Samoset PrairieWyn NorthWynd CDX, Multiple HIT

     12/14/97 – 6/23/08

There will be another star in the sky tonight.  Our old girl, our matriarch, our Wyndy Woo will cross to the Rainbow Bridge today.

 I will explain a little bit about Wyndy for those who did not have the pleasure of knowing her well.  She was our Tomboy, she was never a girly girly dog.  Not much slowed her down.  She was Holly’s Junior Showmanship dog, Holly’s bed hog, and Holly’s confidant.  Holly showed her in breed on and off for five years.  She had three litters of puppies.  She gave us Elle, 1 major shy of a Championship.  She gave us Rocco, who is part of the William’s household now, plus several other talented puppies.  She opened the world of Conformation showing to us.  She introduced us to several people who remain close friends today.  She led me back kicking and screaming to obedience with 2 High In Trials, after Fire died.  When, I did not know if I could bear to step in an obedience ring again.  She beat mammary cancer a few years ago.  She tried to beat cancer this time too. 

She is tired, the battle is just too hard.  Life is just too short for our beloved dogs.

Fire’s spirit is in the house, she has come to escort Wyndy.

We  will say a final Good-Bye.  A golden heart stops beating today.

Wyndy came into our lives like the ‘NorthWynd’ she is named for, blustery and on her terms.  She will quietly slip out of our lives, like a gentle breeze. 

Taking  yet another piece of our hearts with her. Tears have fallen from our eyes for days now.

 Good Bye Wyndy Woo, rest well old girl.  The struggle is over.

	I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep. I whined this to you softly as you brushed away a tear, "It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here." I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me. I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore. I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I am not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "it's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, "I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew. That in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say "goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out ... then come home to be with me Author Unknown