I am writing this post…
My sweet, sweet Amarillo has gone on this evening. She left just before dark. It was time…as she was starting to be in pain. Though I am amazed she has been up and about for the last five weeks. Just two days ago she was swimming in the pond! So I know she was okay…till today…
This morning I went out (she was happy outside with the dogs on the carport) I had tried to have her stay up in the house but that did not sit well with her…She was an outdoors girl!
But I could tell things had gone down hill fast over night…
Amarillo waged her tail weakly and raised her head to greet me…I knew then in my heart…but my mind would not let go…yet.
I laid on the carport with her all day and we slept…At one point she woke me with that nose and the look in her eyes…pure love…but “Hey You! SNORING!!! Stop it!” I smile as I think of those eyes and that special moment forever in my heart and soul…
We talked about our adventures in the mountains and on the farm, of ducks and sheep and such…Good memories.
It has been a good day but a hard day…
Our church choir at (First Methodist in Thomasville) presented a song last Sunday… I had never heard before…This song has added strength and power to my belief and faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ and in The Holy Spirit. The song is “He Grew The Tree”…
Today I needed that strength and understanding…God knew before the beginning before the foundation of the world was lain that He would have to redeem us if He wanted a relationship with us… Lord I sometimes wonder why…But I am thankful and in wonder that you do!
To everything there is a season…A time to be born…and a time to die…and a time for a lot of living if we are willing!
I know that God has a plan for all things…He did not make all the animals before man if He had not had a plan…After all Christ was slain before the foundation of the world.
So I rest the sorrow in my heart on God’s Word…
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.”
Amarillo was the best girl. She was a beautiful black and tan English Shepherd! She was smart and good. A great trail riding companion, cheerful in all ways. Never pushy, or demanding. And law how she loved to sit in the chairs by our campfires…And loved the water ALL water! Swimming was her passion. But all ways obedient and faithful and true. Pleasing and pretty…She was excellent at herding and was a great farm helper and good loyal companion. A great greeter at the NC ES Gatherings and our Clinics and events!
Amarillo was a good mother too! I raised four good litters out of Amarillo…One with Dallas as the sire and three litters with Drover as the sire. All her puppies are good English Shepherds…
My sweet brother Kenneth came tonight and buried Amarillo where she can over see the dogs, sheep, all the goings on of the farm and keep an eye on that pond she loved so much. We will plant a Dogwood tree on her grave as a marker.
My heart has a hole in it…But I have learned God takes a bit of our hearts to heaven each time a loved one passes. I think this is so when our time comes to go “we will not mind the leaving so much” 🙂
Hug your loved ones 2 and 4 legged and tell them how much you love them and then show them too!
Amarillo was born: 11-05-2007 …She passed away :03-26-2016 Amarillo was 8 years 5 months and 21 days …
She died on our farm… in November 2015 she was diagnosed with Inflammatory Mammary Gland Cancer.
Life is short…Shorter for some than others…
Rest in Peace My Sweet Girl…
15 comments
Skip to comment form
Kay, Pat and I are so sorry to hear this news. The bond you and Amarillo shared was very special. You are in our prayers and in our thoughts.
Oh Kay. I am sorrier than I can voice to learn of Amarillo’s passing; my heart goes out to you and Les. I am so very glad I had the opportunity to meet and spend some time with her at the Gathering some years ago. And I am glad that she was able to spend the last of her loving time with you, right where she wanted to be on the farm. May your heart be at peace; she had a wonderful life.
Callie and her human parents are incredibly sad to hear this news. Amarillo was a great mom and a smart wonderful dog!
so sorry for your loss Kay. Wish i could ease your pain but know I cannot.
I am so very sorry, friend. Amarillo was obviously special to us. She was the mama of Cayenne…….who is my absolute heart. Our pups never live long enough. Amarillo has left a wonderful legacy. Praying for you all.
My heart goes out to you; I know what a special girl Amarillo was. Her light lives on in her pups.
My thoughts are with you, Kay. I’m so sorry.
Oh, Kay, my heart is broken, also. Amarillo is the mother of my sweet Shenandoah. What a good Mommy she was. We sang the song, “He Grew the Tree” in our choir. Love the song, and it has such special meaning. What a beautiful testimony you wrote about Amarillo. Your sweet Baby lives in my Sweet Baby. Hugs. Sandi, Bob and Shenandoah
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful Amarillo. Your California friends send love and prayers to you and Les–and to all of your dogs–who will be missing their great friend.
Love,
Deborah, Gary, Gracie and Indiana
Kay,
I am so sorry to hear of Amarillo’s passing. It was she that drew me to you and your English Shepherds. My Riata of her 6/4/2014 litter is the spitting image of her in looks and temperment. She is so loved, and I am sure you know that Amarillo’s spirit lives on.
I know how hard it is to lose a beloved dog and friend. I send you my consoling wishes via the spring air and sun.
Kay, I am so very sorry for your loss. I never had the joy of meeting Amarillo, but with your stories and remembrances I feel like I have met a fine english shepherd, a sweet and intelligent girl of good spirit. My heart breaks for you and please know that you are in my thoughts.
Kay, so very sorry about your girl. I feel very lucky to have my Casey from her June 14 litter, he is an amazing dog and I know much of that is from his momma! She lives on in the wonderful puppies she brought into the world and the people she introduced to the breed! Happy that we got to know her! I will never forget how sweet and gentle she was with my son, only 7 months old when he met her, she let him crawl right in with her and her pups!
Erin
Hello from Newfield, NY. Patti and I are visiting her mom and dad. I just read about Amarillo. I know how you LOVED Amarillo. I am praying for you. You are loved. Benny
Praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. We said goodbye to our sweet dog, Buddy (an English Shepherd stray who came into our lives 5 short years ago) on April 8th. Buddy has similar coloring to Amarillo. I hope they have met each other and are having fun running around pain free across those beautiful grassy fields in heaven.