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 A very special gift that I love so much. Thank you Renee and Angel Misty! You can't buy loyalty, they say I bought it though, the other day; You can't buy friendship, tried and true, But just the same, I bought that too. I made my bid, and on the spot Bought love and faith and a whole job lot Of happiness, so all in all The purchase price was pretty small. I bought a single trusting heart, That gave devotion from the start If you think these things are not for sale, Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a wagging tail. Author Unknown     This Old Cat I'm getting on in years my coat is turning grey. My eyes have lost their luster my hearing is just okay. I spend my whole day dreaming of conquests in the past. Lying near a sunny window waiting for its warm repast. I remember our first visit I was coming to you free Hoping you would take me in and keep me company. I wasn't young or handsome two years I'd roamed the streets There were scars upon myface I hobbled on my feet. I could sense your disappointment as I left my prison cage Oh, I hoped you would accept me and look beyond my age. You took me without pity I accepted without shame Then you grew to love me and I admit the same. I have shared with you your laughter you have wet my fur with tears, We've come to know each other throughout these many years. Just one more hug this morning before you drive away And know I'll think about you throughout your busy day. The time we've left together is a treasured time at that, My heart is yours forever I promise...........this old cat. Another Lovely poem from JANA My Love for my dogs I love my dogs This is their home From which I hope They'll never roam. They're faithful friends I love them best This is their home You are a guest. If dogs to you Are just a peeve Then by all means Feel free to leave! -Author Unknown- What is a Pet? A pet is such a special friend, A friend in many ways. Sharing love and companionship, Just looking for your praise. The clever things they often do Bring a smile to your face; And so to them I dedicate, This small but special place. -Author Unknown NEWSPAPERS If you have to go pee while playing in the frontyard, always use the newspaper that's placed in the driveway every morning just for that purpose. The animals' voices are silent But their cries can be heard if you care enough to listen ~Gerry Brehm~ DOGS ARE FROM VENUS......CATS ARE FROM HELL Dogs often think they ARE people. Cats often think people are big, stupid cats with food. Dogs, if they could speak, would call you "master." Cats, if they could speak, would call you by your first name. Walking a dog means healthy exercise with a faithful companion. Walking a cat means dragging a screaming, strangling animal down the street. Mail carriers have nightmares about dogs. Christmas tree ornament makers have nightmares about cats. Miniature dogs are excellent indoor pets. There's no such thing as an angry, yapping little cat. Dogs are faithful companions wherever you go. Cats are faithful companions, as long as you plan to stay home, on the couch. A dog will knock things over with its tail. A cat will knock things over with sudden, crazed leaps. Dogs often come to man's rescue. Cats just hope their new owner is richer. A dog dreams about chasing rabbits. A cat dreams about taking naps. A dog will come when you call its name. A cat will come when you call its name, only if its name is the sound made by a can opener. Dogs drink out of your toilet. Cats drink out of your aquarium, right after devouring your $300 angelfish. Dogs sleep in the middle of your bed. Cats sleep in the middle of your newspaper. Dogs play with old socks. Cats play with new pantyhose. A dog will bark and frighten away burglars. A cat will throw up in the chair where a burgular sat down. Retired fire dogs will wag their tails when they hear the siren. There's no way to tell when a cat retires. Dogs think they're better than cats. Cats know they're better than dogs. Dogs fetch. Cats retch. Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened ~Anatole France~   In Memory of Misty at Rainbow Bridge DOG'S LAWS If I like it, it's mine If it's in my mouth, it's mine If I can take it from you, it's mine If I had it a little while ago, it's mine If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine If it just looks like mine, it's mine If I saw it first, it's mine If you are playing with something and you put it down it automatically becomes mine If it's broken, it's yours They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true. I never wanted 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 live I loved you dearly. In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one 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 nothin seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Auther unknown I got to the Gate of Heaven after we said goodbye I began to miss you terribly, because I heard you cry. Suddenly there was an angel that asked me to enter the Gate I asked her if I could stay outside for someone who'd be late. I wouldn't make much noise you see. I wouldn't bark or howl.. I'll only wait here patiently and play with my tennis ball. The Angel said I could stay right here and wait for you to come So I'll wait here...you take your time, 'cause we can't be apart... Because Heaven just wouldn't be Heaven without you to warm my heart. Author Unknown THE LAST BATTLE If it should be that I grow frail and weak, And pain should keep me from my sleep, then will you do what must be done? For this.... the last battle can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand. For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so, When the time comes, please let me go. Take we where my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me until the end. And hold me firm and speak to me, Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree, It is a kindness you do for me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you, Who has to decide this thing to do. We've been so close for all those years, Don't let your heart hold any tears Special thanks to JANA for letting me use this poem.     THE DOG'S COMMANDMENTS I live for about 15 years. Every time you leave me, it means grief to me. Give me time to understand what you demand of me. Make me happy, you are my entire life. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me in as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your hobbies. I've only got you. Talk to me even though I do';t understand the words, it makes me happy just to hear your voice. Remember I can never forget how you treat me. Before you hit me, remember that my teeth can crush your hand, but I don't use my strength against you. When you become irritated with me because you have too many things to do, consider that I might be sick, have stomach-ache, am tired, ordownhearted. Take care of me when I'm old, remember, you'll be old too. Be with me when I'm going through difficulties, everything is easier as long as I have you. I Love You! Your Dog HUNDENS BUDORD Jag lever i ingefär 15år. Varje gång du lämnar mig, betyder sorg for mig. ge mig tid att förstå vad du begär av mig. Gör mig lycklig, du är hela mitt liv. Var inte arg på mig länge åt gången, och lås inte in mig som straff. Du har ditt arbete, dina vänner, dina nöjen. Jag har bara DIG. Tala med mig fastän jag inte förstår innebörden av orden, jag blir glad bara över att höra din röst. Kom ihåg att jag aldrig kan glömma hur du är mot mig. Innan du slår mig, kom ihåg att mina tänder kan krossa din hand, men jag använder inte min styrka mot dig. När du blir irriterad på mig för att du har mycket att göra, så tänk på att jag kanske är sjuk, har ont i magen. är trött eller deppig. Ta hand om mig när jag blir gammal, kom ihåg, du blir också gammal. Var hos mig när jag har det svårt, allt blir lättare bara jag har DIG. Jag Älskar Dig! Din Hund     Our Lil Buddy Tonight.. we put our baby down to sleep it is with sadness that we weep Nomor hurt..no more pain No getting caught out in the rain Unconditional love you gave Allways there and well behaved We miss you and we love you so Our hearts break bur you had to go Selfishly we bid you stay At least for just one more day Sinshine now is all you´ll see Running free and painlessly I´ll love you .. now run along and play We will be together again some day Thank you to AngelKat50 for letting me use this lovely poem. A DOG'S PLEA Threat me kindly my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I might lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn. Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear. Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stay ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger. And my friend, when I am very old, and no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently, I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands. HOW MANY DOGS DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB?? GOLDEN RETRIEVER: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned out bulb? BORDER COLLIE: Just one. And then I'll replace any wiring that's not up to code. DACHSHUND: You know I can't reach that stupid bulb. ROTTWEILER: Make me. LAB: Oh, me, me!! Pleeeeze let me change the light bulb! Can I? Huh? Huh? Can I? Can I? Pleeeeze! MALAMUTE: Let the Border Collie do it. You can feed me while he's busy. JACK RUSSELL: I'll just pop it in, while I'm bouncing off the walls and furniture. POODLE: I'll just blow in the Border Collie's ear and he'll do it. By the time he finishes rewiring the house, my nails will be dry. COCKER SPANIEL: Why change it? I can pee on the carpet in the dark. DOBERMAN: While it's dark, I'm going to sleep on the sofa. BOXER: Who cares? I can play with my squeaky toys in the dark... MASTIFF: Mastiffs are NOT afraid of the dark. CHIHUAHUA: Yo, quiero Taco Bulb? IRISH WOLFHOUND: Can somebody else do it? I've got this hangover and.... POINTER: I see it. There it is! There it is! Right there!! GREYHOUND: It isn't moving. Who cares? AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD: First I'll put all the light bulbs in a little circle... OLD ENGLISH SHEEP DOG: Light bulb? That thing I just ate was a light bulb??? HOUND DOG: ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ CAT: Dogs do not change light bulbs. People change light bulbs and I am not one of THEM. So, the question is, how long will it be before I get some light in here? Do I even care if there is light in here? Back Mail Guestbook     Facing the storm together © John Weiss - Christ Centered Art A special thanks to Penny for some of the lovely graphics!