My Dearest Dylan

by Tamasin
(Etobicoke ON)

My Dearest Dylan,

Sadly we lost you yesterday. You were such a strong boy and fought so hard, for so long, to stay with us. You could barely walk, and had lost so much weight, it was heartbreaking to see.

I prayed to God to keep you with us for Christmas, and you miraculously improved and were able to stay until March 2 2012. I will be forever grateful for the extra time we shared.
Even though you were in so much pain, you were always loving.

I kept putting off the inevitable, but finally your suffering outweighed any joy, and I could not let you hurt anymore. I did what I had to to end your pain, but mine has just begun. I wish I could have saved you!!!

Dylan, I pray you are happy now and back to your youth. For all the love you gave us, you deserve peace now.

You have been with me through so many milestones. You were here for the birth of my children and were a dream dog to us. So loving and gentle with babies and children. You were so kind to us!

I will always carry the good memories of you with me. So handsome, so gentle - you gave us such happiness. You were the greatest gift my father ever gave me.

There was no other like you, my angel and best friend. You made us feel safe, loved, and you completed our family. Life will never be the same without you.

Forever loved and missed by Tam, Kris, Jax, John and Mama.

Till we meet again Dylan,

Mom