Sampson crossed so peacefully today

[Sampson's Mom]

This is a day I have dreaded for years...the day I said goodbye to my baby. Sampson went so peacefully to the bridge this evening. We stayed with him and held him and told him how much we loved him. He gave us kisses and seemed to just drift off. I wanted so badly to tell them to stop but I know deep down we had to let go. I keep trying to picture him at the bridge playing with all the others who went before him. I hope he is happy and running and eating all the things he loved so much but couldn't have this last year. I hope his pain is gone and he knows that we love him and only did what we thought was best for him, no matter how much it hurt us. Sampson was such a special dog. I can't even imagine how empty our lives are going to be. I always knew it would be hard, but I never imagined the pain would be so unbearable. I keep expecting to see him walk in the room, or I find myself getting up to get him his medicine so he can have his dinner. As hard as it was to let go, I wouldn't trade those last minutes with him for anything. I feel blessed that I got to hold him as he left this world.

I will miss you my sweet Dog Face...more that you will ever know. I hope you know I much I love you. You will always be my first baby! I know you will be looking down on us and that a part of you will always be with me. I love you Sampson!

Mommy