With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all this time; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would

I'm sitting right here; gently rub your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend
we'll stay right here with you; until the end

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye

Norman's Memorial Table

Mommy Please Don't Cry

Mommy please don’t cry
I tried to be good
But something deep inside
Kept me from acting as I should
You held me close
And gave me so much love
Never will I forget you
Even though I’ve gone above
There are meadows to run in
Sunshine all the long day
I am in a great place now
Don’t be sad I’m away
Now the angels surround us
At the rainbow bridge above
But never will I forget
That you showered me with love
We are all happy here
and this is where we'll stay
Waiting for you to join us
When the road turns that way
© Carol Ross aka CareWolf
March, 2008

Norman and Me

   

Norman with Riley and Jasmine

I Loved You Best

So this is where we part, My Friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend,
gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.

I will go on, I'll find the strength,
life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
will remember well all you've taught.

Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this...I loved you best.

By Jim Willis

Dear Norman,
I am so sorry things turned out this way. This is not what I wanted for you.
However I realize now that you have found the peace you so deserved. Never
again will you need to be afraid. I'm sorry you had to endure that fear for so long.
Please know Norman, that letting you go was the hardest thing we ever had to do.
We didn't want you to die. We wanted so bad to keep you. But what's done is done.
I hope you are having lots of fun on the Rainbow Bridge... tearing up toys, swimming,
running, and playing all day. I hope there is a good can of Merrick up there for you
too. Someday I hope to see your beautiful face again. I look forward to stroking your
fur and feeling your kiss on my cheeks again. We will all be together again someday.
I hope you know I love you Norman, and I don't blame you for anything.
Go in peace sweet boy. Love always,
Ashley

Norman's Links:

This is a video montage I made in Norman's memory.

Norman's In-Memory-Of-Pets Tribute
Click Here

Angel's Online Memory
Click Here

"Heaven is where all the dogs you've ever loved come to greet you."

This statement is so true... We will be together again someday.
Until then you'll always hold a place in my heart. See you later Norm.

 

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