Dear Candy Cane: I just read Joy's poem posted on mom's website and I cried for you. How special you were to me, little one. I have a book that was given to me when my Abbey Baby passed on that I am going to send to mom soon. Shhh...don't tell her. I want to surprise her. Perhaps she, as I am doing, will one day pass this book on to another so, so, sad mom or dad whose best friend has left for a time...but not forever. Maybe. I know you are well. I know you are, little one. Thanks for being my friend and letting me be yours. I love you....Aunt Carol xxoo

I'm so sorry to hear that Candy died. I know you and your mom love her very much and gave her the best life she could ever have.
-Joy



Special Friend

I lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace,
and looking at her empty bed
I still can see her face.

I see the endless energy
the sparkling puppy eyes,
Not the tired, fragile friend
I had to bid goodbye.

I know she's in a special place
our Lord has for such friends,
Where meadows, fields & flowers
help make them strong and whole again.

I remember how she'd run to me
to play her favorite puppy game,
And how her ears would perk right up
When she heard me call her name.

But as those precious years went by
And we both aged and grew,
I'd find her often slowing down
But we still had so much to do.

I've noticed in the recent times
Her ears were not as sharp,
Where is that running ball of fur
The years have shown their mark.

She started sleeping next to me
Was this her special clue,
Because she felt the end was near
I only wish I knew.

My Candy was a special dog
I know she gave her best,
But as I looked deep into her eyes
I knew it was time, for her to rest.

It will truely be a struggle
I don't know how I'll face each day,
I have to let her go--I know
But in my heart she'll always stay.

This special place our Lord has made
Health and strength, wait for her there,
So with my very special friend
I'm sending all my prayers.

I know she's watching over me
She'll be with me when I cry,
So with one more kiss on her beloved head
I told my Candy Dog goodbye.

By Christina L. Tronnes for my beautiful Cocker Spaniel Candy.