by Kym Barnette
Dear Sades, I'm sorry, I tried to talk to you this morning before you went to the Rainbow Bridge, however before I could get any words out of my mouth a lump would arise in my throat permitting me to speak to you. I tried to tell you how much I love you and how much I am going to miss you, but I'm sure you already knew that. I also wanted to tell you how much I appreciated those times when mom and I would take you on walks to Newhall park, and when I lagged behind you wouldn't move a step until you knew I was coming along with you. You made me feel so safe those times when mom would leave us home alone when she had to work nights to support us. I knew as long as you were near me, nothing bad could ever happen to us. Your big girl bark could scare anyone out of their shorts, and being a 135 pound rottweiler also helped a lot. I hope you know how much it meant to me when you stood by me while I was sick. Whether it be that time when I had pnemonia and you stayed in bed with me for six days straight, or when I was feeling depressed and you always knew the right times to come barging through my door just to sit next to my bed and rest your head on my arm. You always listened to me when I spilled my feelings and emotions to you, even though you couldn't talk back to me, your actions spoke more loudly then words. You will always be my best friend, and you will always be in my thoughts, You really proved a girl's best friend is her dog. You also proved what a heart of gold a "big bad rottweiler" could have, and that has made a huge impact on us. When you look down and see me crying, it's all for happiness that I had the privlidge to have a wonderful sister like you, and nothing meant more to me then our nightly "talks." I'm so sorry that you had to be sick. I often asked myself that question over and over "Out of everyone in this world, why does it have to be Sadie?" and no one deserves to suffer, that's why I hope you understand why we had to send you to the Rainbow Bridge. We knew you would be happier there with endless amounts of food and leather couches, and definetly no cancer. Sleep well tonight Sade Sades. Again, I love you and I will always miss you. Whenever you need someone to listen, I am always right here, and ready to give one of my famous belly rubs. Goodnight. Love, Kym
"I'm falling even more in love with you
Letting go of all I've held on to
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hangin by a moment here with you"