The Unwin Family: Dobby

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Dobby

Our family pet died last night. We loved Dobby like a part of the family. Although we only had him for such a short time, he made a big impression on our family and he will be missed. The kids are having a hard time dealing with his death on top of having lost an uncle just a few months ago. Death has become something we have had to face head on this summer. My kids have been little troopers and I am so proud of them.

10 comments:

Julie W said...: Enough already!!! I'm sorry for your losses. I hope a few years down the road you can look back and see how all these challenges have strengthened you. Totally off the subject but I love your new background.; July 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM
steff said...: I know enough already!! I hope that sentiment reaches the heavens. I just think we are getting them all over with this summer and then we are done with trials forever right?; July 30, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Tiffany said...: Oh-so sad for the kids. How did he die?; July 30, 2009 at 7:58 PM
steff said...: He was hit by a car during night games last night while about 20 horrified neigborhood kids stood by and watched. My kids ran over to try to save him but he died instantly. It was so sad to have them see it happen. But it put it all in perspective for them that he is in heaven and uncle Preston will take good care of him for us until we get there.; July 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM
bonnie said...: Oh I hope your trials are all over. WHAT a summer?!?! I am so sorry for all that you guys have been through.; July 30, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Annah Banana said...: My cute little boyfriend. I will miss him:(
I remember the day we brought him home. Such a cute little feller!
My kids are so sad. Let your kids know they are thinking about them.
(Have you crashed that cart at wal-mart yet?)
This is Heather, sorry Annah was signed in.; July 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Chris aka Nana said...: Kisses and hugs all around from Nana and grandpa!!!!; July 31, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Cindy said...: So Sad! I can't believe little Dobby is gone.; August 4, 2009 at 7:21 AM
jenn said...: I'm not checking your blog anymore because it is all sad news- what the heck?!!!

I'm sorry. So. So. Sorry.

All I can think to say is that I love you Steff. And your sweet family. And I'm sorry life sucks right now.

(And of course I will check your blog again.); August 4, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Steph said...: I know this is way late...but I was just thinking of my own funny memory of Dobby this morning. Do you remember when I came to visit and set Josh on the floor in his carseat and Dobby hopped right up and started giving him KISSSSSES! Dobby was so little I don't think Josh realized what was going on until the kisses started...tee hee!; August 23, 2009 at 3:15 PM

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