Many of us in the Corgi Nation followed Amy D.’s beloved Llyr’s journey with DM (DegenerativeMyelopathy) on Facebook. After a long battle, Llyr finally told Amy it was time to leave her. As her heart was breaking, Amy shared with us that Llyr would go to the Bridge on June 21, 2012 to join her beloved Gwennan Girl.
I needed a way to do something in response to this loss. Anything. And so it began: Llyr’s Fire, a remembrance and celebration of love. I have a fire every year on the Summer Solstice. But this year it would be different. I would dedicate my fire to Llyr on his last night with Amy.
On
Monday, June 18, 2012 I created a Facebook event called Llyr’s Fire and
invited everyone I could think of who might want to come. In turn,
they, invited others. The page became a place to post the names of any
beloved ones, four or two footed, that had passed. It was a place to
grieve, to remember, to celebrate. I thought I would get a few names. In
the two days the page was up I received over 400 names. Corgis, other
dogs, kitties, horses, people — so many names shared. I was honored to
be invited into so many people’s grief.
I would speak the name of each beloved one who went before, speak the name of the requestor, burn a sage leaf for each name, and ask them to welcome Llyr when he arrived. My husband would be there with my three Corgis, Hunter, Pippin, and Tanner to listen. For if one speaks a name and one is there to hear, we remember.
At 10:00pm EDT the fire was burning and I began to read. It was a beautiful starry summer night. Through tears I spoke each name. My husband and our Corgis listened. The heavens listened. All across the country and around the world people read names with me. Fires and candles were lit. For a brief time, we came together and became something larger; all because of a very special Corgi and his devoted mum.
I will never be the same.
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Llyr’s Fire will be an annual event here. We’ve lost so many, we will lose many more. I continue to receive names and keep a list. Next year the Summer Solstice is 21 June 2013.
Llyrs' fire is a lovely idea. Beautiful thoughts. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
Beautiful, Caryl.
Words cannot express my thankfulness for people like this. She took the time to honor all these pets. Sending her lots of corgis hugs.
What an amazing and loving event!! I will join you next year to remember…
Wow! So very touching!
I think this is one of the most moving things I have ever read…truly beautiful
This is a beautiful sentiment … I would be grateful to have our recently lost Corgis,Chloe' Left us at a young age 9 , followed by her daughter Lola only 2 years later after a long illness , then their big Mutt buddy Max passed at 17 this November… Our family has filled the holes in our hearts by adding Abbi and then this year Zooey but the sadness is still there with us as well as Chloe's Mate and Lolas father , Koda. He and I will welcome the reading of the names and will have a remote remembrance as well
Corgi's. You can NEVER have just one and 10 are not enough.
This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for doing this. What a very special tribute to all those who have gone before us.
Corgifarm, Caryl here… I will add Chloe, Lola, and Max to my list for next year. And on June 21, 2013 I will speak their names and we will remember…
I was there that night…it was like nothing I had ever experienced before. The outpouring of love and togetherness was overwhelming…and needed. It was amazing…and it touched my soul. I will miss Llyr always…he holds a very special place in my heart.
I still cry thinking about the beautiful Llyr's Fire event that Caryl did for my boy Llyr and so many others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Caryl. you are a truly wonderful person. And thank you Corgi Nation and Laurie Eno for all your support then and now!
Love and hugs, Amy, Awstin and Angel Llyr
Amy, Awstin and Angel Llyr,
You are so very welcome. It's about the love, support and community — for all of us. We will all be in need of these things at some point; these priceless gifts are what we bring and receive in Corgi Nation.
xo
Laurie