Sunday, September 24, 2006

The Passing of a Friend...


Dear Friend(s),

A friend in the program, like me who has loved
his dogs forever, known their total humanity (more
so than we as humans can give) lost a dear friend his
"big gold dog" Tres a week ago.

I found out last night, and ask you all to share
this simple prayer of life, for I know in God's heaven
also is our dearest, and most trusted furry friends.

My love to you Wallace and Tres, God holds us
all in HIS most loving hands...

Karen G.

He Tucked Me In
Dedicated to "Tres and Wallace"
by
Karen Hallenbeck-Sikorsky-George BS,RN
September 24th, 2006

This school boy does not know, the darkness of night, the
Rising of sun, the wind gently touching boughs and branches
Beneath my heart, without love, the colors of fall cannot leave
Me, not now, for as I lay to rest, my time is beginning, and he
Did not leave, did not stop to say good bye, for you dear frined
Tucked me in...

I know sorrow comes in shades of grey
The abyss can linger, alone yet far away
The moment I turn back, to see your trust
To smile, to reach for you again, I know

Dear God this night I pray, to sleep in peace, give me serenity please
A ray, of gentle rainbow after rain, of dew dropped grass, this
Morning song I do send, to see all life that comes to me, I dare
Not forget how you "just did love me" without condition nor to
Bend, like branches blowing in that fast West Texas wind,
He tucked me in...

You the parent, the child, all one blend
I cared deeper, the depths while one tear went
Dropped from my eyes, there is no trust
No greater friend, to smile, to heaven I to send

Our last night so simple, sweet, the routine we build, a life we keep
Somewhere behind me memories lend, the many days we smiled
Your eyes now see, an everlasting hymn of gratitude, no person
Can give your special presence, for we to learn, and humbly stand
A dog, a friend, this one strong man, the silver leaves hold this end
You let me sleep, you tucked me in...

Tres, dear Wallace, Gods peace I pray
Creation comes, his life is his way
With love..A man, a dog, two friends...
Thank you God
You tucked him in...