1st Anniversary of Little Sammy Maree's passing (11/24/07)

[MaxJack'sMom]

I had talked with Bek a while back and asked her if she would like a little memorial thread about her precious little Sammy Maree who is now her little angel up above. She said she would like it very much if we remembered her on the anniversary of her untimely, unexpected death.

Little Sammy Maree is the apple of Bek's eye. Her family was devastated by her death. She was sick but they were doing all they could and were hopeful of a full recovery. When Bek took her in the last time to the vet, she had no idea she was walking out with only a leash and broken heart filled with loving memories.

We all mourned with Bek and her family and we all hope we never have to endure the same pain, but with life there is death, and sooner or later we all have a similar heartbreak to share.

Little angel Sammy Maree is by the Rainbow Bridge waiting for her family, especially Bek. She is healthy, happy, playing, and in no more pain. She is loving the bright skies, tall green grass to play in, all her new angel friends, and we all have many of our angels there with her keeping a watchful eye on all who join their group.

I know this day will be extremely hard for Bek, but we all want her to know that we do know how she feels and we are always here for her, to talk, to cry and to share joyful memories.


I would like to wish any member here on MT who has lost a faithful friend, either recently or a while back, the healing power to overcome the sadness and the hope that the heart can mend and not hurt as much each passing day.

Remembering Sammy Maree and her loving family.

[Tcarnagie]

I know this will be a tough day for Bek and her family since Sammy Maree was the apple of their eye. Know that you are in our hearts and she is waiting for you with open paws. I know she has found Teddy just like we have found each other and they will keep company until they are in our loving arms again.

Hugs and prayers for you and your family!!
xoxoxoxo

[MaxJack'sMom]

Tammie, I am sure Teddy and my Max are having a wonderful time by the Rainbow Bridge.

[Tcarnagie]

Tammie, I am sure Teddy and my Max are having a wonderful time by the Rainbow Bridge.

I bet they are. They probably have more friends now than what they ever knew they would have. How long has Max been gone? We are approaching the 6 month anniversary of Teddy's passing.

[MaxJack'sMom]

I bet they are. They probably have more friends now than what they ever knew they would have. How long has Max been gone? We are approaching the 6 month anniversary of Teddy's passing.

Max died August 6th, 2005. We had to put him to sleep. He was 12 yrs. old.
Max had a mass around his spleen and had the spleen and mass removed in Jan.05. He made a good recovery and had to watch him for 6 months to make sure nothing came back.
I had gone on vacation with my sister in July and Max got sick while I was gone but was better in a few days. When I returned at the end of July he was so happy and didn't act sick at all.
Within a few days he just stopped eating, would just stand there, dazed, and not move. He had to carry him outside and he would try to walk but would weave back and forth.
We got him to the vet and they said the mass was probably back and they called a specialist and they got us in that night, they admitted him and ran tests. We went 2 days later and they said the mass (cancer) had returned and we could do chemo. I asked if the chemo would cure it but they said no, it would just make him comfortable but he would only live maybe a month longer. Why would I do that to my dog?
We took him home, held him and said our good-byes. I took pictures of all of us with him, and had a family shot taken the morning we were going to the vet for the last time. We went as a family, my husband and 2 grown sons. I prayed the whole way there he would just please go to sleep so I didn't have to do this.
They were wonderful, they explained everything, and let us have as much time as we needed before they started. When they did it, he looked up at me and had his paw on my hand. I cried so hard and kept saying I was so sorry for letting him down. They all left me alone with him and I held him in his blanket for at least 1/2 hour.
I had him cremated and had a special urn painted with his picture on it.
I swore I would never go through that again, but then we couldn't take the quiet and loneliness, so we started looking and that's when we rescued Jack in Sept. 2006.

[Tcarnagie]

Max died August 6th, 2005. We had to put him to sleep. He was 12 yrs. old.
Max had a mass around his spleen and had the spleen and mass removed in Jan.05. He made a good recovery and had to watch him for 6 months to make sure nothing came back.
I had gone on vacation with my sister in July and Max got sick while I was gone but was better in a few days. When I returned at the end of July he was so happy and didn't act sick at all.
Within a few days he just stopped eating, would just stand there, dazed, and not move. He had to carry him outside and he would try to walk but would weave back and forth.
We got him to the vet and they said the mass was probably back and they called a specialist and they got us in that night, they admitted him and ran tests. We went 2 days later and they said the mass (cancer) had returned and we could do chemo. I asked if the chemo would cure it but they said no, it would just make him comfortable but he would only live maybe a month longer. Why would I do that to my dog?
We took him home, held him and said our good-byes. I took pictures of all of us with him, and had a family shot taken the morning we were going to the vet for the last time. We went as a family, my husband and 2 grown sons. I prayed the whole way there he would just please go to sleep so I didn't have to do this.
They were wonderful, they explained everything, and let us have as much time as we needed before they started. When they did it, he looked up at me and had his paw on my hand. I cried so hard and kept saying I was so sorry for letting him down. They all left me alone with him and I held him in his blanket for at least 1/2 hour.
I had him cremated and had a special urn painted with his picture on it.
I swore I would never go through that again, but then we couldn't take the quiet and loneliness, so we started looking and that's when we rescued Jack in Sept. 2006.

I am so sorry about Max. You made the right decision for him and I am sure he is having a blast with all my dogs that are there.

We had a lab mix that had cancer on the back of her tongue and they could have done chemo only to let her live a month longer. We made her comfortable for about 3 weeks before the mass started getting to big and started affecting her breathing. We decided it would be best for her to let her go instead of suffering by suffocation. That was the hardest choice I had to make but it was in her best interest. She gave me one last kiss and laid her head down as to say good night mom. Princess was ten years old and had survived Parvo and heart worms in her short life. She was born in my closet and she is now buried in my yard next to Teddy and Lola (my Lola's Mom).

Teddy was killed in my backyard by a neighbors German Shepard that ran over him. I never seen the dog when I went to let him out. I then went to get Lola and let her out. I made coffee and something told me to go check on the dogs. I was only 2 steps from the door so I went and checked and seen the dog in my yard and Lola heading that way. I yelled at her to come back and she did and then I yelled at the other dog to get out of my yard and she did. I then called Teddy and he did not come. I put on slippers real quick and ran out the door. I could not find him anywhere. I got my daughter to help me look for him...I thought he might have found a hole to get out of the yard. We found him in the back near where the GS had been and he had already passed. This all happened in a matter of 5 minutes and my world was turned upside down. Teddy was my life. He was the first little lap dog that I had and it nearly killed me. I was still in school and I could not function. Something had to change and I did not know what. My job raised money to help pay for another dog, but I did not want another Yorkie yet so we got Jasper. Then I found Emme a few months latter and knew it was meant to be.

It amazes me to know how these dogs affect our hearts in such a big way!!!

RIP all you sweet babies at Rainbow Bridge....you have touched so many hearts and you all are missed dearly!!!

[Morkie4]

Bek, know that I am thinking of you and your loss of Sammy Maree.........it's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since she passed. I hope that your heart has begun to heal........she will never be forgotten!!!

[Zo zo's mom]

You guys are killing me first thing on a Monday morning...my co-workers must think I am crazy sitting here crying.

BEK, I know that today will be a hard day, but try and think about the joy that Samee Marie brought to you during the almost two years she was here. And snuggle your fluffs. That helps, I promise. I am thinking of you today and sending you prayers and positive thoughts. :hearter::hearter:

[Ashley V]

Losing a beloved member of the family whether it's furry or human, is so hard. In this past year I've lost two members of my family. My cat of 17 years and my dog of 10 years. I'm so sorry Bek that Sammy Maree had to go, but just remember that she is happy, healthy, and waiting for you patiently.

[omega]

Bek, you are in my thoughts and prayers today. I hope good thoughts of your little one are more than the painful ones now. Do something special for yourself today. :) You deserve it.

[zeek's mom]

Bek I am thinking of you and Sammy Marie today. :hug::hug:

[JesBred]

Bek Sammy Maree is in all our thoughts today and you in our prayers. Its so hard to lose a loved one..

:rip: Sammy Maree your memory lives on

[bek74]

Bek, you are in my thoughts and prayers today. I hope good thoughts of your little one are more than the painful ones now. Do something special for yourself today. :) You deserve it.

Thankyou all so much. Yesterday was a REALLY hard day and Terri I kept myself busy with my family putting up Christmas lights and decorations.

Today is even a SH!77er day as today would be her 3rd Birthday :(:(:(


Thankyou all so much and THANKYOU Cheryl for writting such a beautiful post about my angel. She was and always will be the apple of my eye. My heart has healed alot, but everyday I think of her. As time has passed I can look back and say " Oh remeber when Sammy Maree did this or that?" and I have smile on my face picturing her, and there are times I still cry and miss her kisses, she was for sure the BEST kisser ever:)

I found this poem and I liked it.....


My best friend closed her eyes last
year, As her head was in my hand.
The Doctors said she was in pain,
And it was hard for her to stand.

The thoughts that scurried through
my head, As I cradled her in my arms.
Were of her younger, puppy years,
And OH...her many charms.

Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.

But an Angel just appeared to me,
And he said, "You should cry no more,
GOD also loves our canine friends,
HE's installed a 'doggy-door"!

Author unknown



Mummy loves you baby girl soooooooooooooooooo much :hearter::hearter::hearter:

[JesBred]

Oh Bek that poem gave me chills.. Im so glad shes being remembered in a happy light. She deserves this and Im sure shes sitting up in heaven right now on a very important mans lap :)

[Tcarnagie]

That is the sweetest poem!!

[plumie]

that is such a beautiful poem for a beautiful angel.

cant believe it already been a year.

[Miss Melanie]

The pain of losing a beloved pet is awful... and when that pet's life is cut short, due to accident or illness, even worse. Thankfully time can help. And I know this very well.

Bek I am thankful you are able to look back now and say "remember..."

We all should never forget a pet that showed us love.

[Angels4]

:DI had talked with Bek a while back and asked her if she would like a little memorial thread about her precious little Sammy Maree who is now her little angel up above. She said she would like it very much if we remembered her on the anniversary of her untimely, unexpected death.

Little Sammy Maree is the apple of Bek's eye. Her family was devastated by her death. She was sick but they were doing all they could and were hopeful of a full recovery. When Bek took her in the last time to the vet, she had no idea she was walking out with only a leash and broken heart filled with loving memories.

We all mourned with Bek and her family and we all hope we never have to endure the same pain, but with life there is death, and sooner or later we all have a similar heartbreak to share.

Little angel Sammy Maree is by the Rainbow Bridge waiting for her family, especially Bek. She is healthy, happy, playing, and in no more pain. She is loving the bright skies, tall green grass to play in, all her new angel friends, and we all have many of our angels there with her keeping a watchful eye on all who join their group.

I know this day will be extremely hard for Bek, but we all want her to know that we do know how she feels and we are always here for her, to talk, to cry and to share joyful memories.


I would like to wish any member here on MT who has lost a faithful friend, either recently or a while back, the healing power to overcome the sadness and the hope that the heart can mend and not hurt as much each passing day.

Remembering Sammy Maree and her loving family.

Bek - you have my heart in memory of Sammy Maree. My wish for you is to have Sammy Maree's loving memories come into your heart one by one because they will bring a smile to you. Sending your little girl a Hug at the Rainbow Bridge.

[bek74]

Thankyou all so much, It has been a hard time for me. As you maybe able to see by my Christmas decorations post, I did keep myself busy for those two days.

I still can't bring myself to get out the babies Santa stockings and I still haven't made beautiful Cassy-Ann her one yet. Next year.

xoxoxoxox

[WBMom]

Oh that poem was so beautiful and touching. I'm so sorry for everyones loses. No one worry about their babies at Rainbow Bridge, my heeler, Jack went there a few months ago and he is BIG but very gentle and will watch over all the little ones. He was used to playing with small white fluffs!:heart5: