Filed under Death, Family, Love Life, Personal

RIP Chester- September 21, 1995~April 21, 2007 It is unfathomable how much I miss you. You left me on a Saturday night, a day of fun and happiness, transformed into to horror and sorrow. I will never forget the way you would run up to me when I’d walk out the door with the box of your favorite doggie snacks. You were always there for me, for the family, protecting us. I pray you did not suffer in your passing, for your leave looked tough. Now you’re up in heaven, with Ginger and Bibi. I miss you so much. I am sorry I could not be there in your passing, for I know it was an accident. When I still hear the dog bowl outside scraping against the side of the house, I believe in my heart that you’re still out there, your spirit, still watching over us, protecting us. Though you may be gone, you still reside in my heart, forever. We will meet again.

This poem is dedicated to you. I lost a special friend today the kind you can’t replace, and looking at his empty bed I still can see his face. I see the endless energy the sparkling puppy eyes, Not the tired, fragile friend I had to bid goodbye. I know he’s in a special place our Lord has for such friends, Where meadows, fields & flowers help make them strong and whole again. I remember how he’d run to me to play his favorite puppy game, And how his ears would perk right up When he heard me call his name. But as those precious years went by And we both aged and grew, I’d find him often slowing down But-we had still so much to do. He did his guard dog duty well Each time the doorbell rang, Strangers surely couldn’t see My gentle friend–behind those fangs. I’ve noticed in the recent times His ears were not as sharp, Where is that running ball of fur The years have shown their mark. He started sleeping next to me Was this his special clue, Because he felt the end was near I only wish I knew. My Chester was a special dog I know he gave his best, But as I looked deep into his eyes I knew it was time, for him to rest. It will truely be a struggle I don’t know how I’ll face each day, I have to let him go–I know But in my heart he’ll always stay. This special place our Lord has made Health and strength, wait for him there, So with my very special friend I’m sending all my prayers. I know he’s watching over me he’ll be with me when I cry, So with one more kiss on his beloved head I told my Chester goodbye. By Christina L. Tronnes for my beautiful Cocker Spaniel Candy, Edited by Amber. So, if you have not noticed yet, my aligning in my blog is off. That’s why there are no spaces in the proper places. I’ll be working on that, but for now I have to get off my computer.