It's been a while

Dear Mom,

It's been a while since I've touched base, and I just wanted you to know that I am okay. Hootch and I ran in the flowers today, Mom. It's beautiful. There are flowers year round, and when we are tired, we take a nap in the clouds. Mugsie is up to his silly antics again, and Dozer is...well...you know how Dozer is. Dexter is sleeping under the big Oak tree and all the kiddies are playing patty paws with the whispy little clouds.

I've met several friends here, and me being me, I've taken the scared ones under my wings. I've taught them how to send special signs to their loved ones still on earth, so they won't be so sad and frightened.

I still send you signs, Mom. Did you see that shooting star the other night? That was me...just letting you know that we all still love you and think about you all the time.

Forever and always,
Shelby

It's been so long

Dear Mommy,

It's been so long now since I left you. I still watch out for you everyday. I don't want you to be sad anymore when you think of me, Mommy. I'm okay.
Hootch and the boys are all okay too, and they watch you too. You've got to be the most watched after person on earth!

You know those nights, when you wake up suddenly, and don't know why? That's me, Mommy. That's me and the others, resting our heads on your heart. You see, Mommy, we may not be there in body, but in Spirit, we are there with you every step of the way.

We love you so,

Shelby, Hootch, Mugsie, Dexter, Bailey, Tux and the others.

Til We Meet At The Bridge

Mommy, don't cry when you miss me so
You know I was sick, and I had to go

I know that you cry because I watch you still
And I pray that with time, your heart will heal

I'm happy here, Mom, I'm not sick anymore
And I'm with all the others that left you before

There is Hootch, and there's Dozer, and Mugsie's here too
And though we are happy, we all still miss you

But don't cry tonight Mom, when you lay your head down
Because I'm free from the pain, and we're all safe and sound.

You've done your duties with me, you took care of me well
No go take care of Hannah, go take care of yourself.

Missing me now will only bring you more pain
So I relieve your sorrow, I'm untying this chain

We'll meet again Mommy, all of us kids
But don't cry again, til we meet at the bridge.

Copyright 2006 Keri Driggers

I Stood By Your Bed

I Stood By Your Bed

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.

I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's 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 the tea,
You were thinking of the many times your hands reached out to me.

I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that 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 smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and 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 every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is almost over... I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, 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 across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.

— Author Unknown