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Dear Patti, On Sept. 17, 2006 my mother passed very suddenly from a heart attack, We had no warning she was gone within a matter of 4 hours!!
On July 31 st 2007 I lost my sister Vicki to Breast Cancer that had spread to her Brain and lungs. She fought it bravely for 7 years!! It was 1 month short of her 54 th Birthday!! On August 8, 2007 I lost my 9 1/2 year old Ger. Shep to kidney problems. She was the absolute love of my life and the gentlelest heart for a 110 pound dog!! I almost suffered a heart attack when she was put to sleep. I stayed with her the whole time. And for 1 hour after she was gone. I didn't want her to be scared!! It took me until May 2008 to finally start looking for the little one that would help to feel the physical ache I felt in my Heart. That would be my Baron!! He won me over when he ran right up to me with his tongue hanging out as to say, O.k. I choose you let's go home!! I really wanted a girl, But God had Baron in mind for me. He has truly blessed us with this cute little brillo pad face.He is a ball of love and energy!! I loved your poem to Cassie...She was loved by 2 truly amazing and loving people. I can't right poems. Just share my thoughts!! I had so much loss in 1 year I truly thought I'd not get through it. But, God was by my side the whole time and he knew that together we can get through anything. I know it's hard when we lose a loved one, But, I know that they will be waiting for us when God calls us home too!! Raine's @ the Rainbow Bridge ready to jump on me and knock us both to the ground and smother me in kisses!!! I'm looking forward to it!! Thank-you for a wonderful poem and post...Blessings to you and Jack and the girls,....