June 29, 2010 – September 18, 2025

On Thursday, September 18th, at 1 pm, Heaven gained the most beautiful furbaby God ever created and took my heart along with her. She loved lying on my chest, listening to my heart, and as hers faded away, she was listening to mine break into a million pieces. She was my heart and she knew it. My voice always calmed her. She loved me singing to her. As she lay there, I sang her song to her, “Sugar Pie Honey Bunch” and I could feel her love as she relaxed. We shared such a connection and everyone knew it. I told her Freya was waiting on her and she would not be alone and mommy and daddy would be there before she knew it. She is now running and playing again, whole in her new body. Your pain is no more, sweet baby. I have taken it for my own, so you could be free of yours.

The only thing she loved more than us was her ball. She would play 24/7 with it if we let her. Now, she can and I know in my heart she is and running full speed again with Freya & Izzy!!! Her smile was BEAUTIFUL and will be missed every day. She was my Princess Warrior — mighty and brave. Liver shunt never stopped her, and she had it her whole life. It never won. No matter what life dealt her, she fought through it. She was my love, my heart, my soul dog! And I would have done anything in the world for her. My grief is deep because my love is so strong.

Her Daddy misses her greatly, too. Anytime she thought she needed protecting, she was a daddy’s girl. She loved how gentle he was, and she loved biting his toes and playing with him every chance she got. She was sassy, fiery, feisty, and always mighty!!!

Gracie, we will miss you every day of our lives until we see you again. I hope when I get to Heaven, you are running to greet me and jump into my arms. I will be holding that ball, baby, so we can play. I told Daddy to make sure it’s in my hand.

Graceland Starr, you shine bright in Heaven, baby, like the star you are. I love you, Gracie Mae — forever baby! And I will never be the same, my love! God blessed me more than I could ever fathom by gifting me, you. I know He made me just for you! And I will never forget that day you picked me to be your Mom, moving all the bigger pups out of the way to get to me! Love at first sight and forever. Enjoy Heaven, my love, it’s brighter because you are there. I love you, my sweetheart.