Ambervale

Thank you........I see you have changed your name!

Thanks Pandii....................its been tough.............really tough............but the girls and I are far stronger than we thought.

Almost forgot, Leo is going into the vet on Monday to have a small operation to have his teeth scraped and cleaned. Hopefully he wont have to have any removed. I am not going to panic or worry................much..................................

LOL so many questions err?? Ok the beach photos are of, Cassie, Niki, Beretta, Jade and little Blaze and the star of the show Leo!! Plus a very wet Leoluva, me, my mother and babyleoluva taking the photo. I am in the process of a divorce with some DV thrown in.................cant say alot cause as a few of his friends are on DOL and report back everything. It will start a huge fight and that is not so good on a public forum.............sure he and them will try though! Leo's story was returned from the publisher about 3 times with some alterations and is now back at the publishers yet again. I am thinking that I might publish it my self. Sadly the world of publishing is a very slow one. Perhaps I should give you all the name of the publisher and an email addy for them My sons back is doing well he is still receiving lots of physio.............he is living with his dad now. As he has lost his license for speeding and things. The girls and I are doing really well, we are much happier and SAFER now and are really enjoying life. We are currently looking for a house to buy or rent and are having a great time going to open houses. Leoluva has her license now, well her L's anyway so we do a lot of Kms in a day just driving around and having fun together. Although teaching a teenager princess to drive is......... ;) The dogs are still the centre pin of our existence with Beretta playing a huge role in the life of my youngest daughter, the two of them are always together and it has helped with the healing process. She is going to try her hand at all breed showing with her. The new edition Sheppy puppy is from Beretta; and Leoluva is having a fun time, toilet training and show training!! Leo as always is my constant companion and never leaves my side, he hasnt slowed down at all and still has his mad poodle moments and poodles everything whilst making his growly bear noises. He loves getting visits from Ravyk and poodles her almost to death when she turns up. I think she has a heap of photos of him as well..............post them Ravyk!! He has been a bit norti lately and has been bin diving when he gets the chance!! So the bin is securely locked up now away from his clever paws. We thought it was the cat to begin with and Leo always managed to look totally innocent and the cat was always in the middle of the rubbish on the floor having a great time! But he got sprung........red pawed, with his fluffly butt hanging out the top of the bin. This year I am contemplating doing a course in dog behaviour therapy and Psychology. Something I have always wanted to do. Just have to start saving my pennies! I am still out rescuing dogs and spreading the word about Leo and what happened to him. I have managed to save a few dogs and rehome them. I have also managed to have a ban from a local petshop who werent happy with me educating their customers on DD's!

leo is doing really well still!! He has been the most amazing support and comfort to the whole family in the last few months!

THanks Kynan.........big hugs to you both!

Taken this xmas at the beach with the sheppies

I will have to download all the good ones, especially the weird 'do's that Leoluva has created!!!

So it was Leo you missed hey??

Hi Everyone I am back after a long break from DOL......yeah I missed it heaps!! Leo is doing very well and is still the pampered little Prince that he is. He is still a huge character and stills enslaves everyone he meets. Leoluva (my daughter) is now a dog groomer and works in a salon. Leo is her test bunny and often spots some odd clips, she was going to dye him red and green for xmas but I firmly put my foot down!!

Raise your once weary head, beautiful boy, feel heaven's sunshine on your face and feel the warmth on your fur. Go and great your friends both old and new. Treasured canine souls take you to there own, and God walks with you, caressing your silky ears. Heavens bounty awaits your eager nose and playful bounds. Dont worry about your Mum, we will take care of her, until you meet her again on the otherside of eternity. HUGS Ambervale, Leo, Beretta, Niki,

That is so sad I hope your daughter is feeling better about the loss of her friend now. Paiges family are just coping.

Over 400 people attended her funeral with Camp Quality releasing hundreds of butterflys to swirl and flitter past everyone. Rest in Peace Paige.

Paiges funeral notice I chose to spell her first name incorrectly to stop unsavoury people from trying to contact her. I was a bit worried about putting her photos and her name on the internet. Misguided perhaps, but the last thing her parents wanted was to have weirdo's contacting them. I know that the members of DOL would not do anything like that. Also Paigey referred to herself as Seven nearly eight, she wanted to be older so the cancer would go away. Here is her funeral notice and death notice. MATTHEWS. _ The FAMILY and FRIENDS of Miss PAIGE EMILY MATTHEWS are invited to attend the Service to celebrate her life which will be conducted on WEDNESDAY, March 21, 2007 in its ENTIRETY on the lawns of Carrick Hill, 46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield at 4.30 p.m. Access to the carpark via Carrick Hill Drive. In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Paige to Darwin To Adelaide..... For The Fun Of It! would be appreciated. Deposits can be made at any National Australia Bank Branch, Account number 796900961, BSB 085-005. CHARLES BERRY & SON Accredited Member Australian Funeral Directors Association 198-204 Magill Road Norwood 8332 2088 MATTHEWS, Paige Emily (Princess Paigey). _ Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on March 15, 2007, aged 6 years. Our Angel now has her wings... Loving daughter of Peta, sister and soulmate of Taylah. Loving daughter and step-daughter of Andrew and Amanda. Cherished step-sister to Jack and James. Forever in our hearts "People say what we are all seeking is the meaning of life I think what we are really seeking is the experience of being alive." Rudyard Kipling You showed me what it really means to be alive... forever inspirational. With all my love forever Mummy xxx You were so brave, you were so strong, now youre an Angel singing songs, you lived your life to the fullest everyday. You held our hand as you slipped away. We will miss your cuddles and kisses everyday. Forever in our heart that is where you will always stay. Goodbye for now our little princess, until we snuggle again. Our love is eternal fly with the butterflies dance with the fairies sing with the Angels our little Princess Paigey Loving you forever and always Daddy and Mandy xxx ooo I love Paige. She was the most lovely sister. I have lots of Memories. I love you Paige. If there were any way to bring Paige to life I would do it. Love from her sister Taylah and two brothers Jack and Jimmy xoxox Just to explain. Peta is Paiges mummy. Andy is her daddy. Andy had remarried and Paigey lived with the two families who did everything possible to make her happy and comfortable.

Thank you for all your messages of sympathy, love and support for Page's family. I have passed them on. The poetry is so touching it is hard to read it. A few people have PM'ed me and suggested raising money for certain things in memory of Page (I especially liked the one about buying a star). Whilst I think it is a good idea in principal. I think all of your wonderful dolers have given enough. You gave 1045 dollars for Leo's care, sent me chocolates. Sent Siv presents. Raised over 5000 dollars to keep Cordy's rescue going. PLUS all the other countless ways you raise money for people. As soon as I know funeral arrangments I will let you all know. Maybe some Adelaide Dolers could come along.

When I know the funeral arrangments I will let you know. Page had cancer that spread to her entire body. She developed a limp at four years of age. They took her to the doctor to discover a tumour that was around her lower internal organs. They tried Chemo for a long time and she went into remission. She was begining to get sick when Jet came along. He gave her lots of love and laughter. Page decided she no longer wanted treatment as it was making her very sick and she lost her hair. Her family was told her cancer was terminal so they went along with her wishes. The cancer had spread to all her organs and her bones. In the last two weeks she slipped away very quickly. She lost all interest in food and was sleeping around the clock. She was asleep when the angels called for her this morning. Her family stayed with as they knew her time was close. ETA Page was going to turn 8 next month

Page passed away this morning surrounded by her family and little Jet. She was home surrounded by the people and things she loved. I will be offline for a while.

Page is home on morphine. Her 8th birthday is coming up soon. Chances are she will have her birthday party in heaven. She is sleeping around the clock. The next update will not be a pleasant one. I feel so bad for this family and our friend, Pages grandpa. God speed little one, let your spirit soar.

No more news. They are having a family long weekend together. I will post with an update as soon as I know anything. Thanks for you continuing prayers for little Page

Page has been allowed to go home and be with her family. There is not at lot anyone can do except prayer. She is fading away quietly and fast. I am so pleased she can be home with her family and Jet/Pete. Edited to add, being the stubborn cow that I am, I am believing in a healing miracle for Page and refusing to give up. After all her parents arent.

Page is still in hospital and is still very ill. She has a massive tumour in her organs that has spread to her bones.

No problem RF. I am glad you posted I have tried for ages to think of your DOL name so I could PM you. I wiped out my inbox accidently so I lost you PM. ;) She loved the poodle charms. I gave them to her Grandpa to pass on to her as she can't have visitors anymore. She has been bed ridden for a few weeks prior. You gifts where very timely and precious. Thank you very much.

OH just commented that it was bad enough seeing Amberson is so much pain and also being down, but we know he will be okay and eventually recover. It is so much worse for Page's family, the know she is not getting any better and they have to take one minute at time. OUr little girl is the same age as Page and I get all teary and thank God that she is healthy. The stark contrast between our little girl and Page was so cruel when we saw her last.

Page was admitted to hospital Friday night and all the signs are negative. She is fading very fast and it appears that she is about to fly home.

Page has been in bed for about a month very weak and sick. They are trying a new medication to give her a bit more energy and quality of life. They are aiming for pallative pain relief. Jet is giving her comfort. This little one does not have long on this earth unless God gives her a miracle. I am sure this is what everyone is praying for.