NEVER FORGOTTEN, ALWAYS IN OUR HEART |
Skippy and Smuckers, she is about 6 months old in this picture and already they do
everything together. Both in the same chair taking a nap. |
Forever in our hearts If only Jesus had a dog. I wish someone had given little Jesus a dog as loyal and loving as mine. To sleep by his manger and gaze in his eyes and adore him for being devine. As out Lord grew to manhood his own faithful dog would have followed him all through the day while he preached to the crowds and made the sick well and knelt in the garden to pray. It is sad to remember that Christ went away to face death alone and apart with no tender dog following close behind to comfort his masters heart. When Jesus rose on that Easter morning how happy he would have been as his dog kissed his hand and barked with delight for the one who died for all men! Well the Lord has a dog now, I just sent him my little girl, Smuckers, so dear to my heart. I smile through my tears on this first day alone knowing they're in eternity. The hardest thing I ever did was tell her its ok, she can go. As she lay dying in my arms. Thought about and missed every day. |
I'm here.... I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peek. I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep. I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear. "its me I haven't left you, i'm well, i'm fine, i'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour your coffee. You were thinking of the many times your hand reached down to me. I was with you doing chores today, your arms were getting sore. I longed to do your tasks for you, I wished I could do more. I was with you at the grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to assure you i'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house as you fumbled for your key, I gently put my paw on you, I spoke and said "its me." You looked so very tired and than you sank into a chair, I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday, And say with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, than smiled, I think you knew, that in that stillness of the evening I was very close to you. The day is over, I smile and watch you yawning. And say, "Goodnight, sweet dreams, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush to greet you and we'll stand together side-by-side. I have so many things to show you, there's so much for you to see. Be patient, live jour journey out, Then come home and be with me. -------------Skipper, Smuckers, Jif & Skippy -------------- |
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Jif who loved me unconditionally. You were the best friend I ever had. Loyal, Loving and Kind. You Loved me, just because I was Me. You protected me and would have gladly layed your life down. You stayed close when I was sick and cheered me when I was down. You greeted me everyday without fail. So many things I took for granted, till today, there was no one there to meet me. No silly grin, wagging little tail or excited bark "hello." You aged so gracefully never a complain as you were hurting with pain, your only wish was to be at my side, and that you were. Now you run free no longer in pain. I can see the wind in your hair and your nose on the ground. Standing in Heaven, guarding everyone around. Jif I couldn't have asked for a better dog, Our friendship was better than winning the lottery. I will really miss you. |
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me |
When tomorrow starts without me and I'm not there to see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we did when we would play. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me please try to understand, That an angel came and called me, I walked up to her knee. And said my place was ready in Heaven far above. And that I'd have to leave behind the one I dearly love. But when I walked through Heavens gates I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden throne. He said "This is eternity and all I've promiced you Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. |
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This candle is burning 24 hrs
a day in memory of Skipper, Smuckers, Jif, Hunter, Max and Skippy who
are no longer with me.
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THE DOGS WHO HAVE SHARED OUR LIVES The dogs who've shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still make us think we hear a barking at the door. Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And, sometime, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, That one place in our hearts belongs to them... and always will. |
Today God Called You Home God Looked around His garden and found an empty place. Then He looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, today God called you home. |
Skippy, my little man!
Sept 14, 1995 - Dec 7, 2010
I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
His gentle head upon my knee
And share his silent thoughts with me...
He'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more his favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called him to His golden throne.
Although me eyes are filled with tears,
I thank Him for the happy years
He let him spend down here with me
And for his love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join him there, this much I know...
I shall not fear the transient dark
For he will greet me with his bark.
I am so going to miss you Sleeping on my pillow. I am SOOOO going to miss you protecting me at night. Say "HI" to Max, Hunter, Jif, Smuckers and Skipper for us. Keep watch over us if you can. Love you, my little Man!
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1995- Oct 7, 2009