Memories of the Heart
Feel no guilt in laughter
He knows how much you care,
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That he's not here to share.
You cannot grieve forever
He would not want you to,
He'd hope that you would carry on
The way you always do.
So talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared,
The days you spent together
All the happiness you shared.
Let the memories surround you
A word someone may say,
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour, a day.
That brings him back as clearly
As though he were still here,
And fills you with the feelings
That he is always near.
For if you keep those memories
You will never be apart,
And he will live forever
Locked safe within your heart.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
bless and knows happy in heaven
as dogs go, there friends to your heart
they cuddle up, know when u need them cause there smart,
when you call they are there,
there ears pop up cause they are aware,
they know you weel without a word,
cause its the feelings they feel
the smile they see
life with you they where free.
now in heaven he waits for you,
his heart he was always true,
his bark, his cuddles, his happyness,
he shared with you, played with the toys above
now all you need to rememeber is his love.
into heaven he waits for you,
one day you will go there family you will see
i bet when you see them, the first one that will come
is the collie you loved and had so much fun,
dino you will be reunited you will see
that the love you had for him was meant to be.
god bless, love pokerstar xxx
REMEMBERED
Author Unknown
"We have a secret, you and I
that no one else shall know,
for who but I can see you lie
each night in fire glow?
And who but I can reach my hand
before we go to bed
and feel the living warmth of you
and touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths
and see ahead of me,
your small form racing with the wind
so young again, and free.
And only I can see you swim
in every brook I pass
and when I call, no one but I
can see the bending grass."
Beyond the Rainbow
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(Written by CG - 1995)
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
THIS IS NOT THE FULL VERSION AS SO MANY CHARACTERS ARE ALLOWED, IT WAS WRITTEN FOR A DOG AND YOU CAN FIND THE FULL VERSION ON THE NET
SHANE
YOU WERE OUR LOVE
YOU WERE OUR JOY
YOU WERE OUR MIGHTY BOY
OUR FAMILY NOW IS GRIEVING
YOU,RE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
WE SHARED MANY MOMENTS TOGETHER
WE LOVED YOU FROM THE START
WITH LOVE TO SHANE
JOYCE
ST PETER
I EXPLAINED TO ST PETER
I,D RATHER STAY HERE
OUTSIDE THE PEARLY GATE
I WONT EVEN BE A NUISANCE
I WONT EVEN BARK,
I,LL BE VERY PATIENT AND WAIT,
I,LL BE HERE CHEWING ON A CELESTIAL BONE,
NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU MAY BE,
I,D MISS YOU SO MUCH, IF I WENT IN ALONE,
I,T WOULD,NT BE HEAVEN FOR ME.
THINKING OF SHANE
LOVE
JOYCE
From Friend To Friend
You're giving me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud.
But really, love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain.
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond, into your soul,
I see in you the magic, that will
Once more make me whole.
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do this thing that must be done,
For it's the only way.
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I've loved you all these years...
My partner 'til the end.
Please, understand just what this gift,
You're giving, means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity.
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do.
And know that what you do is right,
For I believe it too.
So one last time, I breathe your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that's within you,
To now grant me this appeal.
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend, and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done.
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here, within your heart,
And memory I'll stay.
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run,
...a young dog once again.
Author Unknown
Pet Canvas
When we adopted you into our life our pet canvas was blank. With every lick of your tongue a portion of the canvas was cleared revealing part of a picture underneath. At first I thought it was strange. Instead of painting new memories you seemed to be unveiling a picture already there.But what was it of?I would understand later.As each wonderful year passed,our love for one another grew deeper.Every time we'd play,or go for a walk,or cuddle,more of the picture would be revealed.
When you grew old I started to see a pair of hands on the canvas.I assumed it was our hands petting you but I could'nt make out the rest of it because it was still fuzzy.We knew you were nearing the end and we loved you all the more.We prayed that god would take you in your sleep so we would'nt have to make that awful decision.But he did'nt and I was angry.I asked him why he put us in this situation?A soft voice answered "If you truly love your pet it will all become clear".
When you became too weak and frail to finish the picture I knew it was time to put you to sleep.With all the courage that god could give me I took you to the veterinarian.As I held you when you passed away my heart broke and rivers of tears streamed down my face.Then I heard his voice,"Look at the picture now".I did and it was crystal clear.He then said,"A pet canvas can only be completed with tears of compassion
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