moms beside herself happy

Her old phone burned up before I died...she was determined to get my photos out of it...she remained patient and held onto it long enough to find someone who had a usb cable compatible with it...today...she was finally able to retrieve my photos...check 'em out...

momma found this and knew she had to share... love to- all...Diddle

Ten Commandments for a Responsible Pet Owner
as dictated by the pet.

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments,
but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand and yet
I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm no t getting
the right food, I have been in the sun too long or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.

10. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me
face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank God for your companions. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller,
less joyful thing without God's critters. Please pass this on to other pet owners.
We do not have to wait for heaven to be surrounded by hope, love and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four feet and fur.

has it been a year already?

Hey Diggs....

I remember one year ago today was the hardest day, making the ultimate decision to free you from pain...I remember crying and crying and crying all day long....(the whole week prior as well). Listening to you get up and walk around then lay down and dribble and get up with this look of mom I am so sorry for peeing on the floor look on your face. It wasn't your faoult baby, your kidneys had probably already started shutting down. Life is still so different without you. Sweetie comes all the way down the hallway now and lays down when we all go to bed sounds a bit like you minus the big moan that would come as soon as you got settled on the floor. We have taken your ashes (peanuts too) and put them in the safe still have all the toys in the basket thought it best to be be safe than sorry if the house burned up, we would still have both of you. I can't help but wonder what your weasel head would look like with another year of white on it. Ugh!!! We miss your howls as station 6 comes screaming down the blvd, we miss your annoying barking at everything, we miss the flashlight game, the stick game, the ball game, the snuggles, the kisses, your great manners....yea...burp fart...omg and when you would fart you would get up and leave the room....lol...most of all I miss doing sit stay and wait....you did that so well....there could be steak in a dish and we would give you those commands and you would wait so patiently for the release while drool would drip from your mouth creating a puddle on the floor...that was so mean of us...but you followed command....because all in all you were a great dog. A loyal friend and confidant, a member of the family, our kid, our sweet unpredictable crabby grumpy old lady.... and Dad Lydia and I miss you more than words could ever express....Have a great day today with all those special angels who helped you and I heal and give us the opportunity to create more memories together everyday.

I love you miss you every single day ♥
Mommy

its getting closer by the day

Dear Puppa....

I can't believe how much has changed in the time you have been gone. The kiddo is getting ready to finish up first grade, Sweetie is the main dog, Peanut is gone, Daddy has a new job, and a new hip. We're thinking about selling the house and moving...please have your spirit follow if we do. As your year cross annifursay approaches know that we all miss you...we talk about you still quite often...we miss the crazy stuff you did... I pulled the area rug in the livingroom because Sweetie doesn't shed like you did....I know right now you would have those big puffs of hair coming out from your hind end...lol...you used to shed soooooooo dang bad... we've had an unbelievable amount of rain in the past few weeks.... the rivers flooded and the yard is super soggy... Daddy did get a chance to mow last week... and even though he didn't say a thing I am quite sure he missed you attacking the lawn mower when he cranked it... WHY DID YOU DO THAT??? crazy crazy stuff...you were a one of a kind...a diamond in the ruff...(pardon the pun) the best damn dog ever...Sweetie is a good dog too but she will never live up to your loyalty to all of us... I miss you I love you every day and always...♥ Mommy

what a simply wonderful day...

Hey Puppa...it's mommy...did you see me today???? I found your puppy pictures...you were sooooooooo little....and fat....I was so happy I found them(I had actually given up looking I was pretty sure they were gone)...I was cleaning out the entertainment center and stumbled across them today....I will scan them in soon so all your RBAB buddies can see what a cute little puppy pooch you were...

love you miss you everyday...

♥MOMMY

another one from mom

Diddle...I miss you soooooo mcuh...its been a really cold winter and as much as I wanted you here with us...I just know you have sooooo much fun at rainbow bridge running and acting crazy with no pain and if you were here you would be limping...that mean old author ritis...I am thankful in that way that you didn't have to suffer from the cold...I love you I miss you...I can't believe sometimes you're gone...sometimes sweetie will be in the kitchen and it will sound like your taps...and I smile...and then it makes me sad all at the same time...btw...just so you don't forget you my dearest puppa shuppy you were the best watch dog ever...sweetie sucks as a watch dog... we are considering getting another one that will actually bark...


♥Mommy

Dear Diddle

Welp...hey puppa...today is Christmas...and I miss you so much today...I know you would be all up in the spirit of Christmas...sniffing packages eating paper...begging for bacon this morning and being very disapointed having not gotten it...you know what it did to you...lol...Daddy and I have both stopped to have conversation about you today...we miss you so much. I stopped for a moment and wished you and Peanut both a very merry christmas as one tear escaped my eye as I had my hand on both of your ashes. You know I put both of your ashes and toys in one basket together...it's really cute I need to ake a picture and post it. I'll do that as soon as I get a moment....anyhoo...I hope you are watching over us today. I love and miss you everyday...xoxo

Mommy

Ah the memories

There are many things running through my momma's mind as the holidays approach... the fact that Peanut has just came to the bridge and that he and I didn't like each other has momma concerned that we are fighting... Let me give you the low down on why...those of you who come from a cat dog home will appreciate this...

the second Thanksgiving after we moved into our house Momma invited the family over to have thanksgiving feast with all of us... at that time we were a 2 cat 1 dog family, so the humans were sitting at the table getting ready to carve into the most spectacular ham we had ever seen...(we meaning Peanut, Shady and I, Diddle) We were trying to get up under the table and all around waiting to catch just one taste of scrap from anywhere. Well then it happened... one lone piece of ham hit the floor and all 3 of us dove for it like it was gonna be the last thing we were to ever eat. Unfortunatly Peanut was the one who got to it first and I, being the top dog of the house decided that it was a good idea for me to try to take it from him for myself. That my friends is when Peanut and I got a taste of what a real cat dog fight in a crowded kitchen can actually turn into... We both pretty much beat each other up but I got the last bite, into my fur bro that is...and once I decided I liked cat better than ham I just couldn't help myself. So now you know why Peanut and I just didn't get along...Don't worry momma....we get along great now, we have since apologized and let bygones be bygones...we even found shady and he's hangin tough up here with us too... one day you should blog about some of the cat's shenanigans...Love to my family...stinky hugs and kisses... snoopy jumps and barks and wags...Diddle...

a quick thank you to my diggy dog....

I was very happy when I awoke this morning and realized that you took time out from your busy night at turtle pond to come visit me...How strange that I knew even in my dream when I held you that you were an angel...because I looked right at you ashes yet I was able to get a lick on my nose from you...thank you Diddle...Thank you so much for the visit...

Love

Mommy....

An express letter to Diddle

Dear Diggs,

I just wanted you to know how very much we miss you still... 2 months seems like an eternity without you already. Sweetie wandered in last friday finally, she has some of the same mannerisms you do. She lays on the ottoman like you did right up next to Daddy. When I look over from the love seat she looks like you and it makes me realize that even though you are no longer here in body... you will always be here in spirit. I hope you don't mind she's eating from your elevated bowls now. She also seems to have a fondness for paper and cardboard like you did, so as you can imagine the kids things are still being eaten when they aren't put away. Probably makes you happy...since we all know how much you loved her...yea right...lol...

your kennel is still right up next to the bed. One of these days I may actually give it to the rescue but right now it still serves its purpose as a nightstand and it also forces me to think of you when I go to bed since I have to lay on my left side and see it... I like to think your spirit sleeps in it.

Anyways puppa shuppa I know you are having the time of your life at rainbow bridge... I sure wish you were here still though...

Hey Baby!!! MOMMYS HOME!!! DADDYS HOME!!! and I miss seeing you run back and forth doin that lowbutt runn you did...

MUCH LOVE FROM MOMMY and DADDY (sweetie and the kid too)