I HAVEN'T LEFT AT ALL
I saw you gently weeping as you looked through photographs
You paused for just a moment at one that made you laugh;
But as you turned more pages the tears began to flow
You whispered that you missed me but I want you to know;
I softly licked those stinging tears that down your cheeks did fall
I want to help you understand I haven't left at all.
On those days that you are overcome with sorrow, pain and grief
I rest my head upon your leg to offer some relief.
When you take our walking path I've seen you turn around
Because I know you surely heard my paws upon the ground.
At night while you are sleeping I snuggle at your side
You stroke my fur as you touch that place where I used to lie.
You said it's just your heart playing tricks upon your mind
But rest assured I'm really there, my spirit's left behind
I know your heart is hurting; it's like an open sore
You think my life has ended and you won't see me anymore.
But for those of us bound tight by love, death is not the curtain call

It's really the eternal beginning that waits for us all
So, dear Daddy and Mommy as you live your life I patiently await
For us to be together when you pass through Heaven's gate.

Love,

Marnie

Marnie was a rescue who adopted us on February 27th 2010. She immediately stole our affection and began running our home assuming the role of princess.

As the years progressed she stood by Frank through open heart surgery and Cindy's back surgery., ever present ever caring.

She was a gentle soul, always the sociable one. When we took our daily walks she knew that everyone we met was there to see and talk to her.

Her kind and gentle manner was always present, she kew immediately she had to share her love and in the evening when we all sat together to watch TV she made sure she shared her time with each of us.

Marnie made up her own game of baby keep away, her rules, her way, we were never sure if it was the enjoyment of the game or the reward of cookies at the end we only knew that we had to play each time we came home.

Marnie never missed her night-night cookies, each night before we all went to sleep Dad would give her some small treats, this became not only a habit but a expectation she would not go to sleep until she got her cookies.

She truly was and still is a princess

7/14/14

Well little girl it has been 10 days since you made your trip to rainbow bridge and I miss you so much, life goes on and mom made it home from Dallas but the house is still so empty without you. Just know we love you and miss you very much.

Dad

7/17/17

Mommy and I are working hard to fill the void you left, but it is so hard, every minute something comes up that reminds us of you and your special personality and love. We miss you very much, I hope you are enjoying your time at rainbow bridge. We have heard from many friends that are waiting for the opportunity to meet you. We love you little girl.

Mom & Dad

7/31/17

Hi Little Girl,

A month has passed and the ache in my heart continues. I miss you so much. Coming home is so empty without you here to play baby with and to give you cookies. I miss our walk in the morning, all of your friends have stopped and asked where you are, it hurts so to tell them you are at rainbow bridge. They all have so many nice things to say, I wish you could hear them perhaps you do. I hope you have found many friends at the bridge. I talk to you every night when going to bed like I always did when you were getting your night-night cookies.

I love you little girl

Dad

10/13/17

Hi Little Girl,

Three months have passed since your journey to the bridge. Each day another memory surfaces and I smile at the joy you brought to Cindy and I for 9 years.
We adopted another rescue to help fill some of the void you left, she reminds us so much of you when you first joined our family. She tries hard to please and Cindy swears you are coaching her so her adjustment will be easier. Never fear she will never replace your place in my heart just help us remember all those good times we had together We love you so much.

I Love you little girl,

Dad