Happy Birthday Goliath, Tribute, Pages and Excerps |
Happy Birthday Goliath, Tribute, Pages and Excerps |
Jan 25 2008, 08:55 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Today Goliath would have turned 11 years old had he lived. My memories of him are so very many. Goliath is the curve in my smile, the sparkle in my eyes, the joy in my heart and the light of my life.
When he was just a little puppy, he developed a very unusual way to walk. He pranced just like a clydesdale horse and held his head high. All his life he walked in "attention getting" style and was just a little ham for a crowd of people or a camera. He was an absolute "little dickens." Chihuahuas often get a reputation for being mean little ankle biters. My Goliath was never anything but sweet and loving toward all of God's living creatures and he loved to visit the kitties at the pet shop or adoption center. His sweet little face and feisty personality charmed anybody who came in contact with him. Just looking at him put smiles on people's faces, young and old alike.
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 08:56 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Goliath as a baby boy!
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 09:24 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Isn't he just the cutest?
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 09:25 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
What a little HAM!
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 09:27 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Together, Goliath and I learned so much in obedience classes as well as advanced dog classes. He was so in tune with me and I with him that he learned things very quickly. His eagerness to learn and desire to please was written all over his face. Not only did he know verbal commands but also responded to hand commands. In a short period of time Goliath learned to wave, roll over, sit, lay down, close doors, give kisses, salute, "gimme five," stay, fetch, hand shake, dance and anything else I chose to teach him. I'm not sure who enjoyed our school days together more, me or him. It didn't really matter what we did, as long as we were doing it together was all that mattered.
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 09:30 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
We shared our entire lives together including vacations, hiking, walking, bike riding, napping, parties, camping, boating and at the end of our busy days we curled up together.
At bedtime Goliath would wait for the sound of my eyeglasses to close and for me to turn off the TV. He would immediately act like he didn't really want to jump into my arms to sleep. His "cussing grrrr" would almost sound as though I was making him get into my arms. Then he would heave a big sigh, make his happy "mmmm" noises and snuggle in as close to me as he could. In my arms is where he slept all night long, and it is now when I go to bed that I find myself missing him the most. Our special connection was beyond my wildest dreams. We understood each other completely. While others didn't always understand him, I understood him far better than I do most human beings and loved him more for it.
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 09:43 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
On November 6th 2007, Goliath passed very suddenly. As I held Goliath in my arms I looked deep into his eyes and he in mine. The angels had come and took him back to Jesus and a special part of me died too. Though I tried desperately to breathe life back into his tiny limp body, God said it was His turn for Goliath to sit in His lap. I begged God to take me instead of my baby boy and I gladly would have done so without question, but God said that it was not my time just yet.
I will always remember his sweet kisses, loving disposition, his feisty personality and his friendship. His memories will remain imprinted on my heart forever. The angels sang January twenty fifth nineteen hundred and ninety seven When God's own hand Sent you to me straight from heaven Thank you Goliath For all you gave to me Your unselfish love And your company You filled my days With complete happiness and joy Yes Goliath You were always such a special good boy We were joined by our hearts From the day we met You were so much more to me Than just my pet You left this earth November sixth two thousand and seven And went to live with our Lord and Savior In heaven Though you came to me By God's own hand He took you home to live With Him again You were only sent For me to borrow And your absence leaves me With such great sorrow And even though We are apart You will forever Remain in my heart One thing I know With certainty Is that we'll reunite In eternity But until then You'll remain in my heart My forever Best friend Sleep well My precious angel I will love you til The day after forever
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Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 11:55 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 340 Joined: 16-June 07 From: European Union Member No.: 3,125 |
Goliath
happy birthday you precious angel you have got a very special tribute and all the photos we can share make us smile thank you Eva -------------------- in loving memory of my sweet babycat Felice
+ 8 december 2006 |
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Jan 25 2008, 04:56 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Thank you Katzen for sharing in my celebration and love for Goliath. Especially today being his birthday it means more to me than I can even begin to put into words.
I feel like shouting to the whole world how much I love him and always will and felt today was the perfect day to share with others by posting his tribute. Thank you so much for the kinds words and continued support and for celebrating with me by reading his tribute. God bless -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2008, 11:59 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 479 Joined: 7-August 07 Member No.: 3,362 |
Happy Biirthday Goliath, your mommy loves you so much!
Very cute pics MOM. -------------------- |
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Jan 26 2008, 01:44 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 44 Joined: 12-January 08 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 4,246 |
Happy Birthday Goliath!!!!! You live forever in your dear mommies heart, and now you live in us all too. When it is my time to cross over I can't wait to meet you.
This trubute is so buetiful, thank you for sharing it with all of us. Those pictures are just soo gorgeous, he lept right in to my heart the first time I saw him. He is a beutiful boy. I can't wait to show these pics to my husband. I will look at them and smile every time. I sincerly hope that on this day, your memories, and the loved you shared with your dear one can comfort you. I knbow how much you love him, and how much you miss him, he is so lucky to have you, and he is looking down on you and his little tag is wagging, and he wants you to be happy. My heart and prayers are with you, Thank you soo much for sharing this tribute, with love, Cheesy -------------------- [FONT=Optima][SIZE=1][COLOR=orange]Cheddar:September 2 02, my world got brighter, cause I brought you home. July 21, 07, I thought my world dimed because you left it. The light that you brought me lives on, thru me, in my heart you can never dim.
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Jan 26 2008, 11:55 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 326 Joined: 28-September 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 3,637 |
Happy Birthday, Little One! I am sure there is a celebration at the Bridge that we over here can not even comprehend. What a beautiful tribute to your baby boy. The pictures were just wonderful. What loving memories and what a gift it was for you to share your memories with us, here on the forum. Thank you for such a gift! Your beautiful pictures make me smile and like Cheesy, I look forward to meeting Goliath when the time is right.
Take care, Stephanie -------------------- Duffy, I was so blessed to have you in my life, as my family, as my friend, as my baby, as my soul mate. I miss you, my PuppyBoy. Run, now, and enjoy the Bridge. I will be joining you soon.
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Jan 27 2008, 11:24 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Thank you all so much for celebrating Goliath's birthday with me.
Yes!!!!!!!! BIG wonderful things come in very small packages. He was just so full of love and he never hesitated to share it. Hugs and love to all of you -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 27 2008, 02:07 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048 |
What an adorable pup. I join you and the others in wishing your big boy a very happy birthday! Feb. 1 would be Sadie's 9th, it was also my late beloved Father's.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOLIATH darling, enjoy the bridge. Thanks for sharing those beautiful pics. wishing you Peace, Mack and Sadie's Mom, Dayna -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me"
QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none! |
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Jan 27 2008, 03:27 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 88 Joined: 21-June 06 Member No.: 1,757 |
Beautiful pictures what a cutie.
Happy Birthday Goliath. Cleo 1 -------------------- |
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Jan 28 2008, 06:20 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 628 Joined: 25-February 07 Member No.: 2,632 |
QUOTE Our special connection was beyond my wildest dreams. We understood each other completely. While others didn't always understand him, I understood him far better than I do most human beings and loved him more for it. You have so well described your Goliath that I also fell in love with this little dog, he sounds like such a love, how it must be difficult for you to not have him physically, though I think that from all you have written he is still by your side to inspire you and give you the courage to go on; you have taught me that chihuahas can be very special lovable fellows, keep telling Goliath's stories, they are beautiful, like you, how lucky you both were to have this dance on earth and wishing you many such dances again. Take care. |
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Feb 6 2008, 07:29 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Thank you all so much for sharing in my joys and memories of Goliath's and my life together.
I have thought about Goliath all day today as it was 3 months ago on this day that the angels took him to heaven. I know he is soaring high in the sky because he must have the biggest wings a chihuahua could possibly have. -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Aug 9 2008, 12:11 PM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 776 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Massachusetts, USA Member No.: 245 |
Dear Beth
I just read your absolutely beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your very special little boy, Goliath . Thank you so very much for sharing it! Much love & peace to you and yours, Denise xo QUOTE On November 6th 2007, Goliath passed very suddenly. As I held Goliath in my arms I looked deep into his eyes and he in mine. The angels had come and took him back to Jesus and a special part of me died too. Though I tried desperately to breathe life back into his tiny limp body, God said it was His turn for Goliath to sit in His lap. I begged God to take me instead of my baby boy and I gladly would have done so without question, but God said that it was not my time just yet.
I will always remember his sweet kisses, loving disposition, his feisty personality and his friendship. His memories will remain imprinted on my heart forever. The angels sang January twenty fifth nineteen hundred and ninety seven When God's own hand Sent you to me straight from heaven Thank you Goliath For all you gave to me Your unselfish love And your company You filled my days With complete happiness and joy Yes Goliath You were always such a special good boy We were joined by our hearts From the day we met You were so much more to me Than just my pet You left this earth November sixth two thousand and seven And went to live with our Lord and Savior In heaven Though you came to me By God's own hand He took you home to live With Him again You were only sent For me to borrow And your absence leaves me With such great sorrow And even though We are apart You will forever Remain in my heart One thing I know With certainty Is that we'll reunite In eternity But until then You'll remain in my heart My forever Best friend Sleep well My precious angel I will love you til The day after forever -------------------- Our Beloved Girl, Ernestine (AKA) "Ernie-Bird"
April, 1984 - February 7, 2004 ***AFFA*** Forever, you will ALWAYS live on in our hearts! DEPARTED FROM EARTH, NEVER FORGOTTEN.... Love, Mom & Dad xoxoxoxoxo ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." Immanuel Kant "Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight" Albert Schweitzer |
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Aug 10 2008, 09:23 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
I just read your absolutely beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your very special little boy, Goliath . Thank you so very much for sharing it! I love sharing Goliath's love with all I come in contact with Denise. Thank you so much for taking the time to read about the special kind of love Goliath and I shared and still share together. His generosity and gentle touch will stay with me forever and a day. He truly was one of God's finest and I am honored that God chose for Goliath to spend his life with me. Much love to you, Ben, Ms. Lucy & Mr. Yoster, Beth -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Jan 25 2009, 10:05 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048 |
Happy Birthday Goliath
The little dog with the heart of a giant. -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me"
QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none! |
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