My heart is so sad. I will have to lay to rest my 14 year old lab. She thinks she is the mother of my 2 Corgis and they are upset to. I wrote a poem for her below.
To: My Mommy
From: Sugar
My special gift to god
Thank you for taking me in and adopting me with so much love and oh.. so much fun we had.
Remember that time I ate a hole in Daddy’s golf cart seat and you told Daddy it was probably the rats. Or the time, the water pipes got pushed over when Juice and I were playing and you told Daddy it must have been the wind.
Remember that time the rattle snake attacked me, and somehow you managed to lift my 90 lb body up, carry me to the car and to the Vet all by yourself. I was so grateful for you.
Remember that time I had 8 pups and you were so excited. I was really proud of them and would not let anyone near them but you at first. As they got a little older, you and Daddy taught them how to swim to the steps of the pool in case they fell in and I of course had to help.
Remember the times you would take me for a ride in your convertible. I always enjoyed that. Or the time you ran over a turkey and I retrieved it from your front bumper and I had to run off with it.
Remember that time Juice and I were out chasing turkeys, raccoons, and I even brought the trophies home to you and Daddy to share. But you only had to bath the skunk smell off us once and pull the quills from the cute little porcupine I found once or twice.
Remember when grand dad Jim thought we were playing with a very big dog, but he did not know it was really just a donkey.
Remember when guests were scared to enter our premises, afraid I would bite them. I really would not hurt anyone; I just wanted to protect my family. But I sure did like to scare people!
Remember that time Angela was getting on to the girls and I did not like that. Or when Brandy got on to her boys. I did not like people getting on to my little friends, I just love children.
Remember the nights I had nightmares of my past abusers tormenting me, and you would lay down with me, gently stroking my black fur and telling me, you are home with Mommy and Daddy, it is ok my little bear.
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played or just hung out together, I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. I kept seeing a glimpse of what you told me about. The most beautiful rainbow, with lush green meadows. With animals of every sort healthy as can be!
Please make sure you wash Labus’ face 2 or 3 times a day, he likes that. And make sure that you get on to Boudreaux when he barks too much. I will miss them to, but my spirit will be closer than you think.
Tell Daddy, he has to still pick up his shoes and socks, I did teach Labus and Boudreaux how to eat them and hide them like I did.
I will not be far; I promise Mommy, that my spirit will always be close to you.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too.
That is why it is hard to say good-bye
And end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
And let me hear you say
Because you care so much for me,
You’ll let me go today.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I am alright. That this place is truly wonderful Mommy. Then a bright glow pierced the night. I knew that it held your love in its brilliant shades of glow. It was the stars. At night when you see a star know that I am there playing with all my new friends and I will wait for you and I will see you one day.
The time has come for the tears to end for you to be happy and cheerful again. I am safe in god’s home above cradled in his arms; covered with his love. He told me I was a special gift to him from a great friend.
You have been crying so much I feel bad I want you to be happy and not sad. Always remember the great times we had and there will be no reason to ever be sad.
I Love you Mommy and Daddy!
Sugar
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Comment by christy fry on November 7, 2011 at 11:31am
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I'm so sorry...
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Comment by Bax & Zigs & Rosie on November 7, 2011 at 11:22am
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That was so beautifully written! I really like the end of the poem, it made me tear up. I can't imagine what you are going though to lose such a great companion. It sounds like you shared some wonderful moments together.
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Comment by Patricia A Columbo on November 7, 2011 at 10:50am
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My heart breaks for you. My Tootsie was killed a month ago and I miss her so much....every day seems harder and harder...
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Comment by Priscilla, CARLY, and Frankie on November 7, 2011 at 10:21am
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Oh dear , talk about tears dropping, im so sad for you , and what a lovely tribute to a wonderful friend...
Im praying for you and your family to find peace in the mist of this painful time.
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Comment by Sandy Stickney on November 7, 2011 at 9:27am
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Hi Denise, so sorry for what you are facing. It is especially difficult for me to read your post as the days draw closer to when I may have to make a decision like that for my 15 year old border collie mix that is starting to show his age, and it breaks my heart to think of it. We have had him for 14 years, and it is hard to imagine life without him. I hope you can take solace in the fact that you gave Sugar a great home and a great life.
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Comment by Kathy Losacco on November 7, 2011 at 9:25am
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Rest in peace, Sugar. Sounds like you had a long, happy, fun filled life and will not be forgotten. God bless Mommy and Daddy and be with your canine siblings in this time of grief.
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Comment by Jane Christensen on November 7, 2011 at 7:44am
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So sorry for what you are going through! I could hear my tears hitting the kitchen floor as I just went through this with our old Weimeraner mix in March. You gave her a great life and now she can be be at peace. Your tribute to her is beautiful. Take care and know that even though this is hard you are doing the the best and last thing you can do for her.
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Comment by Bev Levy on November 7, 2011 at 7:27am
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Good for you trying to remember the "good stuff" when you say good bye. It is so difficult and I am sorry for your loss.
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Comment by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on November 6, 2011 at 11:59pm
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That is a beautiful homage to your friend who would certainly have spoken those words if she could. Many of us here know what you're feeling and will grieve a little bit with you. You have my condolences.
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