I
Remember
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 re-assure 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 everyday.
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 "Good-night, 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.
Author unknown
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Here are pictures of Rueger and Bill. Together til the end, Rueger was always by Bill's side and dedicated to him. Rueger misses Bill greatly. As do we all. Bill lost his heroic battle with cancer in August, 2003. We give condolences to his wife & our good friend, Stef. I'm very glad Rueger is there to protect her.
Ruffie loved to jump, and especially over her daughter, Essi. Ruffie had a splenic tumor and was taken from us at almost 15 years of age. Altho her life was long, it is was not as long as we could hope for.
Bearfoot's Ruffian Espressive, CD, CGC, TDI
8/29/90 -- 12/29/04
bred, owned and trained (and loved) by Heidi McClure
Author Unknown
God looked around his
Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw
your loving face.
He put his arms around you
and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always
takes the best.
He knew that you were
suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on
earth again.
He saw your path was
difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and
gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping
so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to
suffer once again.
You've left us precious
memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're
always by our side.
It broke our hearts to
lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God
called you home.
daughter of Ruffianne Brutus, CDX, CGC, TDI
"C'mon! Let's GO!"
Ruffianne Brutus, CDX, CGC, TDI
mother of Essi, faithful friend to Heidi
4/14/1987 to 2/2/02
.......She is missed......
**goodbye poem below**
Bred by Richard Richards
At 13 years above
at 5 years above
at 14 years above
at 7 years
My heart, it rebels.
Do not go! I silently yell
To no avail
Do my words reach
Life is frail
And in the breach
Her breathing is laboured
Her heart says no
Her body cries release
She must go
My eyes, an ocean
My heart, a desert
My soul cries for surcease
Oh Lord, how could you?
Shivering on the floor
Muscles weakened
Life is ebbing
I’m going off the deep end
My lifeline, she answers
In the midst of a young one’s needs
Bring her over, she says
We must stop this life’s bleed
In agonal edge
I carry her in
Death does not budge
He always must win
She passes over the threshold
To life’s new reward
Nothing is up my sleeve
I can’t play that card
She will always be my friend
I will miss her grin
But a butterfly will come my way
On a warm summer day.
-Heidi 2/2/2
A special thanks to Dr Franck for being there at the drop of a hat, and comforting me through her death, and making sure her journey was as pain free as possible. God Bless.
WHEN
TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME
Author Unknown
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
The sun will rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
Remembering how I'd lay my head
In your lap that special way.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me.
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And petted me with her hand.
She said my place was ready,
In Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life I never thought
That I would have to die.
I had so much to live for,
So many sits and downs to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought about our lives together,
I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
Remember how I'd nudge your hand,
And poke you with my nose?
The frisbee I would gladly chase,
The bad guy, I'd "bark and hold".
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss you,
Just so I could see you smile.
But, then I fully realized,
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and toys,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you and when I did,
My dog-heart filled with sorrow.
But then I walked through Heaven's gate,
And felt so much at home;
As God looked down and smiled at me,
From His beautiful golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity,
And now we welcome you,
Today your life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last;
For you see, each days's the same day,
There's no longing for the past.
Now you have been so faithful,
So trusting, loyal and true;
Though there were times you did things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But good dogs are forgiven,
And now at last you're free;
So won't you sit here by my side,
And wait right here with me?"
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I'm right there, in your heart.
