Rest in Peace, Our baby girl

If It Should Be

If it should be that I grow weak

And pain should keep me from my sleep

Then you must do what must be done

For this last battle can’t be won.

You will be sad I understand;

But don’t let grief then stay your hand.

For this day more than all the rest

Your love for me must stand the test.

We’ve had so many happy years;

What is to come can hold no fears.

You don’t want me to suffer so

The time has come, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they’ll tend,

But please stay with me ‘til the end

To hold me close and speak to me

Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree,

It was a kindness done for me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I’m saved.

Please do not grieve that it was you

Who had this painful thing to do.

We’ve been so close, we two, through the years,

Don’t let your heart hold any tears.

 

 

 

 Sweet Mocha, your time had come and we all knew. 
You were weak, frail and had lost interest in the things you loved.  You still licked us, and tried to wag your tail, and I know you would have held on for our sake as long as you could. Dad and I held you tight and whispered to you until your last breath. 
You were one of my children, although I did not give birth to you.  Your sweet face was the first thing I saw every morning and I'm going to miss you my baby girl.  You brought so much joy and happiness into our lives and we were the lucky ones.

 

 

 When tomorrow starts without me

And I'm not there to see

The sun will rise and find your eyes

All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry

The way you are today

Remember how I'd lay my head

In 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

When tomorrow starts without me

Please try to understand

That an angel came and called my name

And touched 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.

As I turned to heal 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 many 'sits' and 'stays' to do

I seems almost impossible

That I was leaving you.

I thought about our lives together

I know you must be sad

I thought of all the love we shared

All the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand

And poke you with my nose?

If only I could relive yesterday

For moments just like those.

I'd wag my tail and kiss you

Just so I could see you smile

One day we'll do it all again

Just wait a little while.

So when tomorrow starts without me

Don't think we're far apart

For every time you think of me

I'm right there in your heart.

 

Mocha
07/25/01 ~ 11/28/12