Words
They say the memories are golden,
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted just memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
in death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
no other could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway,
and heartache make a lane.
I'd walk the path to heaven,
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as god calls us,
one by one.
Our chain will link again.
If It Should Be...
If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.
- Author Unknown -
Lone Star Bulldog Memorial:
Nikko
Dear Lone Star Bulldog Rescue -
It is with sadness that I inform you that we lost Nikko on Tuesday April
21, 2009. Nikko was adopted via your organization and Operation Kindness
in early 2003.
We went to visit Nikko back in 2003 to see if there was a good match for
him and us. Nikko was a very large bully. He weighed 95 pounds. Nikko
had been mistreated and had medical issues. Certainly a lot to think
about when committing to adopting. Nikko had been at the shelter under
the care of Bob (not sure of his last name) at the Operation Kindness. Bob
was Nikko's angel and saw that Nikko could be the perfect family pet
through all of the hurt and mistreatment. Bob showed Nikko he could trust
humans again.
Enter Bethany Toolan. Bethany was the one that actually told us about
Nikko and guided us through the paperwork. Bethany also helped us with
some post adoption issues with Nikko. Bethany was Nikko's other angel.
Nikko entered his new family with caution. We loved him over his bad
manners and eventually, Nikko learned that being in a family was his dream
come true. "Big Neek" as he was called affectionately by us was quite a
character. He loved going for walks, playing with toys, sleeping on the
couch and especially loved dinner time. Nikko was apart of all of the
family activities. Everyone loved "Big Neek".
Big Neek became ill about two weeks ago. His conditioned worsened to the
point that the once mighty Big Neek was just wanting to go home. He
didn't even want his favorite, grape popsicle. The decision was made to
let Big Neek go home. Nikko was surrounded by his loved ones as he
passed. Even his vet cried. The big intimidating bulldog no one wanted
was now mourned by all those that he touched. What a testimate to Nikko,
Operation Kindness and Lone Start Bulldog Rescue.
Thanks again to LSBR, Operation Kindness, Bob, Bethany and most of all,
Nikko.
Thanks Nikko. We will never forget you and I will continue to leave the
kitchen night light on just for you.
Gary, Susan, Cody Findley