GOOD-BYE ELLIE
Today, Wednesday 16th of October was a sad sad day. My beautiful black moor, Ellie, has died. I have had him since 1998 and we have been through a lot together. He has been sick before, but has made it through. He was there through some of the most difficult times in my life and knowing he was always happy to see me made my life just that little bit better. He even moved cities with us!

He died today after a short illness. He had been being treated for HITH, and last night looked very well and as energetic as ever. This morning he was swimming on his side and looked very upset. I treated him with anti-biotics but within a few short hours he was gone, forever.

Now he is just lying there. He looks so beautiful. I made him a small coffin and painted it black with green plants and bubbles on it. His funeral is tomorrow.

I love you ellie, I am so sorry.

I wrote that a few months ago now. I am writing this page as a memorial to ellie, my beautiful fishy. Eventually I will put a video of him on here, but as yet I have not even watched it myself. It is too sad. Everynight I use to say to him, "goodnight ellie, i love you baby"

That is why this song is playing the background. "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" by Billy Joel. Everyday since ellie has died I have thought about him. I often dream he is still alive. The following is the lyrics of the song playing.

Goodnight, my angel
Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark
And deep inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry
And if you sing this lullabye
Then in your heart
There will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabyes go on and on...
They never die
That's how you
And I
Will be