| Homer the Eternal Puppy September 12th, 1999 -January 12th, 2002 Homer N. Hank was born on September 12th, 1999. He was a small pup and suffered many health conditions at an early age. Homer beat the odds and came to our home in December of 1999. He joined a brother, Hank who was three. Homer quickly settled into life at our house and made quite a name for himself. He was an innocent little pup who chewed everything�tables, rugs, and anything made of wood. Homer seemed to get in trouble a lot, but his Mom loved him anyway. Homer was a slow dog and we often said if he was a human he would be in special education. However, Homer was the sweetest little dog in the world. If you looked into his eyes you knew that he would be an eternal puppy. He did not like to play, but would rather sit and be loved. Homer liked to lick everyone. Homer loved his Mom and followed her everywhere. On November 16th, 2001, he gained another brother, but this time it was a human. Homer loved this little baby a lot. Homer quickly began to keep a watchful eye over Drexler and let his Mom know whenever he needed anything. In the middle of the night Homer was there to make sure both baby and Mom were okay. Homer was a constant companion to the baby and me. We are thankful that he got the opportunity to share in this joy. On January 12th, 2002 Homer�s life ended. Homer�s bad habit of chewing on everything caught up with him. After an emergency surgery we found his intestines torn up and parts that were dead. Instead of prolonging his suffering he left the world peacefully with us by his side. When we left the vet�s office a huge rainbow was in the sky. We know that he is in Heaven and we will see him again someday. I know he is watching over baby Drexler and is his guardian on the other side just like he was here on earth. The tinkle of your collar is no longer there. The wag of your tail is missing. At night I wake up and think to myself that you will surely need to go out, but then I realize that your gone. No more nights in the freezing cold watching you do your business, no more kisses, no more glances when you assure me that you know you are loved. I will remember the quiet times we shared and how you loved me more than anything else in the world. I start to sing your song, �Homersapien, Homersapien doing the things only sapien can.�, and I realize that you are not there to hear it. But I know you are still there�watching over us. Somehow, Homer you will always be with us. |
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