My dog came to me on Valentine's Day in 1994. He was such a cute little puppy. He grew into the most wonderful, most loving and devoted friend anyone could ever want. We did everything together and I took him wherever I went. We shared the good and the bad parts of my life together. He saw me through divorce, Nursing school and the birth of my son. We hiked the Alleghenies, Blue Ridge Mountains, we boated and fished, we enjoyed the beach and swimming. He was there everyday with hugs, kisses and so very happy to see me everyday. At night, we snuggled under the covers together and watched television. I gave him the best life that I knew how to give him. He had alot of love, affection and attention. I could never have asked for more. He passed away at 16 years old; his body worn out from old age and he could no longer do the things he loved to do and it pained me every day to watch this. He is at peace now but forever embedded in my heart strings. Never a day will go by that I will not think of him in one way or another. Sam, you were truly very very loved and will be sorrowly missed every day until I take my last breath. I told you before you passed that I loved you very much and I hope you will remember this when you are in heaven looking down on me. I love you from the bottom of my heart..now and always. Love your Momma