I REMEMBER,
The day you were born in our house. There were six of you born that day. You were the only male. I missed your birth but every detail that I was told is marked down in my heart. You were the last born and had some trouble coming into this world. with the help of your DAD, Larry, you arose from all complications.
I remember looking at you and knowing that I could not keep you all, but definitely you would remain with me. I fell in love with you from that moment on. I watched you grow with those floppy ears and those big puppy dog eyes. Your tail stood upright and always waved like a flag in a cool summer breeze.
Your extended family members, Goliath and Lady were more then happy to deem you as part of the family. Your mother Sandy remained by your side for years with the joy of raising and protecting her son until she aged and grew weak and a decision needed to be made.
Finally, a name was given to you as “WOLFMAN”. You had the face of a young wolf and you were always the man. Therefore, your name could be no other.
I remember the car rides, the potty training, and all the fetching games that we had played throughout the year. The joys and unconditional love that you have given. Loyalty was your first priority.
I remember on how you welcomed me home everyday when I had left the house. I remember how you stood by my side through all of my joys and sadness in hopes that you could make it better.
I remember all the kisses, that never ended throughout the years. I remember your anticipation of meeting all 10 of my grandchildren which played a significant part in their lives.
Finally, as the years rolled by, your steps were slower and the fetching games lessened until they finally faded away. I watched you closely through the last couple of years and knew in my heart that age was pulling you away from me.
You lost your eyesight and your hearing had diminished, also, but you carried on. I remember guiding you to the back door so you could release yourself and waiting to bring you back indoors. Oh, how my heart was breaking in the knowledge of knowing that I was losing you as each of the days passed by but still you carried on never losing your unconditional love and loyalty.
July 15th, 2012 had came. This day had marked the two year anniversary of my mother who had passed away, so this day already started off as sad as it could be, so, I thought.
I noticed that morning before I left the house that you were not yourself. Upon arriving home you laid in the same position as when I had left. I called out to you in hopes that you would walk and come to me. I helped stand you up but you collapsed. Your eyes, I will never forget! I know that I could hear your pleas in my heart to let you go! Panicked had struck me.
All I could do was cry.
I took you to the emergency clinic and while in that room you stood and walked a little in hopes of making me happy for one last time.
The doctor came in to evaluate the situation when you collapsed again. This is when the decision was made that I had to let you go. Oh, how I cried and prayed for some kind of a miracle. You were sedated and relaxed and we shared the last hour together on me telling you once more of how much I love you and how proud I am that you have shared your life with me. Many tears were on the neck of your fur while your head rested on my right shoulder. Finally, the injection was given and you left this world
in the deepest sleep.
I thank you for sharing with me all the love throughout the years. I thank you for letting me know how much love I could give and receive from one of my best friends. I thank you for just being there.
We will meet at the Rainbow Bridge. You will be young again and ready to play fetch with me once more. You are with your mother and sisters and let us not forget your extended family who I know that are so happy to play with you once more! I will carry the memories of you in my heart until we meet again and never separate.
Now, though tear filled eyes and a heart that weighs so heavy in my chest, I must say, “Goodbye, my loving friend, and know that you will always be part of me!!!!!”
Loving YOU Always,
| WOLFMAN |
| 15, July 2012 |
| Annette Purcell |