Remembering The Shire's Virginia Lórien (2002-2015)

[eldritchhobbit]

I've been putting off making this post, because I am heartbroken, and because sharing the news will make it seem very, very real. But it is real. We have lost our dearest friend and beloved girl, Virginia.





It was such a privilege to have her bright spirit in our lives for almost fourteen years. She had a fierce intelligence and a beautiful heart, and she was an integral part of every facet of our daily lives. As many of you know, she fought and prevailed against colon cancer a few years ago, and since then she had remained cancer-free. In recent days she was diagnosed with mitral valve disease and what was likely the early stages of Cushing's disease, but with medication and a special diet and careful exercise, she remained almost completely free of symptoms. Until her last day, she was happy and active and very much herself, full of attitude and personality.

Her final illness lasted only a matter of hours, but it played viciously upon her underlying health issues, and before we knew it, her valiant little heart had stilled. We are grief-stricken. It is beyond difficult to imagine life without her.

But how very fortunate we were, to be able to know her and love her and experience the joy she brought to our world.

Comments

[jan-u-wine.livejournal.com]

oh, Amy, no. I'm so very sorry that such a lovely spirit is no longer in the world. You are in my thoughts.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, my friend.

[killerweasel.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry for your loss. She was a pretty awesome member of your family.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs you back* "Awesome" sums her up well.

[methylviolet10b]

Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

I'm heartbroken with and for you. I know how much she meant to you and L. I'll spend some time at my altar today and send thoughts of love and support. XOXOXOXOX

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

*massive hugs* Thank you so much, my friend. I have mail in the works to you! Sending love back in your direction. XOXOXOXO

[travels-in-time.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed your pictures and stories about her, and I know she will be deeply missed.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you so much for this!

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

I am very sorry to hear this, dear eldritchhobbit.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, oh, I am so incredibly sorry! She was such a delight and such a sweet little dog. I'm so, so sorry.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kind words. She was indeed a great delight, and very, very sweet.

[ellettra.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart is heavy for you; I know this pain. Take care of yourselves, and may Virginia frolic merrily across the bridge.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you!

[whswhs.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. We've gone through the loss of our first two cats, and cried buckets, so I have some idea of your feelings.

You seem to already know the thing we learned that way: When the death is close, it shadows everything else, but as it recedes, your companion's life as a whole looms ever larger above it in your memory. It sounds as if you're on the way there, however long it takes you. That day will come, and what you're going through now will be an integral part of what you feel then.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Very wise and compassionate words. Thank you. And I'm sorry for your losses, too.

[acciochocolate.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So sorry to read this.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

*hugs back* Thank you!

[penfold-x.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. She was such a lovely, bright girl. I'm going to miss her adorable Halloween costumes.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you for this!

[elvenjoy.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry Amy. :( *hugs*

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you. *hugs you back*

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Virginia -- she brought joy into all our lives, even those of us who only knew her through you. Thank you for sharing her -- keeping you in prayer.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

I appreciate this tremendously. Thank you.

[sally_maria]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[agameofthree.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Amy...

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much.

[greenhoodloxley.livejournal.com]

Oh no, I am so very sorry to hear that. I've loved seeing her pictures at the holidays over the years. She was a beautiful, charming friend. *hugs*

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you! *hugs you back tightly*

[marthawells.livejournal.com]

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. *hugs*

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Thank you!

[beledibabe.livejournal.com]

Oh, honey, I'm so very sorry! Your photos and reports of her were always a bright spot in my life, and I wish I'd had the opportunity to have met her f2f.

::massive hugs::

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

::massive hugs back:: Thank you so much.

[savageseraph.livejournal.com]

Amy, I'm so, so sorry. I've been in the place where you are before, and I know how heartbreaking it is.

I never got to meet Virginia face-to-face, but so much of her personality seemed to come through in your pictures of her.

Take care of yourself. *hugs*

Barbara

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you! And I'm sorry you've been here, too - it's a difficult place to be. *hugs*

[reynardine.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a darling little dog.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you!

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I am so sorry. Rest in peace, dear Virginia.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my friend.

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

You are in my thoughts. I really enjoyed Virginia's pictures dressed in costume over the years. Such a sweet girl.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you!

[aishabintjamil.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Aw, no! I didn't realize she was that age, and had also been sick.

I'm not particularly a dog person, but she was one of the cutest I've ever seen! She had so much personality, even just through her photos.

I am very sad to hear this news.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! She was overflowing with personality. She was a little thing in body, but a giant in spirit.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

I am so very sorry. Virginia was a part of my online family as much as any human, and I'll miss her terribly. [HUGS]

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you for this. [massive hugs back]