Visit with Santa

Mommy took me to PetSmart to have my picture made with Santa. It was very sad having my picture made all by myself. I missed my brother. I did and was not going to have my picture made by my self! Even though I did not tell anyone this, Mommy quickly caught on and decided to get in the picture with me. I still was not happy, I wanted my brother with me. We have been going to PetSmart for the past 3 years to have our picture made with Santa it was not fair. Well, Mommy got an ok picture of us with Santa. So, here is the picture- hope you enjoy!

The Tree is up!

We finally got our Christmas Tree up!! There are not any lights or decorations on the tree, but it is standing tall. Mommy and Uncle B went to pick out the tree last night, and Mommy got a beautiful Frazier Fur. It smells so good! I have always loved going and sitting in front of the Christmas Tree and gazing at the beautiful lights and ornaments. I cannot wait til it's decorated so that I spend all my time in there!

Tomorrow, Mommy said that I am going to have my picture made with Santa. PetSmart is having Santa pictures this weekend and next, the majority of the money goes to help pets in need. Last time I went to see Santa, I got a BIG chew bone for Christmas maybe it will happen this year too. Mommy took me to Princess Spa today so that I would be all pretty for Santa pictures. I will post Santa pictures soon!

RIP Jones

My brother died peacefully at home this morning. Mommy, Momma Too, and Gran-Gran were all in there with him.

Here's a poem that Mommy wanted me to share with everyone. Uncle B gave this to her when BoBo died several years ago.

RAINBOW BRIDGE

"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together...."

Author unknown...

Brother, I love you, and miss you!

Jones C Swindle-Staggs

b- 06-10-04

d- 12-09-09

Forever our Lump of Love!

Prayers for my Brother!

My brother, Jones C, is very sick. Mommy, Momma Too, and Gran-Gran had to take him to the doggy ER late last night. He was not acting like himself and having a hard time breathing. It turns out that his immune system is eating away at his red blood cells, which causes him to have shortness of breath and no energy. This disease is called Immune Medicated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA). It's a big long word that does not make any sense to me, all I know is that I miss my brother very much! It is very lonely around here without him.

Here are pictures of Jones C throughout the past several years for you to enjoy!