| Location | St Helens |
| Age | 12 years |
| Date of Birth | 06/11/1995 |
| Date of Death | 25/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 1,220 since 30/10/2008 |
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Alfie was a west highland white terrier & he was lovely, we taught him to speak when he wanted something or ask, he could be a stubbern little sod as well. We had him from a puppy & we had to let him go when he was 12 "cos he had tumours in his bowel & he"d had a few ops that didn"t work for him so we did what was best for Alfie. We miss him loads, he was always here waiting for us when we got home from school/work, 2 years before Alfie went we lost our Son Barry (GTS) so it felt like another piece of our family had slipped away, but i believe he is with Barry now & waiting for the rest of us.
Alfie xxx
Loss of a pet cat or dog
I just wanted to let you know that I made it home.The journey wasn't an easy one, but it didn't take too long.
Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and newI wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too.
Please try not to be sad for me.Try to understand God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands.
Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain.Here there is no crying and I'll never hurt again.
Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing.I really have to go for now... I've just got to try my wings.
Unknown
They come into our lives for such a short time-a time we wouldn't trade not even for a dime.
Then before you know it the years have flown byand then all of a sudden we're saying good-bye.
It wasn't that long ago we said our good-byes.We held on to you tight as you closed your eyes.
Your spirit has flown home on the wings of a doveinto God's loving arms; in heaven above.
Over the days we've shed many tearsbut the memories we have will live on for years.
We feel your presence and we know that you are nearYou're keeping us safe and calming our fears.
We think about memories from years pastwhen you were young and strong and ran so fast.
We remember all the great times that we all had.How you always made us happy never made us mad.
They were the best and happiest years we had.We'll always look back on them and never be sad.
We look forward to the time we'll be together againand we thank the Lord for such a great friend
Now you run and play up in Heaven abovecradled in God's arms covered with his love.
Playing by the Bridge waiting for the daywe come down through the meadow to the bridge to stay.
The love that you showed us we'll never forgetbecause to us you're one very special pet.
You're like a star in the dark of nightalways watching over us with the Lord's light.
So now we take time to remember our best friendwho will always be with us even to the end.
We'll always remember you the way you were-one big lovable, huggable pile of fur.
John Quealy
ALFIE XXXXXXXX
To My Best Friend
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The day they laid you down to sleep
I prayed to the Lord; your soul he'll keep
Until the appointed day and time
when together we'll meet; and all will be fine
With all God's; creatures great and small
go run and play now, have a ball
No more aches; and no more pain
just bright sunshine; no more rain
Rest in peace; for now best friend
cradled in God's arms; to the end
Dream of that special; day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; one last time
Although we'll be separated; for a long time
we'll be together then; and all will be fine
We'll cross Rainbow Bridge; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside
Once again then; all will be fine
we're together forever; till the end of time
John Quealy
Alfie
They say there is no reason
they say time will heal
but neither time nor reason
will change the way we feel...
For no-one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles
no-one knows how many times
we have broken down and cried...
We want to tell you something
so there won't be any doubt,
you're so wonderful to think of
but so hard to be without...♥
ALFIE
GRIEF IS LIKE A RIVER
My grief is like a river, I have to let it flow, but I myself determine just where the banks will go.
Some days the current takes me in waves of guilt and pain, but there are always quiet pools where I can rest again.
I crash on rocks of anger; my faith seems faint indeed, but there are other swimmers who know that what I need
Are loving hands to hold me when the waters are too swift, and someone kind to listen when I just seem to drift.
Grief's river is a process of relinquishing the past. By swimming in hope's channels, I'll reach the shore at last.
Author - Cynthia G. Kelley
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
Precious Love
The agony is so great...
and yet I will stand it.
Had I not loved so very much...
I would not hurt so much.
But God knows I would not want to diminish
that precious love...
By one fraction of an ounce.
I will hurt...
And I will be grateful for that hurt
For it bears witness to the depth of my love.
And for that I will be eternally grateful.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
For Alfie
I miss you so much; my four-legged friend
I ask myself each day; if the pain will ever end
Your loss is so hard; for one person to bear
because we were a team; an inseparable pair
You were by my side; when I got up each day
waiting so patiently; to go out and play
You were there each night; when I got home
waiting to go to the park; where you could roam
You always knew; if I was having a bad day
so you'd snuggle up close; and try to get me to play
If that didn't work; you'd put your head in my lap
then make yourself comfortable; and take a nap
One way or another you; would brighten my day
like only you could; you had a special way
You gave me a lifetime; of memories to hold
through all the years ahead; till I'm gray and old
I promise I'll see you; again one day
when we'll be together again; to go run and play
Your loss is a cross; I will just have to bear
because you and I know; we're an inseparable pair
xxx
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
A THOUSAND TIMES WE'VE NEEDED YOU
A THOUSAND TIMES WE'VE CRIED
IF LOVE ALONE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU
YOU WOULD NEVER OF DIED
A HEART OF GOLD STOPPED BEATING
TWO TWINKLING EYES CLOSED TO REST
GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
NEVER A DAY GOES BY THAT YOUR NOT IN MY HEART AND SOUL.
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