RIP Ellowyn
Last Monday evening our much loved dog, Ellowyn (Ellie) was killed. She was caught up under the wheels of a passing car trailer on the Highway and died soon after. We are rather in shock and have spent the week missing her.
Three years ago on Christmas morn, PC and I surprised the children with the gift of their first dog.
They were beyond excited and she quickly found her way into our hearts.
Ellie was the runt of the litter and destined to always remain small,
but extremely cute.
Ellie had the most agreeable nature, happy to join in the fun and be a playmate.
I believe she thought she was one of the children,
a girls best friend,
and companion.
Any activity, she was there,
joining in.
Birthday party! Musical ‘cushions’! Me too!
Not only do we mourn Ellie but our friends miss her too:(
She loved heading down to the mailbox. It was just near here she was killed.
Throughout this week we have missed her by our side.
Ellie was always ready for new adventures,
particularly if it involved water and the children.
She was always there. (Truly Michelangelo is a born actor.)
Watching the boys joust.
Ellie’s favourite activity was to head out to the bush to work the cattle.
Being a Border Collie, with both parent’s working dogs, herding was an innate. She was her happiest then.
Swimming in the dam with the children was another favourite pastime.
She loved being in the water as they come hurtling down the flying fox,
right in the thick of action.
The logging interested her,
as well as the building work. She oversaw all deliveries.
She was always present for work parties.
During the months of milling, Ellie always accompanied David. She was in the car waiting as soon as he headed out, and she would sit by the mill for hours waiting to come back. A constant shadow.
We’re so pleased the children called her over to be in the Chrismtas family portrait.
RIP Ellowyn.
11 Comments
Sarah
Oh Erin. I am so, so sorry. Praying for your kids as they mourn- it is so very hard to lose a special pet.
(by the way, cute mailbox)
Gae
Dear Erin and family,
So sorry to hear about this.
It brings back memories of our Emmy in Tenterfield.
Come for a holiday here! We will hlp you feel better.
Love Gae and co
Paula
Oh, Erin, I'm so sorry about Ellie. It's so hard to lose a member of the family. Sending prayers for all of you.
Deanne
Oh, how sad, we will certainly miss Ellie's visits to our house when you go away, as will her big brother Judah!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mum2eight
oh Erin,
I am so sorry you have lost your best friend. Many prayers for you all as you mourn her death.
I am also glad she was in your Christmas portrait.
Sybille
That's a sad story, I'm sorry about.
Can imagine how you feel…
Vellvin
Dear Mrs. H,
That's so terrible I've never remembered losing a pet. Ellie must have been a real sweet dog. Not like our Callie.
Love,
Vellvin.
Vee
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss of this sweetie. : ( (hugs and prayers for all)
Jeanne
Sad for you. Our four-footed friends are such members of our families, aren't they? They wheedle their way into our hearts and we're done for.
Hugs.
Erin
Thank you everyone for your words of sympathy:) {{}}
Aliadelaide
Sorry to hear that Erin, she looks so sweet too. We recently lost our dog Billy And now our other dog is really pining for his companion.I hope you all are able to treasure the memories of your special doggy friend. Praying for you
Alison