From the moment she entered my life it was clear Sammi was a fighter with a spirit so strong she would overcome the worst of circumstances. She was only weeks old when I literally kidnapped her… grabbing her from across the fence, hiding her under a bathrobe and running down the street, taking her away for good from that abusive place.
Only days later, suffering from Parvo the vet certain she would not survive but this was Sammi we are talking about…she was not going to let some “little disease” stop her. Then only a couple of years later came that horrible accident when she lost her left eye. Boy Sam, I will never forget how much braver you were than I was that night driving to the emergency hospital. To you, it was as if nothing had happend…your tail wagging, sitting in the back window like you always loved to, yet your eye so horribly injured. You were unbelievable!! I think it is that strength and courage you showed that night that will stay with me forever. When ever I feel like a situation is just too much for me, I remember you on that night Sammi, and
I am filled with the courage to face anything.
Although we all loved you, nobody compared to the love you and Gramma shared. I can’t even remember a time over the past few years when you two weren’t always together. If ever Gramma had to run an errand you just sat in that window watching for her to return, nobody could budge you. Those nights when I would see you lying in bed with Gramma sleeping on top of her or cuddle up next to her head. But I think none of us will ever forget the position you loved to be in most…on your back, arms and legs straight up in the air wanting your tummy scratched. You could just never got enough of your belly being scratched.
You were the tiniest little dog there was but you growled and barked at strangers like you were King Kong. There was never a better watch dog than you! You also were just the best sister in the world to Barkley, and when he got sick you just lied next to him, watching him, not letting anyone hurt him. It is only knowing that you are there in heaven with him that makes you being gone bearable. I know how happy he is to have you there and I know how happy you are to be with him again too.
You were his best friend, you were Gramma’s best friend and I just want to say thank you Sammie, thank you the special love you brought to them. I thank God I found you, your were a blessing and a true miracle.
Our lives will never be the same now that you are gone. Losing you is the hardest thing we have ever had to overcome,but for Gramma it is a hundred times harder. Her heart has literally been broken into pieces, she misses you so much!! You are in her thoughts every minute, still I know she is thankful to God she was holding you in her arms and telling you how much she loved you in your last moments.
I know you are watching over her, protecting her the way you always have. It is your courage and unwavering love for her that will get her and the rest of us
through this sad and painful time.
You take care of Barkley for us up there in heaven and bark your little heart out as much as you want now Sam, show them all up there what a “real watch dog” is!
Until we are with you again sweet Sammi, may you always feel our love for you and feel our hands endlessly scratching your tummy. Thank you Sammi,
thank you for being a part of us!
We Will Always Love you Sammi,
| Sammi |
| 25, Oct 2003 |
| Vicky /Carol(Gramma) Garcia |