Friday 17 December 2010

UNBELIEVABLY, 2 YEARS HAVE PASSED

I try not to be sad anymore but sometimes, like today, it's very difficult.
17 December is the day we had to let our Toby go, and that was 2 years ago. The days have flown by.
His photos take pride of place both on shelves and in his scrapbook, but the memories take pride of place in our hearts.
These photos were the first we ever took of him. He was 5yrs old when we were honoured that he chose us.We brought him home and he settled at once. His trust was amazing and I still remember these poses.

One of the rossettes split in half. One bit was useless but the other half was ok. However, I'm not sure it sits right on the page so may take it off.



I left the grungeboard letters in the raw as the colour matched the pages.









Just look at him and how he is laying. He looks so sorry for himself. He used to stay like that for ages. Such a poser!

Well, I don't need an anniversary, good or bad, to think of him. I can still feel his velvet coat, hear his 'snoring' and many a time I find myself talking to him. The only thing I really miss is holding him.......

8 comments:

Gez Butterworth said...

Beautiful layouts Joanne & very fitting. What a beautiful keepsake. It's scarey where time goes.. Toby will always be close by :)
Time means nothing when you are missing a loved one. You are in my thoughts & prayers today Joanne. Take care.XXX

Zoechaos said...

Wonderful memories and he will reside in your heart for ever. some of our family do that more than others, my Chaos was one just as your Toby was happy memories xx Zoe

pearshapedcrafting said...

A lovely tribute to Toby, I know you will never forget him and you will hold him in your heart forever.
Thinking of you, Chrisx

Lindsay Mason said...

Have had you in my thoughts today Joanne - I know how much you loved...love Toby and I also know what a deeply sensitive person you are. Thank goodness the years we spend with our little furry Angels are worth the pain when they leave us behind. (((xxx))) Lindsay

Heather said...

Beautiful pages to remember your Toby always - time passes quicker than we realise but the memories still remain. Our pets stay close in our hearts forever. Thinking of you. Heather x

Mizz Bee said...

We never forget and never stop loving them. What a beautiful triblute.

Hels Sheridan said...

That made me cry hun, bless, I know that the date is in your head - I won't ever forget the date I lost Poppy - love your layout, a lovely way to remember him... biggest hugs hunny xx

Anonymous said...

Oh Joanne, Toby will always be there with you and what a lovely way to remember him. Love your LOs. Thinking of you. Love S xxx