I am so very sorry Sarah,Barnie will be free from any discomfort now ,sending hugs to you.
Sheila.x

I'M STILL HERE

I stood beside your bed last night
I came to have a peek
I could see that you were crying
You found it hard to sleep

I whined to you softly
As you brushed away a tear
"It's me, I haven't left you,
I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast
I watched you pour the tea
You were thinking of the many times
Your hands reached down to me

I was with you at the shops today
Your arms were getting sore
I longed to take your parcels
I wish I could do more

I was with you at my grave today
You tend it with such care
I want to reassure you
That I'm not lying there

I walked with you toward the house
As you fumbled for your key
I gently put my paw on you
I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired
And sank into a chair
I tried so hard to let you know
That I was standing there

It's possible for me to be
So near you everyday
To say to you with certainty
"I never went away."

You sat there very quietly
Then you smiled, I think you knew
In the stillness of that evening
I was very close to you.

The day is over...
I smile and watch you yawning
And say "Good night, God bless,
I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right
For you to cross the brief divide
I'll rush across to greet you
And we'll stand side by side

I have so many things to show you
There is so much for you to see
Be patient, live your journey out
And then come home to be with me
-Author Unknown-

Thanks, I have seen that peom before and it has brought me great comfort. I am actually getting married in June and am going to do my own speech for mum and barnie and I was going to dedicate this poem to them.

Barnie is coming home to me on Monday as I did not want him scattered or burried anywhere other from where I am. For the time being he is going to stay in his box looking out the window that he did for so many happy years.

Once again, I would like to thank everyone that has been so kind and supportive, having never lost a dog before, this was an unbearable time, but you all made it that little bit easier for me. So a big thanks.

My baby is now running free at Rainbow bridge

Great to hear about your forthcomng wedding, Sarah.  At least you've got something good to look forward to.  And making a speech is such a lovely thing to do - I hope all the guests take plenty of tissues :)

Best of luck with the arrangements- if you start feeling stressed just have a quiet word with your mum and Barnie. I'm sure they'll be rooting for you :)