On July 29, 2008 I lost a very dear friend. After 12 loyal, beautiful years, I lost my Golden Retriever, Simba. Since the day he and I met, Simba was insistent upon being my shadow. I don’t believe I would have had it any other way. At home, where you found me, you found Simba (sleeping, eating, bathing, gardening, etc...), you name it; he was there by my side.
My shadow no longer lingers, yet so many memories do, and I’m just so grateful and blessed to have had the privilege of being the friend/owner of such a wonderful example of God’s love. Though my heart is broken, and I haven’t a day yet without tears, one thing I know without a shadow of a doubt… is the Lord allowed Simba into my life to reveal to me just how pure, and unconditional love truly can be. So for that, I will be eternally grateful.
Tribute to a Best Friend
Sunlight streams through window pane unto a spot on the floor.... Then I remember, It's where you used to lie, but now you are no more. Our feet walk down a hall of carpet, and muted echoes sound.... Then I remember, It's where your paws would joyously abound. A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill, Then I remember it can't be yours.... Your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor and empty muted hall, and lay them with the absent voice, and unused dish along the wall. I'll wrap these treasured memorials in a blanket of my love, and keep them for my best friend until we meet above. ~Anonymous
If you would like to see a video tribute to Simba, click here....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46dzqcq0U54
