(Ugh.. it has taken me almost an hour to write this... I had to keep stopping myself because I am at work and could not stop crying!!!!)

Sierra,
I just want to tell you how much I love you. You are my little Princess, my dear sweet sweet princess. How could I wake up in the morning with out you curled up at my feet? How could I ever go on with out your wonderful songs and your mesmerizing eyes? Who in the world would let a beautiful girl like you go?
We both have the German Shepherd Rescue to thank for getting you out of the shelter in the nick of time.
They got you out of there and got you to where you belong… in my arms and my heart forever. Your silly antics always put a smile on my face. When you and your brother ran away that cold day in December, I thought for sure my world had come to an end, without you two, I have nothing left. But I never gave up; I knew when I got so tired I could not walk anymore…. I knew God would hold you and Bud in his arms and keep you safe until morning when I could find you. And that’s what happened. My prayers were answered! (Just please don’t do it again!) I need to thank you for being a wonderful big sister to Buddy. We all know he’s a little on the goofy side, but that’s why neither of us can live with out him. I’m asking you again to talk to your brother, please let him know he does not need to be afraid of Daddy. Daddy is not going to hurt him. Please talk to him for me sweetie.
You will forever be my sweet princess… until the end of time.

Buddy,
Where do I start?? You are my everything…. It’s hard to even put it into words. You are my love, my light, my savior, protector, you are my guardian angel handed to me straight from God himself. I wake up every morning to you standing next to my bed, with your head resting on my pillow, and your beautiful brown eyes looking at me waiting for me to wake up. All you need to see is one eye open, then I get my morning share of kisses!! You are such a wonderful boy Buddy! I am very proud of you!
Buddy, I know saving you from the shelter just days before your time was up was enough to change your life forever, and I know how happy you are and how thankful you are. But I still can not help but to think of what the fist year of your life was like…. How long were you in the woods? Why would someone not go looking for a beautiful dog like you? I’m sure you were afraid… but Buddy my love, you never have to be afraid of anything for the rest of your sweet life with me. I am here, and as much as you love to protect me, I’m here to protect you as well! Daddy is too, you just have to let him!!
When you and sissy ran away, you didn’t want to go did you?? Because I KNOW you don’t leave the yard if the gate is left open… did you see her running away and knew you had to go with her to make sure she was safe? Or am I thinking too much into it, and you were just being a naughty boy? No matter, thank you for not leaving her side, and keeping her warm, that night it got down to 9 degrees!!! I was so afraid for you two, thinking that I would never get to hold you in my arms again… never get to look into those eyes… never get “Buddy Nudges” again…. But God was on our side that night!

Kids, something that I pray for… is that when it’s time for you to go, please let me know you are ready. I will hold you in my arms; you will have nothing to be afraid of. You’ll drift off to sleep in my arms, and wake up at RB. Don’t be sad because I’m not there, it’s only temporary, before you know it, I’ll be there looking for you, and then we’ll live happily ever after.

Never forget mommy and daddy loves you!