My Newest Angel ^Samson^

[spoiledbabies3]

I now have 3 beloved angels to watch over me…Samson left the pain of this world behind and joined his sister and brother at the bridge tonight…His body could no longer fight the fierce aggression of the horrid cancer…He took a very big piece of my heart with him and I am certain Sasha and Tuxedo were standing at the front of the line to greet his arrival…

I will never to be the same because of this boy whose heart of patience and sweet generosity changed my life from the moment he stepped into it – 4 weeks old, he waddled right up to me and barked for the first time, melting me…Such a novice rottweiler owner, I didn’t have a clue what was ahead for us…Not knowing the path that would bond our hearts together for life…Samson -- my teacher, my companion, my protector, my inspiration, my love -- Always teaching me how to stop and enjoy the simple things -- to see the world through his eyes…Our favorite times – smelling the flowers or the freshly mowed grass, playing in the cuttings before Dad could clean them up, sitting on the deck and watching the hummingbirds feed or the butterflies grab the sweet nectar…We saw many a sunrise on our sleepless nights and enjoyed the moonlight of the full moons on the cool fall evenings…We could sit for hours and just enjoy the sounds and sights of nature…Never in a hurry, never letting life pass by without inhaling it’s full blessings…

He chose to give me an unconditional love that only he could provide, irregardless of my human faults…He portrayed the true measure of unconditional love…He never cared where we were or what we were doing – as long as we were together…He gave me the most precious gift he could – his spirit and his soul…Teaching me to be humble and simply love life, whenever he greeted me he never noticed if I was cross or stubborn…He whisked away my moodiness and replaced it with sheer joy as he bounded to me in greeting…He didn’t care what had happened in my day…He was simply ecstatic to see me, to be with me, to cover my face with slobbery kisses…

Our fast runs and long walks became shorter as the years passed -- both HD and arthritis caused the hips not to work so well…We slowed the pace and enjoyed the special moments of time carved out just for us…Watching him grow from that cute, cuddly, snuggly pupper into such a handsome, dashing adult…Sweet, fond memories --his roly poly belly dragging on the kitchen tile when he first came home, …The many Halloween evenings when the children snuggled up on him -- watching the years go by only evident in the distinguished greying muzzle…Capturing Christmas morning opening the presents and stockings or Thanksgiving with the big brown soulful eyes speaking to me and begging for just that one little bite of old Tom Turkey…

These are the memories that I will cherish in my heart…My ever patient teacher, he helped me to realize there are so many that needed my help…My inspiration, he showed my heart the path to rescue -- first Sasha, then Moses and most recently Déjà Vu… He held my heart through many trials and tribulations – I don’t think I would have found the way out without him…He is the reason I am who I have become today… It is time now to let him continue the journey he has started, yet this piece of the path must be without me…Although my heart breaks to know we can no longer snuggle together, I know that he now no longer suffers with the pain of his body in this world…His journey has come full circle…He will now wait patiently at the bridge for mine to do the same…

Godspeed my sweet boy…My heart and my life will never be the same…You touched me like no other…Fly high on your golden wings…Our souls will be forever connected… Until we meet again…I love you…

[Bucky's Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss

[targonrotts]

so sorry for your loss of samson.
i know you did all you could for him...and when i was close to losing laus, you tried to help us all you can with the food advice for cancer.
samson was lucky to have you!
may he rest in peace.

[debbiej]

Arlene, I am so very sorry! Sampson was loved beyond compare. I hope remembering his good life is a comfort to you, he had the best! hugs to you and yours.

[observer]

Oh, Arlene, I am SOOO sorry to hear this. Missy will miss her Texas admirer. You two had a wonderful relationship that came through in your posts right up through this one. He will be one special Rottie angel.

Fly high, Samson...look up Annie for me. You will like her, too.

[AngelBunny]

Your tribute was beautiful and moving. I am so sorry for your loss. Samson was a very lucky dog because he had you in his life.

[shybird]

Arlene,
My heart goes out to you. Godspeed Samson.

[Nina&Bill]

Oh Arlene, I am so sorry.

Nina

[2rotties2luv]

What a loving tribute to a very special rottie. I'm so very sorry for your loss. A friend sent me this poem when I lost my heart dog, Jazz. I hope you'll find comfort in it as I did:

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
The sun will rise and find your eyes are filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
Rememb’ring how I'd lay my head on your lap that special way.

I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you,
And each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name, and led me with her hand.

She said my place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away, a tear fell from my eye -
For all my life I never thought that I would have to die.

I had so much to live for, so much visiting to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of our lives together and I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand and poke you with my nose -
The tennis ball I liked to chase, the toy I liked to hold?
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss your hand so I could see you smile.

But, then I fully realized that this could never be;
For emptiness and memories will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and pats I might miss come tomorrow
I thought of you and when I did, my dog-heart filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through Heaven's gate I felt so strong and well
As God looked down and smiled at me, He loved me I could tell.
He said, "This is eternity and now we welcome you.
Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts anew!

I promise no tomorrow because today will always last;
For you see, each day's the same day - there's no longing for the past.
Now you have been a faithful friend, so trusting, good and true
Though there were times you did things you knew you shouldn't do.

You gave so much to others and now at last you're free;
So won't you sit here by My side, and wait right here with Me?”
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart....

[rottgirl]

With tears streaming down my face for your moving tribute I am so sorry for your loss of Samson.

You have given him the ultimate gift - freeing him from his pain.

No regrets...
RIP Sweet Angelboy Samson.

Michele

[GypsysMom]

Arlene,

we havent talked in a while Im so sorry to hear about your sweet samson. ((((hugs))) to you

[jlhnokc]

Waterworks for me after reading this. I am so very sorry and your tribute was truly beautiful and so moving. I wish you peace and joy from your memories and from moments to come.

-Jenney

[Sheenagirl]

I am so very, very sorry for your loss of Samson.
You wrote a lovely tribute to your Samson. Our Rotties sure have a way to steal our hearts!
He had a wonderful life with you and your family and was as fortunate to have your love as you were to have had his.
You are blessed to have a lot of memories to cherish until you can be together again.
RIP Samson, fly high with the angels. You are in very good company...

[livertw]

I am so sorry for your loss. These dogs sure do grab our hearts, don't they? We never have them long enough. RIP, Samson.

[Burnsway]

Sorry for the loss.....