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This is a beautiful poem, it was used as a memorial for my Rottweilers grandfather when he passed away, it still brings tears to my eyes to read it. Thank you for sharing.

Nikki


Donna Cron <frogdog@erinet.com> wrote:
A friend sent this to me....and it reads like it was written by a Frenchie owner :).
Donna


When I Got My New Dog

I asked for strength that I might rear her perfectly;
I was given weakness that I might feed her more treats.

I asked for good health that I might rest easy;
I was given a "special needs" dog that I might know nurturing.

I asked for an obedient dog that I might feel proud;
I was given stubbornness that I might feel humble.

I asked for compliance that I might feel masterful;
I was given a clown that I might laugh.

I asked for a companion that I might not feel lonely;
I was given a best friend that I would feel loved.

I got nothing I asked for,
But everything that I needed.

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how beautiful, and how true!!! Do they ever turn out to be exactly what you expected? And do we not accept them anyway, even when they dont?

I think they teach us as much as we teach them. Loyalty, unconditional love, die-for-you-if-necessary protection....but also, how to deal with
stubborness, muddy feet, injuries, illness and death....how to master, and be mastered. How to give....(do I WANT to get up at 6 a.m. on Saturday and let them out? NO....do I DO it? YES....)

I have said this before. I think God gave us dogs to teach us how to be better people. Toteach us to practice all the things they do for us, and learn to do them for each other as well.

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So sorry too. a nice poem. make sure you give your pets all your hugs and tears...they know how sorry you are too... :cry:

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thanks guyz :angel:
but no, i havent lost my mother (thank to god) but thanks for your concern..when i wrote that poem i was thinking of the people who HAD lost theirs or anyone else close to them...as i and i think many people can say, they have lost a relative or friend..in my case..it was my grandparents..and its a hard time to go through with death..and it happenz everyday :cry: so when i wrote that poem i really felt like i was in that person's shoes..ttytt (to tell you the truth) i cried when i first wrote that poem because there are so many people who are in that position :cry: Courtnek im really sorry, that must be so tough for you..never forget that she is watching over you always and will always love you and be there for you :angel:

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Courtnek im really sorry, that must be so tough for you..never forget that she is watching over you always and will always love you and be there for you


thank you - It's been a few years now (1999) but when I read that poem I thought about all the things I should probably had said, and didnt. So yes, you are right. Never pass up a chance to tell someone that you love them, no matter what...

and I'm glad that your mom is still with you.

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thank you - It's been a few years now (1999) but when I read that poem I thought about all the things I should probably had said, and didnt. So yes, you are right. Never pass up a chance to tell someone that you love them, no matter what...

and I'm glad that your mom is still with you.


aw that must have been an awful time for you :( im really sorry.. i love what you said :

Never pass up a chance to tell someone that you love them, no matter what...

it sounds very nice and touching


and I'm glad that your mom is still with you.

thank you :angel:

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