Tess,Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David miss you so much...We want you to know that the day we put you down was the hardest day of our lives...When we had to leave you with Dr. Young we were so very, very sad...We have been crying ever since. David is wearing your dog tags and Kelly got me a beautiful digital frame so that we can put all of your photos in and see your slide show everyday. Your leash is still where it has always been and your collar is hanging on the cabinet door, we can't even take your dog food out of the pantry....We want to know that you are still here with us. We miss you waking us up in the morning with your paw...and I am sorry if somedays I told you to leave me alone...if I could take that back I sure would...We miss you coming down the stairs and coming over to us for your hugs and kisses. We miss you sitting under the kitchen table with us when we are eating or when we have company and we miss you standing next to us bumping up our arms for some table scraps...I miss going into the foyer and seeing that beautiful head of yours peeking thru the side glass panels as you scratch on the door to be let in. When we come home you are not greeting us anymore and it so lonely without you. All of our friends miss you so much too...they were all crying when they came to see you for the last time. Daddy is having a hard time without you because he does not have you to go on your morning walks together and also take you out at night for your last time in the evening before you go to bed. You are not there laying next to our bed at night or staying with David when it rained or we we're having a thunderstorm. David sleeps with your stuffed Bernese at night. I will be getting your ashes the end of the week and you will be at home again....I am hoping that you are having a great time at the Rainbow Bridge and that you have met alot of friends, as there parents have been so wonderful to us thru all of this. I do want to tell you that we will all be together again, as I know that this is all new to you...I hope that you are running around again and that your hips are better....I know that god is cradling you right now and that makes us feel so much better. He will take care of you until we are all together again. I do wish that you would let me know that you are happy. We want to be able to hug you again and kiss that beautiful face of yours. We miss you so much Tessie Girl that it hurts....Until we meet again Our beautiful little girl....WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH....Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David
11/29/2007
Tessie, it's Mommy....It has been almost a week that you have been gone and the house is so quiet....We Miss You So Much....We had to tell Doug the mailman that you were gone, you know how much he loved you....he was very sad to hear the news. The kids in the neighborhood miss you alot also...We put up the Christmas Tree and we just kept remember how much you hated the clicker that turns it on and off....you would run away! We called Julia your breeder last night and we were talking about another puppy...I know that is what you would want us to do. Daddy feels so lost without you....I do want you to know that "IF" we do get another puppy it would not replace you at all...You will be such a hard act to follow! Today is my first day at home without you...I have been trying to keep busy. I MISS YOU SO MUCH TESS! Ohhh....I know you are up playing with your doggy mom and dad as Julia told us they were with you and Spatz is with you also. So I know that you are making friends and that your doggy family is with you....We will be together again Tessie...Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David love you very much and you will always be in our hearts....
11/30/2007
Hi baby Girl...We miss you so much! It is hard to believe that you have been gone from us a whole week. I thought last night that I heard you scratch the guest bedroom door, as I was sleeping in there because daddy has a cold. I put your ornaments on the tree and I hung your Christmas stocking today. Christmas will not be the same this year without my precious angel. I look at your photos all day and I have met alot of wonderful people on The Rainbow Bridge...alot of there babies I am sure you have already met. I hope that you are happy with Jesus and you know that we will be together one day. I just want to hug you and kiss you! I am still waiting for your ashes so that you will be home with us again! Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David sure do miss you! I hope that you are happy Tessie....I LOVE YOU! xoxoxoxox
12/01/2007
Hi Baby Girl, It's me Mommy...today is a rough day for me. I am missing you more today than ever. Remember you use to know when it was Saturday, as Daddy is home and you would come to us for some extra loves and kisses. You would also get a couple of extra treats and would lay on the family room floor just to be with us. Maryann is going to do a video of you for us. I need to get her some photos and the songs that I want on the CD. You know that you were the only dog that Maryann really loved. She is going to put it on a website for me and you will be able to show all your friends at the Rainbow Bridge. I ordered Christmas Cards today and they are beautiful. They are of a Berner at Santa's house. I thought they would be appropriate to send this year. We were going to see some Berner puppies today, but the breeder is in the hospital. Let's pray that Marty is o-kay. I got this letter from Jackie today and she said that it came from you....
Dear Mom, Dad, Kelly and David,
To have loved and then said farewell is better than to have never loved at all. For all of the times that you stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful. I ask that you grieve not for the loss but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each other's lives.
My life was fuller because you were there, not as owner, but as my friend. Today, I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures. I can run, jump and play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging. We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.
You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are very rare and unique. Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.
Love Tess....
I know now that you want us to get another puppy, but I hope that you will let us know the one that you want us to have....I Miss You So Much My Angel....Daddy, Kelly and David also miss you lots.......You will always be in my heart! Love You Baby Girl...Mommy xoxoxoxoxox
12/1/2007
Hi Baby Girl...It is mommy again. I had to tell you that I scanned all your photos from the time you were a puppy until now and I put them in the digital frame that Kelly got for me....It is beautiful....I am watching a slide show of you....You are so beautiful. I will cherish it forever....I love you Baby Girl!!! Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxo
12/2/2007
Hi Baby Girl...I just wanted to tell you that it is snowing today...I know how much you loved the snow and I wish that your were here to see it. I got Kelly a Bernese umbrella for Christmas because she is always taking my umbrella and she can always remember you when she uses it...although none of us will ever forget you. We love you baby girl and miss you more and more everyday. I was crying again this morning because I miss you so much...but I do know that you are happy and I will see you again one day. I LOVE YOU TESS...Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
12/03/2007
Hi Baby Girl...I went Christmas Shopping with daddy today...we talked about you alot. We really miss you. The house is so quiet without you. I expect you to come down the stairs or walk into the kitchen...but you are just not there. I got Christmas cards yesterday and they have a bernese mountain dog on them sitting next to Santa. You would LOVE them. I had special stamps made in memory of you so that you will live on in everyones heart. You are in my heart baby girl....Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David Miss you so much!!!! Love Mommy...xxooxxooxxooxxoo
12/04/2007
Hi Baby Girl, it's me Mommy...I MISS YOU SO MUCH! We picked up your ashes today.....It is so nice to have you home. The box your ashes are in is beautiful! I need to put a photo in the front of you. It is so lonely without you here. I just expect to see you everytime I come in the house...but you are not here...I Love You Tessie....Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxo
12/07/2007
Hi Baby Girl!I received your oil painting today and it is so BEAUTIFUL! It is your signature photo Tess. I am sitting her looking at you right now and you are so life like...almost ready to walk off that canvas. I know that you are well....tomorrow we are going to look at new puppies...remember Tess, another puppy will never take your place. You are in my heart. I know that you would want us to do this. I LOVE YOU Tessie. Mom.....xoxxoxoxoxo
12/9/2007
Hi Baby Girl! I Miss You So Much! It has been hard without you. I hung your oil painting up. It is right over the television and I look at you all the time. It is really big 20 x 30...I expect you to walk right out of it. I do have to tell you that we looked at Berner Puppies on Saturday. They had 3 females and I told the breeder to choose one for me....because I know that you will tell her which one to pick. It is just so hard for us without a pet around the house and she will never take your place....you have my heart Tessie!!! We will pick her up on the 21st of December. We can't choose a name though....None of us like the same one. I put a really nice photo in your beautiful box that have your ashes in it and the digital frame is running with all your photos....I LOVE YOU and I MISS YOU SOOOOOO Much!!! Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxo
12/13/2007
Hi Tessie Girl...I just can't stop thinking of you. It is so hard doing the Christmas cards and wrapping the gifts without you around....Carol sent me an e-mail today telling me that she misses you also and was crying when she was reading your memorial. I So Miss You! I just want you to know how much we all miss you. We still are all sad and we LOVE you very much...Mom xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
12/21/2007
Tess....We Love You....Wish we had you here for Christmas! We are going to pick up our puppy today....I am hoping that you will make our decision as to which one that we should take home. It is an emotional day for us today. Sort of bittersweet as we miss you so much...I hope that you are o-kay! I miss you so much and want you to know that we will never ever forget you and you are the one baby that has my heart.....I hope that you will visit us and let us know that you are with us! Love You So Much!!! Mommy....xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo Oh and David signed your guest book, but I am sure that you already know that!!!
12/24/2007
Hi Baby Girl! It is Christmas Eve and we wish you were here! We have our new puppy. Thank you for choosing Holly for us....She is a wonderful puppy and I know that you know that. We are going to miss you so much tomorrow. This is our first Christmas without you in a long time....It is hard even with our new puppy. She does keep me busy Tess and I know that you know that is good for me....We will be thinking about you tomorrow and maybe you will stop by and let us know that you are there...We love you Tess so Much!!! Mommy, Daddy, Kelly and David...xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
12/25/2007
Tessie Girl...Merry Christmas! This is our first Christmas without you...I know how you love the ham that we have. It was not the same with you...We missed you very much. I hope your Christmas was great at the Rainbow Bridge and that you had alot of fun and you were looking down on us....I love You Tess....xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
12/31/2007
Hey Missy....I miss you so much still!!! Holly is lovely...you did a great job picking her for us! I heard from Mark the other day and he just heard that you were at The Rainbow Bridge. He is very sad...he loved you too. Are you planning a big party at the Rainbow Bridge? I would think that if anyone would be planning one it would be you....I taught you well! It will not be the same on New Years without you!!! I want to wish you a Happy New Year Tessie and I love you so much!! I hope that you stop and say hi tomorrow....Mom...xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
1/10/2008
Hi Baby GIrl! I hope you are having fun at the rainbow bridge...We still miss you so much and wish you were here. Holly is a real handful and I keep comparing her to you and I KNOW that I am not suppose to do that...but you are a very special girl! I know that you are looking down on me and that you are helping me with Holly. We found some of your marrow bones the other day in the yard....it was very sad. WE LOVE YOU TESS! Mom, Dad, Kelly and David!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
1/11/2008
Hey Baby Girl...I just wanted to let you know that Mommy is going to Cancun tomorrow. Daddy is staying home...he is watching Holly as she is to young to leave alone. I know that you would really love her! She is walking over my computer keys right now as I am writing this to you...I think that she knows that I am writing to you....I will miss you while I am gone...I will write as soon as I get back...I Love You Tessie Girl!! You wil always have my heart!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Mommy
1/20/2008
Hey Baby Girl! Mommy got back from Cancun yesterday. I had a good time, but my camera was stolen and I have no photos. I thought about you alot while I was there. Dottie and I talked about you also. You will always be in my thoughts and I cannot wait until I see you again....My Love Always....Mommy!
1/29/2008
Hi Sweetie. I hope you are doing well and meeting lots of friends...I still really miss you....Holly is settling in and she is really adorable, but she is not you! You are special. Holly is a typical puppy and she keeps me going. We are working with David on colleges now. Kelly is still basically the same. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and I Love and Miss You so VERY MUCH!!! xoxoxoxoxo Mommy
2/21/2008
Hello Sweetheart...I think about you everyday. You are the best dog that anyone ever had. There is not a day that goes by that I don't talk about you. I miss you so much. Holly is having a wonderful time. I forget how you were as a puppy, but Holly is pretty active. We have a trainer for her and she is doing very well. She does like the toilet paper off the roll, just like you did. She likes to dig outside and if I remember you did the same thing. I know that you are looking over me and helping me with Holly because some days it is very hard. I hope that you have met alot of friends at the Rainbow Bridge because all of my wonderful friends and the wonderful people that have signed your guest book have pets at the bridge and I know that you have met them all. I know in my heart that you are at peace right now and that does make me feel good. I Love You Tessie, always remember that....xoxoxoxoxox Mommy
3/15/2008
Hey Baby Girl...I hope your doing o-kay. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you. I look at your portrait everyday. I have a Holly update for you. She is now 17 weeks and she is quite a handful. She barks so much. I am not use to that at all because you did not bark...She is really beautiful though. You would really love her I think. I took her to the dog park yesterday because Cindy adopted Kodi...Well Kodi did not like her very much and we had a really scarey time. He attacked her and I know that you were the one that prevented her from getting hurt...Thank You My Baby Girl! Cindy was really upset! She really loves Holly just like she loves you. David got his drivers license and he is loving it! I Love You My Sweetie...xoxoxoxoxo Mommy
3/23/2008
Happy Easter my Sweet baby girl...This is our first Easter without you and I have been thinking a lot about you today. We are leaving for Florida tomorrow for David's baseball. I know that you remember that. I miss you so much and I Love You....xoxoxoxox Mom
5/2/2008
Hi Baby Girl! I know I haven't been here for a while, but that doesn't mean that I don't think of you everyday....I miss you an awful lot. Holly is giving us a run..I will tell you that. She is 6 months old Tess, and she is quite a big girl. She is very pretty...but she does things that you would never do...She is surfing the counters...she digs holes....a real piece of work. You are probably laughing with your friends at the Rainbow Bridge. I hope that you are happy and have met lots of friends...I sure have met lots of wonderful parents of all your friends. Not a day goes by that we don't talk about you....we all really miss you so much! Summer will not be the same without you! I Love You Baby Girl....xoxoxoxoxo Mommy!
6/13/2008
Dear Tessie, how are you doing? I miss you so much! I so wish you were her with us. It is getting hot here and I know how you hated the heat....you loved that A/C. Holly is a real handful. We had her spay on Tuesday and we are trying to keep her from jumping up, but that is not working well! She is so active. They wrote a nice article about David in the newspaper all about his baseball. He is doing very well this year. One more year and he will be off to college. I sure wish you would of been here to see that. Kelly is doing well....she is looking really good. Daddy is struggling with his job right now. Business is not good. Say a prayer for him Tess o-kay! I love you and wanted to say Hi to you!!! I miss you sooooo much!! Love Mommy
7/3/2008
Hi Baby Girl...was thinking about you again. I know that at The Rainbow Bridge you are not afraid of the Fireworks anymore. I love you so much! I sometimes feel that I miss you more now than when you first left...We are all thinking of you....Love You xoxoxo MOMMY
7/14/2008
Hi Baby Girl....Thinking about you today. Miss you so much...Holly is a handful...we have a trainer for her. She has one little stubborn streak. She is a work in progress. I am hoping that you are looking down from the Rainbow Bridge and maybe will give Holly a little of your patience....Mom would appreciate it. I hope you are happy baby girl!!! I LOVE YOU....Mommy xoxoxoxo
9/1/2008
Hi Baby Girl....Happy Labor Day....I have been thinking about you today...The girls are coming over today....David got a scholarship to Seton Hall to play baseball....I know how you always loved to watch him play....you would be proud of him!!! Holly is growing like a weed....she is so different than you are....but she is still a puppy so we are constantly teaching her the work "NO"...you are probably laughing at us from above....Holly does not like to get near the pool just like you....We love you lots and will never forget you....I hope that you are enjoying life pain free....We Love You Lot....xoxoxoxo Mommy
11/24/2008
Hi My Sweet Baby Girl...
Yesterday was the anniversary of when we had to put you down. It was a sad day. We miss you more and more each day. They say that the pain gets easier....but it really doesn't. You just learn to live with it because we have no other choice. Holly....well she is another story. The holidays are here again and we will so miss having you with us.....We Love You Tess and don't ever forget that!!! We miss you sooooo much!!! Be Happy My Sweet Baby! xxxooo Mommy
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12/25/2008
Hi My Sweet Baby Girl...Merry Christmas! Miss you so much. I know that you are happy and having lots of fun with your friends....Just wanted to stop by to let you know that you are soooo LOVED....xoxoxoxox Mommy
4/7/2009
Hi Baby Girl....I know it has been a while since I have written to you...but not a day goes by that I don't think about you.....You are still very missed. Holly does keep us busy. She is quite an active dog as you well know. Kelly has a boyfriend and David will be graduating High School Soon...He has his Senior Prom coming up....Daddy is working and well I am basically hanging in... Love You Always Baby Girl....xoxoxo Mommy
10/12/2009
Tess....I never thought I would be writing this to you....but as you already know...David passed away on 8/11/09. We are still all in shock. He had "Acute Cardiac Arrest". We don't know why yet. I know that you were there to greet him when he arrived....Please take care of him and give him a big kiss for me and daddy.....as we Miss Him So Much....xxoo I Love You Baby Girl....and I Love My Baby Boy Too!!! I soooo looked forward to being with the two of you one day.....Love Mom
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