Cheyenne

2002 - 2012

To My Mommy & Daddy...With Love from Cheyenne.

It was Christmas time many years ago, a puppy on your mind as the story goes. You entered the room, so many puppies to see, as we all looked up saying pick me! pick me!
You placed out one hand and lifted me high, I wimpered and grunted, you started to cry.
I put up my paw, and licked your chin, and from that day forward our journey would begin.
To my new home I then travelled, my first truck ride! And many that followed...The clown that I was I saw made you smile, even when I pooped on the tile. I soon saw so many more than just you, I had sisters and brothers and grandparents too!
Then came a day when I became sick, you sure moved fast, thank God you were quick...I lay limp in moms arms as we drove in the car, running stop signs and traffic to save me from harm...and from that day forward I knew we had a love like no other between a daddy, a puppy and a wonderful mother.
We played in the park day after day, even when it was cold outside and way after dark. A strong fast girl I had become, chasing squirrels and ducks...but I could never catch them, I guess just bad luck!
I layed on your bed at at night, pretending to be sleeping, but the whole time I lay there, you knew I was peeking...you gave me a blanket, and kissed me goodnight, rubbed my ears and tucked me in tight.
Always on adventure, and get a big stick, Hey who's that? Let me givem' a lick!
Cuddle time, always the best,on couches and lawnchairs to give me a rest...wrapped up in blankets, I'd snore there forever...get off your lap mom? No way, not ever.
My belly you'd always fill with great treats, Hey that pizza! is that just for me?
Daddy always fixing a car, I'd lay down beside him, not very far...waiting patiently for him to see, hey man hurry, I've got to go pee!
The fun we all had kept me happy at heart, but as time went by, I knew we would part. As my legs slowed down, and I started to grey, I still wanted to run but age takes that away. My new sister showed up one day and I started to play, a new pup I was all over this day...I picked up my pace, and played with a smile, even though it would only last a short while...I cuddled and taught this new little girl, that mommy and daddy would give you the world.
I again grew weary, but kept up my smile, hoping to stay for just another while...something was in me that shouldn't be there, and God was calling for me to prepare...as it became harder, you stayed by my side, a month on the floor to nurse what's inside.
Your tears told me that time was near, my job was complete...as I struggled to my feet, I felt no fear...with my tail wagging I know you loved me, and cured me of my pain...your love for me was as pure as mine was for you...your tears washed away my pain, and your love will endure in my heart for all time.
I know you are hurting...but know, I wouldn't have changed a thing because we had a love like no other, between a daddy, a puppy and a wonderful mother...keep my sister close to your side, she will love you and help you, to fix what's inside...your hearts will heal as time goes by and I have your love for me, to carry to the other side.
I have a place, that's warm and dry, where I can lay my head, just like all those cozy nights I slept up on your bed...my heart is strong, and my legs ache no more...I am running free, like the puppy I was before...my bum is shaking, my tongue hanging out to give back the love you so much gave out.
Look for me in the forest...and listen to the tree's, hear my name blow past you in a gentle breeze...And when your time has come to pass, walk into that sunlit path...call my name, because I'll be waiting, with my tongue hanging out shaking my little ass...and with my leash within your hand we will once again walk together, into Gods great land.
Love, Cheyenne...a love like no other.