For the last ten months we have had the privilege of getting to bring a piece of Grandpa into our home. We have been taking care of Kelpie, whom Grandma gave to Spencer. Spencer was so excited to have his own dog, and the fact that it came from Grandpa Spencer meant a lot to him. They truly enjoyed each other's company.I have to say that it did not take long for her to attach herself to me. I would throw rocks for her and I was one of the first people she let really pet her here. She would wait at the end of the drive for me to arrive home and as soon as my car door would open, a rock was placed at my feet for me to throw. I got in the habit of going outside to the porch while I was on the phone and she would place a rock on my barefoot. I in turn would pick it up with my toes and I even mastered throwing it out their with on good flick of my foot.
Kelpie got along well with our other dogs as well. She was kind of the queen of the ranch. All the male dogs would kind of bow down to her. She loved to pester the owner's dog a lot. He used to come steal our dog food until we got Kelpie. He did not come around much after that!She loved the kids and it was running with them when she died. She would follow them wherever they went on foot or bike. I could always count on her to be with them. She was so patient with them, even Reed. No one could hardly pet her, and yet she would let him rope her and then she would just sit their patiently while he tried to doctor her and play with her.
Tomorrow is Grandpa's Birthday. I hope in my heart that she is there celebrating that special day with him.
We loved having her in our family, even for the short time that it was. Thank you Grandpa and Grandma for sharing her with us. We will miss her and hope that she was happy living here with us....Picture 1 Kelpie and Spencer....
Picture 2 Kelpie and Payson sharing Grandpa's Blanket...
Picture 3 Kelpie with us the day we built our snow man. She was anxiously waiting for Spencer to throw his snow ball for her to go fetch it....
6 comments:
Dear Kadie , I am so grateful that you could help Mom in her time of need with the way her body has fallen apart there would have been no way she could have managed Kelpie. You and your kids gave her a taste of being free to run and roam and be loved. We could not have asked for anything better. My heart breaks for you and the kids what a hard thing for them to witness. Yes Grandpa is up throwing rocks for her to catch. Thank you again love Clydene
Um, don't know what to write except, ditto? Kelpie going to live with you and your family just seemed right, like a puzzle piece in place. I am so sorry for you and your family, for the loss of their new best friend. Love you always.
Brings me comfort to know that Grandpa has his buddy, who was so dear to him.
"Rainbow Bridge"
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
RainbowsBridge.com
This is a poem (story) that our vet sent us when our Beagle dog "Shadow" had to be put down. It was Ashley that took him to the vet and it was she who had to make the decision to let her dog go. He was only five years old when he became very sick and found out there wasn't anything that could be done to save him. He had something like leukimia. We were all very shocked at the news because who would have ever thought that such a young dog would have such a horrible disease. Ashley was a very brave young lady that day. She stood by him til' the very end. She let him know that we all loved him and she comforted him holding him in her arms until he took his last breath.
It was getting hard for Mom to manage Kelpie so she made a very hard decion and let Kelpie go to Montana to live with Kadie's family and be Spencer's dog. The whole family loved Kelpie, and she loved being up there to run and romp with the kids. Thank you
Kadie and Mike for allowing her to come and be a part of your amily. I know she had a wonderful life with all of you.
In August of 2005 for Dad's birthday, Ashley had gone over to the house and took some pictures of her Grandpa with his dog Kelpie. She put the picture in a frame for his birthday present with a little saying next to the picture. Dad truly loved his dog. Now that Kelpie has moved on I have no doubt that Grandpa strolled on over to "Rainbow Bridge" to meet her as she came through the gates. In fact
I have a feeling that he is surrounded by all his dogs because he was so good to them and loved them as much as they loved him.
Kadie, please read the poem to the kids, and assure them that Kelpie is happy and with Grandpa again, only it was he that was waiting for her there. And what a great birthday present for him!
I had to chuckle when Clydene said that Grandpa is up throwing rocks for her to catch because that is going to be for 'eternity'! She will never stop and will not allow Dad to stop throwing her rocks for her.
Love to you all,
Aunt Janette
Kadie just one more thing I love the picture of the snowman, when I look at all the pictures of Dad and Mom there is Kelpie right in the middle of them looking up at them just like she is in that picture
I was sorry to hear of the loss of kelpie. I am glad to hear that she brough such comfort to you and your family. She fit in right from the beginning. Grandpa will be happy just him and his dog.
So so sad to hear about Kelpie. We're sure she is so grateful for the time she spent with your family. It's a great place to be and she had so much freedom there. Think of her in a happy place with Jigs, Tess, and all that have gone on before her and with your Grandpa, Kadie. We'll be thinking of you all. Grandma & Grandpa, SK & Cy, Milt and Co.
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