I'll put my paw on it so it won't fall!
A playmate for our special boy -
She grew into a beauty
To strangers she was leery,
The years began to take its toll
Her last 6 days were spent with me,
My heart and soul were one with her,
She's gone now and as my heart aches
Her memories I'll carry with me
Waiting patiently for Carly to give her the toy!
What a pretty pose!
Who's gonna let go first?
In Older days. . .
As Lady aged she showed signs of arthritis in her front right elbow and in the one hip was hip dysplasia. She never seemed to mind that it slowed her down a bit..... as long as someone would play ball. She'd be your friend forever if only you'd just throw the ball. (OR stick!) But soon the time would come that her activity had to be limited to prevent excessive limping, despite her spirit and willingness to play. Her soulmate was euthanized on July 8th with cancer (along with bad hips and knees. He was from a "backyard breeder" you see.) The next evening we were to find a lump in her chest and the next day was told it was cancer. A very vascular tumor that could take her at any moment. On July 14th, she went to join Stormer in the meadows of Rainbow Bridge. To lose them both so closely together was almost more than we could bear; however for them - it was best. Following is a poem I've written for her that I wanted to share with all. It's my way of being able to share HER and show you how wonderful she really was. I hope you enjoy it.
Our Greatest Blessing
She came into our lives one day,
so very long ago.
How much she'd come to mean to us
we'd soon begin to know.
and one day became his love.
To us our greatest blessing,
a gift from God above.
in body, mind and soul.
A spirit so free and lovely,
none better would we know.
she'd keep a watchful eye.
The family became her 'charges',
she'd let no harm get by.
and she began to slow.
But still her undying devotion
was something we would know.
inseparable we became.
I'd gaze into her lovely eyes
and softly call her name.
our love so deep and true.
Such joy I felt to have her near,
I know she felt it too.
for her I know it's best.
She gave her all right to the end
and now it's time to rest.
until the day arrives
that we can reunite once more
within Gods lovely skies.
Author - Terri Vest © 2002
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