It gives me great sadness and emotional pain to have said goodbye to our beloved pet-friend "Jingles." 

She hasn't been feeling well, so I took her to her vet for the past couple of weeks.  I thought she had impacted bowels again, but, today the phone call came from her vet stating that she has "Kidney Failure."  He said "I'm So Sorry Barb."  I don't know Jingles age, but she's been with us since 1986.  She was one beautiful tiger colored furbaby, and the most gentle, loving pet-friend.

Today, August 9, '03, our beloved Jingles was put to sleep.  I really don't know how I'm able to write this, but, she deserves a "Special Goodbye."  I will always love and remember you sweet Jingles.  You gave us so many wonderful memories; you gave us all you had, unconditional love and loyalty.

I love you Jingles.....It just hurts so bad without you now.  May you rest in peace, and frolic at Rainbow Bridge with all our former pet-friends, Feeling No Pain, just joy.

Broken-Hearted Mom,

 

A Poem:

You know now, that in our lives we tend to forget that there is an overcoming power for us at all times. And that power was given to us by Our Father in Heavenly places.

He is not far from us by any means, He is within us each and every moment of our lives.
The power that has gotten me through my moments of depression from losses in life has been this very same thing.. The Love that is within me.


God is not an image that you can point your finger and say...."There he is.."
No, God Is Love, That Love,
That Mighty Love Within You.

He is the one who will speak to your first thoughts, He is the one who will tell you what life is all about, He is the one who loves you more than any human can,
And, He is the one who will show you why certain things happen in our lives that we have no answer for.

When you go to him, as you would speak to your earthly parents, He is there to hear your heart's plea.
Tell him you want to hear from him each moment. Tell him you want the answers to the Why's of this earth.
Tell him that you are hurting and want your Joy Returned back to you that NO man can take from you again.

Comfort was created by God,
And Comfort is what you need the most of right now. So, remember this one thing, When your fleshly powers come to an end, And there seems to be no hope around, The one who loves you the most is waiting for you, With Joy unspeakable and Power to keep you sound.

By: Sheryl E. Black

August 9, '03