DEAR GOD...
Please, God, if You should hear a scratch on Eden's Gate tonight,
A gentle whine, a muffled bark; have Peter take a light
And open up the Pearly Gates and call her Spirit in,
For I think she lived in Heaven once; please take her back again.
She was noble, kind and good; I think You will agree:
That she'll be very useful where the souls of children play.
She'll romp with them, and see; Dear God; they do not go astray.
Just tell her that we're sorry that we can no longer pat her head,
But tell her how we loved her as her Spirit fled.
I pray that when death beckons, and my soul surmounts life's fog,
I'll rate a place in Heaven, Dear God, beside my dog...
HEAVENLY FATHER
Heavenly Father... We know that not even a sparrow falls without your knowledge, so we know that you are here with us today. Although our beloved Ali girl will be missed very much, we give thanks to you for allowing us to have 4 1/2 wonderful years with her. Thank you for this and for all thy blessings, Lord. Amen.
Denali Abigial or Ali, as we, her family perferred to call her was an Alaskan (wooley) Malamute, she was extremely affectionate with a huge heart and a kind, gentle and beautiful spirit who loved everyone and everything unconditionally. She was so full of life, love and her wonderful ability to make others smile from her goofy, silly wild side! She never once had a mean bone in her entire body.
We got Ali in 2003 (she was 2 years old) from a couple in New Mexico whose daughter was allergic to her. To us, she was a huge blessing. As we walked up the couples driveway thier sat Ali (previously known by another name) with her back towards us, as we got closer, she slightly turned her head and smiled. At first impression she looked like wiley-coyote! She was perfectly adorable!
We brought Ali home, where she immediatley fell in love with us and our other animals and we sooo fell in love with her. Our cats loved to cuddle in her big tail, and Ali never once seemed to mind. She was our best friend and the best friend to our siberian husky Sysco and our 4 cats, who all miss her terribly. Sysco is so lost without her and cries for her everynight. (Ali please visit sys often).
Ali loved her treats and refused to miss a meal, even if it was her brothers! She loved going for rides in the truck, and we are sure she loved the move from New Mexico to Florida as she so often sat and watched out the window. She was a diva! A beautiful girl, who never got shy when a camera was around, she actually posed... by crossing her legs and smiling real big! :) She loved to run, and we loved to watch her as her hair bounced in the wind, smiling all the while. She loved to give hugs and kisses more than anything, and we loved to receive them and miss them oh soooo much.
She was a good girl, the best dog, we could brag and say in the world, but everyone feels that way about thier baby... so no need. I suppose it was her time to go, although I would beg to differ. But, my husband and I know God wouldnt have taken her if it wasnt so. He has a plan for her and us, and although we struggle with what that is, we are thankful we had the chance to know, to love and be loved in return by such a wonderful creature. She definetly showed us the purity of life and love.
We could write forever of our love and adoration for Ali and when we read of what others have written about thier babies, we realize how proud we are to be in thier company on this memorial site. Not just because we miss her so much, but because we are among those who have experienced a unique and beautiful form of love that cannot be easily matched, even between humans. A bold statment for sure. But, we are convinced that if you have been blessed with the unconditional love of a companion animal, you will have experienced one of life's richest and most rewarding love affairs.... and you will have only sympathy to offer those who have not been so fortunate.
Ali's spririt went beautifully to the heavens on February 25, 2008 at 12:00pm. She was surrounded by those who loved her, as she took her last breath .... by her daddy and mama.
In 2003- we chose each other for a reason... our lives will remain enriched and better because of her. She was our everything, our companion, our best friend, our Ali girl.
We will see you again babygirl, one day at Rainbow Bridge.
The Rainbow Bridge story
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; Her eager body quivers. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress her beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together..
WE LOVE YOU ALI
P.S. If you light a candle for Ali or leave a tribute- I have to approve it first before it will be posted! Thank you so much everyone. :)
I ONLY WANTED YOU
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.