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'Sun & Charlie'
About Charlie
Charlie, my Golden Retriever.
When did you lose Charlie?
On December 17, 2010.
At which stage of pet loss grief do you feel you are currently at?
Absolutely shocking.
Sun and Charlie's Story so far
Charlie was the youngest of three 'brothers' (Bud & Duke)-- had the biggest heart, most upbeat and loving personality, he shined like a star whenever I looked into his beautiful eyes.
Charlie, I loved you during your short 8 years and became a huge part of me. Each morning I wake up now, it's unbearable that you are not here. I know you see me crying, but I want you to be happy at the Bridge. And even if I cannot see you, I know you are near me, as you had always been. Otherwise, we will miss each other too much until the day we finally meet.
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Merry Christmas to My Precious AngelsDec 24, 2012
Dear Charlie and Bud,
How I wish you were here... Bud, it's first Christmas without you and I am sure you know how hard and sad the holidays are without …
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Sweet DreamsAug 22, 2012
Dear Charlie and Bud,
As I lay here with Duke and Gabriel, my heart is aching from missing you, no less than yesterday. Please come join us soon, we …
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'Sun & Charlie'July 17, 2012
My Dear Angel Boys,
Your brother Duke seems tired lately and I know he misses you so dearly. In fact, we miss you more and more each day. I think, …
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Thank You For GabrielJune 2, 2012
My Dearest Charlie and Bud,
You have been on my mind constantly, then it's nothing new. Even though with most precious and beautiful memories of you, …
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Everyday And Night...June 14, 2012
My dearest boys,
As always and forever, my heart is filled with your memories and sadness. Bud, are you happy and not afraid any more? I know Charlie …
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Once A Big Happy FamilyMay 17, 2012
Dear Charlie,
Months keep going by me without you, too many months and days, but I still look for a glimpse of you every day. Even though I know you’ve …
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Missing My AngelsMay 12, 2012
To my beloved boys,
It seems so long, too long you two have been gone. Charlie, I miss you so dearly and I appreciate everything you do for us. I know …
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Missing You...April 17, 2012
Dear Charlie,
As more times go by without you, I miss you more and more, now I keep thinking you will be bouncing in with your beautiful golden smile …
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Happy Easter to My AngelsApril 7, 2012
To my golden boy Charlie and most special child Bud,
Easter used to be so much fun when you were here with me. Bud, you used to peel the boiled eggs, …
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My Forever FriendMarch 28, 2012
Dear Charlie,
It has been 44 days since you and Leya took our beloved Bud into your arms and gently guided him to the Bridge. And it was one of the …
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Let Me Hear YouMarch 14, 2012
My beautiful golden boy,
I miss you and our precious Bud so much. One year ago this time when I was grieving over your passing, I really thought things …
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Bud's New LifeMarch 6, 2012
Dear Charlie,
I want to send all my love to you, Bud and Leya, as always. I wish I could see how much Bud is enjoying his new life at the Bridge. He …
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Bud and Charlie - Sun's AngelsFeb 13, 2012
Dear Charlie
Your Mom wanted to write a special Valentine letter to you but she is having a very difficult time tonight, and she asked if I could write …
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Wonderland Will Be BackFeb 4, 2011
My beautiful golden child, you must be still right next to me, everywhere I go, no matter what I do, because we are still hanging in here after and during …
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As The World TurnsJan 17, 2012
My precious golden boy,
Thank you for coming in my dream last night, although you appeared for a few seconds, it seemed so real. I woke up, dazed at …
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My Hope and BeliefJan 1, 2012
The new year is here again, Charlie, my special boy, my precious friend, my guardian angel--my lifetime partner, that's what you are and I miss you so …
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Best Christmas GiftsDec 24, 2011
My dearest golden boy,
It’s the first and second Christmas Eve without you by my side. Heaven knows how much I miss you, for it is pouring down non-stop …
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The Hardest One Long Year...Dec 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
It has been one year since you had to move on to the Bridge, leaving behind so many wonderful loving memories, my shattered heart and …
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Thanksgiving Day Without YouNov 24, 2011
Dear Charlie,
As I do everyday ever since you've been gone, I so missed you at today's dinner. Happy Thanksgiving, my golden boy. I was hoping and was …
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Gone Too Soon...Nov 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Today marks eleven long months without you and I have been living on the memories that you left behind. Of course, I am always grateful …
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Your Golden HeartOct 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
It's one of your favorite months, golden October for my golden boy with the biggest golden heart. And the full moon was so bright and …
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A Beautiful Morning Without YouOct 1, 2011
Dear Charlie,
As we stepped out this morning, everything reminded of you--perfect and beautiful, except you weren't there. The seasons change, people …
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Don't Say GoodbyeSep 26, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I just want to tell you how much you are loved and missed. How much I wish you were here, only Leya and her Mom could imagine. I believe …
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My Brightest StarSep 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
You have spent eight Septembers with us, only 8, such a small number, and we have always had an eventful month each year. Whether sunshine …
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Those Golden DaysSep 12, 2011
Dear Charlie,
As always and forever, I am thinking of you, missing you, longing to feel and hear you even just one more time. You have left all the …
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Bud's SmileAug 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Eight months ago, you had to go to the Bridge, I became a very sad person. Then, you found your long lost sister Leya, which has been …
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Precious SiblingsAug 15, 2011
My golden boy, Charlie,
It feels like forever, way too long, since you've left us. And yet, lately, for the first time I actually feel your presence, …
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Ultimate GiftJuly 16, 2011
My dear golden boy,
It's raining today, but even when the sun is shining, nothing has been shining since you've been gone, and it's been almost seven …
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Missing You More Each DayJune 18, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Every day and night, you are on my mind and in my heart. I love and miss you more and more each day. Are you well and having good time …
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Travel With MeMay 18, 2011
My special golden boy, Charlie,
The Moon was so bright last night, I was hoping you and Leya would come by in my dreams. Maybe you two did, but I simply …
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More Than YesterdayMay 14, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Are you having lots of good time with Leya? And, staying happy and well? Your earth Moms are always thinking of you both, loving you …
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Two SuperstarsMay 4, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I just want to tell you how happy I am that you and Leya found each other, and the more I think about it, I am convinced that you two …
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'Easter Eggs for You and Leya'April 23, 2011
My special golden boy, I think of you all the time and my heart is still aching with such sadness and longing for your presence. It's the first Easter …
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Four Months With LeyaApril 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I want to tell you, my golden child, how much you mean to me and how much I love and miss you. You are on my mind every minute of the …
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Roses for You and LeyaApril 3, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I thought I heard your voice last night, twice. I was disappointed I could not see you, I felt so certain that you were right next to …
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Lights Are Always OnMar 28, 2011
Dear Charlie,
You must have been nearby us last night, because Bud and Duke were restless, we were up for the most night, missing you ever so much. …
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Clueless MomMar 22, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I am constantly visualizing your life with Leya at the Bridge, with much comfort in knowing that you now have the most wonderful sister …
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You Are My EverythingMar 17, 2011
Dear Charlie,
It was a beautiful morning, we walked to the pond, I tried to fight my tears back but failed miserably. Three months ago today, your …
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I Need YouMar 13, 2011
Dear Charlie,
As the days go by, I am missing you more and more. All those beautiful memories you have left behind... that's all I have, I will never …
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Once A Paradise...Mar 8, 2011
My Dear Charlie,
It's been 3 weeks since I wrote you, although you've been on my mind and in my heart every moment of the day and night.
You saw …
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My Golden ValentineFeb 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day, Charlie,
I keep seeing your golden figure more and more, over your many favorite spots throughout the house, porch, yard and …
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They Don't UnderstandJan 28, 2011
Dear Charlie,
Somehow, I've survived the most painful and lonely 6 weeks. Last night was especially difficult to sleep, and Bud stayed up with me most …
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Spring Is Coming, But Not YouJan 27, 2010
Dear Charlie,
I drove to Houston today and, all I could have thought about was you, so I just cried whenever I could (it's even worse when you cannot …
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Forgive MeJan 27, 2011
My Dear Charlie,
The day is almost getting over, finally, I still dread when the morning comes, how am I going to deal with the pain of not seeing you, …
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One More NightJan 24, 2011
Dear Charlie,
I finally e-mailed your brother Duke's first Mom, Tani, you've met her, she dearly loved Duke but had to find a more suitable home for …
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Dreams Might Come TrueJan 22, 2011
My Dear Charlie,
The sun is shining today, but I am not. I walked Bud and Duke to your beloved backyard and toward the pond. The weather was too beautiful, …
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My Forever CheerleaderJan 18, 2010
Dear Charlie,
Yesterday was so hard, as it has been for the last 31 days, so when the night finally came, I was so relieved that all I had to do was …
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Animal CrackersJan 16, 2011
Dear Charlie,
We haven't had your favorite animal crackers. Whenever I accidentally see them at the stores, I cringe and rush away from them. Remember, …
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Guardian AngelJan 12, 2011
That was you, Charlie, our Guardian Angel, when you showed up at our door almost 8 years ago. And, you still are our Angel and will be forever. I think …
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Dear Charlie,Jan 9, 2011
It was the 3rd weekend without you here and it seems eternity. Like this kindest lady Diana who has lost her beloved Leya in August understands, my pain …
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Can You Hear Me, Charlie?Jan 6, 2011
Your brothers and I went to your beloved pond, it was such a beautiful day, as always, I kept calling your name and even Bud whined so painfully.
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Another DayJan 2, 2011
Dear Charlie,
The new year started without you, I still don't want to believe that you are not coming back. Where is a miracle? I still look around …
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