The world lost a blogging queen last night. Emma, Debucher Baguette, founder of this blogging empire passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly in Mom’s arms. We are all so heartbroken and devastated to say the least. The coming days may be quiet on the blog and our social media, but we will be back. Emma would want her empire to carry on, and she did leave Madison, the responsible hound, in charge.
Yesterday, we had planned to do our Halloween photo shoot, but Emma was suddenly in the hospital. Mom came home for a short time, and we decided Emma would want us to carry on with Halloween. We donned our costumes, and pose with all our pumpkins. Emma would want the post to go out on time.
Debucher Baguette, the blogging queen, was all about smiles and laughter. Bailie and I plan to keep that theme running. When we took our Halloween photo, Emma was improving, and we anticipated her coming back home today. I’m a Mexican hound, and Bailie is a fashionista sheriff. Emma’s pumpkin was her placeholder. The debate last night was to remove the photo, or post it. Emma would want us to share our photo with you to add some happy to a very sad time. She was born on 9/11, and always said, although the world mourns on that day, she was born on that day to show people there is good in the world, and there is always a reason to smile and laugh.
Do something silly today to honor Emma. Bailie and I will be blogging from here on out. Losing Emma was so sudden and unexpected, we need a bit of time to regroup, and find our new path through life without our fearless leader. Emma has a lot of blogging obligations lined up, and we intend to fulfill them all. We hope you stay with us, mourn with us, and learn to love this blog as much with Bailie and I as you always did with Emma.
Love you forever, and miss you so much, Emma.
Molly and Sawyer and I will be right here, awaiting the next post as soon as you feel ready. For silliness today, how about if we play in the mud and howl in the pouring rain? Wishing you warmth and grace as you maneuver your new normal.
Thank you. Maybe roll around in a pile of leaves until they are stuck on all your furs, or have one hanging from your nose or beard and just walk around 🙂
An unexpected loss is hard to get through. We’re sorry Emma’s time to leave came so suddenly. Hugs of comfort.
Thank you. I had to laugh, because through my tears seeing your comment and trying to match it to funny farm is amusing. I needed that.
Meow meow wee here at THE Purrfect Pad are inn shock over thee passin of Emma. Wee not know her well butt LadyMew used to reed her commentss on bloggiess….wee are so furry furry sorry that Emma has gone to Pure Land.
Shee went with Dennis THE Viszla who left afternoon yesterday…
.Mee angel Unkell Siddhartha Henry an Auntyss’ Nylablue an Mingflower will well come Emma an take care of her. Pleese know efurryone who knowss of yore bloggie iss grievin rite along with you there.
May Emma’ss memoree bee fore a Blessin…
**paw patsss** BellaDharma an gentle {{hugs}} LadyMew
Thank you. We didn’t know Dennis, but just read about him. It is a terrible time for us, but we will work through it.
I feel as if I was just punched in the stomach. I am so very very sorry. We lost our first dog at age 2. He was full of life one moment and gone the next. It took a long time to get it together. You will be in my thoughts. Emma’s spirit was still so very young. Hugs to you and the girls.
I just am lost in so many ways, but I know I need to move forward with Bailie and Madison, and Emma would not want me to be sad. Yesterday I put one foot forward in my search for a new normal. So many tears, lack of sleep, a state of disbelief, but I need to keep going for me, my girls, and for Emma. Hug your pups.
I know I’ve already said it once but I’m terribly sorry for your loss. It’s heartbreaking to lose a furry family member but even moreso when it’s so sudden. Wishing you peace in the days ahead.
Thank you so much. I would be devastated no matter how I lost Emma, but so sudden and out of the blue is just too much. I really am having a hard time coming to grips with it all. With time, we will find our way, but right now, it is so very hard.
So Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many Basset Hounds who will meet her and some passed at over 17 years. It has been many years since I owned a Dog giving up breeding many years ago.Thank you for letting me be a vicarious Hound owner. They are never really gone whilst ever you remember them and think of the wonderful and amazing times you had together. Will miss her words of wisdom.
Thank you. Even worse than losing my Emma would be losing her and not having other dogs to come home to. I’m thankful for Bailie and Madison, but I’m so devastated for Emma’s sudden death. She was always so healthy, and I expected her to have several more years, but it was not to be. Her blog will go on as she would want that. Modeling and being an inspiration were things she loved with me.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. My condolences on losing Emma. 🙁 From one pet parent to another, thinking of you. I’m sure you gave her the best life one could ask for and that is a blessing. It pains us to know their time is cut way to short. May the loving memories with Emma give you some comfort during this time. Sending you only positive thoughts and vibes.
Thank you. I’m trying to find my way, but I will feel lost of a long time I’m afraid.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Emma was one of our very first blog friends–you started training in nose works around the same time Barley did, just like Madison and Rye started agility around the same time–so we’ve always loved reading about all of Emma’s training and trials. Her presence will definitely be missed–I know that she’ll always be a part of the blog in spirit, though! Sending you love and healing thoughts as you go through this difficult time.
Thank you. The pain is almost too much for me. The sudden passing makes it so much more difficult. Bailie, Madison, and I are trying to just keep living and are looking for our new path in life.
Oh honey, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know I’m a new reader, but I fell in love with your babies right away. I know this pain. It’s been three years and I still cry often.
Big healing hugs to your mom and tons of scritches to the babies. ♥
Thank you. I’m still getting over the loss of my Katie 2 1/2 years ago, so this is just almost too much especially being so fast and unexpected. We will be back on your blog hop soon. We enjoy what you are doing on your blog as well, and are happy to have found you.
It seems all kinds of wrong to ‘like’ this post. To say we are sad beyond all measure is an understatement. Sending oodles of poodles of comforting thoughts. ?
At a time like this, I don’t think there is a right or wrong, it is all just wrong because Emma should still be here with us. Thank you for being a friend.
Oh my, I’m so very sorry about Emma, my heart just skipped a beat reading the post. All our love
Thank you.
We are so sorry about Emma. We didn’t know all of you very well but do enjoy your blog. It is so sad to lose our fur friends especially so suddenly. Sending lots of good thoughts and big hugs.
Thank you. It is a very hard time.
I’m so very, very sorry for your great loss. It’s horrible to lose our fur-children.
I lost both my babies within 9.5 months of each other and we are still so heartbroken. Our house is most quiet now.
Sending you strength to get thru the rough days ahead.
Hugs,
Kim
I can’t imagine not having at least one dog. So sorry for your double loss.
We are so very sorry fur your loss. Emma will always live on thru the luv and furiendships she made. We’re sendin’ hugs and purrayers.
Luv ya’
Dezi, Raena and mommy A
I am in absolute tears reading this. I had no idea. I am so very sorry. Having lost my Jasper suddenly and unexpectedly last February, I can imagine the shock and sorrow you must be feeling. My heart aches for you. I am so very sorry. I loved following Emma. She always brought a smile to my day.
Thank you. It has been the most difficult loss I have ever experienced. She was so much a part of my existence, and to suddenly lose her just kills me. We are trying to move forward with life because I know getting out and doing all those first things without her will have to happen, but it is so very hard. You know having lost Jasper. Bailie and Madison keep me going because they need me.
We are heartsick for your loss. But remember Emma will be there waiting when it’s time for each of us. And she will always be in our hearts giving us smiles in the meantime.
Thank you. Having been through loss before, I know that long and painful road, but this is the most painful yet. The more involved in life you are together with your furry ones, the harder it is when they are gone, and so sudden and unexpectedly is even worse.
I was so sad to read about Emma. I have always so enjoyed your photos and posts and will miss her dearly. Emma made the world a better place, thank you for sharing her with us!
Thank you. It is a very tough loss.
We send gentle wooooos, may you meet again.
I am so sorry to hear about Emma. The unexpected is the worse. I don’t know if I could get over losing Kirby which is why friends convinced me to get Kenzie. In that respect I’m so glad you have Bailie and Madison. You have my prayers, God bless.
I couldn’t imagine waking up without a dog. I’ve had two or more dogs for sixteen years now. The dogs who remain can’t replace the ones I’ve lost, but they are so good at forcing me to keep going. They are there to show me some love and lick the tears off my face. Losing a cherished pup is just so very hard as you know. I’m glad you got Kenzie.