Our Bouncing Baby Buttons, oh how we love and miss you. You were always such a strong light in our lives. Daddy and I have been very sad without you, but we know you are in a better place. I'm sure you're up there running and jumping and swimming. A friend of ours sent us the sweetest card about you telling us how sorry she was. She also sent us a poem called Rainbow Bridge. Although mommy cried for a long time after reading it, I found Rainbow Bridge on the computer.. a special place that we can go, to always see your cute little face, with toys that you loved, and in an environment that was so fitting for you.. the lake. Do you remember the time you scared me and daddy when we lived at Sunlake? It was winter time and the lake had partially frozen over and you decided to go goose hunting. You ran out on the partially frozen lake and almost fell in. You always loved to swim little girl, but boy I bet that water would have been cold. And how about taking showers? I have never known a dog that loved to be bathed as much as you.. jumping in the shower with daddy and patiently waiting under the stream of water to get lathered up and rinsed off. You were always so spunky sweetheart, that's why daddy named you Bouncing Baby Buttons. We will continue to miss you and think of you each and every day. Sweet dreams my little angel.
"I lost my little buddy. It's just not the same without you Buttons. I miss you." -Robert
July 16,2005- Hi again sweet girl. I'm sending you a note to let you know to be on the lookout for sister (Samba). She missed you as much as we do and has come to see you at Rainbow Bridge. Take good care of each other, don't fight over your food, and know in your heart that one day mommy, daddy and Tracks will be there and look forward to seeing you again.
Hugs and kisses,
Mommy.
7/30/05-Good morning baby. It has been about a month and a half since we've seen your sweet face, and we miss you sooo much. By now I'm sure you have met up with "sis" and are keeping each other company. Daddy and I think of you every day. Our hearts are so hollow and our house is so quiet w/o you girls. I miss your little barks in the morning to wake me or daddy up to let us know you are ready to go outside. I light a candle, say a prayer and wish you good morning and good night every day. My dear Buttons, I promise I will do this as long as I live. The light and love you brought into our lives is irreplacable. Sis has been coming to me in my dreams, but I haven't seen you yet. Please give me a sign. I miss you so much and look forward to the day you run into my arms again and give me sweet gentle kisses. I no longer fear death, because I know my sweet babies that have gone before me will be there to meet me. Until we meet again..I love you, mommy
8/18/05- Hey Butts, Honey it's been two months today since we've held you :( It still feels like yesterday. You hold a very dear space in my heart. We miss you terribly. Daddy and I think about you all the time and we tell happy stories of the times we were all together. I go to your and sis' website daily to visit. I love being able to see your faces everyday. Daddy and I grilled out not to long ago and we missed not having you at our heels trying to lick the drippings from the grill. The thought of you made us smile. We love you sweet girl. Come see me in my dreams. Your candle is lit, and I pray that you are safe,happy,running and playing, and have a full belly. Take care my love, mommy and daddy
8/28/05- Hey pumpkin. How's my girl? Mommy has had a hard day. I've been thinking about you and sis so much today and the tears have been flowing. A nice lady sent me an email this morn. to send her condolences. She had a WFT too named Winston. He looks soo much like you Butt's you could have been brother and sister. He's at RB too maybe you've seen him.
My smart little girl..thank you for coming to me in my dreams :)
I've seen you a few times now. I cherish all the beautiful memories I have of you, your famous "head tilt", your tender kisses and your "never give up " attitude when it came to playing with a ball. I miss you sweet girl. Candles and prayers, Mommy
2/26/06 Hey sweet girl. I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. I still think of you every day and miss you bunches. We got a new chocolate cocker in November. Her name is Bailey. I wish you were here to teach her a thing or two :) Honey, I'm writing to let you know that sweet Tracks has joined you at the RB. She was hit by a car a week ago Friday (2/17/06) and didn't make it.
Mommy and daddy are really sad. Loosing our 3 babies in less than 1 year has been tough. I'm sure you and Samba were there to meet her..she had her bell on and her name tag so you could pick her out..and how could you miss her bent little tail :) You girls take care of each other up there just like you did down here o.k. Prayers and candles, faithfully and forever...Mommy
3/28/06 Hi my sweet baby girl. HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
We sure do miss you honey. I have thought about you all day today. We miss having you around the house..your sweet kisses..your relentless ball playing :), and your cheerful personality. Buttons, you are such a sweet girl and hold such a special place in our hearts. We put a birthday cake at your memorial site at RB for you to share with sis's, Samba and Tracks and friends. You guys eat it all up..but make sure you share :) We now have two pets Buttons..Bailey (our chocolate cocker spaniel..she's 6 months old and STILL not house trained..send her a hint or two o.k. honey), and Patches. We rescued Patches from the Oconee County Animal Control. She is a Calico cat. We missed our sweet Tracks so much when she left us, so we decided to rescue another cat..just like we rescued Tracksey girl. Patches is very sweet..you would love her Buttons. She likes to wrestle and play, but she gives you your space too. She's right up your alley. I sure wish we had all of you babies here..You,Sam, Tracks, Bailey, and Patches. I would be in heaven. Buttons, you touched our lives with a special light that will never be replaced. We still think of you everyday and still light a candle every day for our sweet girls that have gone on to meet us at the Bridge. Honey, we hope you have a great birthday. We love you with all of our heart and so look forward to your tail wagging and your sweet kisses when you meet us at the Bridge. Happy Birthday Butrose girl. We love you forever!!! Mommy, Daddy and also Bailey and Patches
4/12/06 Hi baby girl. I was just thinking about you and wanted to drop in to say hello. We still miss you terribly. Hope your birthday was GREAT :). Take care of Samba and Tracks. Your candle burns eternally my love. xoxo, Mommy
6/18/06 Buttons honey I can't believe it has been a year today since we said "Goodbye..for now" to each other. I have been thinking of you so much this week. We still miss you like you were just here yesterday. Time has healed some of the hurt, but honey you will always have a very special place in our hearts.
I was getting the dog clippers out yesterday to give Bailey a little "summer trim" and I got teary eyed...see you were the last baby I clipped with those clippers and I saw all your little "Button's hairs" in the clippers. Mommy got really sad :(
Daddy and I hope you are doing well. Are you Samba, and Tracks keeping each other company? I'm sure you have so many friends up there. You have such a great, spunky little personality...who couldn't love you? Well honey I just wanted to drop a little note to let you know that we think of you all the time and miss you a whole bunch. We love you Buttons.
Prayers and candles my sweet girl, Love mommy and daddy
3/28/07 Happy 16th Birthday my sweet baby Buttons. How is my baby girl? We sure do miss you honey. Mommy and Daddy think of yo all of the time and talk about you and all the good memories we have of you and Samba and Tracksie girl too. Honey we love you soo much and know that one day we will be together again and feel your sweet, gentle kisses on our cheeks :) There is a birthday cake for you and all your RB buddies to share honey, share with your sisters too. We love and miss you so much baby and can't wait til God places us back together again.
Candles and prayers forever, Mommy and Daddy
6/18/09 Baby girl I can't believe it's beeen so long since I've written on this page. Where has the time gone? I hold you as close to my heart today as I did 4 years ago when I held you as you crossed over. Sweet Buttons, that was one of the hardest days mommy and daddy have ever had. Four years ago was a very somber day for us. Today, though I think of all the wonderful memories we made together, I know you are in a much better place and in much better health than you were in on your last days here on earth. To see your health deteriorate as quickly as it did broke our heart. Daddy and I wanted you here as long as we were here...but that wasn't an option. We had to make a super tough choice, but one that we knew was the best decision for you..yet the hardest for us as your parents. I miss your sweet kisses, your little a.m. growl, and your soft belly. I think of you so much and pray for your peace and happiness until we meet again. My sweet love, you will always hold a very special place in our hearts.
Prayers and Candles,
Mom and Dad
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