Yes, Bear, all dogs do go to heaven.
But you already know that. You’ve been chasing bunnies through meadows of Easter Green all night, free of the pain that had stopped you from walking here on earth. Yes, I did know when I took this picture of you with Your Boy that it would be the last. Your Nanny and Grandpa even came to see you one last time this Christmas, poor old Grandpa hobbling around behind you, commiserating with you on how Time had brought you both to this point in life.
Do you remember, Bear, the story of how you came into our life? How your boy was so very young when we found you at the dog pound, and there you were, sitting in the sun, and our eyes met and my heart heard your heart say,
“Oh, look, it’s my real mommy”.
Patriotic Bear
Gentle Bear, you have been so much more than a dog; you have been a faithful servant, protector, and lover of all living things.
meadows of Easter Green .
To become a Real Dog, you must prove yourself
Brave, Truthful, and Unselfish.
Oh how I am going to miss your smile.
Love, your real mommy.
34 comments:
A beautiful Tribute to a beautiful dog.
I am sure you are going to miss her.
I love this! I love Bear. I love Ryan. I love you. I love Alice. I love your Knight. I love your family. Ryan is so handsome. He is so handsome!
But Bear. Oh Bear. Bear went to heaven for sure. God bless you Bear.
Dogs make us love even more. They demand nothing just love and care and they return it a thousandfold.
Thank you for this Deborah. This is what makes us rich. I love you.
What a thoughtful and awesome post Deborah. YOu shall see Bear one day again, and he will be waiting for you. Thanks for stopping by and visiting me today also. It means a lot to me and your kind words. Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend and may your heart be filled with the loving memories of Bear!
Cheers
You have me in tears! Oh my gosh, tears!
Dog Heaven
In dog heaven, there’s plenty of time to think…
You can howl if you want to…..
Test your new wings or chew on your halo---it’s okay!
You can rest after a busy game of chase in the meadow.
We know our people will join us sometime…..so
we wait patiently and remember them.
There is always a big stick to fetch and friends to play with.
Chew toys are everywhere, even in the clouds!
Dog Heaven is a VERY GOOD time, no matter what you like to do.
So please don’t fret Mom; life’s a beach here!
Love,
Bear
Oh Darling I am so sorry about Bear you will indeed see him again.
Oh I'm so sorry sweet Deb.
He is beautiful.
Love Renee xoxoxo
Oh sigh, such a beautiful face. You know that I understand in the deepest of ways what that loss is like. I am so glad he has had such a beautiful time with you and your family. They give us so much, so much.
Kisses for your heart.
Fly high little Bear.
xxme
What a beautiful tribute to the love you feel for your sweet Bear. Sending you hugs and kisses and love. Missed indeed, but never, ever forgotten. ♥
I am so sorry for your cracked open heart!
I am so sorry.
Tears for you sweetie, I am so so sorry!
Oh Deb! I came here to tell you that you write the very best prayers ever. I want to sit next to you when you pray, because I know God is listening to your words, the way I do when I read them, and maybe I can sneak one in while you have his ear. :) And then I read about your sweet Bear, and I see those pictures of him and Ryan and the tears just come streaming down my cheeks. What a sweet dog, and a sweet, sweet boy, too. I'm so sorry for your loss - xoxo Pam
They absolutely do go to Heaven! What a touching post.
Beautiful post for Bear! I can so relate to your pain.... i lost two dogs within 5 weeks of each other. I still get teary eyed when I think of them. Bear will forever be in your heart!!
A big hug to you, my friend!!
manon
xo
A lovely scrapbook of memories. Our pets are so much a part of who we are.
hugs and kisses from downunder
xoxo
M
Visiting from your beautiful comments on a few blogs...
and and now my heart breaks for this.
sorry, if that helps.
Oh Deb! I am so sorry. He had a beautiful gragceful and gorgeously graying and wise face. They are SOO much. Sometimes there just aren't words. I send you strength and peace.
"...Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy"
(((((((((HUGS))))))))) to you Deb, and your family. Our pets become a very big part of the family. Sometimes like one our children even, I know my pugs are.
Hugging you dear sweet friend xoxoxoxo
Oh Deb this has made me cry!
Bear is absolutely gorgeous.
What a brilliant tribute!
Many many hugs,
Lila xx
Oh, what beautiful honour to your lovely dog. Yes, when a dog comes to live with you...life changes. I suddenly feel the need to write a tribute to our former dog Rocky, a beautiful wonderful big Kusky-Malamut who was poisoned when only six years old. One day a lady in the parc told me, when I walked with our new dog Louis ( who had kennel-syndrome and was very autistic ) that she saw another dog walking with us and it was Rocky, in the spirit, who had been strong and couragious. Oh, Deborah, you see where your dear dear post brings us ....
You will miss him dearly. Go through sadness knowing he had a wonderful life in your home.
Oh, I can hardly bear it. So beautiful. They take up residence not only in our homes but literally steal our hearts. I know you are hurting. Kisses and hugs for your sore and broken heart! I'll be crying for awhile.
I am kind of mad at myself but not really. I thought I told Ces and Bella and you and Marie and Manon and now I don't know who I have told.
Thank you for your prayers you know how I love them.
xxoxo
Hi Deborah!!!
oh you made me cry today....what a beautiful post and a wonderful tribute to a sweet sweet member of the family....I have to go and hug our dog Minnie now....They are amazing companions aren't they!!!
Bear is in Heaven and enjoying the great view and the treats!!!
Hugs
Diana
Oh Deb, just how sweet and sad. You'll see Bear again, I just know it...all dogs do go to heaven. I miss my babies too and I know I'll be seeing them someday.
God bless and so very sorry about your loss...what a great doggie.
xxoo,
Georgina
Bear isn't just a dog, she was your friend!!!
Heart hugs to you.
Thank you so so much Deb. Madi is a light for me!!
Happy Happy New Year sweet one.
Love and huge hugs.
Awwwww...what a heartwarming tribute to a gorgeous dog that has most definitely left its mark on you and your family. Adore. :)
You have such a huge capacity for love! That's why you are loved so much. Thank you for coming by my blog and thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement. I do so appreciate them. Rest in peace, Bear. Love and hugs, Lynda
I forgot to tell you I think Ryan looks just like you here.
The house must feel empty without boy and dog.
xoxox
Oh, I'm so, so sorry, I know how hard it is to lose your doggie. Your words were so beautiful they made me cry. Although Bear is in Heaven, I know he leaves a hole in your heart. I'm sure he had the best life and more love than any dog could ask for.
Love and hugs to you and the fam.-jj
Deborah, I got the Chico's catalog today. You should try modeling. You are the perfect model.
Ooh I love Black Market but you have to have a model's physique to make those dresses look good on you, so yes, that's perfect for you!
oh my, you are the second one who has suffered this loss this week...it will end one day, your separation and in the meantime, she will chase rabbits and reindeer, dig for moles to china, have chocolate and never get sick...and always she will be watching over you and yours♥
Such a sad loss sweet Debs , (( big hugs )) for you all . I cried reading this .
They complete a family , with unconditional love - i hope you find some peace and know Bear is in a good place waiting to see you once more .
I was told of a poem , called Rainbow Bridge :
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
xoxox
♥
Darling did you know that you always make me burst into tears with your prayers.
xoxo
Dearest Deborah, not much has me in a puddle as fast as reading about a pet passing, simply because we've been through it twice in the last three years with two of our beloved dogs. I know how heartbroken you and your family are! Their loving, gentle, happy presence is so missed when they leave this physical world. But I know your Bear is chasing bunnies in heaven and wagging his tail wildly every time you think of him! All my love, Silke
Oh Deborah, this is so sad, and I'm so sorry to hear about your doggy! Sweet Bear will be able to run and play now with my Toby our dear black lab. Dogs become such a part of the family, and I couldn't live without them.
Take care,
Martha
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