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Memories of Buster

My tribute to a special Granddog: IF I SHOULD GROW FRAIL If it should be that I grow frail and weak and pain does 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 my needs they'll tend, only stay with me til 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 now 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. Buster was a very rambunctious little dog. He loved to run and run - he would have made a great sheep dog. He wouldn't take his eyes off the ball or frizbee when we got ready to throw it. Everything was just oblivious to him but those toys. Sadly,he lost his home due to his Mom and Dad's divorce and was taken up to a no-kill ranch until he would be adopted or live out the rest of his years there, and with a lot of prayers, I was able to adopt my little granddog. That was one of the happiest days of my life. Unfortunately, I only had a little over two years to enjoy him with me and Duchess. But I know Buster was so happy with Grandma and his new home. It was hard to see him grow old, his little brown eyes got so cloudy with cataracs that he could no longer play ball or frizee like he used to. He'd chase them, but just couldn't see good enough to grab them, so Grandma would run up, get the ball and throw it once again for him to run after it. That was our game. Buster, Grandma misses you more than words can say, but I know you're frolicking around the hills now with little Gretchen. She helped me watch over you the last couple years of your life, and now she's got you as a playmate. Be happy little boy, and come to see Grandma real soon. Your Mommy, Duchess and I love you very much. MARCH 10 - Buster, it's a week ago today Grandma had to let you go - it's raining just like it was that day, and I'm so lonely for you. I keep calling to see if your ashes have come in so Grandma can bring you home again. This has been such a long week. I go outside every day when I get home from work and look down the side of the house to call you in. Old habits never change. Please come back to Grandma - and bring Gretchen with you. Duchess and I miss you. MARCH 13 - Little Buster, Grandma picked your ashes up today, and now you're back home where you should be. I see you looking in the window at me and I see you running back and forth trying to get in the house. All these things I see, but Grandma just wishes I could bend down and give you such a big hug and kiss. I wish I could feel you close by me again. Maybe soon you'll let me know you've come to visit and then I'll feel happy once again. I was playing ball with Duchess this morning and started to cry because I remember playing tug of war at the same time with you. My precious Buster - Grandma loves you. APRIL 3 - Hello little Buster. Today is the one month anniversary that Grandma had to lose you. I'm still very very lonesome without you, and I think Duchess still misses you a little. She goes and lays on your blanket that you'd sleep on outside. It's been raining so much since you left me, and you would have been so bored in the house with all this rain. I think at least there is no more gloomy weather for you or Gretchen. I miss playing with you in the morning when you and Duchess would play in the hallway each morning. I still throw the ball for Duchess and I wonder if you're there chasing it too. Who's at Rainbows Bridge to throw you the ball or frizbee - I pray a guardian angel is there to help keep you, Gretchen and all your other little fur friends happy and running after your toys. Grandma talks to you all the time - do you hear me? Please come back to lick my face or legs like you used to. Love you little Buster Boy. JUNE 21'06 - Hello little Buster Boy - Grandma's been thinking of you and Gretchen a lot lately. I sure do miss playing ball or frizbee with you in the back yard. Little Duchess just doesn't like to play like you and Gretchen. She's just my little lap dog. I hope you're being a good boy and coming around to visit us. Sometimes I really feel you out in the back yard when I'm there throwing the ball or frizbee. I'll bet you race like the dickens to get it. You can do that now, can't you. Your little eyes were so blurry as you got old that you couldn't really see to pick it up and bring back to Grandma. You are missed every day little guy, and I know you must hear me say good bye when I go to work and good night when we go to bed. I do that every morning to you and Gretchen - just like before when you were alive. Grandma loves you little boy. Take care and I'll come to see you again real soon. 11-17-06 - Hellow little Buster. Grandma's been thinking of you - getting very close to Christmas and it makes me so sad to think this will be your first year you won't be around to enjoy the presents. You were always with us either for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and I miss you very much. I know you are happy where you are, with all your little friends and Gretchen. Duchess misses you sometimes and when I say your name, she looks up at me as to say "where's Buster". Be good little guy - Grandma will be back soon to see you. You must be able to hear me say how much I love you every day. Happy Thanksgiving my little Buster Boy. DECEMBER 8, 2006 - Hi little Buster. Grandma wanted to visit you again before Christmas - I miss you little boy and wish you were home to enjoy the holidays with Duchess, grandpa and me. Your mommy is coming over to see us this weekend, so I'll tell her to visit you before Christmas. Grandma has yours and Gretchen's stockings up and I may even put something in it just so you know there's a toy for you both. This will be the first Christmas you haven't been with me - even when you lived with your mommy and daddy you always got to come over around Christmas, and Grandma always had a toy for you. I'm going to visit Gretchen now, but I'll be back to see you soon. You come to see Grandma and Duchess okay? I love you. MARCH 1 - Hello little Buster boy. Grandma is having a hard time this week, because it's almost a year I lost you. I wish you were still with us and able to play with Duchess. You were always my sweet little granddog. I know you're happy now - you can see good again and not be in any discomfort. I'm sure you and Gretchen are romping around the fields and chasing the birds. You always liked to do that. Come and see Grandma again soon, okay? Hugs and kisses to you little boy. AUG 17, 2007 - Hello little Buster. Grandma hasn't come to see you in awhile, and I needed to give you the new season and a big hug and kiss, just like I gave Gretchen. Grandma hopes you both are playing together - you have so much room to run, and I know you love it at the Bridge. Duchess is fine, and we still play with the ball most mornings before I go to work. She doesn't have the ambition like she used to when you were there, but maybe it's just because it's too hot to play. Grandma misses you, but I know you're happy. You always had a happy look just like my little Gretchen. I'll be back to see you soon, okay? I love you. DEC 10, 2007 - Hi little Buster. Grandma is here to wish you a very Merry Little Christmas - I have your sock up along with Gretchen's and Duchess's. I get so sad about this time of year because you can't be with us to enjoy opening up the gifts. Please come home to Grandma and give me a big kiss for my Christmas present. I miss playing ball with you - Duchess just doesn't like to do that - you'd be all over the back yard chasing whatever we'd throw your way. You had such fast legs and quick eyes. I know if you were still here Duchess would be chasing you, tho - that's the only time we could get her to run around the yard. You be a good boy and play with all your little friends and Gretchen. Grandma loves you very much. I'll be back to see you soon. MAR 3 - 2008 Hello my little Buster. Grandma has been thinking of you and today it's been two years since you left Duchess, me and your Mom. Where has the time gone - I remember so well so many, many happy moments with you. Grandma misses you, and I talk to Duchess about you every once in awhile. I hope you're playing with Gretchen and all the other little animals at Rainbows Bridge, but I also hope you come home to see Duchess and me once in awhile. I know you must hear your name being called every night when we go to bed. I love you little Buster Boy - will always love you. I'm giving you a big hug and kiss. NOV 14, 2008 Hi little Buster Boy! Grandma is here to visit for a little bit. I haven't been to see you in awhile, but you know that I always say goodnight you and Gretchen both. I hope you're as happy now as you always were running around chasing shadows or birds or balls. You were just a happy little boy. I miss your fun and wish Duchess would like to play like you did. She's so much more serious than either you or Gretchen. But I love her and she remembers you I'm sure. I hope you and Gretch play together. I'll be back to see you at Christmas little Buster. Grandma will have a stocking hung for you, okay? I love you very much. Please also visit Gretchen.

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