To introduce myself I am Crespin's mother. 

This weekend is the aniversary of the second hardest disission I have ever made in my life.  The first was to PTS my GSD that I had a child, (the one that got me through the teen years) and the second was having to PTS my loving Twit, Joy.

Joy was the dog that got my through 4 years of my mother having cancer, and then her death, and the years of my dad needing help with independent living, and his death.  Joy made it so I did not completely lose my mind with losing both my parents, (you are never to old to need your parents).

This last month has been really hard for me and not tripping over Joy, as she would not move from the doorway, no matter how much you had in my arms.   I was my job to find a way around her. 

It was the days of this show, last year that she started to go down, and I would not use the after hours clinic to put her to sleep, because there was no way I would let them make a pin cushion of her  to satisfy there minds that nothing more could be done for her.  Then during the week she perked up, so I got hopeful, (maybe she was just shunning me, cause I was taking that other dog out with me).  But on that morning there was no questions to be answered, just prayers that I would have the inner strength to think of her instead of me. 

I had always said "the day I tire this dog out, is the day I put her down"  and that day, what would normally be a 10 minute walk, took over a half hour, and I was not sure if I was going to have to carry her part way.  So she told me in her way "Mom, I'm tired, it's time".

Today at the dog show, I found a stuffed toy of a spotted Eng. Springer, that at 50 years of age I just had to have for on top of my computer.  As long as we live we will always be little kids when it comes to those special, one of a kind dogs.

Joy, my Old Twit, I miss you!

Thinking of you, and Kory today, God bless you Joy, running pain free at the bridge, waiting to be together again with the mummy who loved you so.xx

Mom

Joy was a wonderful dog, and I know how much you miss her.  I saw the tears fill your eyes, when you saw a Bristish Type ESS toy at the dog show yesterday. 

Joy will remain in our hearts forever.  She was a dog, that no one could deny, was a truely special dog. 

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Joy, you were my best friend.  You showed me, not only patience, but true devotion.  You may have been a dog, but you were the only one I truely felt safe with. 
I miss your ears, how I would take them in my hands and just run them though your fur.  Your eyes, how they would look at me, even when you couldnt see a thing.  I knew you cared.

May you run free at the Bridge Joy.  I will always be waiting for the day I can join you. 

Love forever,

Kory

Mom, I did this for you.  Remembering Our Sweet Joy

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=78d8c264bab39034dfa3e2&skin_id=801&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Kory and Kory's mum}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
It really doesnt seem a year,
I hope you can find strength to get through today.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lea.

love to all on this sad day.
god keep you safe Joy.
xxx

Thanks Lea, remembering Joy and Gemma

Thanks Newf3, your support is appreciated. 

hello Crespins mum!

this aniversary seems to have come very quickly, no wonder its still so raw for both you and Kory. She sounds like she was an increadibly special dog.

i do hope your both coping ok- its hard getting to the stage of being able to think of her with only gladness and no mourning but you'll get there

thinking of you {{{hugs}}}

kim

Hello there

When i read your post, i had tears about to fall but when i watched the tribute i def was crying my eyes out.. still finding it hard to type...
Joy looks trully lovely
with loving and loyal eyes!

Thank you for sharing joy, its seems such a fitting name

Run free joy

Donna x
(and my boysxx)

i do hope your both coping ok- its hard getting to the stage of being able to think of her with only gladness and no mourning but you'll get there

Thanks Kim!  Wish I could ask when, but I know there isnt an answer to that. 

Have been doing well (tears not really flowing today) apart from petting an ESS at the show, and then watching the tribute again. 

Joy was a wonderful dog, I keep saying it, but only cos it is true. 

Thank you everyone for your kind words.  I know that eventually the day will come when I can remember her only with happiness, but for her it is going to take a long time.  I have a many dogs over the years, but I must admit that only 3 have hit me this hard.  The ones that pic you as there's, are the hard ones. 
Joy did that when she was 4 weeks old, and I went to look at the litter, she would not let me play with anyone else, she was the only one that counted.  Only the dog can say who is there moms, ownership means very little to the dog, so it the dog you buy pics you as the center of there world you are lucky, and you have that special friend, that nothing can brake.

Jan

you'll get there. but your mourning a family member- its never quick. big hugs and i hope your all doing ok

This week Kory finally got my birthday present from last year done.  She painted me the most beautiful painting of My Joy.  I love it, and it puts my Joy back in the living room with me at night.  Joy I miss you.

Mom

That brought a tear to my eye i am so sorry for your losses its so terribly sad, they both sound wonderful doggis and Joy obviously brought a lot of happiness in your life, rest in peace

Glad you love it Mom!!!!  It was an emotional piece to do, but very rewarding in the end.  Her impish (hahaha) eyes, looking up towards the sky.  Will always remember those. 

Awwww thats lovely
I am still waiting for my mum to paint a picture of Gemma for me. She is a fine artist that deals in Water colour, Gouache, etc, most mediums actually, and I know she will b e able to capture Gemma perfectly
Cant wait to have it up in my living room
Have you got a picture of it so we can see Kory??????
Maybe on FB????Would love to see it
Lea

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg300/CrespinMinPin/Paintings/Christmas2008004.jpg

I just added it to photobucket.  I do a lot of paintings, but this one, of Joy has got to be the best one I ever did (and the biggest! at 16x20)