Dear Toby,
Upon awakening today, we knew things weren’t the same
No furry bundle beside the bed, no reason to go out in the rain
Your place in our hearts will always be, yours and yours alone
Knowing you, brought a sense of pride, a bright light on our lives shone
Now that you’re gone, your presence resides in our wondrous memories
Of cross country trips, of camping sites, of sun and a warm summer breeze
Of chasing herons at Bonneville, of sharing a snack or two
Of attending family gatherings, of smelling things anew
Your life goes on in another world, your spirit, a chance to soar
Just keep a smile on your friendly face and act like you know the score
We hope you’ve enjoyed being with us, as much as we have with you
Family, friends, neighbors and pets, they’ll all be missing you too
We know you must be moving on and we wish you the best of luck
We love you, old pal. Our blessings on you….
Always,
Julie and Chuck
– Julie and Chuck Harold, Portland, OR