Remembering my good friend Lillian

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! It's cold and sunny, with a fresh coat of snow to make everything look pretty!

Today, I am remembering my good friend Lillian who passed away last week after a short and brave battle with cancer. She was far too young. 

Lillian and I have been friends for many years. Our friendship started when I joined the Lakeshore Dog Training Association. We trained our pooches together, me with Cooper, Lillian with Blu-Belle and our other friend Eveline with Macey. The Havanese gang ruled that class. The training became our weekly social event. 

Our friendship went beyond our respective "kids". We shared the love of reading. Over the years, we exchanged books, introduced each other to new authors. We also shared the love of fine things. Lillian was a classy lady, inside and out, with a heart of gold. She was vibrant and strong, always positive and a true genuine person. She was also a social butterfly and I say that with a smile. When the pandemic hit, and we couldn't go anywhere, we started messaging each other daily. Lillian would always start her morning text with a "Good Morning". She got me in the habit of doing the same. She found it very hard not to be able to socialize so her daily online contacts with her circle of friends kept her spirits up. Our daily messaging continued well beyond the worst of the pandemic with our last one on January 1, 2023. 

Throughout the years, we made it a habit to get together at Le Marche de l'Ouest for coffee and to catch up in person. Le Marche is a lovely market within walking distance from Lillian's condo. She called it her second home. She loved that place. Our last get together was on December 1. We chatted for a long time about life in general and how precious it is. 

Lillian will be missed greatly by all who knew her. Her beloved Blu-Belle is now with another family and we wish her the best life she so deserves.

Today's blog is for you my friend, I know how you looked forward to reading it every Sunday. I will always have fond memories of our times together. I miss you 💔

Tea time with Lillian at Salon Rosie-Lanoi
in the Pointe Claire Village, a precious memory.

Cooper adored Lillian and he knew
how to express his fondness.

Lillian with arms full of Havanese
happiness, Blu-Belle and Spicy!