It's been almost a year now...

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Anna and Mark,
You both know of my deep love and affection for that darlin Angus boy.
{{{hugs}}} to you always.

[anna_66]

Originally posted by Kfamr
If you begin to cry, remember that silly Bon boy that Angus has sent you.

I've already told Kay about this, but wanted you all to know too.

As Mark and I were reading your posts, Bon was standing here at our feet trying to wipe his dirty dinner mouth on us He's definitely silly and we think that's exactly the reason that Angus sent him to us...to make us laugh and smile.
Thank you for all the nice remarks, it actually was a nice day.

I haven't shared this with anyone but Robin yet, but one of the reasons that I feel I'm able to handle his passing more is that on Friday I received something in the mail.
I had entered his picture in a calendar contest. Well I had actually forgotten about it until a package was at our door Friday when I got home. I had no idea what it could be and when I opened it there was this lovely letter...

Dear Anna Adkins,

Congratulations! I'm delighted to inform you that you are a winner in the Dogs Calendar Contest. your winning entry will appear in the 365 Dogs Color Page-A-Day Calendar for 2006.

Your photograph of Angus makes a wonderful contribution to the calendar and will appear on Tuesday, November 7, 2006

I'm especially happy to enclose a complimentary copy of the calendar, which I hope you'll enjoy all year long.

Best wishes for the coming year.

This was the picture...
And the caption says...
"Angus urges everybody to get out today and vote. With this massive rottie monitoring his hometown polling place, it's a sure thing there won't be any voting irregularities in Piqua, OH. Angus's owner is Anna Adkins.



Now tell me, is that a sign or what?! I just felt like a heavy weight was lifted from me. I think it was his sign to me telling me I could move on and not be so sad when I think of him

[Cincy'sMom]

What a great surprise Anna! How wonderful that Angus will be a calendar nest year. That is one I always buy, and now I'll have to get extras!

We still miss you Angus. You were a special boy...always such a big happy smile. Hope you are enjoying your play time at the bridge.

[Christiansmommy]

Oh Anna ( tears a coming)...I know how hard it is to just have to say good bye...and there is nothing we can do about it. Thank you for mentioning Dale...it warms my heart to think he is up there playing with Angus and all of the other doggies at the bridge...he was such a mama's boy, that I worried that he would feel alone up there w/o me...but I know that is just silly

I am glad to know that you are feeling better ...

I know that having Harlee has made the transition of losing Dale so much easier...Dale would have loved her so much. So I am happy to know that Bon makes you laugh and enjoy life...things that Angus surely would love to see

We watched an old home movie the other day, and my boy was in it...his big silly self...and of course, this mama cried...but we laughed at him too...he was such a goof ball

Anyway, enjoy the happy memories and your other puppers (as I know you do already)...I know the goofiness that the adolescent dog years can bring...been there with Dale and Harlee is young too...Bon will soon turn into the gentleman that Angus was...but he has some big shoes to fill

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Originally posted by cyber-sibes

They never really leave us, do they?

Never ever!!

Oh Anna, that was beautiful...I remember the day Angus died last year, and it just tore me up to see such a sweet, beloved dog pass away...and even though Bon will never take Angus' place, he is always there for you to remind you of all the love Angus is sending you from above!

That's AWESOME Angus got on a calendar!!! What a wonderful memorial to him!!

((hugs)) to you and the pups!