Happy New Year

This angel would like to wish everyone a healthy, happy, and prosperous new year. I am so excited that I now have grandpuppies to watch over. My boy Barkley and his girl Darla had their first litter of eight beautiful pups. they were born on dec. 23 just in time for Christmas. There were 2 girls and 6 boys. Mom and pups are all doing just fine and are already a little over a week old. I am so happy that there is another generation of mine to carry on and so is mom. Mom is going to keep one of my granddaughters. How exciting. Here's to healthy pups and a wonderful long life.

I'm going to be a Grandpup

I just can't believe that my boy Barkley is going to be a daddy for the first time so that makes me a Grandpup. There are 8 little pups waiting to be born and it is going to be soon. I am keeping a close angel watch on things to make sure all is well. Mom says I live on in these babies. Very emotional time pups, very emotional. I'll keep you posted. Until then this Angel is going to be busy watching over mom and babies.

Thinking of My Angel on His Second Anniversay at the bridge

My Dear Manny,
I don't know where the 2 years went. At times it feels like yesterday and at times it feels like an eternity. All I know is that 2 years ago today I said goodbye to my best friend and soul mate and my life has never been the same. I miss you more than I could ever put into words. You are always on my mind, in my thoughts and in my heart. The greatest gift you could have ever given me besides your friendship is your son Barkley. He is a great friend and I'm so thankful to have him. He is wonderful just like his father and we have the best time together. He is doing you proud and helping to fill the gaping hole that my heart suffered the day we said goodbye. I hope your days are filled with happiness and your life at the bridge is as wonderful as I imagine it is. Although you are painfully missed I am sure you are running free, happy and full of life with all your angel friends.
I'd like to thank all of Manny's dogster pals who remembered this day and sent us notes and rosettes. It means so much to know what wonderful friends we have on dogster.
An Everlasting Love,
Mom

A Happy Angel

I want to thank my angel friends and my pup pals on earth for all my birthday wishes and pressies. It sure is great to have such wonderful friends. It sure helped mom out alot today. I know she was very sad but she cheered up for Barkley so he wouldn't be nervous for his rally trial today. Barkley gave me a terrific birthday present in his Rally trial today. He got a score of 97/100 and a first place win today. Boy I'm one proud papa and on my birthday which made it extra special. I was watching the whole time and just beaming with pride. Thanks Barkley for the great present. Keep up the good work.

Happy Mother's Day from the Bridge

Hi Mom,
I hope you heard that extra special ring to my chimes this morning. I know I can't be there with you physically but you know I am right there in your heart. There's nothing that could ever take me from there so that is where I will always be. Please don't be sad because I will never ever leave you. If you could see me you would know that I am happy and other than being by your side there is no place like it. I know my life wasn't as long as you would have liked but you sure gave me a life that some pups can only dream about and the best years of my life were spent with you. I am glad you have Barkley and the boys to honor this day for you. I know they will be good boys and treat you extra special today. Love you Forever.
To all the Dogster moms, this Angel wishes you a wonderful and Happy Mother's Day!
To all the Dogster pups, give those moms some special kisses and hugs because no one deserves it more.

One Year Ago....

One year ago I said goodbye to you, my best friend and soul mate. It was almost exactly this time. On this anniversary of your crossing the bridge I hope you are certainly in a better place and are running free. I can't tell you how much I miss you because there are not enough words. Your pictures grace the house, your ashes rest on the mantle and your spirit remains in my heart that has been so slow to mend. I wish our time together could have been longer but that was not in my control and so I sit here missing you. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. Thankfully, a part of you lives in Barkley, your son, and I am eternally grateful for that. It's very hard to think about good memories today when the vision of our trip to the vet is stamped in my brain. I'll never forget how brave you were.. I will also never forget the pain in my heart when I left there without you. I have never experienced anything like that in my life. You were such an amazing friend! How blessed was I to have you in my life. When I hear the wind whisper and your chimes ring I know you are close by. My sweet angel, I know someday you'll be waiting on the other side of the bridge when it comes my time to cross, but until then your spirit will stay in my heart always.
All My Love,
Mom

Angel of the Week

I can't believe that I've been chosen to be Angel of the Week at the Rainbow Bridge Angel Babies. I have a beautiful new picture on my page that they made for me and it is the first one you see. These angels are quite a group and this week especially is even more special. This Thursday will be my 1 year anniversary for crossing the bridge. So the emotions are really running wild. Being Angel of the Week is really helping my mom to remember the best times we had together and just how special our life together was and not focus on the fact that it wasn't long enough. This is truly a special honor and I am so thankful to have friends at the bridge. It will be an exciting week sharing all my stories and answering questions from my pals. What a wonderful experience. Angel Kisses to all my friends.

Brithday Wishes from Heaven

Happy Birthday to you Barkley. I can't believe you are 4 years old already. What a fine man you have become and you are doing a wonderful job caring for the family and especially mom. You have done me proud and such a handsome boy too. I guess you get that from your old man, BOL. It seems like yesterday you were a little squirt following me around everywhere, crawling under me to see what I was eating and copying my every move. I certainly miss those days but I am proud of what you've become. You are certainly my pride and joy. Also to your 8 other brothers and sisters I wish them a very happy birthday and I hope that wherever they are and whoever they live with they have a wonderful life in their forever homes. Happy 4th Birthday to all my pups.
Barkley, I'm watching you always. Angel Kisses and Wags,
Love Your Dad,
Manny

Difficult Memories 2/19/08-2/19/09

Dear Manny,
The anniversary of your crossing over the bridge is fast upon me and I can't believe it's been a year. I can't believe how difficult it has been. I wanted to write something for you so you would know how much you are missed.

Missing You

It’s hard to believe one year has passed
since the day you went away
My heart has been slow to mend
I think of you each and every day.

I’m sure I’ve shed enough tears
To fill up an ocean or two.
It’s difficult to put into words
Just how much that I miss you.

There are so many things I miss about you
You always brightened my day.
It didn’t matter what we were doing
You were a best friend in every way.

I miss the silly way you used to sing
When I came home from being out
I knew you’d be waiting at the door
With a wagging tail and a kiss no doubt.

I miss the way you used to thank me
Whenever I gave you food or a drink
A little kiss upon my hand
And I swear you even gave me a wink!

I miss the way you lay by my side
No matter where I might be
Your devoted friendship and loyalty
Will always mean the world to me.

I miss the way you dug up rocks
And played with them like a toy.
But most of all, I miss your face
You were such a handsome boy.

There are so many good memories
But yet it seems not near enough
Your time with me was far too short
And not having you here as been tough.

Run high and free my angel friend
Over the rainbow bridge in the sky
I have no doubt that over us
You will keep a watchful eye.


So until one day we meet again
It is in my heart that you will stay.
I’ll carry you there wherever I go
For I miss you more than words can say.

With Everlasting Love,
Mom

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged by my good pal Thumper. So it's time to list 7 things about myself and go off to tag 7 friends.

1. My registered name is SAMDAS MAN OF THE FLOCK
2. I love to dig up rocks
3. I never left mom's side from the time I was a young pup.
4. I sired 1 litter of pups.
5. I used to keep asking to go outside just to get a cookie when I came in.
6. I always sang a howling song whenever mom came home
7. I loved it when mom had pizza and gave me some crust.