forever, just for a few weeks. It's summer school holidays over here still, so I am going to take some time off from blogging to rest and enjoy my family. Christmas was a really hard and sad time for us all with our darling little Paris Fifi being ill, and then the devastation of her passing. I would like to thank all of you who have come to visit me here at my little Jacaranda Cottage, and especially to thank you for your comments to offer comfort to our family with the loss of our girl, Paris.
I wish for you all a truly wonderful New Year and hope that is a safe, happy and healthy 2009 for us all. The Australian school year begins again the day after Australia Day, which we celebrate on Jan 26th, so I'll be back to blogging at the end of Jan. I hope you'll come back to visit with me then so that I can share our Summer adventures with you all. Happy 2009 dear friends!
Lots of love............Amanda xxx
28 comments:
Youtake all the time you need to reat, be with family and grieve the loss of little Paris Fifi. I will miss her too...what joy reading about her gave Grace and me. She was a tiny blessing and will always be close to you in spirit.
I hope your time off will be happy for you all...you deserve it Amanda.
I send hugs and much love,
Sue
We will miss you. You are such a sweetheart. I always enjoy reading about your adventures in Australia.
Hugs, Susan
You're gonna be missed sweetie! You take care of yourself..enjoy your family and get the much needed rest you deserve! Hugs to you!
Good for you, Amanda. Enjoy your time together, and be good to yourself.
I'll be waiting your return with a smile.
omg i dont know how i missed your last post..i am SO SO sorry! What a beautiful baby. {{{hugs}}}}
We will miss you but we do understand. January and February are out two coldest months so enjoy your warm season as we cuddle in front of the fire....be sure to stop by when you can. Miss you already. Dianntha ( Thanks so much for the Christmas card...what fun it was to receive it.)
Paris Fifi!??!?!?!? Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Oh man I LOVED Paris Fifi! She was so adorable and had so much personality! It just showed through in all of her photographs.
Oh Amanda I am so sorry!!!!! I should have been here visiting your blog ... here to support you when you lost her!!!
Please accept my belated condolences on your loss. Paris was truly unique and loved by your blog visitors, I just know it, far and wide, as she was by you. On the bright side, she seems not to have suffered. And years and years of loving and fun were packed into the three years she was with you. No doubt she has some GREAT stories that she's telling the other dogs in heaven right now about the time she ... and the time you "... and comfort?! You think YOU had it good? You should have seen the set up *I* had! Oh baby!" She'll win the contest for "most loved pet" hands down each evening as they relax around their buffet swapping stories, getting brushed by angels that carry little photo albums of you and your family so Fifi can look through it whenever she likes.
Sigh.
On the bright side, congratulations on your Precious Princess' award for best of the best! Super! And how good of you to cook for FIFTY people? Wow. My grandparents always used to do that for all of us and it was the high point of my year, going to their house for Christmas and Easter. I'm sure your family feels the same way.
Love to you Amanda!
And lots of hugs.
and a very Happy New Year.
Enjoy your vacation.
Wendy
Enjoy your time off Sweetie, sorry to here of the passing of darling Paris Fifi...She will be sadly missed.Praying God's abundant blessing on you all.Have a safe & happy new year.
Hugs
Dawn x x
I hope you have a great time with your family. I always enjoy reading about how things are going down under! Have a Happy New Year!
Hello Amanda. I've been sort of out of the loop over the holidays. I had no idea about your loss and want to offer my condolences.
I hope you find 2009, to be a blessed year, for you and your family.
Oh, Amanda. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of sweet Paris Fifi. My heart goes out to you my friend.
Enjoy your family time and I look forward to visiting with you in the New Year.
Love,
Rhonda
Hi Amanda,
Take all of the time you need sweet friend. We will be right here with open arms when you return.
Hugs,
Dena
Oh my dear friend, Amanda! Your cute doggie was such a big part of your family, I know! My heart goes out to you, hubby and daughter! I know how much you will all miss her, please accept my condolences!! Take time to be with your daughter before she returns to school...certainly will be here when you return, but feel rested!
Lots of hugs-Tara
I hope you are enjoying your break. I have an award for you! Stop by and pick it up when you have time:)
Blessings, Elena
Oh Amanda...do take some time for yourself...I do think you need it. I think you are just so sweet I want the best of everything for you. Happy New Year Darlin...See you when you come back!
BIG HUGS,
Robin
enjoy but can't wait till your return...!
Enjoy your holiday Amanda. I'm so sorry again, for your loss of your sweet Paris. Thinking of you. Kathi
I will miss you.....take care of yourself.
Oh Amanda,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My family was very sad this past year when we lost our beloved cat Skylar. My youngest daughter painted a sign and placed it as a marker to dedicate a small pond we had built to him. He liked 'fishing' in it. It was hard at first just seeing the sign, but now it is Skylar's Pond. It doesn't hurt and it is pleasant to remember him poking at the water. Paris Fifi was a very lucky pet! I'll bet there are lots of Paris Fifi places!
love,
mo
I understand. Rest, relaxing and family sound very much needed right now.
Love and hugs,
rue
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Paris. It is so hard to lose them - they become one of the family.
Best wishes to you as you start this new year.
Ruthie
Just stopping by to say hi Sweetie. Hope that all is well.
Hugs,
Dena
I finally found my way back to the computer Ü.
I want to wish you and your family all the best for 2009.And I hope that you have a wonderful time.
Have a lovely weekend.
I miss you Amanda! Come back soon. I was so sorry to hear about your sweet little doggie. I hope you're doing okay.
Bless you,
Sharon
Hi Amanda. Just saying Hi. Hugs, Kathi
Oh Amanda, I'm so sorry I've been away for a while, just busy as ever with work, the kids, home, life...you name it. I was so sad to see that your little angel passed. I'm so sorry dear, I know how much you're hurting. Sending you a big hug.
Rose
Oh Amanda, I'm so sorry I've been away for a while, just busy as ever with work, the kids, home, life...you name it. I was so sad to see that your little angel passed. I'm so sorry dear, I know how much you're hurting. Sending you a big hug.
Rose
Hello, dear Amanda, I just wanted to say hello and that I HOPE you are resting and taking time to grieve the loss of your baby Paris.
Gosh, I know you must miss her...she was so cute. I just know there's another little doggie needing a sweet home, when you are ready.
xo bj
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