by Jo Worstell
OUR LITTLE SHADOW
We love you Little Shadow
Our baby you will always be,
You have been such a joy to us
A Blessing to your Dad and Me.
You always were so spunky
And full of life it seems,
But now your little body
Has been filled with a disease.
Your little legs are useless
Since that stroke has took its toll,
You drag your little body
As you rock it to and fro.
We give you pills each day
To take the pain away,
And pray to God to help you
So you can stay another day.
You cry at night for someone
To help relieve your pain,
Oh God I only wish that
We could make you young again.
We've always been there for you
And for 12 years We've made you well,
But now the Doctor tells us
That only time will tell.
We know there is a heaven
Where all good doggies go,
And when you get there Shadow
You will really steal the show.
You will be all well and spunky
Just as your life has always been,
And run and play with other dogs
And show them you can win.
So as the time draws near
And your little life runs out,
Remember that we love you
And there has never been a doubt.
Your little eyes have failed you
And your little ears no longer hear,
Your little legs are paralyzed
As your final day draws near.
We dread to see the day
When we have to say good bye,
Because you always were
The apple of our eye.
We pray for strength to help you
When your pain gets too severe,
And ask for your forgiveness
When that final day is here.