Brandy by Michele

 

" Brandy "

Thanksgiving 1985 --------- July 9 1999

Golden Lab

Brandy was a beautiful golden lab that belonged to my sister Ann.

She lived to the ripe old age of 15. She would give a big smile and wag

whenever anyone came near. She loved to swim play in the creek near

her home play in the snow and snuggle. During her last years she was

a blessing to me. I had a lab and terrier mix named Sugar who had to be

put to sleep at the age of 12. It helped so after my own dog's death to

have Brandy to hold and be close to in those lonely days after the death

of my own black and white lab. I am even more thankful for how she

blessed my sister in her last days. Her marriage of 17 years ended in

divorce due to her x-husband's affairs with at least 3 other women we found

out about-- and that is not to mention all the drinking and ugly name calling

directed to my sister. The best thing she ever did was to get rid of #*&%$**#

as we refer to the mean old jerk. Brandy was there to help my sister to help

her in the lonely days after her divorce. More than that my sister injured

her shoulder at work and had to have surgery. My sister stayed with

Mom and Dad until she was well enough to go home. During the hours of her

being in pain from her surgery, Brandy never left my sisters bedside.

She was there for her during her recovery from her surgery. My sister had

prayed God would let Brandy live long enough until she fully recovered

from her surgery. I think Brandy knew when my sister had recovered

because shortly after my sister had been released from her doctor

Brandy went into congestive heart failure and had to be put to sleep.

Now Brandy is at rest. My sister and I buried her in our parent's back yard.

I have the feeling now that Brandy is up in heaven looking down at us all as she

wags her tail and smiles. When I think of her I look up to the clouds now and

smile back at her.

Michele

 

 

 

Brandy
Michele