Sherman's Memorial thread

[Ginger's Mom]

I woke up several times during the night and was thinking about you all and crying.

Me too. I just wanted to let you know that I am still thinking of you and am sending more {{{hugs}}}. He was a very special boy.

[Cataholic]

Sweet Sherman, play hard.

[lizbud]

What a beautiful tribute to Sherman. I am so sorry he had to leave
but, like you, so glad he is no longer laboring just to breath. Rest in peace
sweet boy. Anyone who ever met Sherman in person, can tell you what a
special pup he was. Such a beautiful soul, inside & out. He will not be
forgotten. (((Hugs))) to Pat, JoJoe, and Star.


I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

Author Unknown

[gini]

You will feel him by you - it will be so subtle that you could almost miss it.

It will be a flick of his tail or perhaps a brief cold nose - he will be checking on you to try to tell you that he is now alright - pain free and very grateful to you that you have relieved his suffering.

His love for you is unending - and he knows how much you loved him - the physical separation is only temporary - it's just God's way.

[Husky15]

I am so sorry, Sherman was a beautiful boy.

RIP, Sherman.

[Husky_mom]

I´m so sorry Pat......you know we feel the same.... he sure sinked deep into my heart too and I feel the pain also........

yesterday I literally saw felt and saw him go......even from this side of the world......I will post a few pics I took of the happening later today when I upload them...... but I´ll tell you a brief......

the sky was dark and cloudy just as our hearts felt with sadness.... then rain drops started to pour just as our tears poured from deep in our hearts.....
I knew it was raining beacuse of all the people crying for him so it literally manifest itself in rain.....also God let down a tear for him......

then I saw the Angel Escorteés..... Bowser, Rosie, Angus, Duke,Teddy, Charlie, HooDoo, Phantom(my own RB), Cindy(my own RB).... and I think I even saw Corinna there......as a beautiful rainbow appeared across the sky still clouded and pouring........

then the light came through..... that white light one talks about.......that ray of light that seems like God is sending a path.......I saw that too adn that´s when I knew our Shermie boy was gone......I was bawling, just like I´m doing now...(which I shouldn´t as I´m at work, but he so deserves it)

I´ll miss you Shermie, but you´ll always be in my heart adn you´ll live forever in our memoirs......play hard pretty boy.......

*I´ll post later with the pics of the occurence*

[cyber-sibes]

Oh my gosh, Isabelle, that sounds awesome. Can't wait to see your pictures & hear more. He really was a special husky boy.

This link is to a Siberian specific version of the rainbow bridge poem. http://www.sibernet.org/memorial/north.html

Thank you, Tamara. I was looking for where you had linked to it before, it's so beautiful... I can see our boy as a streak of red dawn light! If you see him in the Northern Lights, tell him I'll love him always, and look joyfully for the day he races in his silver harness to the gates of the Rainbow Bridge to meet me.

[slick]

Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep.....too hot here right now. I started thinking about Mishi and then Sherman and then all the current RB pets....especially my Speckles. Before I knew it, I was crying like a baby. Sometimes I wonder just how much pain can the heart endure. How can a heart that breaks in two become whole again??

When you are feeling that much hurt, it's hard to believe that you will every feel happy again.....but you will and it will take time. Grab ahold of those happy memories and never let go....the same way Sherman will never let go of you. As stated in past posts, he will be near you at all times. Gini said it right.....it will be so subtle that you will almost miss it.

HM: here I am at work and LES has overcome me at the moment. That's beautiful and I look forward to seeing the pictures this evening.

Lizbud and others: I just love reading those poems. Thanks you posting them.

Glacier: since I don't have my own office anymore, I'll have to wait to read that link. Don't want the staff here to see me crying.

Big {{{hugs}}} to you Cyber and to all the Pet Talk community as we grieve together.

[buttercup132]

Oh no. R.I.P Sherman.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I am so sorry to hear about Sherman passing.

(((Hugs))) to you, your family, and Star.

[Donnaj4962]

I have been following Sherman's story... but have never posted. I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Sherman was greeted with open arms by many other PT babies that have already made the journey.

RIP sweetie, RIP.

[Sudilar]

I am so very sorry for your great loss. RIP, dear Sherman. Run healthy and free at RB.

[Killearn Kitties]

Sherman, you were one gorgeous boy, and so very very loved.
Play hard up there sweetheart. We will not forget you down here.

[Logan]

Sherman, I never knew you, but you certainly have captured the hearts of many loving people besides your own family.

Pat, please know that you and your family are in our prayers as you deal with this loss. I wish I didn't know your heartache so well, but I do.

Logan

[shais_mom]

Loved dogs do not die.

And Sherman you will live on forever in your mom and dad's hearts and the hearts of many others.
Pat and JoJoe -
I am so so sorry.
Keegan and I send lots of love and hugs to you during this time.