by Lina Musick
“Paw Prints on my Heart”
October 10, 2002
Dear Lady Lanay:
Thank you for the paw prints you have left upon my heart and soul. It has come time to say goodbye. You don’t know how my heart is breaking. Because you are so sick I think it is best for you to be laid to rest. My heart breaks to see you in so much pain. I am so sorry that you are sick and that I allowed you to get this sick. Please forgive me that I did not prevent your pain.
My beloved, please know that I shall hold you close as you take your last breath. I trust that an angel will be waiting to take you into her arms. There you will feel no more pain. If there is a “Doggy Heaven” you will be able to run and romp as you did years ago. You can eat anything you want…and as much as you want. There will be no fleas and no baths. In heaven you will find your brother BJ. Please give him my love and tell him I have not forgotten him. I shall always love you both as my own children. No child could be so dear to my heart. I LOVE YOU.
Lanay, part of my heart goes with you as I lay you to rest. You have given me eleven years of joy, love and many fond memories. Thank you, Lanay for all that you have done to add sunshine to my life. Life would not have been the same without your smiling face. You are worth more than gold. Thank you for the paw prints you have left upon my heart and soul. I trust that you found joy and happiness throughout the years. I pray that now you can sleep peacefully and without pain.
I love you dearly and wish so much that we did not have to part in this manner. I pray that there is a merciful God that would allow the “Two Heavens” to visit one another. The people heaven will seem so incomplete without the paws of beloved pets pattering up and down the golden streets. I love you, Lanay. Please rest in peace knowing that you were loved, and that you made a difference in my life.
Thank you with all of my heart.
Your Mom...Lina Musick