Alvin James Burleson

Alvin xxxxx

Good Bye My Friend Oh little friend,♥
do you recall when you made this house your home?♥
You were just a ball of fluff Not even halfway grown.♥
You stumbled when you learned to walk, it was hard to steer four legs♥
. You learned to sit & stay, and of course you learned to beg.♥
You sensed when I was happy, or was feeling kind of low,♥
you'd rub up against my knee, you always seemed to know.♥
You'd fetch a ball or get a toy, without even being told,♥
but your face was crestfallen, if I felt the need to scold.♥
You found the outside world exciting,♥
do you remember your first snow? ♥
You'd not come inside the house,♥
because you loved it so.♥
I never once felt lonely, ♥
as long as you were here. ♥
You were at my feet or on my lap,♥
you constantly were near♥
. Oh, I am going to miss you,♥
no question about that.♥
But, little one, for your pain to go, ♥
I had to send you back. ♥
You're going back to Heaven now,♥
from whence long ago you came.♥
You'll be welcomed by God Himself, ♥
who knows your doggy-name. ♥
I think there's biscuits up in Heaven,♥
and pillows, bones & toys.♥
And Angels who will play with you and little girls & boys.♥
But there won't be any pain or hurting,♥
and no medicine up there♥
. You won't even need a leash, ♥
You'll run freely in God's air.♥
And when my time on earth is done,♥
and Heavens gate I'm near,♥
I don't want any harps or horns, ♥
just.....happy barks to hear. ♥
So, see you later, little friend, ♥
I'm glad you're now pain free.♥
And I'm glad you're sitting next to Jesus, ♥
Now...you wait right there for me. ♥

Sue Smith

February 10, 2010

Precious Love

The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.

AUTHOR:UNKNOWN

Joanne Stella'S Mam

February 10, 2010

From time to time people tell me, "Lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "That's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog," and, in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.

Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

So for me, and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog." just smile....because they "just don't understand."

- Anonymous

Sue Smith

October 3, 2009

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Pippa B

September 5, 2009

My Forever Pet♥♥♥

♥There’s something missing in my home♥
♥I feel it day and night.♥
♥I know it will take time and strength♥
♥Before things feel quite right.♥
♥But just for now, I need to mourn,
♥My heart – it needs to mend.♥
♥Though some may say it’s “just a pet”♥
♥I know I’ve lost a friend.♥
♥You’ve brought such laughter to my home,♥
♥And richness to my days –♥
♥A constant friend through joy or loss,♥
♥With gentle loving ways.♥
♥Companion, pal, and confidante,♥
♥A friend I won’t forget,♥
♥You’ll live for always in my heart –♥
♥My sweet forever pet.♥

--Author unknown♥

Sue Smith

September 3, 2009

ALVIN WITH LOVE

"In the Candle's Glow"
Warm light coming from far below,
Twinkling, sparkling is the candle's glow.
All is well up on the ridge,
The place we know as Rainbow Bridge.
Furbabies sleeping in heaven's light,
Tended by candles in the night.
Peaceful dreams be theirs to keep,
As they slumber in this night so deep.
Hearts on earth that miss them so,
Take comfort in the candle's glow.
Watching for them in skies above,
Bound eternally by a cord of love.
Laura Hickman

Sue Smith

August 24, 2009

I'll never wander out of your sight.
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach.
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around,
And the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
And you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep,
And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a child’s face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

Janette Brennan

August 16, 2009

FOR ALVIN♥♥♥

IF I COULD FLY ON EAGLE’S WINGS♥♥♥
If I could fly on eagle’s wings I’d scour the realms of heaven
In my search for you. I’d call out your name so loud and so clear
In hopes of finding you. I’d meet other angels and ask their advice♥
Oh! My love with angel’s wings
If only I could fly on eagles wings
I’d fly to the moon and then to the stars,♥I’d fly over oceans so deep and so wide,
I’d fly over mountains that reach the sky with their
Snowy white tipped peaks.
Oh my love with angel’s wings.
I’d knock on our Lord Gods heavenly door and ask for an audience with him.♥
Then with the angel Gabriel standing at Gods side,
I would say to our Lord God that I cannot bear to live without you.♥
Oh my love with angel’s wings
What I would not do to bring you back again!
For I see you so clearly in my mind’s eye,♥
Your wonderful smile and you’re sparkling ebony eyes.
If time would but stand still and wishes could be mine
I would fly to the realms of heaven and bring you back again.♥
If only I could fly on eagles wings.
Oh my beautiful angel in the heavens above how I long
To make you mine again.
For no one else can know the part of me that can’t
Let go,♥
Oh my love with angels wings♥
How I miss you so.♥
Written By
Viv Eckett

Sue Smith

August 13, 2009

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.

(Written by CG - 1995)

Mel Xxxxx

June 27, 2009

alvan

the cutest the most fun to play with you will be dearly missed

Lisa Morrison (Best Friend)

June 25, 2009