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Bye Bye, my Friend

Ashley 1999 ~ 2006

I don't have any fancy words for you, you know me, I'm not really like that.  But I do have to say that I miss you, terribly.  You have been a constant in my life that has pulled me through so much.  You are my friend, my buddy, my helper, my protector.  You always made sure I knew what was going on around me, somehow knowing that I needed you to hear for me.  You never had any real formal training, you didn't need it.  You just knew what was needed from you, and how to go about it.  You had your quirks, but they made them you, even if they were frustrating sometimes.  I have never had a dog be so fiercely loyal, so stuck at my heel, so devoted and hardworking.  Even in sickness, you kept on going, even when you could barely see what it was you were doing.  And yet, you were so full of cuddles, and so gentle with my children, one would never know you were such a driven dog.  I can never replace you, but you left me a gift in your little pups.  It was so hard to choose, I so wanted you back, they are only a shadow of you.  I hope that the one I choose can live up to be half the dog you are to me. But even so, either way, he is a part of you, and I will always cherish him for that alone.  I hope that you can forgive me, for all the times I have wronged you, and for when I had to send you home before us.  I hope you can forgive me for not being able to find out what made you sick, or how to help you get completely better.  You were so ill, my friend.  And even though you weren't ready to go, and you fought to stay by my side, and with your pups, it was time.  You had suffered way too long as it was, and it was time for you to pass your duty on to your son, and let go.  I pray that you are comfortable, happy, and youthful where you are, and that we may play yet again together someday. Love always, Mama