another Christmas

My precious little girl,
Another Christmas has come and gone, and I miss you as much as ever. Your stocking was hung with the rest of the kids', and your photo with Santa and Clyde Patches set out. Your sweet little face was so comforting to me. I miss you very, very much and wish you were here with me now. I keep your Christmas photo on the fridge, the one of you with your candy cane bone. You look so smug and happy...and also the one of you watching Clyde Patches eat on his candy cane bone. We only got to be together one Christmas, but you gave me wonderful, happy memories. I love you...Momma

Missing you

Precious baby girl,
I miss you so much. I'd give most anything to be able to see you and hold you again....to hear your little bark, watch you priss down the hallway with your head thrown back so proud. I keep your photos out and think of you every single day. Sending my love to you at the Bridge...Momma

I remember

I Remember


(In memory of beloved pets who are gone, but not forgotten.)

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 down 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 re-assure 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 everyday.
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 over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Good-night, 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

Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort, as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm all right
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart,
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

I Miss You!

I miss you,
I miss you're smile,
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while

And even though we're different now,
You're still here somehow,
My heart won't let you go,
And I need you to know,

I MISS YOU!

The Story of the Dragonfly

The Story Of The Dragonfly

In a little pond and under the lily pads, lived a small water beetle who shared a simple yet comfortable life among her family and friends. There were few disturbances and interruptions, but once in a while, a great sadness would enter the community of water beetles when one of them would climb up a lily pad stem and never be seen or heard from again. When this happened, they all knew that one of their friends had gone forever.

One day, the small water beetle felt an irresistible urge to climb up the lily pad stem. She was determined, however, to return to her family and friends and tell them what she found at the top of the flower, when she finally climbed out of the water, she felt very tired, warmed by the sun, she fell asleep.

When she awoke, she discovered that she had changed from a beetle into a beautiful dragonfly designed for flying. With her wings spread wide, she soared upward into the sky and marveled at the beauty of the strange new world that she never knew existed. Then she remembered her friends and family below the water, she wanted to return to tell them that she felt more alive then she had ever felt before, but, alas, her new form wouldn’t allow her to return under the water.

It was then she understood that they would soon know what had happened to her when their time came to climb onto the lily pad stem. So she raised her wings and flew off to enjoy her joyous new life.

(I'm sure that Piggy is having a wonderful time at Rainbow Bridge...I know I'll get to see her again one day and she'll get to show me those beautiful green fields and all of her friends at the Bridge.)

Stairway to Heaven

They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you, a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to Heaven and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Very Special "Thank You" to Hunny Bunny

Thank you for the kindness that you've shown to my DaMomma. Your thoughtful gift is very much appreciated and we're honored that you would do this for us. http://www.dogster.com/dogs/106050

Momma missing Piggy

I've been updating your page today, adding photos, looking over other photos...your little face is so sweet. I still miss you so very, very much. I miss your little "woowoo" bark, the way you would play with your slammer toy and growl when we tried to take it, the way your little eyes would light up and your tail would wag when I would come home in the afternoons from work. I miss everything about you and my heart still hurts for you. I would give anything to be able to hold you one more time and call you Momma's Pretty Girl and squish your face and tell you I love you. I hope you can feel my love all the way up to Rainbow Bridge. You are sadly missed and dearly loved my baby girl!

A special prayer

Lord God, You have made all living things and You are even more wonderful than the things You have made. We thank You for giving us our pets who are our friends and who give us so much joy in life.

Bless our pet, Piggy. May we always be reminded of the joy she has given to us. May we likewise, realize that as our pets trust us to take care of them, so we should trust You to take care of us, and in our taking care of them, we share in Your love for all Your creatures. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.