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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2014 11:34:21 GMT -5
Nik was born on May 12, 2006 and was laid to rest yesterday, November 21, 2014.
Nik, and his brother Raz came to live with Ron and I after their Mother Lorna passed away in August of 2012.
Nik was the most gentle of souls. A true strong and silent type. He became ill just very recently and declined very rapidly. He had liver cancer.
Even thou there are 7 other dogs in the house, there is a void here. Nik always slept at the front door. I always told myself it was because he wanted to be closest to our bedroom, but the truth is, he never was completely comfortable walking across the ceramic tile to lie where the other dogs sleep. He was a very quiet dog but I always felt his presence close by.
When Nik came to live here, we didn't have an immediate bond, but in no short amount of time he helped to heal my broken heart after losing my Balue just a few months after Nik and Raz joined our home. And now, just 2 years later I have lost another love.
The only thing that helps the pain is knowing he is re-united with Lorna and playing about with Balue and all of our other bridge angles.
Run pain free Nik my love, I will always love the gentleman that you are. M
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Post by greys4us on Nov 22, 2014 13:05:34 GMT -5
We are so sorry. Martha, you and Ron gave Nik the best home he could have had, after Lorna's passing. Run free Nik!
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Post by Sally Blossom on Nov 22, 2014 16:59:28 GMT -5
Martha and Ron, our hearts ache for you. Losing a pup is one of the hardest things in life that we have to face. Martha, you were his angel and guiding light after he lost one of the loves of his life, your very dear friend Lorna. Another star has been added to the galaxy - Nik - he is at peace and has been reunited with Lorna. Rest in peace you beautiful boy.
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Post by Midge on Nov 22, 2014 17:04:45 GMT -5
Martha & Ron, we're so very sorry for your loss.
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Post by gunnersmom on Nov 22, 2014 17:15:38 GMT -5
It's so hard to say goodbye, but I hope knowing that Nik & Lorna are reunited gives you some comfort. Nik is telling Lorna how wonderful his life was with you & Raz is in good hands until they too are reunited. It takes special people to do what you do.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Nov 22, 2014 20:17:33 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry. He was much too young and wasn't with you--or Lorna--nearly long enough.
Godspeed Nik.
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Post by moncheri on Nov 22, 2014 21:05:22 GMT -5
Gentle, handsome Nik, what a lucky boy to have been loved by 2 very special women, Lorna & Martha.
Martha, my deepest sympathy is extended to you & Ron. Even when you know it is the right time to say goodbye, there is just no way to stop the heart from breaking. Hugs.
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Post by newtothis1 on Nov 23, 2014 7:52:29 GMT -5
Condolences to you and your family. Even though he has left you he will always be with you in your heart. But you know that, just take time to think about him and keep his memory close to your heart. Run free sweet boy!
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Post by Heather (& KC) on Nov 23, 2014 8:49:32 GMT -5
Martha I'm so very sorry to read about Nik. I know he was a special boy that captured your heart.
Run free handsome boy. You have many loved ones to greet you.
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Post by daylight on Nov 24, 2014 21:20:33 GMT -5
I like to believe that there is a rhyme and reason in this life... a path or journey that flows. In Nik's world there was love and then the sad loss of Lorna. But this was followed by you. I'm sure this quiet gentleman knew that he was doubly blessed. He now runs to Lorna's arms but in his heart he too holds fast to your love forever.
Godspeed Sir Nik.
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Post by troysmom on Nov 24, 2014 23:23:09 GMT -5
Again. I'm so sorry for your loss of NIk. So glad he was there to help you heal and steal your heart at the same time.
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Post by angelollie on Nov 25, 2014 12:10:54 GMT -5
This has been a tough one, having trouble finding the words. So many thoughts flood my mind about the day Lorna made her last will and testament for the boys to live out their lives with you and Ron ... this was important to Lorna to know her boys were going to be looked after once she passed. Her greatest fear was having the boys rehomed to people she didn't know or even worse, having the boys separated. How Lorna loved and cared for Nik and Raz ... they were her "everything". But two years later and Nik is gone too. What happened little man?
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Post by twentythree on Nov 25, 2014 15:19:15 GMT -5
So sorry that you have lost Nik. It is wonderful that he helped you mend your broken heart with the loss of your boy Balue,
but in turn, you helped him mend his broken heart with the loss of his mom. Lorna was very lucky to have you as her friend, to welcome her two boys into your loving home.
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Post by jason on Nov 25, 2014 19:30:48 GMT -5
I've been on this post more than a few times trying to come up with the right words and I think I've come to the conclusion that there aren't any. But I do want to say that I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Nik.
Martha and Ron you are very special people to have taken Lorna's boys into your home. Nik was very lucky to have two wonderful forever homes and two loving families to share is life with.
Take care of yourselves and the rest of your pack in this difficult time.
Barb
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Post by greytluck on Dec 1, 2014 8:24:57 GMT -5
Martha, I'm so sorry for your loss. Nik was such a loved hound and lucky to have found such a great home with you and your family.
Run free Nik
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