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9/1/2021 Hi little buddy. Today is especially hard since it's been 2 years to the day that God took you to His special place. While I've been just horrible about writing you, there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you terribly and no one can or ever will take your place. Mommy left you some fun and yummy things. I know how you used to love taking my shoes outside with you, so I left you a pair of fluffy slippers for you to snuggle up to. I'm sure the weather is perfect there, but what doggy doesn't like a pool of water to dip his paws into for a refreshing feeling. I've also left you some of your favorite treats, a hamburger, fries and popcorn to much on while you're hanging around your homesite. I know you're being a good boy...as you never did anything wrong. I know with a doubt that you have made lots of good friends and I hope you're having fun playing with all of them. Hopefully you have found both Duffey & Wally and have found brotherhood with the two of them.

I so wish you were able to be here with me and be healthy. You were such a sick baby, that Mommy could not wish for you to continue suffering just so you could be here with me. You will always be in my heart and my mind for I will love you forever and always. Even though it's been two years since you left me, I still see you laying in your favortie places, and still feel you at my feet whereever I am. I still see you sitting on the driveway every time I leave the house, knowing that when I return, you'll still be there waiting for me. You were the most loyal friend and companion anyone could ever wish or hope for. There will never be another baby like you Sweetheart. No one will ever take your place in my heart. There's a huge void that only you can fill and one day I know we'll be together again and that void will once again be filled with your love.

I constantly think of this beuatiful poem and want to say it to you again, again and again:

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

Sweetheart, my little buddy, I miss you so much and will alway love you. Until that day comes that we meet at the Rainbow Bridge, please live your life running and playing and enjoying being with all the other doggies. Your little body may be there with God, but your soul is here with me.

Enjoy all your treats and have Sweet Dreams Sweetheart. Sending hugs, kisses and all my love to you, Duffey & Wally, too! Mommy loves you all and misses you so very much.

I love you Forever & Always
Kisses and Hugs Little Buddy,
Mommie

6/14/2022. Hi Little Buddy. I am so sorry that I haven't written to you in such a long time. Please don't think that because I haven't written that I have forgot you. That is definitely not the case. I think and talk about you all the time and miss you terribly. Even though we have Presley, he will never take your place. Sometimes when he does things, I comment my Sweet Barney didn't do that or my Sweet Barney would have done this. I know it's unfair to compare Presley to you because he is his own self--but it's so hard with wishing you were still here with me. I don't want you sad because I'm sad without you. It's something that I will have for the rest of my life until we meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. I want you to enjoy being with your friends, enjoy playing and mostly enjoy feeling healthy. I love you so much Sweetheart! There isn't a day that goes by that you're not in my thoughts or my heart! There will never be another baby like you. It's impossible for anyone to fill my heart with the love and joy you gave. I wanted you to know that I stopped by to visit and put some pretty summer flowers by your homesite to brighen your days along with a ham bone and some steak as some treats for you to enjoy. I so wish that when I stop by that you would be there so I could see you, hug and hold you close me, and talk to you and mostly look at you sweet face and tell you how much I love you. I constantly see you everywhere in the house, outside in the yard and everytime I get in the convertible, wishing you were there hopping in to ride along. Sweetheart, you are forever embedded in my eyes, my mind, my heart and my soul!

I will soon be retiring from the HOA Board and will have lots more time to write you and visit your homesite. I feel awful that so much time has gone by without me visiting. Please forgive me Little Buddy. Please remember these words and know this little poem represents how much I miss and love you.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

Enjoy all your treats and have Sweet Dreams Sweetheart. Sending hugs, kisses and all my love to you, Duffey & Wally, too! Mommy loves you all and misses you so very much.

I Will love you Forever & Always
Kisses and Hugs Little Buddy,
Love,
Mommie

7/6/2022 Hi Little Buddy. Wanted to stop in to see if I could catch you at home. So sorry I missed seeing you. I guess you were out playing with all your friends, which is wonderful. I am glad to see that you are doing that more and more often. Mommy hasn't been feeling good this last month. Had a really bad cold, lots of coughing, dizziness and some chest pains. But, it all turnsd out that it was just a lingering cold that took some time to get over. The chest pains were from coughing so much. So all it will be okay.

You have a birthday coming up soon, so Mommy wanted to make sure you had your birthday cake to enjoy and maybe share with your friends. I also left you a hamburger, something that you always enjoyed. And I left you some fresh flowers to brighten up your homesite for your birthday. Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I so wish we were celebrating your birthday together, but know Mommy will never forget your special day.

I love you so much little buddy and you will always be deeply embedded in my heart, soul and mind. Your sweet face is pictured in my mind forever. I so miss all the loving gestures you did showing your love, loyalty and companionship. It's not the same taking rides in my convertible, cause you're not there to jump in the car as soon as I open the door; and take your place in the passenger seat, resting your head on the counsel so I could constantly be petting you. It's not the same when I leave the house and return, to see you sitting there waiting for me; no matter the time of day or night or even the weather. I miss you sitting at my feet in the library as I worked on the computer, or having you get up in my lap while watching TV or having you comfort me if I was watching something sad and you noticed my tears or sniffles. Barney honey, you were there with me always. No one could have ever wished for a more loving and loyal companion than you. I was so Blessed the day we were joined. From that day forward you were at my side. You were are the BEST baby a mommy could ever wish or hope for. I love you and miss you so much Sweetheart.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

Enjoy all your Birthday gifts & flowers and know that Mommy was there to tell you how much I love you and wish you a very Happy Birthday! Have a fun birthday with all your friends. I am very sure they will all make your day very special...a day that is as special as you are! Sending hugs, kisses and all my love to you, Duffey & Wally, too! Mommy loves you all and misses you so very much.

I Will love you Forever & Always
Kisses and Hugs Little Buddy,
Love,
Mommie

PS: Again, Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

9/1/2022 Hi Sweetheart, I've been thinking about you so much today. It's been three years today since God took you away to be at Home with Him. Barney, my little buddy, I have never missed anyone as much as I miss you. Tonight is especially hard because it's the time of the evening when I lost you forever. I remember deeply the heartbreak, the non-stop tears and the painful ache I felt in the pit of my tummy and heart. Sweetheart, I've had to learn how to go on with life without you, but you are always in my thoughts and my heart; and I will never ever forget you or forget all the love, joy, happiness and companionship you gave me every single day of our lives together. It's still not easy ... for I miss you so very much. I still see you sweet face, feel your soft gentle touches and hear you running to be near me, no matter if we were only apart for one minute or days. I will never forget how you eagerally greeted me every time we were separated. Oh how I long to have you back here with me and even though I know that's not possible....you are here with me deep in my heart and all my beautiful memories.

I just wanted to stop in today to tell you that and how much I will always always love you. I needed to be able to talk to you; especially today. I still can't believe you've been gone for 3 years; for it feels just like yesterday that God took you Home with Him. In my heart, I know he did the right and loving thing, because you were so very sick, in pain and very weak. I just wish that I and the doctors could have done more to make you well and healthy again. At least, I know God has made you well, healthy and happy and that He is taking good care of you until the day comes when we are joined together again at the Rainbow Bridge and I can once again care for you and love you in person.

I am so very happy that you are enjoying life with all your friends and not staying at your homesite too much. For I would never ever want you to feel sad or be lonely. I left you a new bone to enjoy now that you know how to chew on a bone. I also left you some pizza to enjoy sharing with your friends while you're all hanging out together. Just some little special treats so you know I was there to see you.

I'm sorry I missed seeing you, but being there where you rest yourself every night brings me peace and comfort. It makes me feel close to you just by touching and feeling your presence and the warmth of where you layed to sleep. You are such a good boy and loving baby that I know every doggie there loves you very much and wants to always be by your side. As I've said this poem to you before, it still means the same to me every day.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

I will love you forever and always little buddy!
Kiss and Hugs Sweetheart,
Sweet dreams!
Love,
Mommie

10/10/2022 Hi Little Buddy, well the air is getting cooler and crisp, especially in the evenings...a sign that the fall season is upon us. You probably found a nice pillow to lay on during the day and a cozy bed at night when the air is colder. I also left you some treats, a chicken sandwich, a big steak and two ice creams. Again, I was hoping to see you during my visit, but at least when you returned from playing with all your friends, you knew I had been there. I hope you enjoy everything and know that Mommy is always thinking of you and wanting to make sure you have many of the comforts you had here with me.

I miss you so much little buddy. I was just talking about you the other day with my friends & family saying that I will never get over losing you. I was telling everyone how loyal you were, never leaving my side. And if I left the house, no matter if was an hour, a day or week...or if it was cold, raining, snowing...you would sit outside by the garage and wait for me to come home. Dad would call you in, but you'd head right back outside to wait until I pulled into the driveway. I have never in my life had anyone who loved me as you did Sweetheart. No one can ever possibly take your place in my heart and in my mind, for you have forever filled those places with the sweetest and most treasured memories. You are the most loyal, devoted companion, loving baby a Mommy could ever hope for. You filled my life with so much joy, love and laughter...that it's impossible for anyone to fill the void you left in my heart, soul and mind.

I watched the movie, "A Dogs Purpose" last week. I know I should not have watched it, because this movie always makes me cry as I yearn for you to reappear in my life. It's about a devoted dog who discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan. As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self, "Bailey", or "Boss Dog" as the boy called him.

Please tell both Duffey and Wally I miss and love them too. I hope all three of you are having fun together. I know in my heart that we will all be reunited one day at the Rainbow Bridge. What a glorious day that will be to finally again hold all three of you in my arms, look into your sweet eyes and show you how much I love you. I will never stop missing and loving you boys!!

You take care of each other until Mommy can again take care you all. I hope to see you during my next visit, but if you're away, I'll leave you little gifts and treats so you know I was there to see you.

I love you little buddy!
Sweet Dreams with lots of kisses & hugs,
Love,
Mommie

12/15/2022 Hi Little Buddy, well winter is settling in so Mommy left you a nice warm igloo bed for you to curl up in. I also decorated your homesite for Christmas leaving a Christmas tree, pointsetta and a Christmas stocking, as well a steak, chicken sandwich and some popcorn. Hope you enjoy all these treats and having everything decorated for the holiday season.

I was so hoping that I would catch you at home, but as normal when I visit, you are off having fun with your friends. I am happy to know that you're not sitting at home all alone and that you're out enjoying fun times with your other little buddies.

I miss you so much Sweetheart. The ache in my heart never stops and I doubt that it ever will. I do feel your spirit with me all the time and I know in my heart that you are nearby...even though I can't see you. I yearn to see you, touch you and tell you face to face how much I love and miss you. As some would say...."just one more look". But, I know it would never be enough and how it would hurt to have to say goodbye to you again. So I keep all my treasured memories we shared together close in my mind and deep in my heart. There will never be anyone that can take your place. You will always be my special, loyal, devoted companion and best friend.

Sweetheart you have a very Merry Christmas with your friends and know that I was there to visit you. I will always pop in from time to time to check on you. I know God is watching over you and taking care of all your needs until the days comes that we are together again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Barney honey, I love you with all my heart and soul.
Merry Christmas Little Buddy!

Love,
Mommie

2/21/2023: Hi Little Buddy, well I stopped into see you, but you must have been out with your friends, which I am happy to know. I guess you can tell, I made some changes at your homesite, still leaving your warm igloo bed in case you're still having chilly weather. But, I did leave you some treats you always liked....hamburger and french fries, along with adding some springtime decor and flowers. I hope you like everything and especially enjoy some different treats.

Barney honey, I still miss you as much as the day you left me. Nothing or no one can ever take your place in my heart and mind. It's so hard to imagine that it was slightly over 3 years ago that God took you to be with him. You were so sick. Mommy couldn't be selfish and asking God to leave you with me when I know He would make you feel all better. Knowing you are in a better place does bring peace and comfort to me; but it doesn't stop me from missing you. There will never be another sweet baby like you. You were the most loyal, devoted, sweetest and loving forever friend and companion; and as I said before, no one could ever take your place.

I am sorry it's been a little while since I last wrote or visited. I've been busy finally getting everything together to get off the HOA Board and going over everything with my replacement. And, Aunt Linda recently had a ver bad stroke, which effected her entire left side, her speech and abiiity to even swallow. They are moving her to a Skilled Nursing Facility today where she can get the necessary rehab to help get her back on her feet. Please ask God to pray for her and heal her body. I would hate to even think about the chance she would end up living her life in the state she's currently in. This facily has an excellent staff and rehab programs. I know she's in the best care and hands and hopefully with God's help, he will give her the needed the strength to greatly improve.

Well sweet little buddy, I don't have any other news to tell you. I'm sure you'll know I was there visiting as soon as you return and see all the treats and changes. Always know that your constantly in my heart and in my thoughts. I miss you terribly and hope one day soon to be able to hold, hug, pet and kiss you again. I love you with all my heart forever and ever.

You take care my sweet baby boy, keep Aunt Linda in your prayers and ask God to watch over her.

Sending you oodles of hugs, kisses and all my love,

Mommy

3/28/2023: Hi Little Buddy, I just popped in hopes of seeing you, but you weren't home...possibly out playing with your friends, which I am happy to know you're out having fun...even though I missed getting to see you. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or see you lying next to my side. Sometimes I even see ghost-like images and think it's you just coming in to check on me. I have loved all my furr-babies, but Barney Sweetheart, you hold such a deep and very special place in my heart, that I constantly long for you. There is no one that can ever take your place. There will never be any another furr-baby like you. That's how special you are to me!!!! I left you some special and different treats this time. You always liked green beans and chicken so much and I thought you would enjoy some of your other favorites. I hope you continue to enjoy all my letters and gifts as it brings me so much comfort to leave them for you. It makes me think that when you return from your outings and find new things at your homesite, you know I was there. I love you and miss you so much. My love for you only grows stronger missing you every day. As I have said to you before and is worth repeating so you know exactly how much I love you and yearn to see you one day when we join together at the rainbow bridge.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

I will love you forever and always little buddy!
Kiss and Hugs Sweetheart,
Enjoy your day and Sweet dreams tonight and every night!
Love,
Mommie

5/31/2023: Hi Little Buddy, Sorry I've not written lately as I've been doing a lot of traveling. I did change your homesite to "summer" with flowers and left you some treats. I know how you love having a pair of my shoes nearby, so I kept those there for you, as well I know how much you enjoy french fries, so you have more to munch on. Also, I hope you enjoy your steack, chicken sandwich and yes a cup cake. You were never ever a finicky eater, you always ate everything I put down for you. All part of you being my sweet loving little buddy.

There's not a day that goes by that your not in my thoughts. I miss you as much as the day you left me. I don't think my heart will ever heal or that I will ever get over losing you. There is not another doggie that can ever take your place in my mind and in my heart.

Since you weren't there when I stopped by, I hope that you were out playing with all your little friends and enjoying being able to do everything you love to do.

I don't know if you remember Aunt Linda, but earlier this year she had a major stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side and unable to swallow or eat. With her late stage of Dimentia, she was not able to understand what the therapists needed her to do to improve; consequently, therapy would not help her. I had to put her in Hospice and she passed away on April 22. I know she's in Heaven there with God and no longer suffering. I know God is taking execllent care of her and that she once again has a wonderful quality of life. I could not wish her here with me in the state she was in as that would be so selfish on my part. I miss her terribly and will always love her. She is in a far better place with God than she was here on Earth. She definietly was an Angel God had sent to us and we were so Blessed to have her in our lives. Now she's our Guardian Angel watching over us. If you see her, please let her know who you are and tell how much she will always be loved.

I love you little Buddy and one day I know we will be joined together at the Rainbow Bridge. Until that days comes, just know you are always in my heart.

Enjoy being with your friends and maybe you'd like to share some of your treats with them. You know I will always bring you more when I come to visit you again.

Take care Sweetheart and have sweet dreams every single night.

I love you,

Love,
Mommie

9/28/2023 Hi Little Buddy. I was so hoping that you would have been home during my visit. Since you weren't, I made some changes to your homesite for the Fall weather and left you some treats and your favorite things. Oh how you used to love taking my shoes outside with you whenever I was away. So, I left you a pair of sneakers so you have them for comfort and rememberance. I also left you a pillow to lay on during those chilly nights.

I cannot believe it was 4 years ago on September 1st that God took you to be with Him. There is not a day that goes by that you're not in my thoughts, remembering all the sweet things you did. I miss you terribly. Sometimes a see a doggie that resembles you and I find that I want to yell the name Barney to see if it's you and you'll come running to me. While I love my sweet little Presley, he is not you Buddy. No one can ever take your place in my heart and my thoughts.

With God taking good care of you, I know you're strong, healthy and are enjoying your playtimes with the other doggies. I know when my day comes that I hope God brings me to Heaven, that I'll be at the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us to be rejoined. Until that day comes, know that you are always in my heart and on my mind.

I know I've said this poem to you many times and that's because it captures truly what I'm experiencing without you by my side.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

I will love you forever and always little buddy!
Kiss and Hugs Sweetheart,
Enjoy your day and Sweet dreams tonight and every night!
Love,
Mommie

10/10/2023: Hi Little Buddy, Mommy stopped by to see you this morning; however, you were probably off playing with your friends. I know some day I will catch you at home. I left you a bone to chew on during your quite times and something that you know I was there.

I know I tell you all the time how much I miss you; but words cannot ever describe how much I miss you. I thought time would help heal this sadness, but for some reason it doesn't. Time has allowed me to move on, knowing in my heart that you are no longer sick and that God is taking good care of you. I could never wish you back here with me with your health so poor. I could not be that selfish. Still I ask why you got this horrible cancer that took you away from me when I felt you still had so many more years we could be together. I guess only God knows why you got so sick. I have never missed anyone as much as I miss you. You were my constant companion and the most loyal & devoted best little friend I could have hope to have. I have to thank Gof for sending you to me in the first place. We were meant to be together and one day we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge where we will forever be together again for eternity. While I love our little Presley, he is not you. No one can replace you sweetheart. You were one of a kind that simple cannot be duplicated.

I hope you have a good day with your friends. Until my next visit, please know Mommy is always thinking of you and will forever love you with all my heart and soul.

Sending oodles of hugs, kisses and all my love.

Mommy

11/28/23: Hello Little Buddy, Again I was so sorry that I missed getting to see you at your homesite. At least I know you are out playing with your friends and having a good time. It gives me peace of mind knowing you are out playing and not just hanging around the homesite. I'm sure you will notice I changed your homesite for the Christmas season. You have a steak, a nice warm closed in bed to keep you warm at night, a Christmas tree and other gifts. I hope you enjoy everything and also know that Mommy was there to visit.

There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts and in my heart. You were always the best baby. You were the most loyal, devoted and loving baby a mommy could ever ask for. No one can ever take your place sweetheart. I will always have a huge void in my heart that only you can or could ever fill. I love you so much with all my heart and will continue loving you forever and ever.

You take care and continue to enjoy your time playing and running with your friends.

I can not ever tell you enough how much I miss and love you.

Sending you oodles of hugs, kisses and all my love.

Have a very Merry Christmas Sweetheart!

Love,
Mommie


JULY 28, 2024 Hi Little Buddy, Mommy is so sorry for all this time not writing to you. It wasn't because I wasn't thinking of you, Sweetheart. I'm always thinking and talking about you. I'm constantly telling everyone there will never be another baby like you. You are one in a million. So please never think that I've forgotten you or don't think about you. Because that is not the case, nor will it ever be.

I hope that you did enjoy your warm igloo bed during the winter months and that you enjoyed your treats and holiday decorations. I'm sure as soon as you return from playing with all your friends, that you noticed I've made lots of changes to your homesite, plus leaving additional treats and new slippers to carry arround with you...just like you used to do when I left the house carrying shoes, flip-flops outside with you. Plus, I changed your background music to "I Will Always Love You". Truer words have never been spoken when it comes to you, my precious Little Buddy.

I have been traveling alot attending Elvis Festivals and visiting the kids. Daddy of course has been playing lots of golf and pickle ball. We are all good here except for missing you all the time.

I hope you are spending lots of time playing with your friends and not just laying around your homesite. However, I was so wishing to see you during my visit. But, it gives me peace of mind and heart just knowing you're off running and playing...and having a good time with all your friends.

Someday when God decides, we will meet at the Rainbow Bridge so we can be together for Eternity. Until that day does come, please make sure you catch up with Wally & Duffey and tell them I love them. It's important to stay connected with family, even though you never got to meet each other. But, I feel sure that you've joined up and tell each other stories of your lives with us.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

I will love you forever and always little buddy! No one can ever take your place in my heart or mind!
Sending you oodles of Kiss, Hugs and loving pets Sweetheart,
Enjoy your day and Sweet dreams tonight and every night!
Love,
Mommie

August 11, 2024: Hi Sweetheart, I just got back from a couple of trips...one to Florida with Jenny, Berky & Bo to visit Bailey (who was with me when I picked you from all the other doggies at the shelter) and Alliyah. The second trip was to Memphis to see ETA Garry Wesley. Sadly, this was the first time in years that we haven't done all the Elvis Week events. We made this decision earlier this year when all the tickets went on sale; but now we wish that we had made a different choice.

Anyway I wanted to pop in...hoping that I'd get to see on this fine Sunday evening resting at home. But, as normal, you weren't home. I suppose you were off playing with your friends, which by all means is definitely okay Sweetheart. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself with your friends and that you're able to go have fun and live a very healthy life. I miss you so much!

I have thought so many times about stopping in the shelter, where I picked you, and getting another doggie. Presley needs a playmate. But for some reason I stop myself. I think it's because I will be looking for another doggie exactly like you. Then my heart tells me there will never ever be another loving baby like you. I love and loved all my doggies with all my heart. But, Barney there was something extremely special about you, that no other doggie can touch. You were the most loyal, devoted, loving, tender, protective, compassionate doggie I have ever had. I didn't know anything about your life before you came into ours; other than a good samaratian found you walking on the side of Highway 94, stopped to pick you up and took you to the shelter. I don't know what kind of life you had. All I do know ia that it was meant for us to be together.

Have to go, will write more later.
I love you Sweetheart
Sweetdreams, Love
Mommie

January 18,2025 Hi Little Buddy. First let me say, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm sorry for such a longer period of not writing. I used all my allloted space to write and needed to find out what to do in order to continue writing.

I guess by now you've noticed that I changed your homesite to winter and included a nice warm cozy bed, new plant and some additional treats; plus I left you one of my sneakers since you always took my shoes outside with you when I was gone. I hope you like and enjoy everything.

On November 4, Mommy broke her back (Lumbar 2 vertebrae) in 2 places while packing. So I was completely out of commission for quite some time. Since they did surgery on November 12, I've been going to physical therapy. Don't worry, Mommy is doing a lot better now. I sure could have used your company while having to spend so much time in my chair. It was very difficult to even move to use the bathroom. I know you would have brighten all my days just sitting at my feet. Spent a lot of time watching TV and catching up on all the latest movies, series and documentaries. Thank God for TV or I think I would have gone crazy.

Things have been very quiet here at home because of my back injury, but things are looking up. I do have some trips planned beginning in March, so that's gives me something to look forward to. We celebrated Christmas late with the family as Bailey & Alliyah took a cruise over the Christmas holiday. We all met in Anderson from January 2nd - 6th. We had a lovely time just being together. No, I wasn't able to do any Christmas decorating inside the house; in fact, we had fall decorations for Christmas since that is how the house was decorated before I hurt my back.

Well enough about me. What about you? I hope you're still making more and more friends and having lots of fun running around playing. I hope you are getting to see Wally and Duffey a lot. I know the 3 of you have become wonderful playmates. Please tell them Mommy loves them and misses them. I miss you all so very much. Each one of you hold a special place in my heart that nothing or no one can ever penetrate.

Sweetheart, I don't have much more to tell you because of the circumstances. Again, I am so sorry for being so amiss all these months. I hope you were thinking that I had forgotten all about you...because that simply would not ever be true. I will never get over losing you, nor will you ever be forgotten.

I hope this little message and all the changes at your homesite tells you that. I love you little Buddy more than words can ever say, forever and always.

You take care and continue to have fun with all your playmates. I know God is keeping you well, safe and happy until the day we meet at the Rainbow Bridge and I can once again care for you and love you in person. Always remember this little poem...it's so true in my heart.

You no longer greet me,
As I walk through the door.
You're not there to make me smile,
To make me laugh anymore.
Life seems quiet without you.
You were far more than a pet.
You were a family member, a friend,
A Loving Soul I'll Never Forget.
It will take time to heal--
For the silence to go away.
I still listen for you,
And miss you every day.
You were such a great companion,
Constant, loyal and true.
My heart will always wear,
The pawprints left by you.

I love you Sweetheart
Sweetdreams, Love
Mommie

January 31, 2025: Hi Little Buddy, Mommy just wanted to pop in to see if I could catch you at home; however, I assume you were off playing with your friends. I'm so glad to see that you are staying busy having fun with you furry pals rather than just staying at home.

Maybe you notieced I left you a grilled chicken sandwich, which I'm sure you'll enjoy especially after playing so hard. There definitely was never anything wrong with your appetite. You were not finicky about anything. In fact, you even ate salads with tomatoes, cucummbers, fruit, etc. You always ate everything I gave you...you were such a good boy.

Not much has happened since I last wrote you. But, I promised I would do much better about visiting and leaving you messages and little treats.

I think about you all the time and talk to everyone about you Sweetheart. There will never be another baby like you, not for me. You were always so loyal, devoted and the best friend I could ever ask for. It was as if you were constantly thanking me for rescuing from the shelter and giving you a wonderful loving home. Sweetheart, you didn't have to thank me. You brought so much love and joy in to my life and my heart. You always gave so much more....you gave your all. You hold a very special place in my heart that no one or nothing could ever penetrate or even get close to.

I'm gonna close for now. But, I'll be back and hopefully you'll be home so we can visit and I can love on you. Until then, take care, and have wonderful days playing with your friends.

Sweet Dreams Little Buddy!
I miss you terribly and will Love You Forever & Always,

Mommy

April 19, 2025: Hi Little Buddy, hope all is good for you and that you're having fun playing with your friends. Once again, I stopped by to see you and you weren't home. That's okay sweetheart! At least I know you are off with your friends. There is not a day that goes by that I am not thinking about you. I see other doggies that resemble you or every time I pass the shelter where I got you or when I see somebody walking their dog or somebody taking the doggie for a ride in the car...I think of you and long for those days we did these things together. Sweetheart, my heart aches for you every day. I don't think I have mourned anyone like I still mourn you. Not that I am wishing that I would die soon, but I am looking forward to us reuniting at the "Rainbow Bridge" so I can pet you, kiss you and hold you in my arms. You always thought you were a small doggie and felt you should be in my lap. Oh I long for you to be sitting in my lap. I long for your presence always at me feet or following me around the house or remember when I would play hide-n-seek and you would always find me. I miss every single moment we spent together. I cherish these treasured memories of us together...of you my precious little buddy.

Not much has happened since I last visited your homesite, so there is not much to report. I guess you noticed that I changed out your bed, figuring it was getting warm and you would like something soft to lay on so you stayed cool, rather than your igloo bed. I also left you a hamburger and another steack and changed your homesite decor to springtime. Hope you enjoy everything Mommie left you.

Well Sweetheart, since I don't have much to pass on except, I love you very much with all my heart and I always will...forever & always.

I will see you in my thoughts, I will see you in my dreams and you will always be in my heart!

Sweet Dreams Little Buddy!
I miss you terribly and will Love You Forever & Always,

Mommy

May 2, 2025: Hi Little Buddy. Thought I'd pop in to see if you are home. I was so hoping to see you, hug you, kiss you and play with you. But, I suppose you are off playing with your friends. I am so happy to know that you are getting along great and having fun.

I think of you all the time sweetheart! I miss you so much, it hurts my heart. I don't think I have missed anyone so much as I've missed you. I left you a couple of treats...a filet mignon steak and a ham bone, something I think you will enjoy very much; especially since you finally figured out to chew on a bone.

I will be going out of town next week for an Elvis Festival...David Lee's Clambake. So, I won't be back until Monday, May 12th, just in case you are wondering where I am. You know Mommy and her Elvis events. You used to sit outside at the garage door to wait for me to come home, no matter if it was cold, snowing, raining or it was hot. Daddy would call you in, but you would only go right back outside to wait. I cannot think of another soul that would do that except you. You were and are my most devoted and loyal furr-baby, my best friend!

Well Sweetheart, I just wanted to pop in to see if I could catch you at home. I don't have any more news to pass along. Everyone is fine here!

You take care and know that I will always LOVE YOU! I miss you terribly!

Love,
Mommy



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