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I Remember

My sweet girl,

When you fell ill you had so many well wishers. I told them all how much you would have loved them. One of them named Gillian sent me this poem.


I Remember

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.

Six and a Half Years

Sweet angel Princess,

It sure was quiet in our bedroom last night without your snorts and snores. I miss everything about you. I am comforted that I was right there when you needed me most in the world. Just ten minutes before you collapsed I was thinking about how sad you would be if we lost your sister first. She is adjusting ok. I am watching out for her just as you would want me to. Your loving spirit fills the house. 6 1/2 years was not enough time with you but I am grateful for every minute.

Love always,
Your proud momma

Forever Loved

Dear Princess,

Dad and I are so happy we could be with you, to hold you and comfort you today. You were a trooper until the very end. Thank you for being the greatest doggie daughter we could have ever imagined. We knew from the day we adopted you and Missy that you two sisters were our once in a lifetime pets. We will always love our girls. Even though only one of you is here with us now, you will always be a perfect pair.

Love forever,
Momma and Dad