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Back home

Chester's ashes are now back home. We picked them up earlier today and are very happy to have him back home with the family that loves him so much.

My mother and sisters sent Zach an engraved necklace. It can either hold a small amount of his ashes or fur. We will leave that decision up to him. We have a small clipping of Chester's tail fur so he can choose either.





The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,

And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then will you do what must be done,

For this, the last battle, can't be won.


You will be sad I understand,

But don't let grief then stay your hand,

For on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship must stand the test.


We have had so many happy years,

You wouldn't want me to suffer so.

When the time comes, please, let me go.


Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end


And hold me firm and speak to me,

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

It is a kindness you do to me.


Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I have been saved.


Don't grieve that it must be you,

Who has to decide this thing to do;

We've been so close,we two, these years,

Don't let your heart hold any tears.



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Thank you

Thank you all for the kind words and gifts. I'm so sorry I haven't been on to thank you all personally. We're still hurting so bad, I just haven't had the heart to come back on here.

As a parent, I feel two very distinct pains, the loss of a beloved and treasured family member and the pain from a seeing a son who misses his best friend beyond what any word can sum up. Zach is devastated by Chester's loss. He came home from college to say goodbye and it was way harder for him to handle than I think he thought. We have experienced loss before but for Zach this one was the hardest. This was his dog, his best friend. Watching him suffer is a loss in itself.

The house is so quiet. Chester was like the class clown, always the life of the party. Sometimes it was frustrating but you had to laugh anyway.

I told him what a good boy he was. I think he was ready. I really pray we made the right decision.

We love you Chester. Fly free

Rest in Peace

Rest in peace sweet Chester