Christy



A Tribute to Christy Our Black Labrador
July 4, 1999 - February 19, 2000

I think God put you on this earth for our family. The minute I saw you, I knew that you were going to become one of my greatest gifts, and I was right.

The best kind of dog is the one that you can just sit and enjoy the quiet times with, never say a word and yet know that you are conversing. Resting your head upon my lap, while I tell you my troubles and knowing that my secrets will never go further than your ears.

You gave us your love and loyalty immediately without being assured that we would love you back. You waited until it grew into our hearts, knowing that you would always be part of our family. We cherished you my friend, and although it is said that you don't always know what you have until you lose it, I believe that we didn't know what we missed until your arrived in our lives.

There are times when I miss you so much that I want to pick you from my dreams and hug you for real. I sometimes wake in the night and still feel you sleeping at the bottom of our bed. I still hear your bark to welcome me home everyday, and the way you always ran to greet me as though you hadn't seen me in hours instead of a 10 minute trip to the grocery store. I wonder if you miss me as much as I miss you. I pray that you had a chance to do all the things that you wanted to while you were with us, and that you knew how important and loved you were.

You gave me happiness, you made me laugh, made me love, and now my heart weeps. My love for you began when you gazed into my eyes, grew with lots of doggie kisses and now ends with tears. Although you are gone now, you will always be in my heart. Your gentleness has enriched our family's lives in a way I never thought possible and we will always be indebted to you.

Happiness lies for those who can value the importance of an animal that has touched their lives, even though it is never enough years. You were our special gift from God and we were fortunate to have 10 1/2 years of happiness.

Rest in peace my precious girl, and may you be running in heaven, chasing butterflies. There will never be another one like you and I will never forget you Christy.

With Love from you family,
John, Cheryl, Scott and Josh Younghans