A lovely poem from a SAM fan

(This is SAM's Mom, Susie, writing..just for a moment.  I cannot bring myself to write yet so please forgive.  I will soon and I will tell the tale of SAM's passing.  He didn't want to leave his loved ones..that was clear.  I will explain soon and I promise to continue to put up new, unseen photos of SAM in funny and sweet moments.  I thank you DEEPLY for loving SAM and sending so much love our way.  Sincerely, Susie)

  From Jennifer

"OH MY GOSH I am just devestated. I just got on your  site and read the news
about Sam. I am so, so, so very sorry. I am just so sad to hear this news....
words just cannot begin to express how sad this makes me. Susie, I want you to
know that the love you showed good ol' Sam was just beyond endless. What a
kind, giving, caring, loving, compassionate person you are.  I have enjoyed so
much all of the awesome photos (by the way, I checked your site all of the time,
and just LOVE how you would add photos all the time) to be honest, seeing
pictures of beautiful Sam really brought joy to so many people's lives. What a
wonderful story the love you and Sam showed eachother. What beautiful, caring
hearts you both have. You treated him like a king...he was sure one lucky little
guy! I will miss your great, funny "Sam stories" and also all of the
wonderful photos. I also enjoyed hearing the adventures that you and Sam had while
traveling... what a life I tell you! He got to do more than a lot of humans I am
sure! :) I lost my "son" a few months ago. He was 18 years old and his name
was Elliot. He was a wire hair terrior mix that I rescued from a pound so very
many years ago. He was the best little friend and buddy anyone could've ever
wished for. I feel I also treated him like a little king! He loved every minute
of it! Even when he was 18 and not doing so well... every time that little guy
saw me, he would get a spring in his step!! He brought more joy to my life
that I can even put into words. I miss him like crazy, and still can't believe
he's gone. I have to share something with you that Elliot's vet gave me when
Elliot passed away. It is a poem called The Rainbow Bridge... and it is simply
amazing. Make sure to read it until the end...it truly is so special.

The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow
Bridge, because of it's many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is
a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved
pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm
spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who
loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when
one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ear are up! The
eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group! You have been
seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms
and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once
more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross over The Rainbow
Bridge together, never again to be seperated.   
I am crying so hard as I read that poem again... like I've done many times
before. It's just so beautiful. Susie, please know that there are so many people
that admire you and respect you and have so many wonderful, happy thoughts
about you for rescuing Sam and giving him the life you did. I speak as if I know
you, but sort of feel like I do from your site! I live in Las Vegas, NV and
want you to please know there are many prayers and thoughts going out to you
from us here in Las Vegas, along with the rest of the world I am sure. I'm just
so sorry Susie. Sam--you brought so much joy to so many. As I've said for so
many years... what matters is what is on the "inside".... and not only did you
have a great "inside" but you were one heck of a fine lookin' little guy to
boot! Unique is special, and you and Susie embraced that. Thank you for all the
joy you brought..... your cute, unique smile, your silly poses ( like sitting
at the paino!!) .... and for your unique personality. May you rest in peace
dear Sam. You are more than missed! Love and many warm hugs to you Sam, Jennifer
XO "

Comments

[Nicole]

I am sad to hear that sam died. I just discovered him today when my teacher showd all the kids in my class.(I am ten by-the-way). We were all shocked but then we were completely intriugued. I think at least half-my-class will be on the site tonight!