Not perfect by any means. I am a menace with a hot glue gun! I think he would like it though. I knew it HAD to include shoes. And of course, angel wings since he was an angel on earth and is now an angel in heaven. It wound up too stiff to tie because I hot glued shoe ribbon to the back to cover the stitching. I am not a master sewer either. So, I glued another piece to tie onto leash. The heart is for the piece of my heart that will always be his. I love that he will be remembered in this way. Making things for him is therapeutic in some strange way. It says that he existed and mattered to someone. My neighbor named his new dog Atom. He explained it yesterday….He matters! An atom is matter. Cute! Ty mattered to me and I love him, that is a pretty good thing for a dog to get to say about his life here on earth. I still miss him so tremendously and can tear up so easily. So here is to you TY!!!! Your Tribute Ribbon, Mommy loves and misses you!
Lori, no, this IS perfect and it is completely awesome! And I just know handsome Ty would love it. You did a fabulous job, and I am sure you were probably a lot like me while crafting it……..crying almost all the way through it…..he and my Polly, and so many other beloved and special Tripawds will live forever always, on the Tribute Leash, and in our hearts.
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Oh dear Lori! I’m tearing up with you. This is just sooooooo PERFECT!!
Every single token is placed with love and such heartfelt thought that reflects your connection to Ty Guy…..your ETERNAL CONNECTION.
The SHOES!! Of course it nad to have Ty’s shoes!! I remember you posted a picture when he came home from the hospital one time and you were so happy…as was Ty…because he got one of your shoes! A clear sign Ty Guy was feeling better and glad to be home!
And know this to be true!!!!!!! Your Ty Guy’s life mattered! Darn right! ALWAYS WILL!!!!!!! Ty is still touching your life…and our lives everyday. You and Ty…a Team with a capital “T”! You were such a strong advocate for him. I was so inspired by your strength, your courage and your determination to never give up on Ty until HE decided HE had fulfilled his earthly purpose and was ready to continue his purpose from another dimension.
Yeah, I found the “tribute ribbon” to be a little theraputic too. In fact, I’m even thinking of doing a duplicate….or another one similar…and keeping one here with me. I’ll put it on my Christmas tree.
Yeah, there has not been a day…not one single day…that I haven’t welled up with tears and, many times the sobs just wash over me unexpectedly in huge waves. Ugh!
Oh, I love Ty’s little Angel Wings…very precious. Really, this ribbon is such a perfect way to honor your boy!! SPLENDID!!!
Lori. thank you soooooo much for sharing this sacred and treasured ribbon of Ty’s. You BOTH will always be sacred and treasured to all of us here!,
Sending you all the love in the world!!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
There is LOVE showing in this ribbon, it’s so clear that he meant the world to you. Yes, he DOES MATTER, he always will and he’ll never be forgotten.
Thank you for adding your beautiful tribute to the leash, it’s truly an honor. The love will shine forever.
Meanwhile, keep on creating those art projects. Art is definitely therapy!
Oh such creativity!!!! I love it! It is totally Ty and it’s all love! I love the shoes! Of course you needed those. Perfection!
I need to do Shelby’s … it’s so hard. I don’t know where to start. But yours is absolutely beautiful! He will always matter and he knows it!
XOXO