4 Dec, 2008
Goodbye, Sparky
Posted by teacherjulie @ 7:44 am
Shelved under Lessons in Life, My Family, Parenting, Snapshots

Its just a few days more to go before we celebrate three years together with Sparky.

These (almost) three years have been blissful, save for some misadventures you have done as a puppy and some when you are a bit older. These were all forgivable.

When I opened the door this morning for Trixie to go outside, it finally hit me, that you are really gone.

You were one of the most gentle dogs humans can ever have.

You loved going to us, laying yourself on the concrete floor for a tummy rub or a pat.

You go to the kids and put your head near to have them pet you. When they are playing outside, you go near them as if wanting to join the fun.

You sneak in the house when the door has been left opened even for just a fraction and scramble out when you hear my voice :D

You always have that gentle look in your eyes, that “smile” that seems to form on your lips when you see us.

Yes, you were gentle and you didn’t probably fight enough against those powerful jaws that snuffed out the last breath you had in you.

I’m so sorry Sparky for not being there last night for you when you most needed us. My tears are worthless but still I cry till now.

Trixie will forever have you memories in her heart for she is the one who loves you the most in this family. She gave you your name and she bathes you almost every Saturday.

Thank you for the wonderful times :)

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4 Dec, 2008 @ 8:05 am
GreenBucks » Blog Archive » 21 Days to go Before Christmas said:

[...] as of today I have no energy to put up the decorations yet. Our beloved dog of almost three years died today (I am writing/editing this today, Wednesday but the post was time-stamped since [...]

4 Dec, 2008 @ 9:54 am
imom said:

I’m sorry about Sparky. What a wonderful pet he must have been. I’m sure you were a great family to him too. Even if it was short, I’m sure your family made his life worthwhile. Don’t despair, I believe in reincarnation. He may come back to bless you and your family as another person, because you have been kind to him. Hugs!

4 Dec, 2008 @ 9:57 am
toni said:

All dogs go to heaven, right? Hugs!

4 Dec, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
analyse said:

oh, im so sorry for sparky. it’s really hard to be separated with our loyal friends, right? i had a dog when i was a kid too and i could still remember how hard it was when i lost it. hugs to the whole family, esp to trixie.

5 Dec, 2008 @ 11:14 am
julie said:

Thanks iMom, we are still grieving till now, especially the kids.

5 Dec, 2008 @ 11:16 am
julie said:

Oh, thank you Toni, you made me smile :)

5 Dec, 2008 @ 11:18 am
julie said:

Thanks, Ana, Trixie is still sad because she really is Sparky’s human.

8 Dec, 2008 @ 4:36 am
niceheart said:

So sorry to hear about your Sparky. This is a nice tribute to her.

8 Dec, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
Belle said:

i am so sorry to hear about your Sparky. my sympathy goes to your whole family.

10 Dec, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
Rach (Heart of Rachel) said:

I’m sorry to hear that Sparky is gone. I understand how hard it is to lose a beloved pet.

12 Dec, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
julie said:

Thanks, Niceheart :)

12 Dec, 2008 @ 9:50 pm
julie said:

Thank you Belle.

12 Dec, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
julie said:

Hay, Rachel, till this day, we still miss him.

13 Dec, 2008 @ 1:03 am
Tina of MyGoodFinds said:

I’m sorry to hear about loosing your Sparky Teacher Julie.

31 Dec, 2008 @ 11:55 pm
teacherjulie.com » Thankful for the Year That Was 2008 said:

[...] Our family mourned the passing away of our beloved pet. [...]

31 Jan, 2009 @ 6:34 am
Treasure Jar » Chichi, our APBT said:

[...] an American Pit Bull Terrier who came to our home three months ago. He is our only APBT now because Sparky (who is probably in heaven) died last [...]