| In Loving
Memory of MARQUIS Iwanenko June 15, 1993 ~ September 29, 2005  My Sweetest Child and Sniper’s Beloved Brother Eternal Peace and Love |
Marquis, (a.k.a. KiKi and Carma’s
Lexington) was my son and Sniper’s brother. A sweeter boy there
could never be. He was loving, sensitive, gentle and loyal.
He always slept by my head and lay near me wherever I would be.
Even when he lost the use of his hind legs, he dragged himself to be by my side and to greet me at the door. He knew how to smile and how to make you smile too. He loved giving you his paw, being hugged and giving intoxicating kisses, which would literally knock you out of breath. His favorite pastimes are looking out the front window, playing with his brother (especially tug of war and in the snow), barking at a roll of paper towels sitting on top of the refrigerator, sneaking food off of the counter and stove, thus turning on the gas by turning the knobs. He suffered from a heart condition, which prevented surgically removing the cancerous tumor from his stomach. After awaking from the last nights sleep, he succumbed to the bleeding tumor and died in my arms. My sweet KiKi, Sniper and I miss you so very, very much. The house is empty without you. When I ask Sniper if he misses you, he groans and lets out a big sigh. He follows me around as you did and sleeps in your spots. I too am lost without you. Our hearts are broken. We will forever hold you in our hearts and never stop loving you. Rest in peace without pain and discomfort. I pray that when the time comes, God will reunite us all. Eternal love my child and sweetheart Marquis, Sniper and Mommy |
| In Loving
Memory of TIMBER Shomberg's I'm a Keeper Too  September 11, 1995 October 13, 2005  |
Timber was my special boy. The day he was born he crawled across the whelping box to where I was sitting and looked in my direction even though he was too young to see or hear. He had me hooked right then and there. Timber would get all squinty eyed when you would tell him how great he was and the corners of his mouth would curl up into a smile. He had a short show and agility career because of having to have cruciate surgery. Then this spring he had spinal surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Last week it all caught up with him and he couldn't walk anymore and the time to say good-bye was here. The house seems so empty without him even though there are still 2 happy German Shorthairs sharing the bed. There will never be another Timber. My heart is aching and I wish I could still give him a hug, but alas this will have to be in my mind. Good Bye Sweet Timber. "Shomberg's I'm a Keeper Too" "Timber" Sept. 11, 1995-Oct. 13, 2005 Leesy McDonnell Frederick, MD www.snowyriver.com |
| IN LOVING
MEMORY “The Lady Roronda” Foaled May 30, 1971 Born into eternal life October 1, 2005    |
LETTER FROM
HEAVEN To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say, but first of all, to let you know that I arrived okay. I’m writing this from the Bridge, here I dwell with God above. Here there are no more tears of sadness. Here there is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you. It’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they will be here later on.” God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day’s chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth and all those loving years, Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears, but do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, but if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. One thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over. I’m closer to you now than I ever was before. When you’re walking down the street with me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it’s time for you to go from that body to be free. Remember you’re not going…..you’re coming home to me. Unknown author~ |
IN LOVING MEMORY SADIE  June 1, 1996 July 9, 2005 |
--Some
Highlights-- Cookies. "Walk Ones.” All that tugging and chasing with those silly toys, you gave me (the "Twins"). Frisbee-my way. Shrimp Tails. Beach Walks-chasing birdies. Doing the "Papers.” Cooking myself in front of the fireplace. Hanging out under the dining room table during special dinners. "Who wants to go in the car?" Napping on the lawn in the sun. Patrolling the yard. Escaping under the coffee table - my safe place. Dependable routines. Visitors. Getting my back scratched. Hanging out in the kitchen-the sweet sound of Deli wrappers. Making you smile and laugh--reminding each other that we are loved. Just being near you. --Honor Me-- Lick that dessert plate clean! Take a nap on the couch. Lie in the grass. Annoy a squirrel. Share a space; don’t sit apart. And since I'm not around to do it - Love yourself for me. Sadie girl |