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Likes: He loved to be brushed, riding in the car or in the basket on his mom's bike
Pet-Peeves: Ralphie hated to be left alone and taking so many meds for so many years.
Favorite Toy: Blue rubber ball, rope "fuggie" and rawhide sticks.
Favorite Food: Loved to share grape fruit pops with his daddy!
Favorite Walk: He loved to walk in the kitchen searching the floor for food!
Best Tricks: When he was a "youngster" he wouldn't eat a treat until you said okay - he would turn his head away from the treat.
Arrival Story: Ralphie came into my life through Merryfield Kennels in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I thought he was sick when I first saw him - a sales girl was holding him in one hand and he wasn't moving at all. We went into a "puppy room" and she put him on the floor to play - he instantly went into a playing frenzy that ended when she picked him up again. He went home with us that day and graced my life with love and happiness for 18 1/2 years!
Bio: Ralphie was an amazing Yorkie who overcame many physical ailments. His wonderful vet of many years, Dr. Arch Gordon, and I had the - "this could be it" - conversation many times, but Ralphie always proved us wrong and bounced right back. He lived to be 18 1/2 years old and remained very much a puppy until the last year he was with us. Ralphie left for Rainbow's Bridge on May 31, 2005 leaving a huge void in our hearts and lives. He chose to leave for Rainbows Bridge while he was with Dr. Gordon, not allowing us to be with him during his final moments, probably wanting to spare us the heartache. That's how we will always remember him - the gentlest, most loveable Yorkie who rarely barked, just a mellow little boy who loved butterflies, lizards and flowers! He will always be our precious furson, loved and missed by his mom and dad.
Forums Motto: Every day is a gift!
Don't weep at my grave, for I am not there,
I've a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I'll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free, playing tag with the wind while I'm waiting for thee.
I'm not counting the days, months or years since I made the transition to this life, because eternity is timeless, endless - infinite. Time is measured when life is finite, when all things must have an end as they do back on Earth, but life at Rainbow Bridge is just one endless day of joy, love and beauty ... and work, too. We all help greet the newcomers, we guide new furangels as they transition from life to eternal life ... we visit those who are sick and we encourage them ... we send signs to our loved ones back on Earth - there is a lot to do but there's also time to explore the universe and, oh the beauty cannot be described, it has to be seen and experienced!
So on this Bridge anniversary day I will explore the universe for my daddy, he loves the stars, the night sky - the planets, the universe! He wishes he could travel through it - one day you will daddy, and I will be your guide.
Daddy, I know Vietnam was an awful place for such a young man - you were only 19 years old and I know the things you saw, the battles you fought and the friends you lost will always be with you ... and you came home to a country full of people who did not understand you were only doing your duty - they called you awful names, all you heroes of that war were not given the welcome you deserved, a shameful time for our wonderful country ... so today I salute you and thank you for serving the United States of America and for being so brave, mommy shared with me the written commendation you received ... Sedoso, Brittany and I salute you today, we're so proud to call you Daddy.
Mommy shared her feelings today with others who have lost a beloved furchild:
"I believe that there are more than angels watching over me and that Ralphie's just a breath away from me and this brings me great comfort ... yet there are times when grief seems to pop out of nowhere and I'm amazed at its intensity and all that I, or anyone of us can do, is ride the wave of grief for a while and let the tears fall ... but the sun rises again bringing smiles once more and then a little Yorkie fur angel reminds me that every day is a gift and my heart overflows with his love.
I just wanted to share all these feelings I'm experiencing today ... God bless you all and bring you to a place of healing.
Rainbow hugs from Ralphie and his mom Maria"
I believe too, Mommy ... I'm always with you, not just in your heart and in your memories, but always by your side just as I was when I was still on Earth.
Intensely and profusely, Mommy - that's how much I love you.
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