| Location | Worksop |
| Age | 15 years |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1992 |
| Date of Death | 24/07/2007 |
| Visitors | 314 since 24/03/2009 |
| Creator |
Tessie was a wonderful Border Collie Cross.
She adopted us from Wood Green Animal sanctuary near Cambridge..... and was originally called Kes.... which was very strange because my first beloved dog many years before Tess was named Kes, in memory of where he was found lost... Keswick in Cumbria!
We renamed her Tess (to sound like Kes), and she became part of our family.
Tess travelled everywhere with us in the old van when I was gigging, and protected and looked after the children as they grew up. She was gentle - any child could pull her about and she would never snap or nip in protest, but when they were threatened or she was in the van she was the perfect guard dog.... and would growl or bark to ward off danger.....
When my son Blake had his epileptic seizures after being brain damaged following Menigitis at three and a half, she would fetch us and alert us.... she would go bedroom hopping through the night to share a little love with us all, but would always gravitate towards Blake's room in the early hours when his major fits would begin....
The day after Blake died during a seizure on the 18th February 2005, Tess strangely began having seizures herself, and became progressively ill over the two following years.
She died after suffering a stroke and surrounded by candle light and love from my daughter Sasha and myself in the early hours of July 24th 2007.... xXx
She was more than a dog - she was our guardian and our friend. I miss her very much.
So here's to you dear Tessie and I am sure you and the kids are up there chasing those greenish brown female sheep which was our secret word amongst the children for I love you!!! xXx
A letter from your pet in heaven
Author Unknown
To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from the Bridge.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness.
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on."
God gave me a list of things,
that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
the day's chores put to flight,
God and I are closest to you...
in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
and all those loving years,
because you are only human,
they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
unless there were some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...
that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along
I made somebody smile.
God says: "If you meet somebody
who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
with me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
only half a step behind."
"And when it's time for you to go...
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...
you're coming here to me."
My Forever Friend
I know that it must be different,
now that I am no longer there.
I realize how much I was loved
and how all of you did care.
I know it will be hard at first
when you look around for me.
Expecting to find me in my bed
or beside my favorite tree.
Someday you will begin to see
although it'll take some time,
the happy times you shared with me,
the memories are yours and mine.
I'll remember you, my friends,
and how much you meant to me.
So please don't grieve and don't be sad,
it was just my time to leave.
(Author Unknown)
Dogs don't have souls, do they?
I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny
paws and soft fur. You bounced around the room with your eyes flashing and
your ears flopping around. Once in a while, you'd let out a yelp just to
let me know this was your territory.
Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a
passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and look up at
me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, "I'm sorry, but I'll do it again
as soon as you 're not watching."
As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at
everyone who waked by. when I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting
for me with your tail wagging, just to say "welcome home I missed you." you
never had a bad day, and I could always count on you to be there for me.
When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would hop up on my lap,
looking for attention. you ever asked for anything more than to have me pat
your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.
As you got older, you moved around more slowly. Then one day, old age
finally took it's toll, and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs
anymore.
I knelt down and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again.
You just looked up at me as if to say that you were old and tired and that
after all these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one
favor.
With tears in my eyes, I drove you one last time to the vet. One last time,
you were lying next to me. for some strange reason, you were able to stand
up in the animal hospital; perhaps it was your sense of pride.
As the vet led you away, you stopped for an instant, turned your head and
looked at me as if to say,"Thank you for taking care of me."
I thought, "No, thank you for taking care of me.
Anon
Back
Letter From Heaven
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
xxxxx
For Tessie, xxx.
Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that’s all he'll ask of Thee.
This Beautiful poem was left for me by Marion Madden, Now i Share it with you,xx.
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms, you think I am gone forever.
You recall how I looked when I left this place, and you cannot remotely imagine that I could possibly be alive in another place. You are racked and torn by the pain of our separation and it blinds you to that which is right in front of you... me..............
I'm here to tell you different. You were worthy of my love and undying devotion on earth as I of yours. Do you really believe this love would be snatched from us forever by a loving Creator simply because I wasn't human? Was I not a living, breathing creation with personality? How could I have been so if I didn't possess the energy of soul, spirit and loving light? And if this energy is and always will be, then how can it be that I am dead?
.................
You say that all you have left are memories. Not so. You see, when I took leave of my earthly body I left a little something behind for you. You can't touch it, hold it or examine it for what I left behind is far too uninhibited for confinement. I left behind a piece of my soul. I placed it right next to your own which is quite fitting as we were always side by side in our earthly life together. I love you too much to have left you with nothing but memories, which tend to fade and grow cloudy as the years go by.
I love you too much to have vanished without a trace. How selfish it would be of me to remove love and light from your life.
.............
I understand your tears, each one you shed is testament to your love for me and I am honored and humbled. But don't forget the good things we shared - remember and smile. This is an honor for me as well. And when you need me I will be here. Close your eyes, relax, take slow, deep breaths and picture me in your mind. Shut off the world and your notions of what death is and give me a chance. Look for the subtle signs I send you. Don't stop being proud of me, I am a friend to be proud of, I am still your friend and soul mate.
Don't memorialize the death of my body but instead honor and celebrate my never-ending life for it is eternal and forever as is my love for you.
Until we meet again...
Author Unknown
(Passage from UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN)
THIS IS NOT THE FULL VERSION AS SO MANY CHARACTERS ARE ALLOWED, IT WAS WRITTEN FOR A DOG AND YOU CAN FIND THE FULL VERSION ON THE NET
R.I.P sweet Tess. xxx
♥♥♥ Beyond the Rainbow ♥♥♥
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(Written by CG - 1995)
Tessie.....
Well my beautiful Tess..... thank you for looking after the children and helping protect them growing up..... you and Kes were truly one and the same soul, I am convinced you were sent to us to work magic, and that you definitely did... I miss you beautiful girlie xXx
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