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Touched By An
Angel
Editor’s
Note: Nylene
& Jim Roberts purchased a puppy from Laura Kennels
in June, 1999. The
puppy developed a seizure disorder of unknown origin
and subsequently died one evening in January,
2000. Mrs.
Roberts evidently bonded quickly and closely with
her new friend. Following
is her letter to Laura Kennels owner, Tom Farmer.
Tallahassee,
Florida
February 17, 2000
Dear Tom,
As you know, I
miss my Sugar very much. She
was an extraordinary dog. Everyone
who met her remarked on what a wonderful temperament
she had. She
was always calm, even
when very little. When
we rode in the car, she would be so still, not
bouncing all over like my German Shepherd did. When
we walked, she always had an aura of calm assurance,
constantly looking to me to see what I wanted her to
do, her concentration was beyond anything I've ever
seen in a dog.
Since I've
taken some time off to reflect on her, it
almost seems as if she knew she was not long for
this world, because we shared a lifetime of loving
in the time we had. We were as close as I believe it
possible for a person and dog to be. I
loved her and she loved me. We
had a special bond between us, everyone could see it
and there was never any mistake who her mistress
was, her eyes were constantly on me if we were not
actually touching.
I believe that
God sent her to me. The
reason I believe this is because she
had lessons to teach. From
her I learned to appreciate every day as the gift
that it is. I
learned how important it is to value those you love,
because you never know how long they will
be with you. To
always show love and joy when you are with someone
who you love. I
learned to enjoy still and quiet time to just
reflect on the small things that make our world so
beautiful, like butterflies, clouds, rain, flowers. To
appreciate every thing I've been given in this
life. She
taught me these things and many more. I
would not take anything for the time we had
together, as a bond like that comes around only
rarely in this life.
She was loved,
cherished, and well cared for in her short life. My
husband, Jim says that he wants to come back as one
of my dogs!
Thank you for
the opportunity to entertain an angel and learn from
her and care for her and love her. I
would do it all again, every bit, even knowing the
outcome because Sugar and the time I spent with her
was precious to me.
Thanks again
for everything.
Yours in Christ,
Nylene Roberts
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