"I would like to Dedicate this Page to Buddy, and for everyone who loved him.  I would also like to try to Smile about our Buddy, and remember him with smiles." Because that's what Buddy Brought to us....smiles, love and happiness."..........

 "Additionally, If I had to do it all over again Knowing Buddy would have Diabetes and Cancer.....I would without hesitation."

"My Boy Buddy.."

"Buddy"

Born: ?     Died: March 14, 1998

Oh Buddy, where do I begin?....You came into my life three years ago.  I will never forget that day.   We saw you eating the food, and thought just like the rest of the strays, you'd pass through.  But there was something so different and special about you.  You stayed around, and kept crying each time you saw one of us looking at you from inside the warmth of our home. 

  Then, our son David and I went outside to pet you.  As David sat down, you immediately without hesitation crawled up onto his lap and snuggled against his chest!  That was it Buddy, we both feel in love with you at the very moment.

Yes my friend Buddy, you certainly captured our hearts.  You came into our lives just before my Dad died, March, 1995 ~ as if in some strange way he sent you to us knowing how much we love animals and especially cats.  Your life with us, although short, gave us so much pleasure.   You are the most special cat I've ever known.  Coming from the streets, being abused, and yet Buddy, you still had room in your beautiful body for love ~ and gave it to your Daddy, David and Me unconditionally.

 

Your poor little body was ravaged by the disease of Diabetes.  You fought hard my Buddy, my friend and companion to stay here with your family.  All who met you at the Vet Hospital, and, especially your Vet, loved you.  You were such a good boy, and never gave anyone a problem ~ accepting your needles and tests at the hospital, vet's office, etc., just accepting in full trust.  It's no wonder everyone loved you so.  You were such a special boy.

Now my Buddy, my friend and companion, we had to let you go.  My heart is broken Buddy, because saying goodbye to you on Saturday, March 14th, 1998 ~ was the hardest thing for me.  Your dad cried, your Vet cried and Cindy his assistant who fell in love with you from the first day she met you, cried uncontrollably. 

 

Forgive me my friend Buddy for not being able to stay with you until you died.  I tried Buddy, I just couldn't do it.  I shall live with that guilt for the rest of my life, even though your vet and Cindy, who both loved you very much, were there with you.  Thank God for that much.

 

 

    "Saying Goodbye"

 

   Your ashes were buried here in the yard you once walked through on Saturday, May 16th, 1998. Your favorite toys and blankets were buried with you my friend.  I planted some Alyssum & Impatiens, over your grave.  Buddy, There's a Beautiful "Boy Angel atop your gravesite!"

   I know it's not you buried there my Buddy, as your soul is in heaven with all of our former pets, and most of all, you're with my Pop who's looking after you.   Please Pop, hug my Buddy and watch after him ~

 Goodbye my "Beautiful Boy Buddy,"  Mommy will love you forever ~ and never forget the love and joy you brought into my life....

May I Go?

May I go now?

Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be.

So I can take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might.

But something seems to draw me now to a warm and living light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears. I know you're sad and afraid, because I see your tears.

I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go.

Thank you for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye and end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.

Susan A. Jackson

 

   "Until we meet again...............Miss You My Beautiful Boy!"

Other Related Pages:

Buddy's Story

Buddy's Story Part Two
 

NEXT:  A Farewell To Our Troops

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