Treasured Friend
I lost a treasured friend today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And share her silent thoughts with me...
She'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favorite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to His golden throne.
Although my eyes are filled with tears,
I thank Him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty.
When it is time for me to go
And join her there, this much I know...
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with her bark.
Author Unknown

January 2013
Happy New Year! And you are still missed. It has been an eventful year and we thought Daddy might be joining you. But he is a little better and we hope he will keep getting stronger. Still miss you, still have your pic on my fridge and your Christmas ornament every year. I saw a puppy on-line who looked very much like you, but I could not get to Ft. Walton/Destin to adopt in time. So glad she got a good home. Will love you forever - and you will always be in my heart. Mummie

January 2012
Hello, my pet! Still miss you HEAPS!! Altho it's been nearly 4 years since I last held you, I still feel your presence so many times, especially when I'm sad. You were always there for me! Sophie is now on my lap, sending doggie kisses to you and trying so hard to be what you were to me! We've also sort of adopted a homeless dog whose owner died and the new owners were so cruel to her! Her name is Sheba and she is still afraid of us. Poor thing ... I know you are sending love her way! You were always the wisest and would know exactly how to deal with any unusual situation! Wish I could keep my wits about me as you always did! Wish you were here with me today! Still think of you often, still have a empty place in my heart, but know you will be there when I walk into that transient dark! Love you - Mummie

9/11/2009
I still miss you and thank you for visiting me in my dreams! I will never forget you - and no one could ever take your place in my heart. Hugs, kisses & SO much LOVE!!! Mummie

1/13/2009 Baby Doll joined you all this afternoon. Although you were not so very fond of each other, I know you have welcomed her. Sissie Melanie dearly loved her Baby, and I know you will help Baby adjust to this new phase in her life. I still think of you often - and still look around for you - and know you will greet me in that "transient dark" - and until then, you are always alive in my heart! Love ya SO much! - Mummie

12/31/08 It's New Year's Eve - and we are home. Daddy's been sick -as you know - and we are spending a quiet night. It's a night for reflection and memories and I ran across this song:
ANOTHER YOU

I could search the whole world over until my life is through
But I know I'll never find another you.

It's a long, long journey, so stay by my side
When I walk through the storm you'll be my guide.

And I immediately thought of you - my friend, my child, my baby ... and I know there will never be another like you. Thank you for being in my life. You're a one and only. I know the Lord has blessed and kept you - and I know you will be there for me. I still miss you so, but I am so happy you are having a wonderful Christmas season - and that 2009 brings you only happiness and carefree frolicking. Just remember to look down and send those doggie kisses every now and again. Mummie will always love you. Until we meet again, my Chippie-kins - sweet dreams and God bless. Love ya -- Mummie

9/13/08 Hello, darling! I know you are here with me!!! Late in the evening, I have heard your gentle "cough" and heard you rustling about on your favorite pillow in the computer room. The storm Hannah sent us a kitten - did you have anything to do with that??? Anyhow, we have given her a home. Her safe place is in the laundry room where the plaques proclaiming you & Chewie & Sophie as wonderful pups remains over your bed. Your picture will always be displayed - and you are still alive in my heart. I still look at your pix and found some video tapes of you & Chewie from way back. I still miss you - but know you are happy and whole - and know we will be reunited one day. Love you so much I sometimes cry - but all will be well. Never forget how much I loved you and still do. There will never be another you! I look forward to your visits in my dreams! Mummie

4/13/08 Just saying "hello" and miss you so! Mr. Tim mowed and trimmed your yard this weekend and it is lovely. Your bushes are flowering and sending your messages to me. There will NEVER be another you, my darling Chippie-kins. Life for me has been really dificult and I just wish I had your furry self to hug with your reassuring damp nose and doggie kisses. You were my rock in times of trouble - thank you for being there when I needed you - and I know you are with me now. Mummie loves you!

2/29/08 Chippie, my sweet baby! I miss you so still! Life is keeping me busy - but not a day goes by that I don't gaze at your final resting place and memories come rolling back. I will fill the entire area with flowers this spring so you can look down and know that for you, I would do anything. I still look for you to be in your favorite spots. I call for you sometimes. I couldn't stop the hands of time nor wave a magic wand & make you well - but I can create a tribute for you to look down upon & know that forever you are in my heart. I look forward to the day we are together again - and until then, enjoy your days at RB - take care of Chewie (since she most likely STILL needs looking after!!!), and know Mummie loves you both

1/18/08 - Chippie - Memories of our days together are filled with joy & laughter. We look forward to the day when we are all together again. Love - Mom, Dad & Big Sister Mel

Memories are Golden
They say memories are golden.
Well, maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
A million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
No one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway,
And heartache make a lane.
I'd walk the path to heaven,
And bring you home again.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Author Unknown

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