masador Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The moment we first met, you lay your great head in my lap looked up at me and I knew we were meant to be together. You changed our lives with your gentle loving nature and although we didnt realise it our world began to revolve around you. Our home became a place of monogrammed drool towels, we stopped wearing black, squeaky toys that lasted no more than ten minutes lay peaking from under chairs. A car whose windows and rear seat were glazed with drool and smelt like wet dog from your daily swim in the dam and we got so used to stepping over you to put wood in the fire that we do it still without thought. Even before the heroic deed that took you from us you were my Hero. You saved my life. You were the reason I lived through horrendous cancer surgery, when things were darkest and the will to live had left me my children kept telling me that if I left you would not understand -you would think I had anbandoned you. And so I fought not for me but for you and as I got better all I could think of was that if I could make it home and lay my head on your neck and wrap my arms about you I would be ok. After a month in ICU and time in the ward they let me home and all the tears and the pain and horror that I couldn't reveaL to my family who had dealt with so much already were released on your great shoulders. You became my self appointed assistance dog. When I didn't have the strength to rise out of a chair you lent me your strength when I could walk no more than a few steps it was you who were there to steady me. You were always my hero and your last effort to protect your family cost you your own life. The snake that took you paid with its life but oh how i wish you had not seen it that my daughter and her horse had been elsewhere that day- that that day had never happened....You fought so hard to stay with us and we did everything to try to save you but in the end it was no good. The grief I feel is enormous, the house is too quiet , too clean. i miss your face Henry-bear. I will miss you forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like an amazing dog. RIP Henry-Bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelle Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 so sorry for your loss, he sounds a delightful pal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funny Farm Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Rip Henry-Bear. What a lovely story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellies mum Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 The moment we first met, you lay your great head in my lap looked up at me and I knew we were meant to be together. You changed our lives with your gentle loving nature and although we didnt realise it our world began to revolve around you. Our home became a place of monogrammed drool towels, we stopped wearing black, squeaky toys that lasted no more than ten minutes lay peaking from under chairs. A car whose windows and rear seat were glazed with drool and smelt like wet dog from your daily swim in the dam and we got so used to stepping over you to put wood in the fire that we do it still without thought. Even before the heroic deed that took you from us you were my Hero. You saved my life. You were the reason I lived through horrendous cancer surgery, when things were darkest and the will to live had left me my children kept telling me that if I left you would not understand -you would think I had anbandoned you. And so I fought not for me but for you and as I got better all I could think of was that if I could make it home and lay my head on your neck and wrap my arms about you I would be ok. After a month in ICU and time in the ward they let me home and all the tears and the pain and horror that I couldn't reveaL to my family who had dealt with so much already were released on your great shoulders. You became my self appointed assistance dog. When I didn't have the strength to rise out of a chair you lent me your strength when I could walk no more than a few steps it was you who were there to steady me. You were always my hero and your last effort to protect your family cost you your own life. The snake that took you paid with its life but oh how i wish you had not seen it that my daughter and her horse had been elsewhere that day- that that day had never happened....You fought so hard to stay with us and we did everything to try to save you but in the end it was no good. The grief I feel is enormous, the house is too quiet , too clean. i miss your face Henry-bear. I will miss you forever... They leave a giant footprint on our hearts that seem to never heal... people say you will get over it.....na...I say you get around it... Stay strong and he will be with you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 :rolleyes: What a beautiful soul you were lucky enough to have some time with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masador Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thank you so much for your messages. I re-read the post and even now there is so much more that he was I just dont seem to have the words. I was so lucky to have had the time we had and I will treasure his memory forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie-mae Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 My thoughts are with you, he sounded like a very special boy, too dearly loved to be forgotten. Take care & Henry Bear RIP over the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3shepherds Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 What a lovely tribute. RIP Henry-bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlibud Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Special hugs cause it hurts like hell RIP Henry bear you were a hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaJ Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I am so very sorry of the loss of your special hero Henry-Bear.... RIP beautiful boy, you will be greatly missed Trina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 You were truly blessed to have such a dog in your life He gave you his all What a beautiful Henry-Bear Run free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Henry Bear you are a HERO and you have made many people very grateful for your precious gift LIFE. Hugs to all the family on the loss of your courageous Henry Bear. Amoungt us all are Heroes all kinds and shapes J xox The moment we first met, you lay your great head in my lap looked up at me and I knew we were meant to be together. You changed our lives with your gentle loving nature and although we didnt realise it our world began to revolve around you. Our home became a place of monogrammed drool towels, we stopped wearing black, squeaky toys that lasted no more than ten minutes lay peaking from under chairs. A car whose windows and rear seat were glazed with drool and smelt like wet dog from your daily swim in the dam and we got so used to stepping over you to put wood in the fire that we do it still without thought. Even before the heroic deed that took you from us you were my Hero. You saved my life. You were the reason I lived through horrendous cancer surgery, when things were darkest and the will to live had left me my children kept telling me that if I left you would not understand -you would think I had anbandoned you. And so I fought not for me but for you and as I got better all I could think of was that if I could make it home and lay my head on your neck and wrap my arms about you I would be ok. After a month in ICU and time in the ward they let me home and all the tears and the pain and horror that I couldn't reveaL to my family who had dealt with so much already were released on your great shoulders. You became my self appointed assistance dog. When I didn't have the strength to rise out of a chair you lent me your strength when I could walk no more than a few steps it was you who were there to steady me. You were always my hero and your last effort to protect your family cost you your own life. The snake that took you paid with its life but oh how i wish you had not seen it that my daughter and her horse had been elsewhere that day- that that day had never happened....You fought so hard to stay with us and we did everything to try to save you but in the end it was no good. The grief I feel is enormous, the house is too quiet , too clean. i miss your face Henry-bear. I will miss you forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Vale Henry Bear, your earthly deeds have been done, but your spirit will live on in the hearts of those who shared your love. Condolences to you all... How special you must have been to be picked by Henry-Bear to love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a very special boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 What an amazing tribute to an amazing dog. I am so sorry for your loss, and so sorry that fateful day happened, but I am sure he came into your life for a reason and I hope you stay strong and cherish the memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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