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Memories of Suzy

It's been only one week since you went to the Rainbow Bridge. And Mommy and Daddy miss you more than we can say. You were our special girl and so brave during the last two years. All those trips for your chemo treatments and you never gave up. You had so many friends that loved you. But I know you are making new friends, running and chasing pheasants. Don't forget us. We will join you there someday. 7/03 Suzy, it's been almost 2 months since you went to the rainbow bridge. The days pass easier but I think of you often and wish you were still here. I miss you reaching out with your paw in the mornings, just to let me know you were there next to me when Daddy would leave for work. We have adopted a new girl. Her name is Shasta. She's a black & white springer and is 7 months old. Nothing like you. She's not near as smart, but she tries hard. She's full of energy and has a short attention span. What a handful. You were already hunting like a champ when you were seven months. But this girl is a slow learner. You were so smart. You will never be replaced in our hearts. Sleep well, my Suzy. 7-25-04 It's been over a year Dear Suzy, since you left us. I still cry softly for you, Suzy, but Shasta keeps me very busy. She turned out to be smarter than we thought. Very bright little dog. Shasta is afraid of loud noises, so she'll never make a great gun dog like you were, but she is a whiz bang at Agility. It's hard for me to keep up. Bobb tolerates her licking him and you would get a kick out of the way she torments him. She runs underneath him and bites his legs. But he never bites her, just grumbles. They get along very well. And all the exercise is good for his old bones. He's in much better shape now than he was before. Shasta keeps him young. He tries to chase her for the ball but never quite catches up. She even stops so he can get closer. Well, enough for now. Just know that we haven't forgotten about you. I'm even making a scrapbook all about you, Suzy. Til next time, sleep well. 5-10-05 Suzy, it's the second anniversary of your passing and so much has happened since you've been gone. We actually adopted another springer. He was a rescue from the pound. Someone had dumped him and didn't want him anymore. He's about 2 yrs. old and has a very loving nature. He's bonded to both me and daddy. His name is Murphy. We tell him and Shasta all about you, what a great hunting dog you were. Neither of them seem to be as interested in birds as you were, but Murphy's very smart and is already excelling in obedience class. But like you, he doesn't care for Bobb. Poor Bobb is getting senile and growls at nothing, but he's hanging in there. Daddy still talks about you all the time. We haven't forgotten you, Suzy. You will always be #1, our first child and we love you. Sleep well. 7-4-06 It's hard to believe another year has gone by. I think of you often and thought of you today especially because of the fireworks we'll probably see tonight. It was fun having our own fireworks show for you and Bobb. We don't do that anymore because of Shasta. She's so afraid of the loud noises. Daddy said maybe we should try this year, as she has gotten somewhat better. Speaking af Shasta, she earned her CD in obedience. And she did it with all first place scores. Funny how a dog that smart can act like such a ditz at home. We have another new dog. This time she is only a foster. But she gets along with Murphy, Shasta and Bobb. What a chow hound. Sadie will eat anything and tries. We will try to find her a good home. All these dogs are too much for me to give them each enough attention. Bobb is getting so old. He has a hard time eating and can hardly get up and down the stairs. But for now he is hanging in there. The Dr. is going to look at his teeth and see if they can find anything that may be making him drool so much and have such a hard time with his food. Thankfully, you never had that problem. Suzy, you take care and watch over us. We love you. Sleep well. 5-11-07 Suzy, yesterday was the 4th anniversary of you leaving us for the Rainbow Bridge. It's been a long time since I visited here. I knew that I would have to tell you about Bobb. I know that you didn't like him but Daddy and I loved him. But we finally had to send him along to the Rainbow Bridge. It was heartbreaking to watch him get old. He couldn't function anymore. He didn't enjoy his food and every day was Not a 'New Day' like it used to be. Half the time he didn't know where he was and he didn't ask to go out anymore. His arthritis was hurting him too and I had increased his meds as much as I could. Doctor Helman helped Bobb go to the Bridge on October 2nd, 2006, just like he helped you. I know that you won't play with Bobb but please be kind to him. He deserves that. He always thought you were the greatest. He was such a good dog and loved us all. I miss him alot and mourn his passing. Sometimes I think it's harder than when you left us, because you told us it was time. But with Bobb, he just deteriorated more and more. I probably should have sent him on sooner than I did, but kept thinking he was okay. Now, at least, he doesn't hurt anymore and he can run and bark like he used to. You remember me telling you about us fostering Sadie...Well, at Christmas time we officially adopted her. She had so many medical issues that we couldn't put her up for adoption. So, we adopted her ourselves. Besides she had already decided we were her family. She's a mellow dog and tolerates the others. After Bobb passed I started watching the paper and contacted a few people about getting a new puppy, one that might hunt. On your birthday, Bobb, this past February, I found an ad for puppies, not too far from here. We brought home a cute little female. On her papers we named her after Bobb but we call her Daizie. She is a handful, but really smart. She is keeping me double busy. Well enough for now. Please watch over Bobb and us, too. Sleep well my sweet Suzy. 5-10-12 Suzy, it's the anniversary of your leaving us and I still miss you. Suzy & Bobb, it's been a long time, but you know you are always very close to my heart. By now, I'm sure you have found Sadie and Shasta. Or they have found you. Sadie passed over the bridge 3-29-2010. She was the most mellow dog and so sweet. I know you guys will like her alot. Sadie loves dragonflys and water. And she can get along with anyone, even you, Suzy. So, show her the ropes and let her be in charge. She'll keep everyone peaceful. I'm sure you will remember her, Bobb. Bobb, I know you will have fun with Shasta. You used to have such a good time playing with her, running around the couch, playing tag and swimming in the pool. Shasta was never really healthy, but you'd never know it. She had such spirit and drive, earning her CD in obedience and having such a good time with agility, until health issues stopped her from all those activities. But she lived well for 6 more years and seemed to be doing fine. She left us suddenly, on November 13th, 2011. She was only eight. You always had a special bond with her, Bobb, as I did. It crushed me to lose her. And now it's your turn to once again keep an eye out for her. Take care of each other. Have fun playing, swimming and chasing birds. Sadie, you will have many dragonflys to bark at. And I'm sure there must be a big pond for you all to swim in. I miss you all so much. God doesn't leave you here long enough. But we'll be together again. And I'll be able to give you all big hugs and great ear scratches. Meanwhile, we have Murphy (I'm so sorry Bobb that Murphy was mean to you) who now has his own problems, lots of fatty tumors all over. We might have to remove a quite large one from his side. And of course, Daizie is keeping us in line. She turned out to be a couch potatoe, doesn't like rides, doesn't like to swim, doesn't like walks, of course doesn't hunt. So, we have no one to hunt with right now. Suzy, you and Bobb spoiled us. You were so good at it. And Sadie would try anything. Shasta was so smart, but afraid of loud noises. Poor Murphy tries so hard but gets himself in trouble getting too nervous. You are all so different. And I truly love you all. Sleep well Suzy, Bobb, Sadie and Shasta. Watch over Mommy and Daddy.

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