Sox


A LOVING TRIBUTE TO ALL THE GREYT GREYS WHO HAVE CROSSED THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Dear Family:

It was the best day of my life when you brought me into your home and made me a part of your family. It had been my dream and you made that dream come true. Sure, I was scared at first because I didn't know what to expect. But, as the days and weeks went by, my fears began to go away, and soon I felt safe and secure in my new home and with my new family.

I grew to love all of you very much and I tried to show that love, with all the kisses, tail wags, and the "head in the lap" thing. I know that you loved me too, and one day you showed me just how much! You brought Frannie into my life. Sure, I had Rascal, and I loved her, but she was not a greyhound. We became friends, but not buddies. Frannie became my adopted sister, and my Buddy. I loved her.

But the time came when I began to feel older, and not as spry as I once was. My energy level was getting lower, and often, my legs hurt. Somehow I knew that the "Bridge" was getting closer. I was not afraid because I knew that all dogs would one day cross the "Bridge."

It was wonderful on that last day when Frannie came out to run with me. The winter had been cold, snowy, and long. Frannie and I began to run and we made the run around the yard three times together. Frannie began the fourth lap around the yard, but she made the run alone for by then I was standing on the "Bridge." I was on the "Rainbow Bridge," happy, young again, and surrounded by a beauty that you can't even imagine! No more nightmares, no more pain in my legs, there was only peace and joy!

I will never forget all of you, even Rascal, the Chow, who tried so hard to be a greyhound. And I owe you my thanks and sincere gratitude. Thank yopu all for the love you gave me, all the back scratches, tummy rubs, ear rubs, hugs and kisses. Thank you for all the times you told me that you loved me and that I was the most beautiful greyhound ever. Thank you for the soft bed, good food and fresh water you provided for me. Thank you for making me a part of your wonderful family. But, it was time for me to go and I had to obey that call. Please don't grieve for me too long. I am happy. Instead of grieving, take another greyhound into your heart and home and give them the same wonderful care that you gave to me. I would be so honored with that. It would be the best thing you could ever do for me.

So now, I must say "good bye and thank you, and most important of all, that I will always love you." Hey, look over there! There are some dogs coming toward me. They are calling me to come and join them. Here is a dog that looks exactly like Rascal, there is one that is a Collie, and another that is yellow, and of no particular breed. Hey want me to join their family here on the "Bridge." Then they told me something wonderful We are all members of the same wonderful family I had when on earth! Join them! You bet I'll join them! I'm part of their family! But.........I can't help but wonder if they can race the wind like I can.

I Love You,
Sox

Submitted for Ann and John Evion in loving remembrance of their greyhound, Sox