We reluctantly agreed when my son, in college and still living at home, spoke of getting a dog, and not just any dog but, of all things, an English bulldog. We didn't think he was serious and soon forgot about it. Then, one day our lives changed when son showed up with the prettiest little white bulldog puppy, only three months old and already 16 lbs.! Son named him Jake and, of course, I became Jake's Grandpa. He soon took over the house and became our main focus. We all helped care for him and took him nearly everywhere. He was a most loving, gentle creature and stole our hearts completely. In time, Jake grew to 60 lbs., and was the picture of strength and health. Son got busier with school, work and a social life, and eventually I wound up spending more time with Jake than he did. Jake and I bonded and became soulmates. I fed him three times a day, took him for walks, to the park and to the veterinarian when necessary. A couple of years ago, I moved my office to a room in our house and Jake became my constant companion. While still very much a family dog, loved by us all and loving us all, he gravitated toward me, spending much of his time with me in the office. Then, one day in April 2011, not long after Jake's 6th birthday, he was lying under my desk when I noticed a small bump on the bottom of his left front paw. We saw the vet the next day and, two days later, she removed the bump and had it evaluated. We were crushed to learn that it was mast cell tumor, grade 3, a form of canine cancer which is almost always fatal, usually within 6 months to a year. We immediately began seeing an oncologist and put Jake on chemotherapy. He was tough and tolerated the side effects well, but after nearly a year, the tumor returned. We removed it again and prayed for the best, but eventually the mast cell spread to Jake's lymph gland. Although we had spared no effort or expense and did everything that we possibly could have done for Jake, our loving companion weakened quickly. On the morning of July 14, 2012, my greatest fear came to pass and we knew it was time to end his suffering. We called his kind and caring veterinarians and, with great difficulty, my wife, my son and I drove Jake to their office for the last time. We were with him when he peacefully took his last breath on this earth. Since then, life has been a struggle. I just can't get that sweet boy out of my mind and don't really want to. We have his ashes and his two favorite toys in the living room, his bed is still on the floor in its same place and his other toys are still here too. We can't even bear to empty his treat jar. I do feel like his spirit is with us, but miss him terribly every single day. I thank the Good Lord for our time together, but feel like I'll never be the same without him. No other dog could ever take his place. I don't even want another dog, I only want my Jakey back.

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Dear Jake's Grandpa,

I am so sorry for the loss of your precious granddog, Jake. He is so cute. I know what you mean about not wanting another dog. Our Mickey passed away 19 months ago and we still have one of his beds in our bedroom with toys. If I put everything away right now, I would feel like I am losing him all over again.

Again I'm sorry for your and your son's loss of Jake. I hope soon you can look back and smile at the cute and funny things he did. You all are in my thoughts and prayers....God bless,

LoveMyMickey

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

I am so very sorry for your loss of Jake, the greatest of granddogs. Your words ring so true of the love the two of you shared while Jake was physically on this earth and continues to this day in the more Spirit realm. No, you will never be the same again, even if you would want that, because Jake helped shape you into the good person you are today. I'm sure that is one of Jake's proudest legacies: his Grandpa. Becoming a dog's soulmate is very, very special. My sister calls them Spirit Dogs, for their spirit (or soul) becomes one with your own and that never changes. See, Jake's Grandpa, Jake is still very much with you in a new and different way. Jake is right next to your heart, feeling every beat and loving its rhythm. Jake is with you always, wherever you go, wherever you are, you are not alone.

I know that it feels so lonely because of the familiarity of Jake's physical presence and actions and your response to them. That is so very difficult to deal with. Please don't feel like you have to change anything or anyone. Because you don't. Jake will gently guide you along this grief journey that is one of the hardest, bumpiest roads we'll ever walk. My Trevor has been gone for 14 months and I miss him more each day. He was the one dog, of the 8 I've lived with in my adult life, that has had the greatest effect on my life. I still have many things up and around of Trevor's that just may stay in place forever. Although I have gotten two "new" rescue Cocker Spaniels, one dog NEVER replaces another and should never be expected to do so.

Jake's Grandpa, please be kind to yourself and know that you do not have to do any of the "correct" things our society tells you to do when grieving. Each loss is unique and totally personal. Take all the time you need to remember, reflect, grieve, and thank Jake for coming into your life. Time. That, to me, is the greatest healer of all and it goes at only one speed.......your own. So, don't should on yourself when coming to Jake and his memory. Take all the time you need and do things that YOU want to do to honor Jake's life and your own. (Heck, I left my second dog's bed in the hallway for over a year before I could even THINK of moving it. I also kept water in their water bowl - changing it every day - for over 6 months after Rudy passed away.)

Jake sounds like quite a fella. When you feel ready, I know many of us on this site would love to hear more about him. And I can assure you that Jake has already made hundreds of friends in the Perfect World by now. Trevor and Mickey among the first. THANK YOU for sharing a bit of Jake's life with us today. You never need to worry about being alone - we are here 24/7 to listen, cry, laugh, sigh, understand, and support you when you need it the most. You won't find that on most other sites - not like here.

So, Jake's Grandpa, I'm going to say Good Night to you and to my Trevor. I hope you have a peace-filled night and I look forward to hearing from you again.

Blessings..............................................
Bobbie (Trevor's mom)

Thank you so much for your kind words, LoveMyMickey and Bobbie. They are a comfort, especially today; it's my 63rd birthday, but I'm not feeling happy, just sorrowful at the loss of Jake and still missing him terribly. Thanks again for your kindness, and I hope that Jake and I can one day cross the Rainbow Bridge with both of you and your beloved Mickey and Trevor.

Have you considered another puppy? I know it seems soon and it isn't to replace Jake but there is something about having a pet to care for and cherish that helps with the loss. YOu were obviously a wonderful and loving grandfather to him and remember that every day that you had with him was a blessing. So very sorry for the loss of your Jake!

Hi, Jake's Grandpa, please permit me to add my sincerest sympathies in the physical loss of your beloved Jake. Losing a companion is never easy regardless of the circumstances or how long we are blessed with the privilege of their company. Euthanasia is the last gift of love we can give to our companions at great sacrifice to ourselves so that they can be restored to their former youthfulness in the company of the angels.

Jake, LoveMyMickey and Bobbie have so comfortingly shared many things that are in my heart as well, so please read their responses and know that my thoughts are also expressed with theirs.

As Bobbie has shared with you, one of the many painful adjustments we are faced with during our grief adjustment journey is coping with the physical absence of our beloved companions. We live in a physically oriented world governed by the 5 senses of taste, touch, sound, smell, and sight. Every time our companions touch us, rub up against, we touch them, they kiss us, they are literally imprinting themselves on us so that they can identify us out of all the millions of other people on this planet. When they precede us to the angels, our physical bodies literally go through a physical withdrawal from this imprinting, and this is one of the many reasons why this grief journey is so very painful - - both emotionally and physically. You may find it helpful to hold one of your beloved Jake's toys or blankets or collar - - something that belongs only to him - - when the emptiness of not being able to hold him and touch him is overwhelming. No, it isn't the same as holding and touching his physical body - - but it will help bridge the emptiness.

As for embracing a new companion into your heart and life, - - this is strictly a very personal decision. Some people adopt quickly after a loss because a new life to care for helps them cope with their deep sorrow. Some people wait until their deep sorrow has eased and they feel they are ready to embrace a new companion. Some people do foster and rescue care until the homeless waifs are able to find a new Forever Home. Some people do "nanny sitting" for precious companions for family member and friends. And some people - - for whatever reason - - never adopt another companion. Only YOU know what is best for you, Jake's Grandpa. Whatever YOU decide - - at any point in time - - is the RIGHT decision for YOU.

I know there are no adequate words in any language that can soothe the seering pain of sorrow that is in your heart. I can only hope the words I share with you will offer you some measure of comfort, support, encouragement and hope as you travel your grief adjustment journey - - with the comfort of knowing that the love bond you and your beloved Jake share is eternal - - it is not restricted to the physical laws of time and space. Your beloved Jake's sweet Living Spirit is forever a heartbeat close to you.

Thank you so much for sharing your beloved Jake with us, Jake's Grandpa, and thank you so much for sharing his sweet picture with us. Please know you are among friends here who truly do understand what you are going through, and we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Jake's Grandpa, and please let us know how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

To a friend as we look into the distance to catch a glimps of are friend as if we see them laying in there bed
as time slows we reach for a moment that we share with just 1 special friend as we hold there paw again
to look them in the eye as they wish us there final goodbye to let us know we did what was right as we hold
are heart against are faith as we kneel and wait.

Iam not sure what to say next other then i know how heavy your heart is as you look out the window
to see if your friend is waiting to come inside.....As we still fill the water dish in hopes they might sit by are side
we call there name and see each blade of grass dance beneath the sun that shines as we kneel to speak are words of past
to tell a friend how much we care and how much we hold them intime of need as we put are thoughts behind the ones
that need are help for this day we shine for a friend as we hold them tight and wish them well..

As we thank them for all the special times as they teach us we try and form words as we start to part are ways
we hold them with Honor as we kiss them and say goodnight as we save a place beside are Heart where they
sleep as covers seem to shrink and echos of Snoring giants ring through the Halls of time as we wake to see there
favorite towel that covers are pillow case as iam and will always be at your side as you try and move but my friend
it is night and i have pinned you in tight as know one can move or dare wake me while i sleep.. As sound comes from within;
Well lets just say the paint in the main bedroom still needs a fresh coat of paint;

As i wake from someone that snors like a giant i think to myself Someone needs to sleep on the couch;<Grandpas Mom>;
so i can get some much needed beauty sleep;Now my morning Breakfest as i kiss my dad to say......
as Mourning light fades and holds a special place we kneel and wait for are friends as Time Inprints over are Hearts
that we have given to are friend...As Echos of time we hear each Paw print that walks in are mind.

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To all my friends here, I thank you sincerely for the comfort and the solace that you have given me in this difficult time of my life. As you yourselves know all too well, nothing can erase my grief. However, you have helped soothe the deep aching I feel in my heart at the loss of sweet Jakey, for which I am most grateful to you. May we all be reunited with our loving and sorely missed companions one day at the Rainbow Bridge. I look forward to seeing you all, and your precious ones, there.

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

Please feel free to stop here any and every time you feel like it. The memories of our loved companions NEVER fades and, many times, needs to be told so that others can share some of the love you have for Jake.

Call on me, any time, day or night. I'm ready to listen, read, cry, laugh, sigh and even just sit...........

Have a wonder-filled day of good memories of Mr. Jake!!

Blessings..............................
XOBobbieXO
Trevor's mom

Thanks, Bobbie, for your kindness. My best to you.

Hi, Jake's Grandpa, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Please know there are no strangers here - - for although we will probably never physically meet one another on this side of eternity we are united in a friendship that binds us together - - for it is our love of our beloved companions that brings us here and helps us forge enduring friendships. When we see each other in heaven's perfect garden there will be no need for introductions - - for we will already know each other.

Until then, Jake's Grandpa, please know we are here for you for as long and as often as you need us. There are no expiration dates here - - you are always welcome to come share your beloved Jake with us.

I hope today is treating you kindly, Jake's Grandpa, and that you will have a very peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Jake's sweet Living Spirit to comfort you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I look forward to knowing how you're doing, and sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Jake.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

moon_beam, your kind words are balm for my broken heart. Many thanks and my best to you.

Three months ago this very day we had to put down our precious Jake. I miss you so, Jakie.

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

I am so sorry that these days have to come and go all the time. You were the BEST of Grandpas and Jake knew that every minute. Please accept my sympathy and love on this 3 month Angelversary.

Blessings to you and Jake...............................
Bobbie
Trevor's mom

Thank you, Bobbie. My heart is aching today.

Forgive me JG i thought you might enjoy this ..

Poem BaggyBulldogs

Now i lay me down to sleep;
The king-size bed is soft and deep.
I sleep right in the center groove
My human being can hardly move!

I've trapped his legs, He;s tucked in tight
And here is where I pass the night
No one disturbs me or dares intrude
Till morning comes and "I want food!"

I sneak up slowly to begin
my nibbles on my humans chin.
He wakes up quickly,
I have sharp teeth-
I'm a puppy,don't you see..
For the morning's here
and it's time to play
I always seem to get my way.

So thank you Lord for giving me
This Human person that i see.
The one who hugs and holds me tight
And shares his bed with me at night!
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Thank you, My Doxie and Me. I'm feeling the pain again today and that poem cheered me up. It's funny and brings back many wonderful memories. My best to you, my friend.

I am a mom to six - three beautiful children and three beautiful labs. Each of them holds a special place in my heart and all are unique and wonderful parts of my life. Our oldest lab, Harley, has failing health and I know her months are numbered. I will be crushed when the time comes as we got her when our family and our marriage was falling apart and she was part of what brought us back together. The love from a pet is unconditional and that's part of what makes being a pet owner something special and so heartbreaking when the time comes. My thoughts are with you!!

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

Oh, that has such a beautiful sound to it: "Jake's Grandpa". Most of us don't think about out baby's grandpas, but yours did and it is wonderful!

How are you doing right now? It's been close to 4 months? Right now I have trouble remembering much of anything, but I keep trying. Like you, I always remember the important stuff, like the last time Jake got in "trouble" and how he got out of it. Grandpa, you are doing a marvelous job handling your grief journey. It NEVER is easy, even though some days seem that way. Just keep Jake in your memories and things will work out as they should. None of us knows what that "should be" is for us, although we have ideas. Mr. Time will help work things out.

I never thought I would be able to write these words, after Trevor died, but here I am, 15 months later, remembering and feeling every single thing about that "day", but in a way that has some comfort for me. After all, Trevor is safe. He is pain free. He can see again. He can run and run and run. He can eat all that he wants. He had a million friends now. These type of thoughts push to the forefront of memories now and I am so grateful for that. It will happen for you, too, but you must give Time its due. Don't look for the changes. They will come and surprise you. That's the best part.

I must go and write to Trevor now. Jake's Grandpa.......have a blessed night.

XOXOxoxo
Bobbie
Trevor's mom

Thank you, missingmygranny and Bobbie, for your kind thoughts and well wishes. It has been exactly 3 months, 1 week and 4 days since we lost Jake, and I miss him every day. Time is helping some, and the thought that we will one day be reunited. I hope that someday Jake and I can meet you at the Rainbow Bridge with your precious Harley and Trevor. Best to you both.

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

Now THAT is a promise from Trevor and me to meet you guys ASAP - but you will also have to meet Trevor's brothers: Crocker Spaniel, Birney, Kelly, Jasper,and Rudy. All Cocker Spaniels. Hope you're up to it because they are all lovers!

Have a blessed, safe weekend!

Love,
Bobbie

PS: HI JAKE!!!

You're on, Bobbie. It'll be a Rainbow Bridge Puppy Party!

Today it has been exactly 5 months since we lost our precious Jake, and time is not healing the wound. I am still grieving every single day and miss him terribly. Jake and I were so close that I don't think I'll ever get over losing him. His absence cuts like a knife. I hope and pray that I may someday be with him again. Grandpa loves you, sweet boy!

Dear, dear Jae's Grandpa,

Oh, how anniversaries can cut us to the quick, can't they? Trevor and I are saying special prayers for you today and Trevor will pay special attention to Jake.

Grandpa, you are really just at the beginning of what can be a very long grief journey. I'm not saying this to discourage you, but rather assure you that your grief and suffering, at 5 months, is so very normal. Isn't that too wierd to call suffering normal? Be at peace with the fact that you have so many good memories and, I promise you, the good memories will overtake the not-so-good ones. When? I don't know because for each of us time heals at the rate that is BEST for us. We don't want to be rushed along and we don't want to have things drag out forever. That is too painful. But Father Time knows exactly what is best for you and Jake.

Please give yourself a break, too. Not from the memories or anything of Jake's, but please take the time to allow Jake to send you messages of what a good and loving Grandpa you are. Yes, you are still loving Mr. Jake in your special way and he feels that all the time because his Spirit is in you, right next to your heart. So every beat of your heart sends a little message telling Jake how much you will always love him, including this very moment. See? You don't even have to say anything and Jake already knows what you are thinking and feeling.

Today is Tribute Day for Jake. Trevor, Dreamer, Kelley, Birney, Crocker, Jasper, Kelly and Rudy (and Spot & Squirt) salute Mr. Jake and you, Grandpa. Not only for what you did together here on this planet, but what you continue to have/do every day to come! Better warn Jake about the swarm of Cockers coming his way! (all except for Dreamer nad Kelley who are still here with me)

Peace be with you, Grandpa!
Trevor's Mom (Bobbie)

Bobbie, thank you so very much for your kind and soothing thoughts. I know that you are dealing with the loss of your own dear Trevor, and with your health issues, yet you take the time to comfort all of us here. You are truly a special person. May the Lord be with you.

Running Dreams by Bob Morrow April 16th 2002

I brought you home inside of my coat; it was the first time you found a place close to my heart,as
you drift off to puppy dreams.

We made our pack as time went by, both learning to read the moods and rules of kindred souls.
Our friendship a quilt of life with patterns and yet no seams.

In those sunrises of each fall we would walk through thick & thin,too reach day's end,to eat,to
sleep, to chase the things of that another morning mist may bring. With only the hope that we
would rise to that frosty mist, and begin again.

Now i stand at waters edge in patches of briars and bramble, wishing that my old friend could
walk with me on one last day, Oh the places that we could ramble.

Alas my friend those days on earth for us are forever gone, but i promise you that when my time
comes we will once again hunt hard and long. No birds that fly will escape our eyes and my shot
will always be true This much i owe to you...

Forgive me if i lay upon your pillow and remember all the times we had, the pages of those
memories would fill so many reams. That you will find me not just walking with you, but running
with you in your dreams.

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Jake's Grandpa please forgive me for my words i thought i would share this poem of
a man that lost his dog..Yes his Dog yet at the end this Dog Became his best friend
with each breath takin he mourns the lose of his Beloved..Are friends seem to lead the
trail of life yet they can only show us a short distance then we must find are way....


Jake's Grandpa all great men share a common bond as a special Friend that sits by are side
that speaks in silence only we can....

That was beautiful, My Doxie and Me, and comforting. Yes, all of us here share a common bond, of love and loss of our faithful companions. Thank you for helping me to deal with my loss.

Hi Jake's grandpa

I'm just stopping by to say hello to you on a day when everybody else is celebrating but your heart is heavy. So is mine. We're partners in that.
Blessed day and know the Jake loves you forever.

Gretta's mom

Dear Jake's Grandpa,

I do want to wish you a Merry Christmas only because I KNOW that Jake is having one at the same time (up in Heaven). The only difference is that it is one heck of a birthday party in Heaven. Can you imagine the candles? And every dog, cat, mouse, bunny, ferret, every animal gets to eat a huge slice of cake!

Yes, this is such a hard time of the year for those of us who have lost our best and most loved companions. And by the time you read this it will probably by 12/26/12 and the worst is behind for this year. But it still is painful and my gift to you is a prayer that peace will eventually fill your heart and all your memories of Jake will be the good ones, those that make you smile and even laugh. They WILL come and they'll be a special gift - just for you!

Blessed Christmas, Grandpa!

Love,
Trevor's mom, Bobbie

Thanks, Gretta's Mom and Bobbie, for your kind thoughts. Yes, yesterday was difficult for me, as I know it was for you. Today isn't so good either, but nice poeple like you make it a little easier. Thanks again and love ya!

Hi Jake's grandpa!

Just stopping in to see how you are doing and to wish you the best day possible. Jake is in the perfect World, bragging up a storm about the best Grandpa in the world. I know this because Gretta, my beautiful chocolate lab, the kindest choco on earth, is in the audience.

Jake is SO blessed to have a grandpa like you. Someday the tears will no longer flow 24 hours a day. But they will never stop until you and Jake are reunited.

Take care,

Gretta's mom

Thank you, Gretta's Mom. It's comforting to think that Jake is in the perfect world, happy and healthy again, and waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge in the good company of your beloved Gretta. As for a day without tears for him, well I just don't know about that. My best to you and Bobbie.

Happy New Year Jake's Grandpa!

I know that this is NOT a happy new year for you by any means. But I wanted to add my voice to my sister's message about Jake. He has quite an audience in Heaven - Gretta, Trevor, Mickey, Peanut, Jenna, Rudy, Jasper, Birney, Kelly, Crocker, Spot,Squirt, Hermy and the list goes on and on.

Jake is also sending you special graces today to help you bring in 2013. You ARE such a special grandpa and everyone in Heaven knows that 10 times over from what Jake has been saying. Trust me, Trevor tells me everything in my heart.

As for the tears, let them come. Don't even worry about them slowing down at this point. You are far too new on your grief journey to even think that slowing down will happen. But again, my sister (my OLDER sister) is right: when you least expect it you will notice a gentle decrease (not stoppage) in the amount of grief tears that flow every day. That's because Jake is catching up to licking them all away and he is also filling that huge hole in your heart with more and more of his love.

Just a few words from a doggie-lover that STILL cries over Trevor, while holding onto her two current rescue doggies.

Love you!
Bobbie

Happy New Year. Jake's grandpa

Yes. Bobbie is right ... she's still dripping tears for Trevor and I'm still dripping tears for Gretta - especially when I write on this site. When the being who holds a part of your heart goes to another world where we humans can't see or hear or (the worst) pet and cuddle with him or her, there IS a hole in your heart. I used to think that eventually (a long eventually) it would be filled with happy memories but I've come to realize that it won't ever be completely filled this side of heaven. Part of you heart has preceded you there and there is always a little wind whistling through the empty part.

I keep looking at Jake's picture and thinking that he has such a wonderful grandpa and it bringgs a big smile to my face. Did he know how to talk? He looks like he could. And I can just hear his voice ... deep and growly but ALWAYS loving. He must have provided lots of humoous moments - like my black lab-Newfie, Rufus.

We're always here for you, Jake grandpa. You're special to us. Long ago in a time of huge crisis, my sister Bobbie, her husband Stan and I were fighting a terrible problem and we decided to be the three musketeers. Since then we've added a FEW more special special friends to our Musketeer band. I think we're up to five now. I'd like to invite you to join our Musketeers. One for all and all for one!! Now we can be double-Musketeers!

Have the best day possible. Know that Jake is romping (yeah, he CAN romp, as big as he is, in the perfect World) in the sunshine and sleeping in the shade.

Blessings,

Gretta's mom

Thanks guys, as always, for your comforting words and thoughts, and a Happy New Year to you both. Yes, there will always be a hole in my heart left by Jakey's untimely departure and you're right, it won't ever be filled in this world. But I have hope for the next one and appreciate your helping me keep that hope strong. My best to you.

Oh Jake's grandpa, you're such an exceptional person. I'll bet there hasn't ever been a grandpa to write here on Lightning Strike. Watch for little signals that Jake is going to send you (and you really have to watch because they are VERY subtle) that he is OK and he sends his love. Bobbie's Trevor sends butterflies her way. Gretta only sent me one - the first few days after her passing I was so sad I slept on her dog bed (it's a big orthopedic one) and once, in the moment between waking and sleeping I saw not her but a beautiful Golden Retriever between me and her dog dishes across the dining room. Just for about a tenth of a second. Then I knew she had made it over and was OK.

Have the best day you can and know that we are with you and thinking about you and Jake all the time.

Gretta's mom (Jeanne)

Thanks. I would love to have a signal from Jake.

Good Morning, Jake's Grandpa,

One sure sign, in the warmer months, are BUTTERFLIES!!! I was told about this last summer by LoveMyMickey and ever since that day managed to see at least one butterfly every day until it got too cold here. What a wonderful "Hello. I Love You!" from my precious one(s) (sometimes I'd see more than one.),
I even have a book on butterflies now. It's such a joy to see them flit around and be able to say, "Hi Trevor! Thanks for stopping by and checking on mommy1" Bet you can have th same thing. I KNOW you can - Jake will send his signals in the Spring and the rest he is already sending. We just aren't always "in tune" with them at first. Sometimes we have to look kind of hard to recognize them and then we go, "Of course! That's from Jake!"

Wishing you a good day and many, many comforting signals!

Love,
Bobbie

Hi Bobbie, I hope that you are doing well and feeling better these days. Thanks for the encouragement. I will look for signs from Jake and hope there are many butterflies flitting around our back yard this spring! Best regards.

Hi Grandpa!!!!

Glad the butterflies helped. I forgot to mention that they don't always have to be living ones. One day I was at a cancer support center and had to go potty. Well, the bathroom wallpaper was nothing but the most beautiful butterflies of all shapes, sizes and colors! I didn't want to leave because I felt completely surrounded by LOVE, COMFORT and my boys! I must ask them where they got that wall paper! I was surprised as ever when I walked in and it was a small bathroom, so I almost felt like I was being hugged by butterflies! I now, a bathroom is not the most "ahhhh" type of room, but I don't care because that good feeling still comes up now and then.

Also, other people may recognize signs from Jake that you don't. That is also so very helpful. I know my sister, LoveMyMickey and My Doxie have all told me after the fact (OH! and Hermy's mommy) and then I go "Oh, yeah! They are right!" AND I have never seen any of my boys in dreams, etc. Seems, they all know I have another live doggie to take care of me OR they are waiting for one, last incredible dream! So do not worry (as I do all the time) that what others see, hear, feel, etc. is not happening with you and Jake. You two have your OWN signals and they will occur over time and to no one else.

You are doing super, Jake's Grandpa and I KNOW how proud Jake is of you!

Love you!
Bobbie (Trevor's mommy)

I AM YOUR DOG

Posted on November 28,2012 by Baggybulldogs


I am your dog, and i have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear. I know
That you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have chidren to raise. It
always seems like you are running here and there, often much to fast, often never
noticing the truly grand things in life. Look down at me now, while you sit there at
your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly
cloudy now. That comes with age. The gray hairs are beginning to ring my soft
muzzle.

You smile at me; I see love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit?
A soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit would
forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a simple moment of your time...
That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a moment to be with me.

So many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, Of
another of my kind, passing. Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes
suddenly it wrenches your Heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly
before your eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end;..when we look
at you with grizzeled muzzles and clouded eyes. Still the love is always there,
even when we must take that long sleep, to run free in a distant land.

I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here next week. Someday you will shed the
water from your eyes that humans have when deep grief fills their soul, and you will
be angry at yourself that you did not have just "One more day" with me. Because I love
you so, your sorrow touches my spirt and grieves me.

So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep into my eyes. what do
you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart.
Come to me not as "alpha" or as "Trainer" or even " Mom or Dad", come to me as a
living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another's eyes, and talk. I
may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you
something profound about myself or even life in general.

You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such things
with. Someone very different from you, and here I am a dog, but Iam alive. I feel
emotion, I feel physical senses, and i can revel in the differences of our spirits and
soul. I do not think of you as a "Dog on two feet"- I know what you are. You are
human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still.

Now, come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down if only
for a moment. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper to my ears. Speak with your
heart, with your joy and I will know your true self.

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Mr.G forgive me.... So many levels of thought in life and after..So much may slip by
with hidden words we glance over, after the lose of my friend i find myself writing it's like
forming words with your heart because i can no longer share them with... This gives me
a greater understanding of how much friendship we have and a form of respect for the
ones that speak with there eyes.

It's a reflection of are selfs and who we are...And how much we form a connection
as we understand without speech Jake touched your heart and you share his words
you have become the best of friends as he is always searching for you.

Forgive me Mr.G i found this poem it has great truth with heart warming moments, this poem is a look
into a friends mind and to be given a voice, are heart speaks with are friends.. it's difficult to bring
words from the heart.

Wishing you Well

You need no forgiveness, My Doxie and Me, only thanks for sharing that beautiful piece with me. Indeed, I saw much of Jake and our relationship in it. He and I were kindred spirits with a bond that can never be broken, as were you and Jenna. I hope that they are keeping each other company until we meet with them again at the bridge. My best to you, friend.

It was exactly 6 months ago today that we lost our sweet boy, Jake. I don't cry as much now, but still feel a great sense of loss each and every single day. A guy told me once that Jake had a face only a mother could love. I replied that I must be his mother then, for I loved his face and everything about him. Miss you, big boy!Click to view attachment

Special thoughts to you and Jake on this first of many anniversaries. Jake looks like quite a character. We love and miss you, too, Jake!

XOXOxoxo
Bobbie
Trevor's mom

JakesGrandpa,

Thinking of you and Jake on your 6 month angelversary. He is so cute. Of course you love that face and everything about him. You'll always feel an emptiness even though the tears will be less.

We love you Jake, and we'll always be here for your loving grandpa.

LoveMyMickey

Thanks for being here for me, y'all. Love ya!

Good morning Jake's Grandpa!

How are you doing this morning? Just want you to know that Gretta (in the Perfect World, with Jake), Rufus (my black lab-Newfie with the beautiful eyes) and all the people and animals in the Musketeer group are thinking of you and sending you a special set of love rays,

The Musketeers got their start many years ago when my sister was desperately ill. Originally we WERE three: me, my sister and my brother-in-law. Since LS, we've enlarged our circle - if I mentioned names, I'm sure I'd miss someone, but here's and invitation (actually two): one for you into the earthly contingent, and one for Jake into the heavenly contingent. No dues, just support and love.

Bye for now. have the best day possible.

Gretta's mom

Gretta'a Mom, I accept the invitation, and Jake does too. Thanks and have a good day today.

Dear Jake'sGrandpa,

How are you? I hope you are feeling better day by day...Thank you and Jake for accepting the invitation to be in the Musketeers. We are all here for each other.

I hope you are doing well and have a blessed evening.....God Bless....


LoveMyMickey

I'm OK now, LoveMy Micky, after a couple of depressing days of missing my boy Jake quite a bit. Thanks for asking, and I hope that all is well with you.

Does anybody know how Bobbie is doing?