LS friends
My computer is have MAJOR problems and often interrupts my posts here. I'm going to write in Word and try to cut and paste. My words will come in sections. Thank you all for your love and care.

Part 1
It’s been almost five months since mom saw your face, since I heard the pitter-patter of tiny feet on the hardwood floor, since I saw your tail going back and forth so fast it gave you one of your nicknames (Mr. Waggy Tail – even though you’re a girl), Since I stroked your velvet ears, since we did the one and only trick we knew, “Who wants to lay on the floor?”, since your floppy lab lips dropped back and I could ask you, “Who’s making a wolf?”, since I could rub your tummy until you “fell over” one side or the other. Since the thousands of big and little memories that we made together. Mom misses you SO much, my beautiful Babyface. If I wrote forever, I could never tell it all! Love from your forever mom.

Gretta's mom

Thinking of you in your loss of dear sweet Gretta. She's dancing with the angels now and will be happy and well the next time you see her. Until then, just know that you gave her the best possible life here and she knows how much she was loved.

Thank you so much, Bonnie's mom. I know that's true. Thank you for begin with me as we go through it together.

Gretta girl,

Mom loves and misses you more today than ever before. Have a fun day up there - and send down a ray or two to help mom, OK? Did all your cousins have a party yesterday for Dreamer joining Bobbie's famil? Look at ther happy faces - thank you Trevor - you really are "a fell you can trust."

Keep warm.

Your mom

Hi Gretta'sMom....I'm thinking of you and Gretta during this angel-versary. I know you miss that sweet girl more every day.....I do hope you will have a peaceful holiday weekend...God Bless..

Hugs,

LoveMyMickey

Dear Gretta's Mom,

Oh, how Gretta continues to love you more and more. And especially when she gets your love notes. You know that everyone up in Heaven gets to hear all about every one of them and cannot wait for your next message.

I'm so sorry that the sadness continues as long as it does. That doesn't seem quite fair, but I guess that's what happens when we love someone soooooo much. The sadness runs in proportion to our love for our guys and gals. You still have permission from all L-Sers and Heaven above to do whatever makes you feel better in the long run, be it crying, writing, walking, sleeping on Gretta's bed (Rufus thinks it's his? ha). All actions are truly a tribute to Gretta AND you for the loving relationship you shared on earth, are sharing while temporarily apart and will share to an even greater degree when you are together again.

Gretta was a unique girl (which must be why we always called her a "him"). And your love and relationship will always be unique, never copied again. I know you treasure that and cannot wait until that bond can be completed again.

Until then, Jeanne, all the boys and girls in Heaven over the Rainbow Bridge and a whole lot of them still here on earth are thinking about you and sending you the love and sustenance (sp) you need. And don't forget, that's for as long as you need/want it, too!

Love,
your baby sister

Thanks Bobbie

Just as long as you and I and the third musketeer remembers these precious gifts of God, that's all the blessing we need.

Thanks again, little sister

Gretta girl,

Love of my life. Where are you now? I know you're safe and warm and free of all pain and fear and I know you can feel my love for you 'cuz I can feel yours for me, my babyface. Sleep tight.

Mom

Dear Gretta's Mom, What a beautiful little note to your girl - you can bet she's up there with the other Angel Animals saying "Yes, that's MY mum, isn't she great?" Hugs to you my friend, Leejaye

Thanks so much, Leejaye. Some days I just don't know what to do. Life's "stuff" is piling up and is weakening the courage I usually feel. This too shall pass, though. Thank you SO much for your care and support, Leejaye. How are YOU doing?

Dear Gretta's Mom, That bloody life stuff...it gets in the way of what is real, like your Gretta, and your Rufus, and Trevor, and Dreamer, and Mischief and Purszi - and all the love we share, I hope you can hang onto this feeling when it all feels like too much...hugs to you my friend, Leejaye

Thought you might like this:

Spirit of A Labrador

I was standing on a hillside in a field of blowing wheat,

and the spirit of a Labrador was lying at my feet.


He looked at me with kind dark eyes, an ancient wisdom shining through,

And in the essence of his being I saw love there too.


His mind did lock upon my heart as I stood there on that day,

And he told me of this story about a place so far away.


I stood upon that hillside in a field of blowing wheat

and in a twinkling of a second his spirit left my feet.


His tale did put my heart at ease, my fears did fade away

about what lay ahead of me on another distant day.



"I live among God's creatures now in the heavens of your mind,

So do not grieve for me, my friend, as I am with my kind.



My collar is a rainbow's hue, my leash a shooting star,

My boundaries are the Milky Way where I sparkle from afar.



There are no pens or kennels here for I am not confined,

But free to roam God's heavens among the Labrador kind.



I nap the day on a snowy cloud, gentle breezes rocking me,

And dream the dreams of earthlings and how it used to be.



The trees are full of liver treats and tennis balls abound,

And milkbones line the walkways just waiting to be found.



There even is a ring set up, the grass all lush and green,

where even Rescue Labradors become the Best of Breed.



For we're all winners in this place, we have no fault you see,

And God passes out those ribbons to each one, even me.



I drink from waters laced with gold, my world a beauty to behold,

And wise old dogs do form my pride to amble at my very side.



At night I sleep in angel's arms, her wings protecting me,

And moonbeams dance about us as stardust falls on thee.



So when your life on earth is spent and you stand at heaven's gate,

Have no fear of loneliness for here you know I wait.



Author Unknown

Oh Cappy

How can I ever thank you for the WONDERFUL poem - message from a labrador. I'm in tears of both ssadness and happiness. You see through my heart.

God bless you.

Gretta's mom

I LOVE that one! was very inspirational and gave me a lot of hope. Im glad you enjoyed it. : )

Dear Cappy,

Do you think this might apply to brave little C-o-c-k-e-r Spaniels, too? My Trevor was Gretta's Mom's nephew and was the bravest little dog ever. He died in July of severe neurologic problems that caused tremendous pain and I miss him so very much.

Sincerely,
Trevor's mom, Bobbie

Bobbie

OF COURSE this applies to little C-spaniels - and to every dog who loved and was loved by a human being. If even on tear was shed or one sigh sighed ..... it applies.

XOXO

Gretta's mom