In Memoriam
We lost our dear friend Heidi this month, it was a very, very sad day at the clinic. She was just the sweetest little girl, and I wish you could have known her. She was just never unhappy - even when she wasn't feeling well. Heidi you brought a little more joy and beauty into this world! We'll miss you.
Our friend Nicole had to say goodbye to her beloved Ozzy. A wonderful boy who will be terribly missed by his family.
~Angel Abby ~
Our friends Lynn and Tommy have
lost their beloved Abby. We wanted to dedicate a spot on this page to
her memory. She was truly an angel in life - a sweet soul that brought
joy to many lives. Abby, you are missed.
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.
Author Unknown
Lend Me a Kitten
I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers rue.
And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done' For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.But should you call him back much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.
Author Unknown
I ONLY WANTED YOU
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
--- Anonymous ---
Remembering Edward
Our friends, the deFriesse family lost their beloved Edward on Saturday.
Edward was a beautiful sweet boy who will be missed terribly.
Hear our prayer Lord, for all
animals,
May they be well-fed and well-trained and happy;
Protect them from hunger and fear and suffering;
And, we pray, protect specially, dear Lord,
The little cat who is the companion of our home,
Keep her safe as she goes abroad,
And bring her back to comfort us.
Anonymous
