Where do I start to tell
you, Toby (Puddy), just how much you mean to me?
When I first went to see
you 21 years ago, I knew you were the one for me. Your big, round tummy and
bay shining coat glistening in the summer sun.
When you arrived home with
me I couldn't believe my luck. You looked so stunning and even Shep the dog
had to sit on your back!
Over the years, my Boy,
you gave me such joy. Remember that cross country we went to with my friend,
Bob? I never thought you would go into the dark wood, as you hate the dark,
but you did it for me! Even the puddles on the roadside, when going out for
hacks, you made me laugh as you hated them and walked around them
always.
I don't know what else to
say, my love, only that you were poorly. I know your CD was only discovered
a few weeks ago, but I tried so hard to make you well again, to no avail.
You were so poorly the last few days of your wonderful life. Forgive me for
kissing you goodbye, but I couldn't bare to see you in so much
pain.
Kate xxx
2008
Sleep tight my
boy
close your eyes and sleep
your pain has gone
but mine is still here
Thank you for the best years of my life
forever in my heart
My lovely Boy Toby (Puddy), I can't believe I have been on my own for 12 months without you. My life is so empty. Nothing has gone right in my life since you are not here.
I hope you like your memorial garden. I visit you often and can feel your presence. I hope you are well and are enjoying your new life.
Always in my heart and thoughts,
Kate x x x
2009
I can't believe another year has gone. It's been two years now without you.
You are very special.You really are. No one else in this entire world is exactly like you, and there are so many beautiful things about you. I will never forget what a treasure you are, the special friend who was always there.
Life is still not the same without you. I still look at the shed where you were, then realize you are not there!
Your memorial garden is looking lovely and I still visit you often and feel you are there with me. I talk to you, look at your pictures around my house and always light a candle for you every night.
I miss you Tobe, I always will.
Sleep tight, my Boy, and I will see you soon.
Love,
Kate xxx
2010
Well yet another year has gone and I'm still sad and lonely without you, Toby (Puddy). Life has not been easy as you know. Jean has gone to see you and my dear Gran has too. Say Hi to them both for me, although I ask you to do this every night when I say "Goodnight.".
I hope you are happy and you are well? Your garden is still looking nice and your special rose is now blooming. I have a poem for you Toby -
I lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace
and looking at his empty shed
I can still see his face
I know he's in a special place
where meadows, fields and flowers
help make him strong again to
remember the happy times.
I know he's watching over me
he'll be with me when I cry
so with one more kiss
on his beloved head
I told my friend goodbye
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories
I only wanted you!
Author Unknown
Thank you for the best years of my life.
Your loving friend forever,
Kate xx
2011
Sweet dreams my angel and Happy Birthday.
Toby 
