Last night, while at work, Middle called and asked if she could use my supplies. She needed one piece of craft paper, mod podge and a wooden square. I asked what for and she was rather vague. However I was busy and therefore didn't push matter. Of course I let her use the stuff (it's amazing she even asked permission).
Well this morning I found this:
A note to Mickey and Oliver, nestled alongside Oliver's foot print*.
The words are the lyrics to If I Die Young. It reads as follows:
The words are the lyrics to If I Die Young. It reads as follows:
To Oliver and Mickey,
If I die young, bury me in satin,
lay me down on a bed of roses,
sink me in the river at dawn.
Send me away with the words of a love song.
Oh how I adore these kids of mine!
*At the clinic we make clay footprints of deceased pets. I've found these to be of great comfort for my children. We have amassed quite a collection and I suspect our Christmas tree will be decorated with these charms. On any given day a paw prints will turn up unexpectedly around the house. Oh -- there's Herschel sitting in the bathroom! Even though these pets have passed on they are still with us in spirit.
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I'd sincerely like to thank everyone for their kind words and sympathies. Though we only had Oliver for a short period of time we were smitten. He will be missed.
5 comments:
ok, that's just beautiful...
That's precious. One of my favourite songs too. I am sure the owner's of all those little footprints are watching over y'all in gratitude. Such a beautiful family. :)
This is just precious! I love how your family celebrates the pets you care for so much. Makes me smile.
Oh, Shalet, how beautiful.
Getting to know you reading posts in reverse order - and now I'm just crying. We have also loved and lost, and whether it was for a few short months or many years, love is love is love. Oliver's face is beautiful, and an accurate reflection of his spirit, it sounds. Your daughter? Amazing. What a treasure.
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