March 24, 2009

Remember Me~ The Monthmind for Annabelle

Annabelle and her little boyfriend Paco at a Tiny Dog Play Day, Bentonville AR

Years ago death was commemorated by a year of mourning. Every month on the day of the passing of the Departed One, a funeral mass, the Lux Aeterna, would be said in memorial. I dont know if I will need a year but I saw this little poem on a pet grief website and thought that I would pass it on. If someone knows its author I will credit the work

Thank you for all of your love and support during this hard time in my life

Remember Me

“Remember me always, but do not grieve for me too long. I have tried always to comfort you in times of sorrow, and have made every effort to add joy to your life. I never wanted to cause you pain.

Peace for me is certain now, and I suspect I will have eternal sleep in the earth I have loved so well.

Please, after your period of grieving for me, make room in your heart for another. You are the kind of human being that should always have a friend like me to love. Your kind and gentle heart should not be wasted on my memory for too long. Give your love to another. I know your new friend will never take my place, because we had something very special.

It may not be quite the same, but a new devoted and loving companion will in time, become special in their own way.

You loved me very much and I loved you. My spirit will always be with you, and no matter how deep my sleep, my grateful heart will always remember you.

Labels: Annabelle, Faith