After experiencing severe seizures every hour since 4:00 a.m., Lexi made the journey back to her Creator at 10:50 this morning. A prayer from our wonderful work supervisor and friend , Pastor Evelyn Harris of St. Luke United Methodist Church:
We commend, oh Lord, into your loving care your dear servant Lexi Sandy. Receive, oh Lord, your humble servant who has touched so many lives and reflected your great love for all of your creation. We thank you for her witness in this life and for her life to come, free of pain and diseases, in communion with you and all the saints. Amen
Lexi’s Dad prepared this video in her Memory and Honor (full screen is best viewing for this):
The date and time of Lexi’s memorial service at St.Luke, Chattanooga, TN, will be posted when available.
I cannot begin to express my affection and appreciation to everyone in this blogging community who has laughed with us and prayed with us and cried with us.
I remain, Amy, Lexi’s faithful servant.
hello amy its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am verry sorry that lexi had to go away run free sweet lexi girl!!! i am sending lots of tail wags for evrybuddy wot is missing yoo rite now!!! ok bye
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Thank you Dennis the Vizsla dog. You made me smile, which is kinda hard to do right now. Thanks, and good boy.
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We are sooooo sorry fur your loss. Da good mews is da blessing and we’re glad Lexi’s no longer in pain or sick. But we also know dat doesn’t make those she left behind feel any better. Da pain of loss is great and somethin’ we never get over. We’s sendin’ big hugs and lots of purrayers.
Luv ya’
Dezi, Raena and mommy A
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Thank you. Our hearts are aching.
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We truly unnerstand. Mommy says it doesn’t get better but you learn to live with da pain. Hugs and purrayers
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena and mommy A
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We had to stop and add our hugs to this list of yours and Lexi’s friends and fans even though we did not know her……we wish we had – she sounds like a most remarkable and special pup who brought joy, love, and healing to many in her life. Cancer is such a horrible disease that doesn’t care whether it takes the good, the bad, the old or the young……it’s NEVER fair. Lexi apparently never let her diagnosis define her though – bringing love to all who knew her until she left to wait at the Bridge for you to join her one day. I just wanted to say we know the sadness in your hearts and wish we’d gotten to know Lexi. The video was so touching and sweet……
Love, Pam and Sammy
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Thank you Pam and Sammy. Lexi was honored to have so many kittie friends as well as the many dogs and people in her life. You are right, up until she wasn’t physically able, she continued to be “Lexi!”
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I am so very sorry to hear about Lexi. Your video had me crying within the first 15 seconds. ♥ ♥
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Jeff said crying is never his intention when he makes these heartfelt videos, it just seems to happen. Lexi was definitely one of a kind.
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Our thoughts are with your family and we wish you peace. Lexi was a special gift to all of us. Your ability to share her with the world is inspiring. Hugs to you and Mr Lexi.
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Thank you. I do thank God for the gift of Lexi and the time we had with her.
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So very sorry to hear your sad news. I only got to know Lexi through her wonderful campaigning and wish I had met her much earlier she was a lovely furfriend and an amazing pup.
Sending lots of luffs and hugs to Lexi’s family, will be thinking of you
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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We loved to read about your Princess adventures, too.
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I know too well what you are feeling today, and also know that it will only be with God’s Grace and the passage of time that the burden will be lessened. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lexi was a very special soul.
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Yes, you understand exactly. I am hoping to make it through the next three days at work, but if I can cry anywhere besides home, it is there.
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If you need to call and just let it out – you have my number – whatever I’m doing I’ll drop as you are more important.
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I will, thank you. It is just too hard to talk about it. When I try, all I can do is cry.
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We just heard. We are so sorry for your loss. Lexi was a joy to read about and her little schnauzer smile will be missed. Hopefully Checkers and Miss D and Stuart will weather to their play group and they can all run with the joy of puppies. Schnauzer kisses from Rocky and Selena and {{hugs}} from Mommy
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Thanks so much.
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prayers and condolences in your loss. I love the beautiful prayer
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I am so sorry to read this, she was a very brave and inspiring pup who gave so much to others. The prayer and video are lovely tributes to her full and wonderful life.
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Thank you Laura. Her legacy lives on.
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It’s hard to find words with a heavy heart and with my eyes full of tears… hugs to you, we are sad with you and we will keep Lexi in our hearts forever…
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Thank you, Easy and family. She was our precocious little girl.
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Oh Amy and Jeff…. My heart is as heavy as Noodle’s and Sammi’s are. I know there are no words to make you feel better. Just know how many of us loved your little Lexi. My heart is with you at this most difficult time. Love……Noodle’s Grandma
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Thank you Judi. I know Lexi would have loved you too.
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Goodbye, Lexi, enjoy running free and whole at the Bridge!
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Crikey …… that tribute video was so beautiful. Dear, dear Lexi ….. I didn’t know her for very long but she sure was quite some Sheila, aye??? Mum and I are heartbroken for you and wish there were something we could do to make you feel better but know that right now there is nothing. Sending love and Whippy kisses!!
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Thank you Charlie. I appreciate it.
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Wee can barelee see thru our tearess Lady Amy….it iss late Sunday nite an LadyMum said befur wee go to bed wee should check on you an Lexi…
Our heartsx are brakin fur you Lady Amy!! Wee are so berry sorry that Lexi had to go to Pure Land….shee was thee bestest doggie efurr!!!
Wee will miss her an all ways reememburr her….
wee nto watch thee video yet….inn a few dayss….
Yur thee BESTEST all so Lady Amy….toetallee….Lexi will watch over you with ❤ LUV ❤ fur efurr ……
Humbullee yurss, Siddhartha Henry -^,.^- an LadyMum
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I’ve lost my baby, my best friend, my side-kick. The world has lost a piece of joy. The tears are still flowing. Please take care of your LadyMum, Siddhartha Henry. >3
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Deer Miss Amy mee can onlee emagin how sad you are now…..Lexi trulee was yur shadow an wee iss so sorry fur you an Mistur Jeff….
Wee cried sum more today all so.
Mee iss watchin over LadyMum; purromise!
~~~head rubsss~~~ Siddhartha Henry~~~
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So sorry we have lost Lexi. She was a beautiful soul and an inspiration. I know your heart is broken now but I hope you heal.
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Thanks, Becky. Eventually.
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Dear Lexi’s family…We are very sorry to read this news…You will be in our thoughts.
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Dear Lexi’s mom,
We are so sorry to hear Lexi crossed over the rainbow bridge today. Well, let’s me rephrase that. We’re so sorry she had to leave her humans and her friends. We’re glad she’s off to a new start somewhere, and wherever that is, it is wonderful. There’s no words that can bring her back, but there are stories of her love and joy that will bring back her memories and the happiness that comes with anything that has to do with Lexi.
Always here for you,
Christmas and Robin
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Oh Chris and Robin, it does my heart good to see the two of you growing and working together. Love, Amy
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Coming over from POTP to tell you how sorry I am about the loss of your precious Lexi. I hope you are finding comfort in your memories that can never be taken away, and comfort from so many like me, who understand and are sharing your loss. Again, I am so, so sorry.
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It is comforting to hear from so many. Thank you for your kind words.
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We’re so very sad that your dear Lexi has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. (We just heard the news from Noodle.)
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Noodle and his Mom have been wonderful friends. Thank you for your kind words.
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Oh noes. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart aches for you and Lexi’s Dad. I didn’t get to know her, butts I got to see her through Noodle’s eyes, and how beautiful she truly was. I am sendin’ lots of {{{hugs}}}…..
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Hugs received, Ruby. Thank you.
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Dear Amt & Family.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Lexi. She and her antics had brought joy to so many people. We know that she will be missed. We had just unplugged our memorial candle yesterday morning. We did not think that we would be lighting it again so soon. It will be lit for 7 days and we will be thinking about Lexi every time that we pass the candle.
Love The gang at corkscot- Susan. Sidney, Shelby, and Sophie.
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What a loving thing to do. While we sat in the exam room yesterday morning, I stared at a picture that was a caricature of four scotties in a vet waiting room, along with 2 cats. It made me smile inside.
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There will never be a picture of these three Scotties with a cat. I have been dumb enough to take 4 Scotties to the vet at one time. Shelby will be going for her surgery on Thursday. We hope that you continue to blog.
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I thought about you all when I saw the picture and wondered just that. I will remember Shelby on Thursday with prayers and well wishes. I have been thinking about what to do about blogging. I have about decided to blog once a week with stories and memories of Lexi that my blog friends haven’t heard (or read) yet. As me, of course. Angel Lexi blogging from beyond would be just a little too weird, even for me. It will be therapeutic for me and hopefully help everyone still feel connected.
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Our tears are falling – what a special dog Lexi was – the video was so beautiful. She left a wonderful legacy of love.
Hugs and prayers that you are comforted knowing how many lives Lexi touched in her time here on earth
love
Mr Bailey, Hazel, Mabel & Mom
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It still amazes me what one little dog can do, if given the chance.
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We are so sorry to hear that Lexi has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. What a beautiful tribute video that was. She really had a full life although we never think our pets are with us long enough.
Millie & Walter
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It’s true. If only they could stay with us our whole lives.
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My heart is with you, and I send a prayer for you, for all who loved her so. May she forever rest in peace.
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Thank you, Ann. She is at peace now.
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Our hearts are breaking for you and for Lexi’s dad. What a beautiful tribute video to her♥
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Lexi’s dad will appreciate your kind words.
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Amy i have no words..bless her heart Lexi is now at Peace from her physical pain. There is nothing worse than the loss of such love and i send my gentle ((((hugs)))) i know my Forrest will greet her with sloppy doggy kisses and wish i could be there to just sit with you and give you a real hug. Sincerest condolences from us all Bev 😢
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Yes, I know you understand the sorrow we feel as yours is still too fresh, Bev.
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May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within Lexi. Though I have known you such a short time I know full well that you gave so much joy to those in need. Job well done May you rest in peace. Amy we are sending you hugs.
Sweet William The Scot
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Thank you Sweet Wills. Joy is what she was sent to this world to give to others, and she did her job outstandingly.
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I’m so sorry. Take comfort in knowing that Lexi is no longer in pain and is running young and free again.
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Amy,
My heart hurts with yours.
She had a profound affect on those around her both in person and through her blog and Facebook page.
I’m so happy we got to know her and you. I will miss reading her wise thoughts and comments.
Giving you a big hug.
Margret
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Yes, you have been good friends to me and Lexi. It feels like she is still here, just in the other room. Reality hasn’t set in yet.
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I understand.
It’s going to take some time.
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I haven’t known Lexi all that long but her passing has me in tears. How wonderful that so many she loved and who loved her got to say good-bye. She was evidently a very special girl. “Lexi made the journey back to her Creator” is comforting. The video is a lovely tribute to her!
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Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
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Good night and God bless, all my love x
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Dear Amy and all of Lexi’s family…we are truly sorry to read this news. Lexi was the bravest of brave and a warrior. The thing we know for certainty is she was loved and returned love by all who knew her and she has become Heaven’s newest Angel.
Hugs madi and mom
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It’s all true. Lexi wasn’t afraid of anything.
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Hari Om
Blessings for Lexi’s relief from pain; Blessings of Love in condolence for the space she leaves behind. YAM xx
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Thank you for your blessings.
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Words cannot describe how sad we are feeling upon reading this. We really enjoyed reading about Lexi’s adventures. Lexi will be missed by all her friends. She has surely touched our hearts. Love Nellie, Jasper, Itai and Liz (their mum)
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I appreciate it. Lexi certainly did have a lot of adventures for one little schnauzer, didn’t she?
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Mom Kim here – I pray that Angel Shiloh was there to greet Angel Lexi as she arrived at the Rainbow Bridge. She truly was an all-around amazing little dog and such a great furrend to many, many people – adults and children. When my Angel Shiloh left for the Rainbow Bridge, I prayed that he would have an endless number of those to visit in the hospitals, nursing homes and libraries to visit – his love for that was the one thing he enjoyed doing the most – outside of wandering the neighborhoods on his own(unplanned)-
I pray the same for Lexi. I pray for her to have all kinds of acting and dancing opportunities – it’s clear she loved it. Most of all, I pray for you to find peace and sunshine in your heart thinking of all the happy memories you have of Lexi and feel honored to have been able to share such a happy and loving little dog like Lexi.
RIP dear little Lexi – now you are flying high, beyond the clouds, up to the rainbows.
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I don’t know if there will be hospitals to visit where Lexi is going. I think she might find a stage and audience, though.
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We are sending love and hugs (and more than a few tears) your way. The video is the perfect tribute to Lexi and her life of service and love. We are happy to have had the privilege to have met such a wonderful girl, and only wish we would have met sooner.
Run free sweet Lexi
Hugs,
Mama Beth, Arty, Dory, Jakey & Bilbo
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Y’all are the best. She isn’t suffering anymore, like she had been the last couple of days.
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Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
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Thank you.
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Lexi, I will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge along with my Waggy and Zoey and all my other furry family members. Your friend, Martha
Sent from my iPhone
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Yes, it gives us hope. Thank you for your kind voice mail. I was vacuuming. Keeping busy to try not to think.
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We are devastated! Yes, we knew Lexi’s passing was inevitable but somehow….We cannot hit *like* cause we don’t like it. She is with us always. What a role model she was to all. Her acting, her book, her work at the church and her work as a therapy dog bringing so much happiness to others. This happiness can’t be measured but seen in the faces of children and us older children. I could not look at the video but will when I can compose myself enough. A cuppa tea will help about now. Our hearts are with the whole family and Lexi touched so many….we all feel her passing.
Hugs,
Jean, Shoko and Kali
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Even after crying a bucket of tears, I still don’t feel like she is really gone. We were inseparable for so many years.
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We are so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose our dogs who are pure love. We rejoice that Lexi is not in pain and that she had a wonderful life.
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Thanks so much.
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There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that she’s pain and disease free. The bad news also has a good component. There are no children with disease or in pain where she is now. Kyla, take Lexi under your angel wing and show her around.
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You are right, Kismet, about the children. She must have done her job well. And I know there is one girl who she saw often waiting there for her.
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The video and prayer were perfect tributes for our beautiful girl. RIP, Sweetie. You loved well and were well-loved by SO many. Prayers from Mom and me for your family to recover from this loss. You all inspired us with your courage. Run free till we meet again. xoxo
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Lexi fulfilled what God sent her here to do. Yes, she’s ok now, it’s the rest of us…
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We wish you a safe journey over the rainbow. You brought smiles to many.
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Thank you. She has plenty of people and animals to guide her if she needs it. But I think she will find her way to her Creator all by herself. *sad smile*
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Dear Mrs. Lexi’s Mom,
The video tribute was so beautiful. I was trying to be very strong and it was sort of working until I saw the picture of us dancing. Thank you for sharing Lexi with me and all of the blogging community. Our lives are all better having known her (and you). She fought very hard and was the bravest girl in the world. I think she learned a thing or two from the kids she’d helped.
Today is a very sad day. I wish I were there to give you real ear licks. Mom says they’re magical.
I have to go now. I need some time to process this. If you need me, you know where to find me.
Love always,
Lexi’s guy
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Oh, dear Noodle. Yes, I know where to find you, and some day I will, when you are least expecting me. Love to Lexi’s guy and his family.
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We are so sorry to hear this, we had no possibily to meet Lexi, but her posts were always nice to read. The prayer was beautiful and in the video is an excellent life story of a great dog, who brought so much love to this world. Lexi will always be with us, in our hearts and memories.
Kosmo and his parents.
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I am blessed to be able to work with Pastor Evelyn. She was very close to Lexi, too.
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Hi Amy
She is now at peace having left a legacy that exceeds many humans, even with their extended lifespans! What with her acting debut, her therapy work, her world wide exposure courtesy of Blogging, and she is even recorded for posterity in a book … she lead a very full and productive life.
We have only known you “guys” for a relatively short time but already have many happy memories of Lexi based on your stories about her. Please accept our sincere condolences, and we will hope and pray that life without Lexi can be compensated in some small way by the many happy memories you must have from sharing yourselves with her.
She is no doubt chilling out somewhere knowing that she had “a good run”, and is also probably hoping that her leaving is not going to cause too much extended anguish!
RIP Lexi … you were one very special little dog.
All the best Amy, and take care. Our thoughts are with you. Colin & Carol, and of course Ray!
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Thank you, Colin, Carol and, of course, Ray. Your words through this ordeal have been comforting.
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I also can’t hit “like” and I can barely bring myself to write through my tears. I have a lump in my throat the size of a grapefruit. I am one who didn’t meet Lexi til this year and when I watched this video my heart just broke into a million pieces. Not only was Lexi adorable, but the life that she lived, the love that she gave back to so many, her service to others who needed love and smiles are things that will never die. They will be remembered for eternity. I am confident there is a Doggy Heaven, and I am also confident that Lexi has a place of honor just for her. I wish I had known her longer but I am glad that I at least get to follow her. The video was just incredible. I don’t have the words for the depths of my sorrow……wish I could give you all hugs and just sit quietly or listen to you share more memories. I am so deeply, deeply sorry…………Lexi might have been a little dog, but the impact she made on thousands was enormous. Sending prayers, love and sympathy to all of you. Thank you for sharing Lexi with all of us (((hugs))))
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Thank you for all of this, it means a lot.
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Hitting the ‘like’ button seems so wrong. I’m so sorry, Amy. Lexi was a brave little pup, who brought light and smiles to loads of people. I hope tender memories of her sweet life bring you some comfort. Thinking of you. 😢
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Thank you, Monika. Someday those things will definitely bring me comfort.
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