In Memory

Today 13/5/2011

we where reminded of "the back side of the medal" in our passion for the dog sport... We had to say farewell to our wonderful Lycka... She was a living legend, known all around the world as one of the very best. To us she was the most wonderful companion and friend you could ever dream of, allmost human...
 Lycka, at this moment we really don't know how we will be able to go on with this without you. You made us so happy.
Send me to the Bridge I pray
when I no longer run and play.
When my limbs can't bear my weight
and dignity is stripped by fate.
Look into my eyes, you'll find
I will let you know, it's time.
You must help me from this edge.
Now it's time, I make this pledge.
I leave you for the Bridge today.
Anew, I run, I bark, I play!
We shared a life of many things
and to your heart my leaving brings;
the pain of loss, I feel it too,
but Master, know, this I must do

The 9th of May 2005, almost exactly a year after having to say goodbye to " Reva", we had to put her daughter Ulie von Santamar to sleep...
As Reva was very special for Marc, I had a very special relationship with Ulie. She would have ran through fire for me... Ulie, You will allways have a very special place in my hart...

Thank You for everything...Marita

"Old Dogs Do Not Die
We have a secret you and I,
That no one else shall know,
For who but I can see you lie,
Each night, in fireglow?
And who but I can reach my hand
Before I go to bed,
And feel the living warmth of you
And touch your silken head?
And only I walk woodland paths,
And see, ahead of me,
Your small form racing with the wind,
So young again, and free!
And only I can see you swim
In every brook I pass.
And, when I call, no one but I
Can see the bending grass"

...Author Unknown

The 14th of May we had to say goodbye to our dearest Reva v/h Besoyenseland, Marc's special darling. Reva was 13 Years and 3 months old…Everything started when Reva came to us.
We are very grateful to Reva for sharing these years with us , in the show ring and in the breeding, but in the first place the every day life.
Reva, nothing is ever going to be as it was since you are not here with us anymore...

We had to say goodbye to our lovely Polly, the most loyal and honest dog in the world, the mascot of the GSD-club in Rijkevorsel and Kim’s very best friend…
You didn’t have the best start in your life, but we hope that our love has made up what other cruel people did to You! And You have given us so much in return!!

Polly, You where unique… Thank You… We will never forget You.

"If it should be that I grow weak and pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then you must do what must be done, for the last battle can't be won.
You will be sad - I understand, don't let this grief stay in your hand.
For this day, more then all the rest, your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy times, what has to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer, so the time has come, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend, and please stay with me to the end.
Hold me firm and speak with me, until my eyes no longer see.
I know that in time you will see the kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved, from pain and suffering I've been saved.
Please do not grieve. It must be you who has this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years, don't let your heart hold back its tears.

Author Anonymous.