She's so much like you in so many ways

She plays the games you used to play
with all the wonder of each new day
She tears up her toys, then expects more
I smile as I remember you did the same before
Who could know there are only so many days
She's so much like you in so many ways

Her eyes shine with the same mischievous glow
I recall when yours did, so long ago
To have looked into yours longer, and see you gaze back
and just like yours was, her coat is all black
But as I run my hands through her mane
somehow it's different and yet it's the same

She resembles you, I think you know
memories flood me as I've watched her grow
She comforts me when I'm blue for you
did you send her my way 'cause you somehow knew
I would be lost without you to brighten my days
She's so much like you in so many ways

Memories still come, never to be forgot
most are wonderful... but, others are not
When those do come I call her to me
she knows much more than most will ever see
Until we meet again I still hold onto her
As I think of you a tear falls to her fur

When she looks up at me sometimes I still see you
shining through her eyes showing love so true
I know you don't mind I am enchanted by her charm
for my love for you stays ever safe and protected from harm
Then she runs off to find some new trouble to start today
She's so much like you in so many ways

She loves me now almost as much as you did then
As your life here was reaching it's end, hers was about to begin
Oh, a part of my heart, it left with you
when away to Heaven your spirit it flew
She is here now, confident, in your place
A quick glimpse of you when I look upon her face

Time has moved on, as it does for all
I force myself up whenever I fall
My days are brighter with her in my life
Your echo, she is, a welcome relief from strife
I know you are never very far away
reminded as she comes to me wanting, again, to play

Yes, she's so much like you... in so many ways


Today, I must thank both of you for each playing a part in my life. Leibchen, Marmy's little daughter, I still love, and miss you, and always will. Echo, Mommy's little girl, I love you too. While you may not be Lei-Lei, you are like her in so many ways.
Leibchen would have been sixteen, and Echo is three years old today. Happy Birthday to both of you!

Not goodbye.....just until
Marmy always comes back for you
Leibchen March 12,1994 - November 15,2006

Lei Lei's Mom

Apart from the colour of the coats ( white and biscuit in our case) I could have written that beautiful poem myself as it's just what I have been thinking since we rescued Pixie, 6 months after losing Noushka. Just the same feelings and emotions. Thankyou for writing and sharing it.

I send birthday love and best wishes for your Angel Leibchen and Echo.

Love Jan and my Angels and Pixie

Thank you for your kind words and understanding. Are those Samoyeds? Beautiful dogs and very sweet too. Yes, I know too how bittersweet it is to have another of the same breed, or even a similar breed, as the one we've lost. There are bound to be some comparisons to our lost love, but there are special traits of their own to make them all unique, and deserving of our love too, in spite of how similar they are...or may not be. Once we get past the guilt of loving another, the love we still have in our hearts will bloom again in it's own way for these new loves. No, it won't be the same. But, it can be just as real. It really does help to know I am NOT the only one who get's this, and if my words help you, or anyone else, then I am only too happy to oblige. It is nice to know we are not alone and that so many do understand... even when so many still don't. My sincere condolences to you too on your losses as well, and my best wishes to you on your new addition. Thank you again.

Lei Lei's Mom
Thank you for sharing that beautiful poem. We put our dog to sleep a little over 3 months ago and I miss her more all the time. Instead of getting easier --I think it's getting worse. I've been thinking about getting another dog of the same breed and I don't know if that's a good thing or not. I've wondered about how difficult the comparisons would be. The hardest part for me now is not having anyone to talk to about this -- people think I should be over it by now. I'm sorry for your loss and hope you find peace with your new little darling.
Thanks again for sharing the poem
Sharon

Thanks and yes Lei Lei's Mom, Tasha and Noushka are Samoyeds, and as you say such beautiful, sweet dogs. Tasha was all white and Noushka was white with biscuit ears. Pixie , our newly rescued girl is part samoyed but she is much larger and so we think that maybe she is crossed with Husky or Malamute. we have even been told that she could be a German Eurasier, which is a recognised breed now, comprising a third each, Samoyed, Chow and Keeshond. She is mostly white but has Noushka's biscuit ears and also some biscuit on her back. She has the 'Sammy' smile, which is adorable, and many times I think I can see both Tasha and Noushka looking at me from those dark eyes.
As you say, we never want to 'replace' our darlings, but it doesn't mean that we can't love another. If we have loved a particular breed before, then it's natural for us to want our new babies to be the breed we love , if possible.
Can you post some pics of your fur babies, they look so lovely, I would love to see more of them.
Love Jan and my Angels and Pixie x

Westiesam/Sharon,
Don't ever let anyone decide for you when you should be "over" a loss. Personally, I don't think we ever really get over a loss like this, but we can get passed it. It does get easier with time, but it never really goes away. The decision whether to get another pet, or not, is something only YOU can decide. There is no right or wrong answer. If you do decide to get another, then you must also decide whether to get another so much like your lost love. Yes, there will some comparisons. No, they will not be the one you lost. But, they can be a new, treasured, addition to your life, bringing new memories, even as you still recall the ones you already hold so dear. Best wishes to you whatever your decision may be, and know that we here are supporting you either way. Thank you too......