My Brofur has come home to Rainbow Bridge

It's been awhile since adding to my diary. Rainbow Bridge is a great home, with many, many wonderful furiends. A lovely girlfuriend, too!

On November 17, 2008, Momma's baby, Buddy, came over to the Bridge.

The messanger Angels came flying to me in the late morning to alert me to go to the Main Gate...I have never been summon like this before. But should have known something big was up when I spied an incredibly beautiful Angel.

It was exactly flesh, more like crystal, with prisms of magnificant color radiating from deep within...never had a seen an Angel like this before...and the wing spand must have been at least 10 feet, beautiful white wings.

There were other Angels with this one...too many to count...but was told I was needed at the Main Entrance, so I hurried off.

When I arrived, and God saw me, there were tears in his eyes. He told me He Himself had sent for me, for today Momma's Buddy was due to come home to us.

I was given very important instructions...Buddy was fighting to stay and when he did arrive, he would be confused and very upset....God told me that He would look after Buddy upon arrival, but I was needed here at the same time so Buddy would know that someone who loves Momma very much is near and we are family.

When Buddy did arrive, with the magnificant Angel carrying him and placing Buddy with God, God did what He does best...He showed kindness, tenderness, compassion and great love to Buddy...

Buddy stayed with God that evening, and I did, too. Buddy was told everything, and how to visit with his family...which he went and did right away, Buddy wasn't ready to go, but knew from Momma's tears at vet's office he had to and that it was ok to go.

Momma misses Buddy lots and still cries, even though it has now been three months.

Buddy has met his own personal Angel here. We have also sent a picture to Momma showing her our home, and there is a lilac tree in the front yard for Honey and me, and Buddy can join in anytime he likes.

Buddy needed a house, as he was never allowed outside...but he knows he can do whatever he likes up here...he just loves waiting for the mail that Momma sends to him. He has five letters now, a poem that Friday made up, called Rainbow Bridge Phone Number, and a Christmas story that Momma wrote for Buddy on Christmas Eve...he has saved everyone of them in his special golden book he received soon after arriving.

We hang out alot...Buddy may have b een between 17 and 19 when he passed but now he sure likes like he's around three years old...Man, can Buddy ever move.

I am happy that Buddy is here with me, but know that Momma isn't. We won't be going anywhere else until it's time for Momma to come and collect all of us and take us with her to her forever home with God, too!

In time the pain and hurt will go away, but the memories will always be there with Momma and with us. We lov e to go and visit.

Buddy and I have worked on a few special assignments together...he's a fast learner!

Got to go for now..lunch date with my Honey. Meeting up with Bear Dog and Tiffy.

Never know, maybe Buddy will get a girlfriend here too!

My Beloved Bobbie...How I Miss You

Your anniversary to Rainbow Bridge is coming up in a couple of days. This Thursday, August the 9th it will be fifteen years since you were tragically taken from me.

I will never forget that day for as long as I live.

I still think of what would have it all been like. How long was your appointed time really? Would you still have been here with me, old and yet loving?

I will never forget nor forgive Bob Hare for murdering you on pupose. I was there, I saw how he swerved to hit you on purpose. He wasn't finished in his own hellish pain, though, was he. Bob Hare went on to drag two of his dogs to town, chained to the back of his truck.

I will forever remember a day in October, two months after you were taken, when I heard the news at school, how Bob Hare murdered a man from Ashern in cold blood and then took his own life.

I don't believe the good Lord would have allowed him anywhere near you on the Bridge, for you would surely have been upset with him.

Bobbie, I still miss you so very much and love you still so very deeply. I have never been able to let you go, you are and will always forever be a part of me.

I hope your anniversary will be special up at the Bridge. You have so many furiends and even a very beautiful girlfriend, Honey. She was sure worth the waite, wasn't she Bobbie?

I love you my special baby. I just want to hold onto you one more time, and never let you go. There are times I feel so responsible. Please forgive Mama for opening that door at the particular time.

I bought a rose bush and planted in it memory of you. It was a tearose bush, deep lovely red. Funny thing, the blooms came out white. White roses I used for my Mom and Dad's funerals. So I think I should take this as a sign from you, Bobbie that all is well...for white is for purity.

I smile at times and cry at times and also am very quiet at times when I think of you. No one knows the pain and love I still carry hidden deep in my heart for you. I really don't think anyone would grasp it, maybe only say, "come on lady after fifteen years give it a rest."

And that is what I have always wished for you my Beloved Bobbie, sweet rest...Momma will be along in time....untill then, run and jump with your friends, nap with your sweetie...but please remember me Bobbie as I remember you today and for always.

Love Mama

I Am Truly Blessed...

Friday evening I went to Hammock Talk. I went there once before, a little while back. I am a shy boy and still getting to know and meet furiends here at the Bridge. I have been here in earth time for almost 15 years, but time doesn't mean anything at the Bridge for us.

I have made many new furiends and its wonderful. Bear Dog was my first doggie furiend and his girlfuriend, Tiffy is now my "big sister" and is doing a wonderful job. i have an Auntie Kassie, who is a wonderful black kitty.

But the most wonderful thing happend while at Hammock Talk. I had met the most gracious, true lady and her name is Honey. We became furiends and hung out while her pawrents were away on vaction. Then I did my thing, roaming with the lambs, helping the incoming pets to the Bridge and spending time at the big mansion on the street paved in gold. But I started having this nagging feeling...like something was just not the same, not right.

Well, last night at Hammock Talk I asked Honey if she would be my girl and she said YES!!! Wow, I am still in shock and wonder!!! And you know something? That nagging feeling is gone, replaced with happiness and joy!!

I have never had a girlfuriend before and have waited so many years for one. The good Lord sent me the best, my Honey. I am truly blessed to have Honey with me.

For so many years I have watched kitties and pups link up with their soul mates, happy for all of them, but confused and wondered why not me. I have been happy, but lonely at times. Now I know why I had to waite so long...Honeys family needed her all that time, and she needed them too. But God called her home and now we can be together and won't be so lonely for we have each other and can watch our families together.

I am truly blessed indeed!! I thank the good Lord for Honey.

I'm Playing in a Game Called....TAGGED!!

Much to my amazement I've been chose to participate in the game of TAG here on Dogster by the lovely Bridge Angel Sassy #222887..You may ask why are you here in my diary and what should you do, well here's the rules for this fun new game of "Get to Know You"!

Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Dogs who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 dogs to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to bark them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary, or, send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

Bobbie's Seven Pawsome's Facts

1. I had red rubber boots to help keep my feet warm and dry

2. My favorite toy was a pound puppy. I wore it's collar for fun, BOL

3. When I had to go pee, I started off "normal like" and ended by doing a walking hand stand

4. I loved to get in with a herd of cows on the farm, Momma couldn't see me, BOL

5. I slept on the right hand side of Momma, in a little crook she made with her body, between her stomach and hips

6. I just loved to be outside

7. After I was taught a number of tricks, I would do them all in a row, just to get a treat from Momma. It was like, sheesh come on Momma, give me something good to eat already!

I have chosed the following Angel's and earth pups to tag!

Billy #413014
Paris - In Our Heart Forever #16479
Winnie
Nelson - Sprinkler Dog in Heaven #413109
Beautiful C.J.
Sammy - (In Loving Memory) # 389938
Sunny #296704

Beloved Bobbie... You Were Only 'Two

The year you were born, Daddy died
The day you were born, we had our first snowfall of the year
Your mom, Amber, wanted to have you alone
But I walked in just as you took your first breath
When it was time to leave the nest, no one wanted you
So I bought you instead, paying full price
You were my Christmas present, coming home on the 24th of December
I couldn't keep you, so off to my mom's you went
I visited every day, walking with you a thrill
In June I moved to Ashern and six weeks later I came back for you!
Finally we could live together, no one would ever stop us again!
Wherever I went, my baby Bobbie did too
Discovering fox holes in Claudia's yard with Bear, what a hoot!
Strangers tried to buy you, NO NO NO I would say
You came into the stores with me, for fear someone would try to steal you. You were never left alone!
And then you were two years old; hyper and happy, active to boot!
We both had life by the golden horns, hanging on, and laughing til our sides ached and getting right back up for some more
At the end of July I found out we were going back to the city
Mommy was going to college, Bobbie was going to be a groom first!
The wedding was set for August 14th
People already said yes to puppies that would never come
The 9th of August was spent sleeping in until you demanded I finally get up to take you for a walk with your brand new leash!
What a hot and muggy day! I was busy doing laundry
WHY did I open that front door with a full basket, I always used the back door; Bobbie, you were so small, you fit through just fine
I yelled for you to come back, your leash I had in my hand!
You ran, stopped and turned to look once more at Mommy, and kept going towards highway #6!!!
The song ended when you died in my arms after being hit by Bob Hare
Yes, the song did end...but the melody carries on.
And Baby Bobbie, I wouldn't have missed that dance for the world!!
The melody of memories is just as fresh today as they were on Nov.1, 1989 when you took your first breath and on Aug.9, 1992 when you took your last.
What a privilage and honor it was to be there for both!!
Mommy loves you lots, now run and play, your safe and no one can ever hurt you again. I saw your wings for the first time today, they're absolutely beautiful Bobbie and so are you!!!
Love Mommy

My Last Will and Testament

I, Robert Digby Johnson, better known as Bobbie, because of the sudden accident and untimely end of my life, hereby bury my last will and testament in the mind of my Mommy. Remembering me in her loneliness, she will know of this testament. I ask her then to inscribe it as a loving memorial to me.

There is nothing of value I have to leave behind except my love and faith, and this I leave to my Mommy, who will morn me the most; and to Shirley and Reg, who unselfishly gave us a home of love and I thank you both for my gifts I have from you.

I ask my Mommy to remember me always, but please don't grieve for long. I was here for only two years and my greatest hope is that it was an added joy in your life.

Mommy, I had the happiest life a dog will ever know.

I will always be young and free to run, never forgetting your great love for me. Whenever you think of me, alwys remember with happiness, and say, "He's the one who loved me most and I loved Him". No matter how long time may be, I will always wag a greatful tail, and be your little Bobbie.