Muddy Marsh Memorials

A Dog's Prayer
by Beth Norman Harris

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet please take me inside...for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements...and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth...though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land...for you are my God and I am your greatest worshipper.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side and stand ready, willing, and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

Maggie
1985-2000

Died just shy of her 16th Birthday.
Her 3 litters of pups all lived till 14-16 yrs old

From 1992-1997
Maggie rode with us while we Trucked coast-coast
She has logged at least 4 million miles and had been to nearly every US State.
She has been sadly missed.

Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless
He's owned by a dog - Gene Hill

Was my heart and soul.
She kept the labradors in line.
She to was a trucking dog.
She loved to ride in and sometimes Steer our Kenworth trucks.
Best little cow dog in colorado.
She also logged nearly 3 million miles of trucking time.

PEARL YOU TAUGHT ME SO MUCH ABOUT UNCONDITIONAL
LOVE, PATIENCE, PAIN - I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH.

Through eye contact and body language,
Pearl and I could understand each other almost perfectly

Dusty was English/American
He was a fun dog and he loved to compete in Akc Obedience
He received his CD in a 3 day weekend, and went on to compete for his CDX and beyond.
He also received his CGC
He loved to jump and retrieve. A very loving and loyal companion.
We owned him from 1986-1991

Then we gave him to his final owners
Frank & Carol Buck - Lewes, De
where he loved to swim in the ocean and go for long walks on the beach.
We think of Dusty often. Dusty and Maggie were the first labs we
started with when moving to Colorado in 1985

She had all Shamrock breeding and was a very nice typey Female.
She was a very sweet dog.
We owned her a short time then we gave her to a forever home
along with Dusty to Frank and Carol Buck - Lewes, De
so they could enjoy the beach life and the cool ocean waters.

So excited to go out in the corner to hunt birds by yourself. Take a walk or retrieve a ball.

Such a great babysitter.The 4 legged kind.Proud papa when your little ones were born.

So Sensitive to know when I wasn't feeling good or sad. You would get in my face and make me happy again,or

Be the bed hog.You are sadly missed, A day doesn't go by that I don't think about my buddy.

I wish I could go to heaven and bring you and pearl back. I'm sure you and her are playing in the meadows.