Tribute to Brandi

My sweet Brandi girl, oh how I miss you.
I miss seeing your big twinkling eyes and your loveable
furry face. I miss your wagging tail and your swaggering
body when you knew you'd done something to be proud of.
I miss throwing the ball for you to chase and the paw you
were always offering. I miss seeing you lay by my feet,
just waiting for a gentle pat on your head. I miss seeing
you rummage through your toybox, always searching for
some lost treasure. I miss your unconditional love and
your faithfulness.
I miss you Brandi!

In my search for rainbows end, I found
not gold, but you my friend!

"I Will Always Love You"

A candle in memory of Brandi

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this...the last battle...can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end.
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close...we two...these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
~Unknown

When Dogs go to Heaven

I explained to St. Peter
I'd rather stay here,
outside the Pearly Gates.

I won't be a nuisance,
I won't even bark,
I'll be very patient and wait.

I'll stay here chewing
a celestial bone,
no matter how long you will be.

I'd miss you so much,
if i went in alone,
It wouldn't be Heaven to me.
~Unknown

Please visit Christmas at Rainbow Bridge

Brandi left us at 5:30 PM on Monday, November 2, 1998.
She was diagnosed with a lesion on her brain and it was affecting her
motor skills. She fought a hard battle but was deteriorating rapidly and
we knew we would have to make the hardest decision of our lives. We
gave her son, Sam, some extra time with her and then made that
dreadful last car trip. I think she knew where we were taking her and was
grateful. But what a heart-wrenching ride it was. She went very peacefully,
thank God, while in our arms and hearing how very much we loved her.
She is now romping and playing at Rainbow Bridge with her furbaby friends
and waiting for the day we meet again. This is a loving tribute to the
sweetest, smartest and most loving dog there could ever be.

I love you Brandi!! And so does Dad, Chris and Michael....
and especially Sam.
We'll see you at the Bridge......My Christmas Brandi
Love, Mom

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