Sampson

7/26/2000 - 10/12/2016

The morning of October 12, 2016 I held in you in my arms, knowing you were ready to take your final journey.

I cannot tell you, my dear Sampson, how many times I thought I heard you...from your footsteps or the jingle sound from your tags around your neck. Many times I looked, expecting to see you prancing from around the corner to the family room or kitchen with excitement. Although you could no longer climb the stairs, you always waited at the bottom of the stairs for my return.

Unfortunately, the last 3-4 months of your life, your walking got a little slower and you were sleeping more. Cataracts and Doggy Alzheimer's had also begun to take its toll on your precious little body. You were no longer Sampson the curious...nosey and right in the middle of stuff.

You were so entertaining. Your singing, barking and dancing while eating and how you would flatten your body & scoot around the floor like a dust mop always made my day. Sadly, all that stopped. Four days before your passing, as you were no longer able to feed yourself, I began feeding you and giving you water through a syringe, selfishly trying and believing I could keep you with me. Even when your sad eyes, staring at me while holding you, I knew you were ready to cross over to Doggy Heaven. Having you for 16 years and 3 months was not long enough but I am glad to have had you in my life and that you chose to cross over in the comfort of your home.

Rest my dear Sampson. You are loved and will forever be in my heart. Smooches!!
Your Mom