Samson. I feel so honored to have known you. You were my first dog and I love you so much. I know that you picked me on that first day we met at the shelter. We brought you home and I had no clue how close we would become and the love I would feel. Baby doggie. I miss seeing your giant smile and wagging tail when I come home. I want to pet the top of your head and give you kisses and hugs all day long.

We had to say goodbye yesterday and already my heart is breaking and I don't know what to do. I can still see you in the house, your big grin as you would follow me around. The way you tilted your head sideways when you hear the word 'walk' and the company you were to me when we would wait for daddy to come home. The kitties miss you and your brother Chance. It is so quiet here.

The vet gave me a poem yesterday. Rainbow Bridge. I have learned that you are still with me and can see me. I know you can hear me cry. It's just a people thing though. It's what we do when we are sad. I know you are in a wonderful, beautiful place and are happy. I can't wait to see you again. But I have to wait for my time too. I can feel you with me in spirit but it is so strange not to be able to reach out and touch you. Your daddy and I love you so much.

There are so many things I want to say but I can't put them into words right now. I just want you to know how much you are loved. I know you will make many friends on the bridge and one day we will see each other again. That will be the best day of all.