Hi Doodle bug 7,
I read this yesterday & it brought tears to my eyes---so much that I couldnt even say thank you to you. I just read it to my hubby & we both cant tell you how much we appreciate your very dear kind words. The whole thing just reminds us of Smokey--because thats how he is. Its been such a short time since we lost him that it still hurts so badly.
We still look for him & wonder for that brief second where he is & then we remember & its just so hard. We had him for so long---that hes just always been right here. We've loved him for so long--that we just thought that he would always be here with us----I know that he was old & in alot of pain & I know that hes not hurting now & that hes just running around looking at everything so that he can show us. I only know of one other person that views animals the same way that we did---that is until I started this thread with the help of Ann---who told me that I should do it & Im so glad that I did.
Everyone's kind words helps & it means so much to my hubby & I.
Thank you again so very very much.
Janet
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Originally Posted by Doodle bug7
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A I STOOD BY YOUR BED
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, you were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew ... in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me.
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