It's a time of sorrow, a time to weep, for I had to put my baby to sleep.

I miss your greeting when I come in the door,  Your precious face that I'll see no more.

The Unconditional love you gave to me, I could only return by setting you free

From the pain you were feeling most of the time and not seeing your food 'cause you were almost blind.

I remember the good times like they were yesterday; The excitement you showed when you wanted to play.

And when I felt down, you made things okay;  Just by looking at me in you loving way.

Now I feel an emptiness from inside my heart, For you were part of the family from the very start.

Now you are in Heaven, and I believe that it is true,  For all God's creations, not just a few.

by Vicki Sullivan

January 1996

Cuddles was Misty Rose's predecessor.

Cuddles:  You were with us for 17 wonderful years.  You were born on Halloween and was a Christmas present to Brice and Monica.  You were a wonderful little boy and you lived a long life. For a long time, you coughed a lot.  The Vet had you on (I'm not sure how to spell it) Hicadan to help to control the cough. You had cataracts on both eyes and couldn't see your food and water without sticking your nose in them first.   After you falling down the stairs twice and leaning up against the wall in order to stand up, it was time to do what needed to be done.  I'm sorry, but I loved you too much to continue to watch you suffer.   I cried so hard for quite some time, then Grandma got me Misty.  Misty helped to fill that void you left in my heart.

Now I have another baby in heaven with you.  Please find her and make her welcome.  She is a shy one.  Her name is Misty Rose and she will be so alone.  Please make her feel comfortable for me.  Someday I will see both of you again.

I still love you Cuddles, but Misty filled that void that you left.  I'm sorry this memorial is so late, but I finally have a way to remember you too.

Love and kisses, Mom

I am not so far from you,
Just a little way beyond;
Past the cares and past the pain,
Far past my earthly bonds.

When you feel you miss me most,
As years go drifting by;
Each memory will prove to you,
That our love will never die.

For memories are but a touch,
From the Father's gentle hand;
To heal your pain and mend your hearts,
To help you understand...

That while I left you far too soon,
I did not leave alone;
For the Father sent His angels,
To gently take me home.

Take comfort when you think of me,
Keep my love alive in your heart;
And with the warmth of each memory,
We will never be apart.