It's been almost a year. I still ache and cry for you. My Mr. Bear. I love you. I miss you.

Oh, for you to lean on me one more time.

Mr. Bear, I miss you. Wish we were together. Will the tears ever stop?

Three years, Mr. Bear. Life without you is so hard. We still cry. Both Dad and me. We love you, Mr. Bear.

Four years, Mr. Bear. Got your message today. I saw a baby doll cradle from when I was a little girl at an antique store while Dad and I were with Holly. It was labeled "Dog Bed." It had a comfy dog bed, a white stuffed dog and a dog bone toy in the cradle. I bought it. Put your Stuffed Shepherd Representative in it. You always loved your bed and clean blanket. We miss you, Mr. Bear. Thanks for letting us know you're ok. We love you. Someday we will be together. I just know it.

Five years, Mr. Bear. We went to your favorite place, our trailer. I always think of you sitting under it and watching the world go by. Everyone still talks about you. You are still my forever dog. You were our rudder, and we now look for you in the sky. Tell God hello for us. We know he's watching out for you.

Six years. I still remember the feel of you leaning on me. Do you remember we said you were our Omega Dog? That meant mild to us, because you were always the peacemaker. Biblically it means last. You are our Last Dog. Your memory is lasting forever in our hearts. Please tell God we are grateful to have you still in our hearts. Thank you Mr. Bear. You are still the best memory of all. We need you, ache for you and dream of you. Keep smiling Mr. Bear. Ask God to heal our world, and our bodies. Thank you. We love you.

Seven Years, Mr. Bear. I can't believe it's been seven years. You are still in my heart and soul. Dad and I miss you more than we can say. We still cry for you, and occasionally I still find a spare Bear hair. They are so very special to us. I hope you're enjoying your life at Rainbow Bridge. And I pray that someday God will grant us the ability to be together again. I miss you, My Mr Bear.

Eight years, Mr. Bear. Oh, my wonderful, sweet Mr. Bear. I promised your Grandma, Kathleen, that you would lead her into heaven with your white tail. I pray that she is giving you lots of treats, and you are helping show her around. She just left us to join the Heavenly Angel Band. Find a place at her feet and listen to her sing. You loved the music, and she loved to sing. God has blessed us all with so many wonderful memories of good times. She snuck you treats all the time. Now she doesn't have to sneak them to you. Mr. Bear, I'm so glad you were in our lives. We still say to keep calm, don't upset the Bear. We love each other so much, but you were so much a part of our lives. You still are. Thank you, God, for giving us Mr. Bear. Take care of your Grandma, Mr. Bear. And, by now you have seen DJ, and made friends with JD his dog. He loved meeting you at our home in Kentucky. It's been a heavy year of losses here on earth, but heavenly gains. Show DJ and Grandma around. We love and miss all of you so much.