Lena, Teacup Poodle w/ adrenal tumor - Lena is now an angel

Happy Birthday, my precious Lena...you would have been 16 years old today. I can't believe this is your second birthday being gone. We just dropped the boys off and I finally have a chance to talk to you.

I dreamt about you last night...something about you being in a carrier and me carrying you around with me. I tried to remember it, but it faded away before I could get a grasp...I just know you were with me. You were in the forefront of my thoughts all day even though I was busy with the boys.

I had lunch with Cathy and Marie yesterday and tried to have a conversation about you, but of course I wound up crying and couldn't really express myself through my sobbing. It made my mother sad, even though she doesn't remember you anymore. We looked at your baby pictures and reminisced.

I still miss you terribly, Lee. Sometimes when Sibbie is sitting on me, I close my eyes and will her to be white, but when I open them, she's still red. I don't want her to stay white, I just want to see you for a second or so.

I miss you, my darling baby...every second of every day. Be nice to Phoenix, let Temujin, Ahmoon, Marcel and Mister Bear cuddle up with you, and stay close to Andee. Kiss them all for me, too. You are all on my mind and in my heart.

Mommy loves you now and forever, Lena, my sweet, little angel child; my heart...

Happy Birthday, dear Lena!

Happy birthday, Lena!!

Happy Birthday, sweet Lena!

Sweetie Lena, thinking of both you and your mom on this most important day.

Super big hugs heading to you, Joan ~
Marianne

Happy 16th Birthday little Lena . Joan, I also have had dreams of my sweet baby. I like to think they come to us in dreams. To let us know they are still with us.

Another beauty from Leslie, Lena...

Rainbow Bridge: Sequel To The Original

Oh, when we get to Heaven
We hope that we will find
The souls that once we loved
Who left us all behind.

Some left us at the right time
They left this world in peace
Others left too sudden
Without the chance to say Goodbye,
They were gone before we had
The chance to even cry.

There's a special place for grownups
A special place for kids
Me? I'll be on the other side
The side called Rainbow Bridge.

Across the dark green meadow
A'top the hills I'll run
Where the colors from the rainbow
Glitter from the sun.

And there I'll find my sweetheart
Running fast toward me
In my arms where she belongs
for all eternity.

Jean McColgan

Oh I missed Lena's birthday!!! Happy Birthday Lena!!

Another from Leslie, Lee....

Your Pet In Heaven
by Ken D. Conover

To have loved and then said farewell, is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you have stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you. For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.

I ask that you not grieve for the loss, but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched each others lives. My life was fuller because you were there, not as a master/owner, but as my FRIEND.

Today I am as I was in my youth. The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the Sun shines gently down upon all of God's creatures. I can run, jump, play and do all of the things that I did in my youth. There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.

We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever. You live in our hearts as we do in yours. Companions such as you are so rare and unique.

Don't hold the love that you have within yourself. Give it to another like me and then I will live forever. For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.

Your Pet In Heaven,

Happy Easter, my sweet angel...you were missed and talked about today. Last Easter I couldn't talk without sobbing, but this year I could get the words out. It was nice to be able to tell stories and have everyone do the same. Matthew missed holding you, Sibbie doesn't let anyone hold her. You always looked so comfortable in Matt's arms and he loved walking around with you. He remembered holding you that last Christmas...he misses his little friend.

Holidays are different now, I always think of when you were here with us. You so loved Daddy's Easter lamb. And brunch...omelets, scrambled eggs, bagels and the meat pie. You used to eat so much then find a soft bed and sleep it off...I would find you and kiss your belly, but you were so stuffed that you would sigh and continue to sleep. I miss that.

I still reach out and touch the spot on the bed where you used to sleep, just like I used to and pretend you're still there. I miss you, Lena...always.

Mommy misses you and I love you forever, my precious angel child, my baby, my Lee.