For Parker

Laurie, your poem and sentiments are lovely.  We understand the depth of your loss here, so I'm glad you've found us.
 
As I told my friend, who's dog also recently passed peacefully at the foot of his bed, he was just where a dog would want to be - where he was loved and happy and safe.
 
Wishing you comfort in your memories and peace for Parker.

Run free at the Bridge, Parker.  You will be missed.

What a lovely poem.  So often, poems (as well as songs and other pieces) are written as an outlet for grief, or as tributes to our lost loved ones.  It's a very beautiful way to remember your beloved Parker.  Thank you for sharing it here.
 
I'd also like to add that you were blessed to share your life with Parker for so many years, and to have him leave this physical world in the safest, most comfortable and peaceful place.  We prayed our dog's death would be in a similar manner, but we had to make an awful decision to help him cross, and he was in a sterile medical environment.  There must be much relief to know Parker wasn't faced with that. 

I know you have a wonderful picture in your mind of Parker running free, as in his youth, across the beautiful grassland at the Bridge.  I believe that  he is in a wonderful spirit world where nothing ever goes wrong. <<>> It's hard to be left behind, but we'll catch up to our angel dogs one day. 

Lovely poem, so sorry for your loss.

Your poem is a beautiful tribute to your friend.
 
Run free, Parker.

I'm so sorry.  Wow, 17 years, how blessed you were !
Lovely poem too.  Take care and know you will see him again one day..

ORIGINAL: pofi_pasquale

Laurie, your poem and sentiments are lovely.  We understand the depth of your loss here, so I'm glad you've found us.
 
As I told my friend, who's dog also recently passed peacefully at the foot of his bed, he was just where a dog would want to be - where he was loved and happy and safe.
 
Wishing you comfort in your memories and peace for Parker.

 
Thank you so much Pofi....I'm glad to have found this this site as well []

ORIGINAL: tacran

What a lovely poem.  So often, poems (as well as songs and other pieces) are written as an outlet for grief, or as tributes to our lost loved ones.  It's a very beautiful way to remember your beloved Parker.  Thank you for sharing it here.

I'd also like to add that you were blessed to share your life with Parker for so many years, and to have him leave this physical world in the safest, most comfortable and peaceful place.  We prayed our dog's death would be in a similar manner, but we had to make an awful decision to help him cross, and he was in a sterile medical environment.  There must be much relief to know Parker wasn't faced with that. 

 
Thank you so much.. Parker was the only pet I lost in this manner...so I do understand the hardhip that comes with a 'sterile' environment. It was hard but 'seemed right' that he passed the way he did. He was ailing and could barely lift his head, let alone stand up. I placed his beloved blanket over him for warmth and whispered in his ear...'if you need to go...then you are free to go. I love you.' Go and be at peace.' Within minutes he was gone. I placed him in a secure box with many of his toys and had him buried in the garden. (He used to love it there...he would chase the buterflies). Over the site sits an angel statue holding a light that shines every night. It's solar powered but shines even on cloudly days.
 
I'm thanlful for so many things that he gaved me. His friendship, his tolerance, his devotion, his unconditional love.
 
Thanks again [sm=angel.gif]

Thanks all!!!! You have given me so much relief and a feeling of peace. I'm so glad I found you all.You are ALL wonderful [sm=angel.gif]