May 7, 2009

Our sweet SarahGirl

SarahGirl

October 15, 1996 – May 4, 2009

This is intentionally going to be short and sweet. I considered not even speaking about this, but SarahGirl was a family member and it wouldn't be right to not mention her passing. We got SarahGirl when she was four months old. We had just said goodbye the previous year to our Chocolate lab, Brownie, who lost her battle with cancer at only four years old.  I was a little hesitant about getting another dog so soon, but I'm so thankful that we found SarahGirl. We could not have asked for a smarter, sweeter, more gentle, more loyal, or more loving pet.

HayHay was only three years old and BigT was only twelve years old when we got SarahGirl. She's been a huge part of our lives and like I said, she was a member of our family. She never slept outside a day in her life. She was either in one of the boys' rooms or in our room at night. We all miss her dearly! The only comfort for me is knowing that she is not in pain any more and she is at peace.

I know that she lived a great life and I know that she was so ready to go to sleep. I could see it in her eyes.  Even though no one really knows, I choose to believe that SarahGirl is in Heaven right now. Maybe she can even run and play like she used to. In my mind, I'd also like to believe that she finds Daddy in Heaven. He loved SarahGirl, too.

Sweet Sarah Jessica Barker

Note from BigSis:

Sweet Sarah Girl, Sarah Jessica Barker.  We miss you already.  You're the sweetest dog I've ever known in my life, and I can't believe it's been more than 12 years since you came into the family. LilSis' and SirHoney's household won't be the same without you.  I can't imagine visiting them and not seeing you.  I'm glad I got to see you again and give you an extra hug when I saw you 2 weeks ago.

I have so many memories of you running laps like a racehorse around HayHay's backyard fort when you lived in Texas.  And the Easter egg hunt when you stole an egg and hid it in your mouth for later munching, nonchalantly pretending that you didn't have it stashed away.  And remember the only time you came close to biting someone?  That kid had teased you and teased you, and you could have easily taken a huge bite out of his leg.  Actually, you probably could have taken his whole leg off, but you let him go with a warning nip.  You're definitely the epitome of a gentle giant.

Sarah, I know in my heart that you're in Heaven right now with Brownie, Wolfie, Warren, and all of the rest of our four-legged friends that aren't here with us any more.  Daddy loved you too, so I hope you two have found each other.  Other people will disagree with me, but I know how special and precious you are, and I don't see how the God I know would create you for such a short stay on this fallen planet.  I believe we'll see you again, and I can't wait for that day.

We love you, Sarah, and we're going to miss you so much, especially LilSis, SirHoney, BigT and HayHay.  You're the best dog ever, and we were so blessed to know you and to have this many years with you.  We'll see you later.

~LilSis

December 26, 2008

We're hoping that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and was able to spend some time with family and friends and maybe even relax a little bit. We are really used to having large family gatherings during this season, so we really missed not being with either side of the family this Christmas.

Luckily, we have wonderful friends and neighbors that know we don't have family in California so they were kind enough to invite us to join their families. Thank you to D & J for inviting us to join their family for Christmas Eve Dinner and to V & C for including us at their family dinner on Christmas Day. BigT was at his dad's for Christmas this year and I couldn't fathom the idea of cooking a big Christmas Dinner for just three of us. We had intended to just go out to dinner, but instead, we had a great time with our friends and really appreciate them welcoming us into their homes.

Unfortunately, today is a normal work day for many of us so there is no time to sit back and relax. It's back to the grindstone and lots of year end accounting for me. (snarl)

Since New Year's Eve is right around the corner; in the next several days, BigSis and I will probably be talking about appetizers and party food, and maybe I'll come up with some special cocktail to welcome in the New Year.

Oh, and then, we need to get down to some serious business and talk about New Year's Resolutions!

~LilSis