On a cool October day I heard your small bark in the yard. I went to see where you were and what you were barking. God must have sent you to me, because I instantly took you into my care. You became the center of my life. You were always there for me. When you got big enough, I moved you outside with your big brothers. Oh, do I remember that day. You were petrified, you didn't want to stay with big brothers Champ and Rico. But, I had know choice, you growing rapidly and as a pup you would destroy everything in sight. You were so playful and inocent while doing your destruction, and I could never fuss you. God brought you into my life and then took you back for reasons I will not know until later. One January night I remember you pleading with me to take you back inside with me, but I couldn't. The next night a terrific storm came and we had a flood. God took you away from me, without letting me say goodbye. I know you are in heaven and I hope to see you when the time comes. I pray over your grave everyday. Bear, I am so sorry for not taking you back inside the house. Please forgive me, I can't forgive myself. I made a promise to you the other night and I intend to keep it to the best of my ability. In years to come I will open the first stray animal resort in your honor. It will be a safe place for animals like yourself, who are lost, abuse, or found to be an annoyance, can enjoy the sun and run around and play with nothing to harm you. It will be a living Rainbow Bridge. Bear, I am so sorry for what happened. The days are harder to face without you. The only thing that keeps me going, is the future and the promise to you that I made. Please forgive me. I will always love you. Mom