Cloudeight Stationery, Allusions III collection, "Little Angel" Based on a painting by Penny Parker, Music by Don Gilman

I am so sorry about Teddy. There are no words to describe the feelings that I felt when I read your email. I found this poem on the internet for you. I can't write poetry. Your loss will never go away, but the good memories will out weigh all in time. You gave him a good home, loved him, and did all that you could for him that is humanily possible. I am sure that God and all His angels will take good care of Teddy.

I read somewhere on the internet that every once in a while you will see one of your pets just sitting, looking at the ceiling. It is sometimes said that they can see the ghosts of the other losts pets. I do see my cats looking, and I remember that. I know that Pete is here still with me and watching over me and the other cats that I have. No one can ever take the place of Teddy, but I am sure that he would want you to love the other animals as much as you loved him. That can be his memorial from you.

I will lend to you for awhile
a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
Or maybe for months of only two or three
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again?

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done,"
For all the joys this pup will bring,
the risk of grief you'll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness,
Will you love him while you may,
And for the happiness you'll know
forever grateful stay?

But should I call him back
much sooner than you've planned
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
If, by your love, you've managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you've loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle,
and know he loved you too.

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Debby
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