In memory of our faithful, loving, and furry son, Lodi!
If you can start the day without caffeine.
If you can get going without pep pills.
If you can resist complaining.
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it.
If you can understand when your loved ones
are too busy to give you any time.
If you can overlook it when something goes wrong through no fault of yours and those you love take it out on you.
If you can take criticism and
blame without resentment.
If you can ignore a friends limited
education and never correct him.
If you can resist treating
a rich friend better than a poor friend.
If you can face the world
without lies and deceit.
If you can conquer tension without medical help.
If you can relax without liquor.
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs.
If you can say honestly that deep
in your heart you have no prejudice against creed, color, religion or politics.
If you can defend and protect
your family and friends without fear.
Then, my friends, you are almost as good as Lodi was.
See you in heaven my dear boy,
| Austin Von Lodi |
| 11, Aug 2007 |
| Linda and Kevin Miller |