R.I.P Samson

Today, Samson Lewis has gone to rest with the Lord. For you who don't know who Samson is my families Boxer. My father bought him for my mother and I for Valentine's day almost 12 years ago.

Sam was one of the best dogs ever to romp on God's green earth. He was a gentle giant who loved his girls ( Natalie, Jasmine, Lily, Dahlia, and Mahala). He would let them ride on him when they were small enough and whatever way they tugged at him he'd follow. He would bark and protect his house from all that came against it; usually squires, skunks and deer.

As a Boxer, Sam was inclined towards deviousness. He loved to sneak into the bathrooms and raid the trash cans or to jump up on the counter to find newly made treats. Sam was sneaky but kind of stupid. He never learned how to cover his tracks. He was pretty honest with his doings.

I feel lucky to have had him this long. Earlier this year we had a couple scares where Sam had heart attacks and we thought he was dying. But that dog had determination. I mean, who would watch over the family, who would take care of the girls, who would chase the deer away, and who would eat all those extra tomatoes on the counter. Teddy, the little Shitzu, was too small and had bum legs. He was a good dog but mostly for warming ones lap.

Samson was a good old dog who lived a long and good life. He will be waiting for us all at the rainbow bridge with; Abby (boxer), Wanton (pug), Shotsie (keeshond), and Trinka Bear (keeshond).

The Rainbow Bridge

(inspired by Norse legend)

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.