In Memory of Wee Bug

Today I made a decision that was one the hardest I've had to make in my life so far. The choice to lay my sweet baby puppy dog to rest after 16 years of life. She was, more than I can express, my best friend. Through it all, she's been there.

After the crazy week we had of touch and goes, and being up with her all night, I prayed to the Lord the whole time to let me know and help me let go. As I started seeing more progressive signs and the ultimate sign of blood in her vomit, I knew it was time.

At 11:45, January 16, 2010, we had her put to sleep and given to the Lord.

Thank God for my family who has been there for everything. The guys helped build a nice wooden box and wrapped in blankets, she will be buried at the family farm tomorrow.

It's been difficult, but I can say that a lot of pressure was lifted off my shoulders today as she went to sleep. Knowing she was not suffering anymore, I found some peace with that.

I think she has done more in her life than most dogs have been blessed to do. From riding on a motorcycle as a pup, riding in the swather/tractor for hours , going to the oregon coast, camping trips, being an indoor dog, she was blessed. I was blessed to have her as a best friend. Never will she be replaced or forgotten.

Thank you to all our family and friends that have reached out for the support. To most, "it's just a dog," but to us, she was our kid.

I'm standing at the crossroads in life

And I don't know which way to go

You know you've got my heart, babe

But my music's got my soul

Let me play it one more time

I'll tell the truth and make it rhyme

And hope they understand me

Now I lay me down to sleep

I pray the Lord my soul to keep

If I die before I wake...feed Jake

He's been a good dog

My best friend right through it all

If I die before I wake...feed Jake...