My Letter to Roamie and Asta Who Both Died By Accidents- Involving Human Error

Asta and Roamie, Can you hear me?
My heart is really low
I can't seem to forgive myself
that I had to let you go.

My mind was set on loving you till the very end.
You deserved this from your Mom
for each of you were my Friend.

When both of you had to leave
I could not stop them from taking you and I cried
For I handicapped and could not walk
Never did I think I'd hear so quickly you had died.

I hope you did not suffer
and went peacefully to sleep,
Mom is sorry I let you down
I now think of this and weep.

I know that you each are happy now
you are together and never have to feel pain,
I hope that you can forgive me
until we meet again!

Dear God, I need Your help..............

God made us just like he made you humans. We are special to Him.

Asta was not supervised while he went to diddle and piddle. Shame on the human but he is very saddened and heartbroken for what he did. Now, Asta is missing. He was way out in the country. He was not far though from a state highway and about two miles from the river. Asta is a puppy and has lived inside all of his life so he is not street wise.

My Mom is more sad than I have ever seen her. Water comes from her eyes all the time. I stay in her lap to lick her or jump into her lap if she starting running water down her face.

Will you please pray that God takes care of Asta? I want him to come back to live with us so we can play. He and I were best friends and best playmates.

God, please watch over Asta with your special Angels for Fur Babies. Please protect him from all harm and danger with THOSE great big Warrior Angels to scare off mean animals . Guide him back to Cousin Bert's house and let them see him and get him inside or to someone who has seen a poster and open their heart to do the right thing and call to let us come get Asta. God, I know you care. I love you and I trust that You are watching over Asta right now where ever he is.
I love you, God. Please make my Mom smile again and be happy. Bye, God. Tell Roamie hi and all the fur babies keeping the angels company. Bradley, signing over and out.

Where is Asta????????? Please come home!!!!!!!!!

I am looking for Asta. He left yesterday with Cousin Bert in a sliver and maroon van? Have you seen him? I want him to come back because we played all day long. We had tug of wars and I drug him all over the backyard by his tether when I could sneak and get by with it. He is my bestest buddy. Asta, if you read this run back to my house. I'll even leave a light on for you!!!

Actually, Mom fell on Wednesday night and hurt herself badly to where she could not walk. The ambulance, big fire truck and two police cars came to our house. Asta and I were already in our crates and Raleigh was on the couch. The doors were locked and they could not get in the house. Mom was on the living room floor in the dark. Finally after a long time, bout 20000000 minutes, JM came down from upstairs where he had the TV one and earphones on playing a game online. He was able to unlock the door.

Mom had to ride in the AM BUU Linz to the horz pi tal to get help. She could walk at all and really hurt. She got to come home in a brace and with some medicine to help the pain. She has only taken one of the pills because it made her dopey.

The next day Cousin Bert took Asta to visit at his house for awhile til lshe is better.

Guess what? She fell again last night, Thursday in the kitchen. She had to call Miss Pam o come over to take me and Raleigh outside so the poleez could come. The garage door was open so the six people with the ammmmmm buuuuu linz and firemen came in that way. She was able to walk so she did not go to the gittin well place again.

My eyes are closing. Got to go to bed.

Love to my friends,
Bradley

Hello!

It is time to start looking out the window for the jolly man in a red
suit. I've graduated from Doggie Obedience Classes this year and
been 'purty' good. I have learned to stay in my yard when Mom is
outside with me. Really, I don't want her out of my sight.

We have added a new family member, Asta. He is a good playmate
for me, too. We like to rough-house and play chase. He and Poppy
here for a week on Dec. 22nd. We are counting the days.

I have learned that I like apples. Yep. Those little green delicious apples.
But don't worry. I still like toliet paper! My latest 'trick' was to eat one
of Mom's house shoes which was BRAND new. I also ate her two tennis shoes she
wore after I ate her house shoe! Now, she is a true hillbilly, shoeless!

Aunt Ellie told on me (and Raleigh). John saw me drinking water from his
mode. Mom told Aunt Ellie. Aunt Ellie said that she knew Raleigh and I
drank from the mode all the time cause she saw us. She even told her that
Raleigh looked like a drunk hanging over the side to drink. Ha, Ha, Ha~~
Oh, I'm sorry. I am not pose to laff at him cause I drank it too.
Now, John has to put the seat down. We are drinking out of our water bowl.

Bad News & Good News Posted April 24, 2007

"Whoever said money couldn't buy happiness, forgot about puppies."

Our Story

First, I am not a drama queen and my insecurity was really showing today as I was emotionally a wreck from being traumatized late yesterday. I have only talked to the vet, Cindy and Lori as well as two friends as you will read yesterday but to no one else. Bonnie made me "tell John this morning" so I sent him an email. I just can't talk about it. He was very caring and compassionate.

This is what I sent to my neighbor Bonnie after she called to check on my blood pressure this morning which was 290 over something on Thursday of last week. I told her that I'd send an email to her.
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The accident ocurred April 22, 2007

I will write to you because I can't talk about it without going to pieces. I have not told JM because he will fuss.

Since he has gone to work, I have the care of two dogs. I have to take them out separately because Bradley pulls at Raleigh's leash and chokes him. R is so submissive.

I move the tethers around all during the day to keep them in the shade and to make sure they are unable to reach each other. Yesterday afternoon, I went to Wal-Mart to get water bowls so they would not chew (Bradley) up the plastic ones JM had outside. I enjoy being outside as much as possible but my ankle is doubled over this morning so I must be careful.

I also got some more "flowers" to put in pots. Now, I look like Ma's house! I needed that smile! LOL *Note: These are plastic ones as JM won't be home to water this summer.

During this time, I guess (later found out) R had pulled on the tether hard enough to get it loose enough for him to reach Bradley. Bradley got tangled up with Raleigh. (I was in my red electric chair not the scooter) I went over to get them untangled and did so. I had R's tether in my hand separate from Bradley's. I had Bradley's tether clear of me and the chair. I started going forward and came to a halt. I called Bradley and he did not come. I realized he was no where to be seen. I got out of the chair and to my horror, his foot was under the back wheel. Then I saw him with his mouth wide open gurgling, and some how he was hooked onto the bar of the back of the chair strangling to death. I could not get the tether to loosen, nor his collar as they were so tight. I was yelling help at the top of my lungs, and trying to turn the chair over to get it off his foot which I did get it off but couldn't turn the chair over. (Which was a blessing as I look back) I was pulling on the tether to try to loosen it but later found it was driven all the way into the ground. I couldn't get his collar loose nor unlatched. It just got tighter. It is a collar that is not able to break off like those plastic ones. I was screaming my head off between help and Bradley. His body was limp, his mouth wide open gurgling and his tongue was hanging out turning blue. I was working so hard and by the grace of God I was standing up using both hands struggling to get him loose. (Ellen said my adrenalin kicked in) I could NEVER do that so I know angels were with me. Finally, I turned the scooter on and pushed reverse. It moved a TAD but not enough loosen anything. I think it was then I yelled for God to help me. I reached and grabbed his collar as hard as I could and got it to finally unlatch. It was still VERY, VERY TIGHT so how I did it only God knows. He jumped up, I think. He had already defecated all over his back end. He was stunned but alive. I don't really know what I did but I know Raleigh was right by my side and I give him thanks for I know he was praying for Bradley while I was in the panic mode to save him.
Bradley tottled over and drank some water. He was stunned and unstable. The strange thing is everything was laying loose on the ground. Nothing was tangled on the chair. He had on no collar but followed me inside to wash him off. I was a wreck. I checked his legs and he seemed OK. I went back and got Raleigh and got inside and tried to call Phyllis. NO answer. Called Ellen and her line was busy. Kept on and got her. She had me check his eyes and they were bloodshot some. His nose was dry and not cool. She said he had his oxygen cut off. I remembered Granny (the vet's aunt and Phyllis is his mother) from Dr. Woods office lives down by Ruth Ann so I told Ellen I was going to take him to her house. He laid in the kitchen on the rug by the garage door until I took him to her house.
I got him in the car and went to Granny's. I had never been to her house and it is a narrow driveway. God was with me. I drove up blowing the horn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew she was there because her garage door was open. I keep blowing and she came out. She was on the phone with her daughter and told her it had to be an emergency for someone kept bowing the horn.
I was crying. I told her what happened and she checked him over really well. She said the first thing to look at is their gums. If they are pink, which his were, he was OK. She said I saved him just in the nick of time as his body was shutting down and oxygen cut off. However, she said as he was alert and noticing the dogs at her house, she did not think it was necessary to take him to the clinic for Oxygen. She said not to let him eat or drink as he might gorge himself. Actually she decided just not to let him eat last night but I did let him have a little waer.
He has been in my lap every since. He slept well and has piddled and diddled this morning. He is sorta of lifeless and not feisty as normal.
We are going to puppy class and then I am going to stop at the clinic and have Kevin check him out.
Bonnie, I am torn up. I cannot get that imagine out of my mind and I would have been the one to murder him.
Please pray for me. I just can't talk about it.. I have not told JM for Ellen and I both said he'd fuss at me and I don't need that right now. I have gone out last night and tested the tethers to be far apart. I am not moving them. IF it is sunny, they will stay out to do their business and come in after fifteen minutes.
Thank you for caring. I love you.
I have had 2 dogs run over (accidents one when i was a child and one when I had back surgery and was in bed for six months) and a dog taken from me which I thought was tramatic but NEVER have I had this traumatic experience and I pray I never will again.
This is one more limitation that the negligent care has caused me to not be mobile. I am mad on top of traumatized.
.I love you and Bradley said thank you for loving him.
Nancy
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Early Tues. Morning
As Paul Harvey says, "The rest of the story."
JM called me and said the vet wanted me to stop there and not go to class. When I go to his office, Connie had Bradley's record pulled so we were second to see him. Bradley now weighs 25 pounds and has grown a lot. We are not to allow him to gain more weight. He said I could start him on adult food now and recommended several. He said to read the labels and get the higher price brands as they had real meat in them. He thoroughly checked Bradley over. He could not make him cough and tried several times. He does bark!!!!!!!!!!!
There were no broken blood vessels in his throat which was good and his eyes looked good, still a little red though. He has no knots in his throat, normal temp and is breathing!!!!!!!!!!!! Kevin said that his air way had a small opening for some oxygen to get to his brain as he was alert. Thank you, God. For the next several days he said he would sleep and not be so active. I did get him two new toys which has disproved that statement!
When I got to Petsmart, I thought everyone would be gone. I needed to get dog food and two halters, on for R and one for B. They are safer with tethers. Cindy came up to speak with me and of course I started crying so we moved to an isle. Then Lori came over and they sat on the floor and we talked at length. We are so fortunate to have caring individuals like those two working at our local Petsmart. They really care about our pet and US.
Lori shopped with me and got me to the van. When I went to put the scooter up, the lift did not work. I had to call Medical Mobility and did not leave until 2 from Petsmart's parking lot when they came to get the scooter up in the van. I now have to take it to get it fixed on Thursday.
When I got home, FINALLY, I got the boys out one by one to do their business. Then we all took a nap.
So, I wasn't being rude today. I was in shock and still am traumatized to an extent.
My brother has said many times I am too emotional. I had rather be caring than have a harden heart.
Prayers will be appreciated for the next several days to get me over the mental picture.
Actually, I only looked at his face a couple of times as I was frantically working to get him unlatched but the sounds and imagine I can't shake.

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This came this morning from my sister about her granddaughter, Olivia:
We have a new family member. Olivia has so badly wanted a dog or something to love. If she could not have a Brother or sister I felt she needed something to care for,. She has begged for a puppy and Travis has been the one against it./Cori has kind of wanted one. I finally told Travis he was being selfish even though he will not be the one taking care of it, We gave him one when he was 4. Well he caved in and they went and picked up little Princess Bella, 8 weeks old and is a Puggle(part beagle and part pug) she is precious. I will send pictures. Olivia was so excited. she told her parents( You guys are the best) Of course Gram and Jim had a little stake in it also. HA! Any way we have one happy little girl tonight and it is her early birthday present. she will be 7 May 23rd
Carolyn (proud Gram)
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Tonight:
We are going to call her Bella. She is 10 weeks old. she slept all night at the foot of O's bed in the crate with O's dog that Beth had given her as a baby. She was used to sleeping with her brother. She slept all night. She loves Olivia and follows her around already. She pees outside and is so loving. she looks like the one on the middle but is much cuter. I will go take pics on my camera/. they have some on theirs but Travis started Spring Football so he will come in late and tired. I could not read all of your email I got so upset. It was like dejavou with Daisy. Keep them inside or else put up a fence to let them have space to run. you do not need to be taking them in and out. You could fall over and then you would be in a mess. Daisy is a miracle .the vet said she was doing great. she can see everything now I think/. I will try to get pics to you tomorrow of both Minnie and Bella.
Love, Girlie

We love you all,
Nancy and Bradley

April 16, 2007 Bradley Has His First Terrier Grooming

Monday after our Intermediate Puppy Training
Class at Petsmart, Bradley received his first
grooming as to give him the wire terrier look.
He did really well as far as behaving while
Melissa the groomer trimmed him.
Yeah for Bradley.

Bradley Finishes His Sixth Book

Bradley has just finished chewing up another
paperback book. When will this end?
He is one intelligent dog.

April 9.2001

We just got in from Intermediate Doggie Class at Petsmart and Mom is pooped out.
Today we worked on "heel" and staying with distratractions. Miss Laurie is my
teacher but all of the doggie Mom's help each other. This is a very great
group to be with. Everyone is kind and congenial.
I am still in the paper tearing mode. Miss Laurie said to put all the books up high like child proofing a house. Mom kept her mouth shut because Miss Laurie has NO IDEA how many books Mom has@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
You can't fault a guy for wanting to learn to read.
Just want to give a shout out to the Easter Bunny. Did you forget me?
I almost forgot to tell you that I saw Cousin Popsicle on Sat. morning. Aunt Ellen and Poppy met John in West Tn. to visit and let us play. Aunt Ellen said I weighted a lot and had really grown. I gave poppy some toys fo Easter.
Bradley

My Name

My Mom is one sentimental person who loves her family and enjoys
searching for family members in genealogy work.
Aunt Ellen was calling me Roamie when she had me at her house but John would not allow us to use his name again. Mom did a lot of thinking and didn't name me for three days. She decided on Bradley Tolleson Williams. Aunt Ellen registered me on line
at AKC as a purebread wire haired terrier with papers. She left out Duff and put Nancy's Bradley Tolleson Williams.
My names are for Mom's grandparents.
1. Leota BRADLEY
2.Jesse WILLIAMS
3. Sam TOLLESON
Left off was DUFF for Richard DUFF who was Mama Tolleson's father.
I like my name and I know my kinfolks in heaven do too.
I have two Bradley cousins here who are excited I am named for them.
One of them is the County Mayor and his sister is a retired teacher.
Bradley

My Journal

I was in an eight week Puppy Class with Miss Lori as my teacher. I made some neat friends. Their names are Trixy, Woodrow, Lady, Shooter, Sonny, Boudreaux and Teddy Bear.
We learned to sit, lay down, come, stop,take it, leave it and stay. Whew! That was work! Mom came home tired and took a nap every day when we had class. It wore her out.
I can do more things too. I really like to play ball with John in the backyard. I take it back to him. He throws farther than Mom does. I am also learning to shake hands. Mom said since the weather is getting warmer she will be working with me more outside.
They are both outside when I am let go and on my own with the long leash on and I mind them. This is good because I am staying in the backyard. I'll never be let out without a leash and one of them with me unless Raleigh and I are tethered while they work outside.
My neighbors Sally Belle and Tisha Lou come down but nobody wants to play. Tisha is scared of me! Sallye Belle just wants treats and loving from Mom.
We all got an award at Graduation. I was named "Mr. Congeniality" for being so friendly from day one with the other pups. Mom was proud of me.
We had a big surprise in our class. The first day Boudreaux and Lady found out they were siblings. It was so exciting that they have gotten to be together in class. They love to play together and Aunt Ellen who raises Airedales said they still had the same scent and knew each other as they were so young. We were all so happy for them to get to bond and hope they can remain in contact.
I am growing like a weed. Mom is afraid I am going to be the size of a small pony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have now started Intermediate Class with my friends.