Miracle by Raelene & Rose Mary Christian / Mommy, Nana & Lakota

Dear Miracle,

We had a beautiful 9 1/2 years together; I definitely wanted more time with you. I can’t be selfish though, as God granted me all the years with you as he did, I will be forever grateful. Nana, Cody and I miss you terribly.

You lived up to your name…..first, your mom survived Hurricane Katrina, and you survived the truck trip up to New York from Mississippi like a champ. While you were at the Lollypop Farm waiting to be adopted, you survived a parvo outbreak. With my MS, you never left my side. I miss our talks, and your understanding ears, and you always consoling me, no matter what it was, you never left my side…I remember when I started a new shot, and how sick the first dose made me, and I shook and was so cold in my bed, you never left…..not even for a second. You were God sent Miracle. You were just a Miracle in so many ways.

We had so many good times together, and every time I think of you, I just smile. Oh our walks, that was “our” time together, and how you enjoyed your walks. I miss them so much. You walked so proud, and you pranced like a stallion, you walked so nice. You were awesome at agility and so smart to catch on and learn everything I taught you. If we would have competed at tournaments, you would have won many, I guarantee it. Boy oh boy could you jump and just soar. You loved your table that Pa made for you girls, and he never forgot you at Christmas, he would always buy you treats. We had many good rides together, and just beautiful holidays. Christmas morning was one of my favorites…..you and Cody were ever so excited to open your gifts. You couldn’t get them opened fast enough. Halloween was great because over the years you were a pirate, a little witch, a pumpkin, a dinosaur, a doctor, a fireman, a bumble bee, a skeleton and a princess. You and Cody always stood so nice and let me put your outfits on….such good dogs, because you never fussed.

I remember how you’d purr when Nana and I would pet your face while you were sleeping. You purred with pure contentment. It was so sweet and oh how I miss that sound, it was music to my ears. I miss all your hair all over….boy you’d shed, especially when it thundered out. You couldn’t stand it. I heard thunder the other day, and I said to you, “See Miracle, you see what thunder is now”, all that worrying for nothing. Nana loved you so much, she bought you girls the thunder shirts, and they did make a difference. She was always so good to you girls. When we would have pasta on Saturday night, she would always give you and Cody some. You and Cody were our little Italian dogs.

I miss you grabbing and biting at the vacuum cleaner, you were always so funny with that. I miss how when we’d change the beds and you decided to jump on the bed right in the middle of us changing the beds and we’d have to tell you a bunch of times to get off……

I had so many names for you too….I would call you my baby Miracle, monkey, weasel, lamb chop and mud pie. I would love when you would put your paw up on our hands to embrace our touch. You could never get enough of us, and we could never get enough of you. I miss touching your face, and caressing your face. You had the sweetest face, and you were just so sweet Miracle. There has not been a day that has gone by that I haven’t thought of you. I will forever think of you and pray for you everyday. Nana and Cody miss you so much. Nana and I miss how you’d come into the bathroom and just walk in to give us kisses and if to say, “Just checking on you, love you”.

You had a way about you Miracle that was irresistible…….you were the best dog I could have ever asked for. We were blessed to have Dr. Brummer (Uncle Dave) as our vet; he treated you with such care. I laugh and smile when I think of when Lakota would be getting into something, and you’d ring the bell to snitch on her. Almost as if to say I want no part of that Cody, you’re on your own sister. You had the best personality, and your colors were beautiful. Boy you were a fast runner. You’d run full steam, and then turn real quick, and then you’d try to herd Cody. That was the Australian Cattle in you….I remember how fast you were and when that squirrel came into your yard, you weren’t haven’t it, and you killed the poor little thing. You wouldn’t tolerate squirrels and sometimes birds in your yard, you’d chase them out.

I remember how you loved rides in the car….I wouldn’t let you stick your whole head out the window, so I would leave it open enough for you and Cody to just enjoy the smells outside, and you would just lay back on the seat and stick your nose out the window and just smell….when the sunlight would hit you just right, what a beautiful sight you were my baby girl. I bet Heaven is beautiful, and I know you were welcomed by the King himself, and of course along with Katie and Canei along with Nana’s old boy Duke. I bet your playing with them right now….and having a riot. Soon I will be with you, life’s journey is quick.

I truly can’t wait to look into your trusting eyes and touch your beautiful face again and hug you so tight and I will be able to hear you purring again, and we will never be separated again….. Then I will be able to hear your purr forever….a sound I will never, never outgrow. I love you so much my “Miracle Rose”. You will be forever in our hearts.

“Miracle”

Sweet sweet Miracle….from the day we received your diagnosis
I prayed so very hard….for a real good prognosis

You were the best dog I could have ever asked for
You gave us so many laughs, surely never a bore

Such personality and so much love for life
Surely no one could tell about this cancer strife

You were so happy and never left my side
You wouldn’t have left me in a high tide

The love you gave was so immense
It never wavered or was never dense

You were amazing, so resilient and strong
No matter what you did, it was never wrong

You were truly a Miracle in so many ways
When I think of you now, I see sunshine rays

Hurricane Katrina your mom survived
As a little pup you continued to strive

You survived a parvo outbreak as well
I thank God I am able and here to tell

To tell your story and the love I have for you
And I know baby girl….you love me too

You fought this cancer like a true fighter
The day I had to let you go, I couldn’t of held on any tighter

I miss you so much, and I know your now with God
I know I did the right thing when I got Dr. Brummer’s nod

I prayed hard everyday for a miracle to rush in like the tide
Then I realized, God already gave me my Miracle, you were right by my side

 

Love always,