In memory of a sweet, darling little girl, Paige Alessandro….
Howllo Fellow Basset Hound and a sweet, darling little girl named Paige Alessandro lovers….Well, we are sure one of those in Basset Hound Town. Paige’s Grandma, Judy is a resident of basset hound town and a dear friend of mine. Recently, the unimaginable happened. Little, sweet, dear, darling Paige was taken from her family way too young. I asked Judy to write a little something for all of us to know this special little girl a bit better. Her memory will be cherished forever…
Grandma Judy states,
“Hi – here are some pictures I picked out that you might want to use.
1. Paige with her ribbon for horseback riding
2. Paige after her dance recital
3. Haley, Gracie and Paige in the Outer Banks on our family vacation
4. Kennedy, Karli, Davis, Morgan, Paige, Gracie and Haley on the beach in the Outer Banks – our last vacation where we were all together
5. Memorial garden in my front yard in memory of our angel Paige
As some of the bassethoundtown resident already know our family suffered a tremendous loss this Spring. One of our grandaughters 6 year old Paige passed away rather suddenly on May 18, 2010. This has been the hardest thing our family has ever had to go through. Paige was just finishing kindergarten and excited about moving to a new house. She became ill on Thursday May 13, was admitted to Cincinnati Childrens on Sunday and despite heroic efforts by the doctors Paige sufferd a massive brain bleed and passed away in the arms of her loving parents Steve and Heather on Tuesday afternoon. Paige has two sisters 8 year old Gracie and soon to be 5 year old Haley.
Paige was an adorable little girl. She was the life of a party and her mother said it very well, “Paige was the pitter patter of our family”. Paige was a little girl that loved everyone elses birthday party as much as her own. She was never grumpy or unhappy – she was always trying to be sure that everone else was happy. She touched so many lives in her 6 short years on earth and she is truly missed by all. Paige loved the UK Wildcats – the school her daddy (my son Steve) graduated from – she never missed watching a game with him. She enjoyed riding her horse DeeDee so much – something she did every week. Paige always loved sleepovers and get-togethers with her cousins that love and miss her so much.
We are so fortunate to have gone on a big family vacation last year to the Outer Banks, NC. We have many memories from the days spent on the beach. We were so blessed to have spent Mothers Day this year with Grace, Paige and Haley at their new home. This was one week before she got sick and the last time we saw her able to play. Our memories will last a lifetime if we can get over the grief that we are all experiencing now. God chose this angel to come home a little too soon. Even though life goes on – it will NEVER be the same without our little Paige. Say some prayers for her grieving family. Love you all, Judy and Rick.”
End of this beautiful blog from Judy….
Since the passing of dear little, darling Paige I have been gathering pink rocks from my garden for Paige. Pink was her favorite and signature color! The kids, Grandma and I wanted to place them at the base of the tree that Judy had planted for her Dad back in the park where we always walk the kids.
This was kind of a rock sculpture I designed. The 5 rocks are the family. Mom and Dad will always have a chip out of their soul but they must bare the burden to make their other daughters whole. The little pink Paige rock is with Judy’s Daddy.
We enjoy spending time at Mr. Kuyper’s tree! Now we will enjoy it even more.
We visit it often.
More never forgetting Sweet, Darling Paige later….Love, Cat, Chaps and Emma
Comments(16)
I don’t leave comments very often, but this was beyond touching. I am sorry for your loss Steve and Heather. Paige was beautiful. Cat, this was very powerful. Thank you.
Alice, Denny and Joy
Dear Heather and Steve:
I am beyond sad for your sorrow. I have 3 daughters. I cannot imagine how you feel. Your middle girl, Paige has touched our hearts. We mourn her loss everyday as we look at her picture in our home. Her smiling face also brings us joy.
Hilda
Oh this breaks my heart. I have 2 little girls. I am so sorry. Cat, thanks for posting this memorial. I am so sad for Steve and Heather and their girls.
I pray they heal.
Wade
I just wanted to say that I am a middle girl of three girls so I certainly bond with Paige.
Aunt Cat
Oh, I am so sorry. I know Cat from the Campbell County Animal Shelter. She helps us so much with basset hounds.
Little Paige is beautiful. She was and will always be.
Thanks Cat
As mom to a little girl, I cannot begin to imagine your sadness.
Judy thank you for sharing the sweetness and joy of little Paige with us. My prayers for all of your family.
I am so sorry, I didn’t know. Your sharing was beautiful, some people truely are a gift. Thank you so much for telling us about her. I worked with a young women who had this sweetness and aura of kindness that you describe once,this great over flowing happiness. She was taken at 18.Lives are forever touched by these angels. I like to think that maybe they are together.
Aimee wrote:
“That is so nice. I think of your family often and continue praying for you all during this difficult time.”
a star is shining brightly down upon us…and there is much joy at the buffet as a child runs amongst the dogs spilling food and laughter at the same time.
Lois, I do think of her running with dogs. Kids and dogs have the sweetest souls.
Paige was & is beautiful. Cat is helpin me save a bassett dog down in the woods of kY. I just looked at her blog and my eyes are crying. I am so sorry to the parents Of Paige. So, so sorry. Sana
🙁 No Words–I’m sorry
We are so sorry to hear about Paige. She is the laughter in the clouds and the sun shining from above. Having a daughter much older than Paige, I can’t think of not seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter. My heart and prayers go to you Steve and Heather (my daughters name). May God comfort your family in this terrible time.
God Bless,
Wanda Richlen
What a beautiful memorial. You did a great job Cat.
Judy, I think of your family often. I don’t have any children but they say the worse thing in life is losing a child. I cannot imagine what your family is going through. Our prayers are with you is this very hard time.
Love,
Cindy, Jethro, Rugs, Oz and Harriet.
This is so tragic. In just six years, Paige made the world a better and brighter place to live in. Paige is certainly a beautiful girl full of fun with a dash of mischief.
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful little girl. My heart breaks for her family’s lost! Her star will always shine bright as she watches over all those she loved. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as they travel this difficult road in life.