For Colleen Murphy, in memory of Emily Grieve Not When I am gone, release me, let me go...  I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess How much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part. So bless the memories that lie within your heart. - I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. - And then, when you must come this way alone... I'll greet you with a smile and a bark,  "Welcome Home." - Charlene

 

For Kirt Manecke, in memory of Schoike How Lucky So many thoughts have been inspired By the loss of a pet from earth retired. My mind and heart still hug him within That's why I write these words about him. For even though he has gone away The memories like music continue to play. The music I hear is ever so sweet With a comforting, soft and soothing beat. Like the angelic voice of Sarah Brightman Thoughts of him and my mood just lightens. The thought of him brings twinkling eyes The thought of him turns frown to smiles. I look at his picture upon my desk, I think to myself he was the best! So lucky was I to have such a pet So lucky was I the two of us met. Judy Schulte