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Raven passed peacefully today with me holding her and kissing her silky soft ear. She was with me 8 1/2 years of her 16 1/2 years.

 

She gave me so much more than I could ever have given to her.

 

She taught me resiliency and how to defy the odds. Despite being given substandard care by my oldest daughter for 8 years, I think she knew she would end up in my home and my life full-time in the end.

 

She taught me that a dog's heart has more love than any of us can comprehend. When she was laying down, I would rub her neck and ears, and she would literally take one front paw and hook it over my arm as if to say, "I love you."

 

She taught me that even old golden oldies can take pleasure in things like wading in the river on a hot summer day. Whipped cream can be a big hit on a sweet 16th birthday.

 

She taught me the value of a good long snooze when necessary! It's okay to slow down, rest, and let the rest of the world go by.

 

She taught me to never take life too seriously. The picture of her and Lori Ann begging for nutty bars, Raven's expression never changing despite her mood, will always make my heart laugh!

 

She taught me to savor every moment God gives us. Being the oldest and slowest eater in the house, she would literally drive the other dogs nuts as she took the time to taste her food. Then she would procede to lick her bowl for another five minutes as they looked on longingly! I often thought I should be standing beside her with a soft towel and finger bowl.

 

She taught me that love knows no bounds. My crockpot worked overtime making Issac's stew for her when she started losing weight. I lifted her into bed with me every night, and we faced each other as I stroked her face while she fell asleep. My mopped worked overtime because of the heart medications, and little old ladies don't get to the back door very fast.

 

She will always be in my heart.

 

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She was beautiful...I'm sorry

 

 

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I am sorry. What a lovely tribute for a lovely gal.

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I'm sorry that Raven was called to The Bridge :grouphug

 

Any time I think of her, I get a vision of that picture - the one with her 'not amused' face on (as posted above) and it always raises a smile :wub: Raven will be missed :grouphug

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I am so sorry.

Godspeed, sweet Raven.

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Bless her heart...I am so sorry. She was a beautiful girl. :grouphug

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Oh Devon- how lucky she had you to love her.

 

I am so sorry. :(

 

 

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