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by

eighty five.

To my one and only Charlie Whiskey Dog,


Although your presence was a temporary blessing to us..
Your impact in our lives an eternal one.

I still remember picking you up in the Tarago when you were still a puppy.
I still remember you humping my leg.
Chasing me around the house.
Sleeping on my lap on cold nights.
Jumping on my bed in the morning when I used to sleep on a single bed.
Your bushy tail.
Me talking to you about my girl troubles and you licking my cheek telling me that things would be okay..



The saddest thing is that.. the day I come home.. 7 months from now.. the moment I unlock the front door...

I won't be hearing you barking at me.
I won't be hearing those clumsy claws slipping on the tile floor as you rush to see who it is.
Your tail won't be wagging when you see me.
I won't be feeling your legs pushing onto mine as you meet me.
I wouldn't be seeing your cosy little dog bed as I enter the dining room.
Nor your food and water bowl next to the back door.
I wouldn't be able to microwave your dinner and making sure it's the right temperature.
I wouldn't be seeing your curious head poking into my room and have staring contests with you.
I won't be hearing my sister call out "OBED" as I interrupt your peaceful evenings.
I won't be able to chase you around the house and steal cuddles from you on cold nights.
I won't be able to give you random baths and scare you with water.
...
...
And you won't be hearing me call out your name anymore.
...
'Cos you won't be there.



I thank God for the gift of animal companionship... pets.
I thank God that He took you away quickly and without much suffering.
I thank God that He saved me the pain of having to see your weak state in your final days... when you're usually the most energetic in the house.
I thank God that he spared me the pain of having to bury you and carry your inanimate body to your resting place.
I thank God that He has blessed me with you in my life.

He gives and takes away...


10 In his hand is the life of every creature
    and the breath of all mankind.
Job 12:10


But mostly... I thank God that He is the God He is... 

The One a single sparrow He does not forget,
Every flower He gives dress
Every man, a companion
Every day, a new blessing and a new beginning.
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R.I.P. Chappy.
15/11/2012. 
10.30pm [Sydney time].

Thankful: Gift of companionship.

Prayerful: Comfort for the rest of my family. My sister who is affected most.

Dangers: -