She's gone...

[TOhioLiberal]

...'She's gone oh I, oh I'd
better learn how to face it,
She's gone oh I, oh I'd,
pay the devil to replace her'

This afternoon at 4:30. There are no words right now.

This is Lesley. She was my friend:

Lesley, holding her cat Athena.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

1. I'm so sorry for your loss.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

35. Thanks SA...

...she's free of pain, now. :hug:

[Ptah]

2. .

[TOhioLiberal]

36. Thanks Ptah...

that's a lovely waterfall. :hug:

[reyd reid reed]

3. I'm so sorry.

There aren't any words that will help. Just know that we care.

:hug::hug::hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

37. It helps...

...and it is most appreciated. :hug:

[fizzgig]

4. i am so sorry honey

safe journey lesley

and :hug: to you

[TOhioLiberal]

38. Thanks kagehime...

...I appreciate it. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear TOhioLiberal...

I am so sorry, sweetie.......

Remember that she is now at peace...

:hug:

And I hope that soon you will be able to remember her with joy...

And that your tears will help you recover, and go on...

[TOhioLiberal]

39. Thanks Peggy...

...you're an angel. I appreciate the kind words. :hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

6. I am sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

40. Thanks...

...it's appreciated. :hug:

[RevolutionaryActs]

7. I am so sorry.

:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

41. Thanks Rev...

:hug:

[GenDem]

8. So very sorry TOhio

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

42. Thanks...

...she's at peace now. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

9. Rest in peace...

:hug:

sorry friend...

you know her pain is over :hug:

(edit: i wish the damned hugs smilies didn't smile :( )

[TOhioLiberal]

43. Thanks SPK...

...I appreciate the hug, smiling or not. :hug:

Thanks.

[BarenakedLady]

10. Oh no!

I'm so very very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts, my friend.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

44. Thanks BNL...

...It helps to have good friends. :hug:

[Missy Vixen]

11. I am so sorry for your loss

I know Lesley will continue to watch over you.

Julie

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

-Author unknown

[TOhioLiberal]

46. Thanks Julie...

...:hug:

[Maestro]

12. My condolences

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

47. Thanks...

...:hug:

[bridgit]

13. i'm so sorry, darlin, safe passage Lesley...

:hug: O8)

[TOhioLiberal]

48. Thanks Bridgit...

...:hug: it's appreciated.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

14. My thoughts, prayers and condolences TOhioLiberal

I'm so sorry:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

49. Thanks...

...:hug:

[salin]

15. The loss of a beloved companion is so hard...

condolences :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

51. Thanks...

:hug:

[Guava Jelly]

16. That just totally sucks

I'm sorry for the loss of a friend :( :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

52. Thanks homie...

...she's in a better place. :hug:

[Roon]

17. ..

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

53. Thanks Roon...

...:hug:

[NewWaveChick1981]

18. I'm sorry.

:hug: :pals: I'm very sorry for your loss. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

54. Thanks NWC...

...:hug:

[VenusRising]

19. My heart goes out to you.

:hug::hug::hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

55. Thanks Venus...

:hug: it means so much...:hug:

[ThomCat]

20. I'm very sorry.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

56. Thanks Thom...

...you're a good friend. :hug:

[Zookeeper]

21. I'm so sorry for your loss...

Hugs and peace to you, TOhioLiberal.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

58. Thanks Zookeeper...

...:hug:

[AlCzervik]

22. i am so sorry.

i really am.
:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

59. thanks...

:hug:

[Left Is Write]

23. My heart hurts for you.

:hug:

PM me if you want to talk.

[TOhioLiberal]

60. Thanks LIW...

I'll keep that in mind...:hug:

[Danger Mouse]

24. I'm sure she's at peace now.

:hug: hang in there, my friend.

[TOhioLiberal]

61. Thanks Elrond...

...:hug:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

25. aww so sorry!!

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

62. thanks lioness...

...:hug:

[Pushed To The Left]

26. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

63. Thanks...

...:hug: Thanks for caring.

[SeattleGirl]

27. I am so sorry.

This just brings tears to my eyes. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to you, and all her loved Lesley. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

64. Thanks SeattleGirl...

...I'm numb. :cry: :hug:

[ikojo]

28. So sorry to hear of your loss

May her memory be for a blessing and may you be comforted among all those who mourn.

:grouphug:

[TOhioLiberal]

65. Thanks ikojo

:hug:

[JVS]

29. my condolences

[TOhioLiberal]

66. Thanks...

...it's appreciated.

[hfojvt]

30. that song was the first thing I thought of from the thread title

Sorry to hear about a real loss though. What happened?

[TOhioLiberal]

67. thanks hfojvt...

...Lesley died of cancer. She was my best friend.

[ScreamingMeemie]

31. I'm so sorry TOL...

How heartbreaking. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

68. Thanks MrsGrumpy...

...She's free of pain now. I just wish I was...:cry:

[buddhamama]

32. I am so sorry.

my condolences on the loss of your friend Lesley! May she at Peace. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

69. Thanks buddhamama...

:hug:

[Bassic]

33. I'm sorry for your loss

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

70. Thanks Bassic...

:hug: It's appreciated.

[donheld]

34. I'm so sorry for your loss

her pain is over. O8)

[TOhioLiberal]

71. Thanks donheld...

...:hug::cry:

[MissMillie]

45. I am so sorry for your loss

I can tell that her illness has taken its toll, not just on her, but one you. I hope that during this very tragic time you manage to find some peace.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Please know you're in my thoughts.

[TOhioLiberal]

73. Thanks MissMillie...

...she was the best part of my life...:hug:

[MissMillie]

77. How lucky you are to have had that!

I'm sure she's going to miss you too.

[RetroLounge]

50. Very sorry...

:hug:

RL

[TOhioLiberal]

74. Thanks RL...

...:hug:

[Call Me Wesley]

57. Safe passage to your friend.

Might she be free of suffering. Peace and comfort to you.

[TOhioLiberal]

75. Thanks...

...she is finally free. :hug:

[Mad_Dem_X]

72. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

76. Thanks...

...:hug:

[Wetzelbill]

78. I'm sorry for your loss

My condolences, you and your friend will be in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

81. Thanks Wetzelbill...

...:hug:

[City Lights]

79. You have my deepest sympathies, TOhioLiberal.

So sorry to hear about Lesley's passing...:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

82. Thanks No Surrender...

...it's appreciated. :hug:

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

80. Sad news, indeed.

They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them . .
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning,
We will remember them!
-- Lawrence Binyon

[TOhioLiberal]

84. That's a lovely poem...

...thanks JustA. :hug:

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

86. It's carved into a marble wall

at Arlington National Cemetery.

[bertha katzenengel]

83. TOhioLiberal

no words can express it, i am very sorry

[TOhioLiberal]

85. Thank you...

...:hug:

[raccoon]

87. I'm so sorry. How did she die? nt

[TOhioLiberal]

89. Hi Raccoon...

...it was cancer.

[raccoon]

92. She was a beautiful cat. nt

[merh]

88. I'm sorry for your loss

May your love and memories bring you comfort and may she know peace. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

90. Thanks merh...

...it's appreciated. :hug:

[bigwillq]

91. I am very sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

97. Thanks Bigwillq...

...:hug:

[LaraMN]

93. Oh hon', I'm so sorry.

Peace and love to both of you. How very sad.

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

98. Thanks LaraMN...

...she was one of a kind and I miss her terribly. :hug:

[cwydro]

94. So sorry about your friend...

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

99. Thanks cwydro...

...:hug:

[rockymountaindem]

95. Sorry for your loss n/t

[TOhioLiberal]

100. Thanks...

...it's appreciated.

[wildhorses]

96. oh my sweet darlin' --- holding you close at this time

:hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

101. Thanks wild...

...:hug:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

102. I wish I could give you

a real hug...
:hug: My heart is hugging you, though.
I'm so sorry for your loss. :hug:

[TOhioLiberal]

103. Thanks GOG...

...a virtual hug is as good as the real thing. :hug:

[KitchenWitch]

104. I am so sorry!

You are a good friend.

:hug: