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Memories of Tank

11/18/03: You came into my life as a foster dog and you stole my heart. I decided to keep you for myself and never let you go. You were my best friend. You helped me through tough times. You were always there for me, happy to see me, and ready to show me your undying affection. Alas, you were taken from me well before your time should have been up. I will always love you and keep a special place in my heart and in my memories for you. - Your Poppa ***** 11/24/03: Hey buddy, it has been two weeks since you left us for the Rainbow Bridge and Gayle and I still think about you all the time. I still really miss being able to touch your handsome face and getting those sweet kisses that you used to give me. We were unpacking some boxes yesterday and came across your Christmas stocking; it made me sad to think that we will never spend another Christmas together. But then I thought about all the funny things you used to do (like going ballistic when I got back from the store, as if I'd been gone for weeks but had only really been gone about 30 minutes!) and realized that you are still with me, not physically, but in my heart and mind. I also get some peace of mind thinking that we'll all be together again some day. Well, that's all for now. I'll come back and write some more to you another day. Gayle and I love and miss you, baby boy!! - Your Poppa ****12/3/03 Just thinking about you today. Thor has been trying hard to make dad feel better, running around and acting crazy like you used to do. We miss you very much. Your baby brother or sister is scheduled to arrive in 6 weeks, we have some video of you and pictures to share with him or her so the baby will know who his big brother was. I just wanted to say we miss you- Mom. ***** 1/23/04: Hi baby boy! I still miss you terribly!! I just wanted to let you know that your baby sister was born on 1/7/04. Her name is Hannahlore Rose and she is a beautiful baby girl. I know you would have liked to meet her and I'm sure you would have been her guardian. Thor is trying to fill in as her guardian but he seems to lose interest sometimes. He is doing the best he can, I'm sure. Well, just wanted to give you the update and to let you know that Gayle and I still think about you all the time. I love and miss you, baby boy! - Your Poppa ***** 6/30/04: Baby boy! It has been a while since I last wrote you and much has happened since then. As you probably already know, we lost your doggie sister Morgen to cancer in April and we lost your doggie brother Thor this month. It has been pretty devastating to your mother and I to lose three of our sweet babies in less than one year. I hope the three of you are having fun at the Rainbow Bridge! Thor had been lonely after Morgen left us so we decided to add another member to our family. Her name is Tilly and she, like Morgen and Thor, is a Newfy. She is only 7 months old and is still trying to learn all the new rules. She really loves Hannahlore and I think she is going to be a very good guardian. She too is lonely now that Thor is gone so we have been spending as much extra time with her as we can. I think you would have really liked Tilly; she has almost as much energy as you did! Well buddy, it's time for me to head off to bed. Your mother and I still really miss you and we think about you all the time. Until next time, sweet baby boy!! - Your Poppa ***** 11/9/04: Hi baby boy! It has been exactly one year since I lost you. I still think of you almost every day and I still have a sadness in my heart that will never leave. I can still hear you whimpering that morning, just like you used to do when you were dreaming, but this time it just didn't seem right. I am so glad I decided to come down and check on you; it must have been my fatherly instinct that told me you were in trouble. I remember how limp you felt when I picked you up and took you out to the car. I remember how scared we both were (I think I was probably more scared than you were) as Gayle rushed us to the emergency vets office. I still remember thinking that I got you to the vet in time, only to find out about an hour later that you'd need emergency surgery. I still remember thinking to myself that you'd pull through, that you were still young and would rebound quickly. I still remember the look on the vet's face when she came out to tell me about the tumor that had spread and wrapped itself around your internal organs. I still remember having to make the awful decision to let you go, even though I knew I really didn't have much choice. I still remember leaning over to kiss you goodbye while you were still under the anesthesia on the surgery table. I still remember watching you take your last breath here on earth. I still remember how numb I felt on the drive back home, thinking that I couldn't have just lost you - you had always been so healthy up to that point - so it must just have been a bad dream. These sad memories still float through my mind quite often, but then I remember how special our time was together, how much fun we had and how you helped me through some really tough times, and the sad memories are filled with happier thoughts of times gone by. You will always be with me; you have a special place in my heart that will never go away. I have never stopped loving you, baby boy! I'm just happy to know that you didn't suffer very much and that I was able to be by your side at the end. And I also know that we'll be together again someday. I can't wait to feel your sweet kisses as they rain down on my face while I hold you in my arms, knowing that we'll never be apart again. I will think of you always, of both the happy and sad times, until that day. Love - Your Poppa ***** 04/21/05: Hi baby boy! It's been quite a while since I last wrote to you but don't think for one minute that I have forgotten you. Hannahlore is doing well; she is really running around now and really seems to like Tilly. She is just so beautiful and special; I wish you had been around to meet her. Our second baby is due on July 22nd and we can't wait for our new family member to arrive. Well, I just thought I'd stop by and say a quick hello! I love you and miss you!! Love - Your Poppa ***** 10/14/05: Hi Buddy Boy! I just wanted to let you know that I still think about you all the time and to give you an update. Maximilian was born on July 12 and weighed 9lbs. at birth. Hannahlore and Matilda are enjoying being big sisters! Max is doing well and I'm sure you would have loved him as much as we do. I wish you would have been able to meet him; the two of you would have gotten along famously! I'm sure you are keeping watch over him already so I know he has a wonderful guardian angel looking out for him. Well, that's all for now. We all miss you, baby boy! - Your Poppa *** 11-9-05 Hey Tank your Poppa and I miss you very much. It seems like just yesterday you and Morgen were romping around in the back yard. We still miss your stubby wagging tail, and the licks galore. I know that you are playing with your sister Morgen and brother Thor who are feeling like they are 2 again. Maximilian is growing fast, and Hannahlore would have loved chasing around with you in the back yard. Tank, she has grown so much, and so quickly. We love you. -Mutti *** 11-9-07: Hey Buddy! It's been a while since I last wrote to you and a lot has happened since then. First, you have another little brother, Vincent, who was born on 03/14/07. He's growing fast (he just started crawling) and I'm sure he would have loved you just as much as I do. Also, for Father's day this year, your Mutti gave me a new boxer puppy. Her name is Maggie and she was born on April Fool's Day. She is a sweetheart and I'm sure the two of you would have gotten along famously. I still think about you quite frequently and your passing still brings a tear to my eyes. However, I just remember all the good times we had together and a smile replaces the tears. Well, that's it for now. I love you, Buddy Boy! - Your Poppa *** 11-09-09: Hey Buddy boy! It's been too long since I last wrote to you. It's now been six years since I lost you but I still think of you all the time. I miss you and love you!! I'll talk to you again soon. - Your Poppa *** 11-15-11: Hey Sweet Boy! I cannot believe how fast the time has flown by. It's been two years since I wrote to you last and a lot has happened since then. Your big sister developed asthma and allergies so we had to find Maggie and Tilly new homes. It was very hard to do but they are very happy with their new families. Hannahlore still wanted a pet very badly so we found a breed of cat (Siberian) that is hypo-allergenic. We named him Khotemir and I think you two would have gotten along well. He acts more like a dog than a cat and everyone loves him dearly. Well buddy, I still think about you quite frequently and still miss having you in my life. I love you! - Poppa

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