FUN IN THE SUN

In loving memory of our DaVinci who we love so much. DaVinci will be greatly missed and be in our hearts forever.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

                                     I knew I had to have this unusual looking little guy, I just knew it the second I saw him.!! I wasn't looking, but had always wanted an Italian Greyhound.I brought him home, and fell in love!! He was the most sweet little dog I had ever had. He was so sweet, loving, and the way he cocked his head to look at me or something, is something I cannot ever forget. When he looked at me, it was only love that I saw!! I loved the way he put his ears into different positions, sometimes they would just be regualr,floppy ears and other times, they would be, put to one side,  or,1 ear up, 1 ear down, or both ears standing straight up, so that they were touching eachother, now- that was quite" A LOOK"! ! (Take a look at the end, there is a picture of DaVinci's sister, with her ears staright up, like I was talking about!!!)His adorable ,little gestures of love and affection were the cutest. But most importantly, he was with me through a time in my life when I really needed this friend to be with me. I went through major surgery, constant struggle financially,  a daily struggle with my x husband who gave me nothing but grief, over, and over. There were days when he ate better than I did, but I didn't mind, because the love that he gave me was like no other unconditional love I had ever had.If you are a dog lover, you will know what I am talking about. Dog people just watch dogs differently," you watch them with a certain respect  for  their born dignity. A recognition of their capacity to know joy, and to suffer meloncholy,with the certainty that they suspect the tyranny of time even if they do not fully understand the cruelty of it. (Dear R. Konntz) that they are not ,as self-blinded experts  contend, unaware of their own mortality. You see a remarkable complexity in each dog's personality, though with none of the worst of human faults.

I wrote this poem about that day!! oct. 16th-2008

MOM
I REMEMBER US OUT IN THE YARD THAT DAY,
YOU SAW ME,SCOLDED ME TO GET INSIDE
THEN WENT ABOUT YOUR BUSY WAY,
MOM, I NEVER WENT BACK INSIDE, I WANTED TO RUN AROUND AND PLAY ,YOU DIDN'T
SEE ME,GO THE OTHER WAY,I WAS RUNNING AROUND AND IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!!
NEVER KNOWING, MY FACE WOULD NEVER AGAIN SEE THE SUN.
I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT YEARS AGAIN TO SEE MY MOMMY'S LOVING SMILE WRAPPING ME
WITH LOVE, LIKE HER VERY OWN CHILD.BUT FOR THE TIME BEING, I'LL BE WITH A
BUNCH OF OTHERS, JUST LIKE ME, WHILE WE RUN AROUND AND PLAY FOR ENDLESS
MILES, IT'S REALLY NOT THAT BAD, BUT I KNOW MY MOM GRIEVES AND IS BEYOND
SAD, SHE DOESN'T KNOW IT,BUT I AM NEAR HER EVERYDAY,I DO ALL OF THE SAME
THINGS I DID BEFORE, YOU JUST CAN'T SEE ME IN THE LIGHT OF DAY, I SEE MY MOM
KNEEL DOWN AND PREY, ACHING FOR ME, SO I RUN OVER TO MAKE SURE, SHE IS OK
THEN I KNOW AT LEAST MY MOM CAN SMILE AGAIN FOR THE DAY.
SHE KNOWS I AM BY HER SIDE, CAN FEEL IT SOMEHOW.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

LOVE ALWAYS

YOUR MOMMY

Since the day my baby was killed, I have a tugging and a pulling at my heart,his life meant a lot, and I know that this feeling I have, is a heartache, like I have never known.DaVinci, I kept going by the vet's office to pick you up, but it was so hard. I had to have Tom pick them up for me, and even after he picked them up, I couldn't bear the thought of you there, like that, it took me almost 5 months to get you, but I finally did it, when I thought I was stronger. Even though I knew you were with me in spirit, it was just so hard doing this very difficult task, because then, I really had to accept the loss of you.I miss everything about you, I miss your kind and gentle soul, I miss taking those rides in the car, and visiting Nona nd Papa, who you loved to visit, I miss everything, just everything. God Bless you sweety, I'll be seeing you again

love Mommy

By the way, I am wherever there is love.

Love, God 
 

You are his life, his love, his leader.

He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.

You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.

You are his life, his love, his leader.

He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.

You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion

showing off his new sweater!!

I know Davinci is waiting for me at the Bridge.

Just this side of heaven is a place called The Rainbow Bridge

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to the 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 The Rainbow Bridge together....

And we will cross the bridge together!!!

Davinci with his brother,Dante

Dogs see mystery in the world,in us and in themselves, and in all things.

I miss you DaVinci, and I wish I could have done something differently, that I could have done to save you on that day, I know I shouldn't blame myself, but I sometimes do, because I didn't do" the count", and that I shouldn't have went to the store, and I shouldn't have taken the shortcut home, because maybe, just maybe I would have seen you on the road!! I'm sorry I wasn't there for you when you laid your head to rest on the ground, and for your soull to leave, without me being there, I'm just so sorry baby!!! I should have been there, telling you and whispering into your ear, how much I loved you, how important you were, how much love you gave us and how much you meant to us, I should have been there, but I wasn't, and I feel horrible for that, but I know that you know how much you were loved and you also know how much Mommy hurts inside. I simply love you, and I adore you,the memories will never, ever be forgotten, and there is a place for you, that will never go away, it's with me all of the time, as I am, in your heart!!!!

micky is w/ her brother DaVinci!!

Micky was a very special part of my life. She was with me through everything!! I loved her unconditionally, there is no other sweetheart like my little micky, she's also waiting for me at the Bridge. I LOVE YOU MICKY!!!

GETTING A NEW GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS-2006

This was her last christmas, she traded her fur, for wings,5 months later. She was hit by a car as well.I had 2 devastating blows in a year.She was 12 years old,we did everything together, including, riding on a harley, day after day, when we lived in Greece, jet skiing, riding in the car, going through a false pregnancy when I was pregnant w/ Lexy. She had a pure heart of  GOLD!!

more fun in the sun!!!

Lexy also loved our little guy DaVinci, it was very hard for her also when we lost our angel, way to you soon.

4 REASONS TO GO ON.................

DANTE, DIMITRA,DAKOTA, AND GUCCI!!!

Just him!!

My baby,my friend, my companion!!! I do not think anyone will ever understand how much I miss him.!!! I had spinal fusion, he laid by my side every day, he cuddled with me, he would make sure his head was on mine, it was so comforting.!! for both of us.

PAIN IS DEEPER THAN ALL THOUGHT,LAUGHTER IS IS HIGHER THAN ALL PAIN!!!

                (SOMEONE WROTE THIS TO ME, AND I THINK IT'S TRUE!!)

taking a nap!

SLEEPY TIME!!!- what a sweet baby- taking a nappy poo!!! I miss seeing that!!

A heart of gold stopped beating, 
Two shining eyes at rest. 
God broke my heart to prove, 
He only takes the best. 
God knows you had to leave me, 
But you did not go alone. 
For part of me went with you 
The day he took you home.

 My little dog -- a heartbeat at my feet

new hat.

PETS (FAMILY MEMBERS) TEACH US TO LIVE IN "THE NOW"

TO ENJOY LIFE

AS IT COMES TO US, AND TO LOVE

WITHOUT ASKING QUESTIONS.

THEY TEACH US

WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN LIFE, AND IT'S HEARTBREAKING,WHEN THEY LEAVE US!

I SIMPLY LOVE YOU!!

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE AMOUNT OF LOVE I HAD FOR THIS BABY. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE 3 YEARS I HAD WITH HIM.I TREASURE EVERY SINGLE MEMORY OF HIM.

DaVinci-why did you have to go??? 9 months , 2 days and 3 years, to soon!!!

DaVinci w/ his brother, Dante!!

Dante misses his best friend also, he doesn't understand where his best friend could have gone.??

this was suppose to be my christmas card.

This was originally going to be my Christmas picture.LOOK AT THAT FACE, HE LOVED HIS BROTHERS SO MUCH, THEY WERE ALL SO HAPPY TOGETHER, TO HELP EASE THE PAIN OF LOSING HIM, WE GOT"DIMITRA". IT helped having another little one around to keep me occupied, but no other family member will ever replace my sweet baby.I want you to know that no one could ever replace you, I swear!! This picture was taken in early october, my last picture of him.He was so young, he was so healthy and happy.I CHERISH THIS PHOTO!!

DIMITRA

DIMITRA CAME TO US IN EARLY NOVEMBER, SHE WAS AN ANGEL SENT TO ME- THANK YOU LAURA.

MAIL@IGPUPS.COM

getting to know eachother!!!

>   He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his
>   dealings with men.
>   We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of
>   animals.
>   -  Immanuel Kant

someone said this to me, and this is what I said to them!!

FROM TIME TO TIME, PEOPLE TELL ME, LIGHTEN UP, IT'S 'JUST A DOG,"

OR, THAT'S A LOT OF MONEY FOR JUST A DOG."

THEY DON'T UNDERSTAND THE DISTANCE TRAVELED , THE TIME SPENT, OR THE COST

INVOLVED FOR "JUST A DOG."

SOME OF MY PROUDEST MOMENTS HAVE COME ABOUT WITH "JUST A DOG."

MANY HOURS HAVE PASSED AND MY ONLY FRIEND AND COMPANION WAS

"JUST A DOG, BUT I NEVER ONCE FELT SLIGHTED.

SOME OF MY SADDEST MOMENTS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT ABOUT BY"JUST A DOG,"

AND IN THOSE DAYS OF DARKENSS, THE GENTLE TOUCH OF "JUST A DOG" GAVE

ME THE COMFORT AND REASON TO OVERCOME THE DAY.

IF YOU TOO, THINK "JUST A DOG," THEN YOU WILL PROBABLY UNDERSTAND THE PRASES LIKE,

"JUST A FRIEND,"  "JUST A SUNRISE,"  "OR JUST A PROMISE."

"JUST A DOG" BRINGS INTO MY LIFE THE VERY ESSENCE OF FRINDSHIP, TRUST, AND PURE

UNBRIDLED JOY. 

"JUST A DOG" HAS TAUGHT ME TO LEARN" WHO TO TRUST, AND" WHO NOT TO TRUST.

'JUST A DOG" BRINGS OUT THE COMPASSION AND PATIENCE THAT MAKES ME A BETTER

PERSON.

BECAUSE OF' JUST A DOG," I WILL RISE EARLY, TAKE LONG WALKS AND LOOK LONGINGLY

TO THE FUTURE.

SO FOR PEOPLE WHO FEEL LIKE I DO, IT'S NOT "JUST A DOG" BUT AN EMBODIMENT

OF ALL OF THE HOPES  AND DREAMS OF MY FUTURE.,

THE  FOND MEMORIES, AND NOT SO FOND MEMORIES OF THE PAST, AND THE PURE JOY OF

THE MOMENT.

"JUST A DOG" BRINGS OUT WHAT'S GOOD IN ME  AND DIVERTS MY THOUGHTS

AWAY

FROM MYSELF AND THE WORRIES OF THE DAY, BROUGHT ON BY THOSE WHO ARE NOT GOOD, AND HAVE BROUGHT ME SO MUCH PAIN."JUST A DOG," HELPS TO EASE THAT INSIDE ME.

I HOPE THAT SOMEDAY THEY CAN UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S NOT "JUST A DOG," BUT THE

THING THAT GIVES ME HUMANITY AND KEEPS  ME FROM BEING 'JUST A WOMEN, OR MAN."

SO, THE NEXT TIME YOU HEAR THE PHRASE"JUST A DOG"

JUST SMILE...................

BECAUSE THEY "JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND."

                                                                                       NATALIE

DaVinci's BF, Dante!!

My Mom , misses DaVinci also, she  loved him with all of her  heart!!! But I think out of all us who misses him, the most, is me and Dante!!! The next day, at 1:00 pm, I had to pick up Dante and take him out, where as he was would  have normally  been out for his morning business as early as 6,7am.GOODBYE FOR now some people would  say, "DR. LOVE"!!!

THE LOVE IN ALL OF US.!!

This goes to show you that, it's not only elephants that" will never forget", the true beauty of all of our fur baby creatures, is that they do not ever forget.Please always be kind, gentle and show your love, like it's your last day w/ your fur baby, because you just never know.So, when it is time for DaVinci, Micky and I to reunite, I can be assured they are waiting for me, but playing happily until the  day comes, when I am to enter, and cross over to "THE BRIDGE".

DIMITRA EARS, JUST LIKE HER BROTHER, dAvINCI

THIS IS WHAT I MEANT ABOUT"THE EARS", IT MUST BE A GREYHOUND THING.!!

NICKNAMES

Boo Boo

Little boy

Face

Lovey

stinky boy

Dr. Love!!!

Look what I can do!!!

I MISS THOSE LATE NIGHT CHECKS, WHEN EVERYONE ELSE WAS A SLEEP, DaVinci, would always come and find me, he would just check to make sure I was okay, when he saw that I was good, he would then leave and go back to sleep with the others. It seems like just yesterday, he was with me.It doesn't seem possible that your here, fine, one day, and gone, the next.

Anyone would have loved him!!

Davinci- 6 months is coming up very soon, of the anniversary of losing you. My heart still aches, my heart still breaks, every time I think of you. I look in the backyard, and still see you happily running around in the back yard, every time, every morning, I still think of this, and a tear and a cry escapes me, I have to look away, and regain my composure. You were adored by me, and so many others. The happiness you gave me, was unconditional, baby, hang on because it's not going to be that long before we see eachother again- i love you

MOMMY XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

WITH HIS HIS GOOD FRIEND, SAMMY!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd4Y1TqRfvU

DOGS LIVES ARE TO SHORT- BUT WE KNOW THAT, GOING IN.THE PAIN WILL 1 DAY COME, AND THERE IS GOING TO BE GREAT'ANGUISH".SO YOU MUST LIVE FULLY IN THE MOMENT, NEVER FAIL TO SHARE YOUR JOY,OR DELIGHT IN HER INNOCENCE- YOU CANNOT SUPPORT THE ILLUSION THAT SHE WILL BE YOUR LIFE LONG COMPANION. THERE IS SUCH BEAUTY IN THE HARD HONESTY OF THAT, IN ACCEPTING AND GIVING LOVE WHILE AWARE IT COMES, AN UNBEARABLE PRICE. MAYBE LOVING DOGS IS A WAY WE DO PENANCE FOR ALL THE OTHER ILLUIONS WE ALLOW OURSELVES AND FOR THE MISTAKES WE MAKE BECAUSE OF THOSE"ILLUSIONS"

Aunti Di Di-HANGIN W/ THE BOYS.

"First say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do"
-- Epictetus

DavInci, my sweet angel- I miss you so much, my heart is still breaking for you, even now- today.I do not understand why you had to go??? You had to leave me??? It's so hard baby, because I still cry for you every day.I'm crying for you now. You sleep beside me every night, I know you are there w/ me, but I miss you cuddles, and your loving look, I miss everything about you, out of all the things that happened to me this year- losing you, was the absolute worst!!! The decision to take you away from me, was so wrong, for what reason???I still cry all of the time, because I want to see you again, I want to be with you again, someday!!! Losing you has been the hardest!!!  My throat has a big lump in it, and I get such a deep ache, that just will not go away.

YOU WERE THE HERO OF MY LOVE!! YOU WERE THE HERO OF MY TRUST!! YOU ALLOWED ME TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN, AND WELL HUMANS- THEY MAKE ME SHUT THE DOOR- THAT IS WHY YOU ARE SO SPECIAL- THE DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN, LIGHT FILLED OUR ROOM, AND THE DOOR WAS ALWAYS OPEN.YOU FELL THROUGH MY HEART, AND INTO HEAVEN!!!

MAY 16TH-2008

'LOVE IS THE BATTERY OF LIFE"!!!!

You were beautiful, and I mean on the inside.

DaVinci, sweet baby, there hasn't been a day that has gone by yet, that I havn't thought of you. I keep thinking about how, last year(at this time) you were still here with me, by my side, sleeping w/ me. I lose myself in thoughts of you, and I cry. I wish, just wish, you were still here, but I know you are not, and that you are in heavan, you are an Angel, and you watch over me now.I hope you are safe, and happy, and remember how much Mommy, and Lexy, and the boys loved you, and still do, we will never stop loving you, you are implanted in my heart forever, and ever. I will be sending your picture into the chapel church, for dogs, very soon, and you will be seen by people from all over the world. I met people who just do not understand the heartbreak and the love I have for you and the others, but I know, and that is all that matter. I love you sooo much, and you shouldn't be in heavan, you should be here with me, and Lexy and everyone else, but you are, so I have to let that go, but I don't want to, I have found the strength, to know, you are no longer here and that you will be seen by me when it's time to pass to the bridge, I LOVE YOU SWEETY, 1 YEAR IS COMING, AND IT'S GOING TO BE SOOOO HARD ON THAT DAY, THAT SAD DAY!!

He's telling me a secret!!

Natalie

. your poems are good and very moving..   a poem that someone writes can never ,ever   make a person FULLY understand that persons relationship with their dog. Because it is not possible.  I could try to, only by using a comparison. Because know one ever knows your true feelings except you. But a poem or story makes a person think of their own relationship with their dog. Thats what we mean when we say I understand how you feel. A dog is the essence of loyalty. When they look into your eyes they are telling you they love you because they cannot speak. They are teaching us their language. We give them food and water and a home in return we get the prize. Love, loyalty, compassion. honesty,and friendship. Wouldnt it be nice if people could be that way.  its almost Impossible. We lose sleep , get sick get depressed take drugs and sometimes kill ourselves or others trying and hoping to get these things from  people we love. It never seems to come. and when it does its usually to late, Most people are not equipped to deliver these things. sometimes the only way to get them is to have"JUST A DOG".  What person would ever stand by a door or window for hours staring and waiting for your return. What person would ever run around  and jump crazy when you walked in. What person would make you trip over them because they want to be so near you. what person would still love you the same if you mistreated them. Dogs know how unequipped we are. thats why they try to teach us their language. just imagine how smart they must be to communicate all these things to us without one word being spoken..They even know what we are going to do before we ourselves know it. . Anyone who has not experienced this in their life is missing out on a great great deal. When we lose them we know we lost so much more than Just a Dog. Think of the fun and the relationship you had for the time you had them, . Some people never have it, your one of the lucky ones. Im sure you know what it means when a dog rolls on its back and exposes their vitals, They say I know you wont hurt me if I put my life in your hands. What person do you know would do that?

 

                                                                                                                          regards  Gary

 

                                                                      

 

I LOVE YOU!!!

If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
in death I love you still.

that was a good nap, Dante!!

BABY DaVinci!!!

Happy b- day to you!!!

If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.

He sends you flowers every spring.

He sends you a sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He listens.

He can live anywhere in the universe, but He chose... your heart.

Face it friend, He is crazy about you! God didn't promise days without pain, laughter

without sorrow, sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort

for the tears, and light for the way.

DaVinci- loved to snuggle, especially with me!!! He would lay his head on mine, I could feel his little heart beating. His heart was just a heart, filled with, greatness and love, and that is all that matters!!!

in his pj's

He didn't mind when I dressed him up, he had to wear sweaters outside, because of what little fur he had. Even though he didn't have that much fur, he was always soo warm!!!

you will always be my baby!!!

DaVinci, it was our 2nd ChristmasChanuka, without you, but we still hung up yours ,and Micky's stocking, and we put something in it for the both of you. It was a poem from me !!! Still missing you more than ever, whenever I go over Northern Blvd. I can't stop and think, that is where your life ended, and how it shouldn't have been that way, if it was going to happen, it should have been here, with me, at home.But that is the way it happened and that is part of your life now. God is taking good care of my little one's that I think about every day. God Bless you baby boy, there isn't a day that goes by, that I do not miss your loving , and kind soul. You are in a good place, and that is what comforts me in knowing that God is taking good care of the both of you, love you always and more!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

MOMMY-Dec. 30th-2008

My sweet boy, It was our 3rd x-mas w/ out you and Micky, as tears escape my eyes, I am stil missing you like crazy, I love you and that's all I can say, but 1 think that happened that was very wrong, was taking you away from me. There was no logical explanation why you were taken!!!

 xoxox Merry CHRISTAMS- 2009!!! Still missing you lie crazy!!!

Little boy, DaVinci!!!

I know  DaVinci would appreciate all of the love and support everyone  has shown us. He was a very appreciative , (of everything), little boy!!! If he met you, and he will someday, he will show you himself!!!

JUST HIM!!!

I ONLY WANTED YOU

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.

A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.

we miss you DaVinci!!!

Merry Christams DaVinci and Micky, we miss you, we love you, but we know you are at the Bridge, and your playing, happily, with all of your new friends!!! God Bless you, and until we see you again, we just wanted to tell you how much you are missed and that MOM, still calls 1 of us DaVinci, or Micky all of the time!!!See you, love your brothers and sister!!!! Dante, Dakota, Dimitra and Gucci!!!

Now, this was a funny picture!!!! But this is how you 2 always slept together!!! I have many memories, sometimes in the morning, or at night, I lay in bed, and still cannot believe you are not here with me!!!

Davinci, I miss you following me around, wherever I was, there you were, Dante liked to lounge and sleep, but you, well, you wouldn't leave my side, you always wanted to know where I was and what I was doing.One day I was crying for most of the day, you stayed with me and brushed away my tears, you loved me and took care of me, just as much as I took care of you!!!

just lovable!!!

DaVinci- I wish you weren't gone, I wish you were still with me. Wishes, do you think they ever come true??? I do know that dreams sometimes come true, and my dream will come true, when I see you again.

Davinci  Micky Bear

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