Today is the first day of the rest of my life in eternal peace and happiness.
Though my people held me this morning as my body was peacefully laid to rest, my spirit shall live on forever here in this blog and these discussion forums.
We’ll share more experiences from my last days after we’ve had a little time to process my passing. But for now, suffice it to say that I am in a better place. Breathing easy and running free.
Let me just share with you this little Irish Blessing we first heard at my dear old friend Don’s wake. It perfectly summarizes how we want you to feel …
An Irish Blessing
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.I saw his face, I heard his call,
I took his hand and left it all …
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss …
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savoured much;
Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch.Perhaps my time seemed all to brief –
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
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I just read this post… I’m so sorry to hear about Jerry. I found this website last year when I thought my Golden Ginger might have bone cancer. Thankfully the results turned out to be negative, however a few months ago Ginger developed cutaneous lymphoma. She passed away on October 28th 2008.
If you want you can read more about Ginger here.
Hi, Rene and Jim! We are very sorry to hear of your loss of Jerry. He was a great dog. Love, Ken and Arleen
I will always think of
Jerry-Dawg
as my little
werewolf
friend.
Shaun
Oh, Rene and Jim,
Peter and I were out of town and out of touch last week. My heart just breaks for you over Jerry’s passing. You guys gave him such an amazing life, so I know for certain that you gave him a good passing as well. We should all be so lucky in the end.
Peace (and lots of virtual doggie licks, too!),
Diqui (and Raven, Aiki, Zoey and Timber)
Dear Rene and Jim,
I just had a chance to visit your site today… I am so, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Jerry…. you have my heartfelt sympathy. Jerry was such an inspiration to so many…. thank you for enabling him to live the quality life that he deserved. He was so blessed to have you for his pawrents…. as you were blessed to have him in your lives. I’m sure he is looking down on you and thanking you for a wonderful life, and a peaceful passing. Please find comfort in knowing that when you set him free, you gave him one last gift… and that gift was given out of your enduring love for him… we take on the pains of broken hearts to ensure our babies no longer suffer. Heaven must be such a wonderful place with all these loving fur souls up there. May God Bless you… I will keep you in my prayers.
hugs,
Debbie, Fly & Kimber
Rainbow Bridge kids: Princess, Sheba, Trouble, and Jerry Lee
Rene and Jim,
We’re so sad for your loss — Jerry has been, and will be, such an inspiration to so many people who need to hear his story. Thanks for sharing so much of yourselves. I hope Jerry and Barley have tons of fun together until we get to see them again.
Carey & Gregg
Jim and Rene - Im am so very sorry to learn that Jerry has passed on - like many others here, he had become a household name in our family as I would log on daily and read his blog and then report his progress to my husband. Jerry and his pawrents have been a tremendous life line of support to me while Winston (golden retriever from Seattle) was going through amputation and recovery. Jerry had the most fantastic life and was clearly completely adored. I will miss him hugely. I like to think of him running on 4 legs now, eating sticks and grass rolling to his hearts content..
Carolyn and Winston
Mate and family just logged on today for the first time in over a week. We did not know it was such a week of ups and downs for Jerry and just want you to know we are thinking about all of you. We will miss Jerry very much, and feel better knowing he is up there with Mate’s son, Blacky who passed in April. They look a lot alike and I am sure they are chasing a giant Kobe beef ball down a grassy hill in slow motion!
We have been so fortunate to have found Jerry’s website. He has been such an inspiration to all of us (3 legged, 4 legged and 2 legged). Jerry helped us so much throughout our journey with Mate. We could not have done it without his support and encouragement.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Long live Jerry,
Mate and family
We’re so sorry to hear ’bout Jerry Dog. We just ran into old camping pics with him and all 4 of his paws up at Shaver Lake. He’s up there somewhere, running on all 4’s all over again. We’ll miss him this Christmas.
Rene & Jim, there are no words to convey the sadness that we feel for both of you. Jerry will remain with us in spirit forever!
Take Care
Elaine & Family
Riley & Schatzie
oh guys, i am so heartbroken, i just saw this today.
jerry was such an amazing dog and had such a wonderful spirit. i know we are so blessed to have met him and you both.
with much love,
michelle, stephen and sami
Dear Jerry,
It was a pleasure to meet you and your parents last September. Your energy and spirit will definitely live on and continue to inspire numerous others. I am positive that Finny was waiting for you on the other side with his big Irish Wolfhound grin and tail wagging. The two of you can play, and run, and prance and from time to time pause remember how loved you are by your folks.
Much love,
Andrea