LEND ME A PUP
~Author Unknown~

I will lend to you for awhile,
a pup, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and mourn for him when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again.

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this Pup will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness
we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay!
But should you call him back
much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If, by our love, we've managed,
your wishes to achieve!

In memory of him we loved,
to help us while we grieve,
When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life!

   
*Special Thanks to Carolyn Russell for this beautiful picture to remember him by!*

*Special Thanks to my sister, LuWanda, for this beautiful picture as well!*

Dear Lil Tyke,
Though your time with us was short, I hope you know how much you were loved.  I wish so much that I could of saved you, but some things are out of our control.  And I know you have a nice warm lap to cuddle on now.  And I will see you again one day.  You will forever hold a special place in my heart!
Mommy loves you!
Rest in Peace!
Lil Tyke
Born April 24, 2008
Went to God June 6, 2008

*Special thanks again to my sister LuWanda, for making this a beautiful memorial!  And very special thanks to Sue Sunnenberg of Lavida Chihuahuas for writing a special poem for me and Jo Jo!*

Jo Jo left me today at almost 11 weeks old.  For reason not everyone is sure of and lots of speculation is due.  No matter the reason God thought it was time for him to go.  Until I see you again my sweet sweet boy!  I Love You, Jo Jo!
Rest in Peace!
Born:  April 24, 2008
Went to God:  July 9, 2008