I just have to remember that it was his time. He could no longer get his hind legs under him.
I'm going to leave you with this wonderful poem that can say better then I can how important he was to me:
JUST MY DOG
He is my other eyes that can see above
the clouds; my other ears that hear above
the winds. He is the part of me that can
reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over that
I am his reason for being: by the way he
rests against my leg; by the way he thumps
his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he
shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he
is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another man. With him,
I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself.
He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and a
private peace. He has brought me understanding
where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection against
my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me...
henever...wherever--in case I need him.
And I expect I will--as I always have.
He is just my dog.
--- Gene Hill ---
6 comments:
I'm so sorry for your loss Jane. :-( HUGS.
Jane, I am so sorry about Jake. He was the perfect dog, so gentle and affectionate. He let Madelyn sit on him without complaint. Please know I am thinking about you dear friend.
Jane....so sorry to hear about Jake. He was a wonderful dog. I am glad I got to see him when I saw the baby. Also...how is Jerod's fiance doing? Hope her surgery went well. ((((HUGS))))
Jane I am so sorry about Jake!! Lots of hugs being sent!!
again i am sooooo sorry :(
i love that poem and am taking it and will scrap it when i can bring myself to do my pet albums.
I am sorry to hear about Jake Jane and I understand your loss ...he was your baby and companion .
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