Dearest Ele,
I'm so, so sorry...
You gave Blackie the ultimate gift of love. You were his champion. And, he will always know this, just as he will always know your love.
Love endures. And, his love will always be held and felt in that part of your heart that he owns... And, he will always be grateful for you being so brave on his behalf.
Grieving hearts take time to mend, so please, dear Ele, be gentle with yourself and take time to heal...
Please accept my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies...
Fly free, precious Blackie! Soar high on your new wondrous wings! Your candle dances brightly...
Please visit your mommy's dreams to let her heart know you're okay now. You can do that. Giz can teach you.
Much love and countless gentle hugs, dearest Ele,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, freeing up her dance card for Blackie at The Bridge...
Crossing the Bridge
By Sue Ross
You came into my life and I welcomed you with love,
never knowing from that day on that you would own my heart.
As the years flew by so swiftly, we made memories to last.
Countless hours by my side, you helped me through
the worst. Always there to be my friend, never
judging, never doubting, just loving, no matter what.
You forgave me when I was wrong and helped me up
when I was down. Always there to offer comfort, or
just a needed lift. Your warm love and devotion never
faded in the least.
All the times you made me laugh to
see the expression on your face at some new and
wondrous exploit, or an old familiar place.
Never once in all this time did I think your time would
come, always hoping, always praying you would be
with me to the end.
Now your running days are over
and your eyes are growing dim, you look at me and
wonder how long until this ends. For all the years that
you have loved me, for all the tears that you have dried,
but mostly for the trust I see within your eyes. For all
these things I owe you, so much I can't repay, the best
that I can do, is let you go today.
I hold you close and kiss your brow, saying my
good byes. Nearly dying deep inside from the love that's
in your eyes. One last loving word, a final tender
touch, as you cross the bridge from this world, finally
free at last.
In my heart you'll live on, my love for you won’t fade.
It helps just to know that once again we'll be together
in a better time and place.