jaws

To my beloved owner, there's some things I'd like to say. But first of all, to let you know,that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from the Bridge. Here I dwell with God above. Here there's no more tears of sadness. Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on." God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; Then you can say to God at night... "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along I made somebody smile. God says: "If you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street with me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind." "And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free. Remember you're not going, you're coming here to me."
-Author Unknown

Our Beloved JAWS: How can I put into words how much Jaws meant to us? I hear so many people say "she/he is a special dog – a once in a lifetime dog" and I know exactly how they feel. Jaws came into our lives in January of 1990. She was the next to the last pup in the litter and the smallest. She taught us what a true family protector does – she loved us. Patient with visitors that were at first afraid of her, she was soon a friend to all. No one ever thought of coming in without an invitation, but once invited, they were welcomed with an enthusiastic wag of the body. She taught many people what the breed is all about. Her size (though relatively small) and the reputation of the breed made people afraid of her. Her attitude of patience at first and then the happiness she showed once she knew she had been accepted by a new friend, made all visitors love her. She had many friends. People always asked about her as they would a family member. When she was 9 months old, she woke us in the middle of the night and alerted us to a small fire that had started in an air conditioning unit on the outside of the house. It could have been a horrible loss of home and possibly life. Jaws either smelled, heard or sensed the danger so quickly that there was relatively little damage. She earned a place in our hearts and our lives that night. The bond we shared with her was indescribable. She's gone to the bridge to wait for us. The pain in my heart is still intense, though it’s over a year since her death. Jaws – we love you. You will always be number one in our hearts. We'll see you again, sweet angel.