and wrap the casket in plastic and put her in the bottom, and buy a plant to go in the planter.
Something I said I would do with her before she even went!!!!
Now got to look for a plant to rememeber her by!!!!
(I might be a gardener buit that makes it harder"!)
thankyou again guys
Lea

Hi Lea,
Sorry I missed your post about Gemma hope you are coping .I,m dreading this Christmas as it was Christmas Eve when I lost Inga so suddenly, I was only thinking about you the other day as we were talking about our Inga and how it didn,t seem like  a year had already passes she,s still on the mantlepiece as well I just can,t cope with burying her its like the last piece I have of her mum who was my one in a million dog.
I hope you,re okay and I,m sending you a big (hug) thanks for being there when I needed someone
Take care
Love Sharon x

thinking of you
run free gemma.
xx