This is a very sad day in our lives. Nikko has gone to the bridge and his passing has affected all of us. His daughter who played with him misses him so much. She keeps looking for him to come out to play with her. We can hardly believe this wonderful boy who always listened and pleased everyone is gone from our lives. The little dog who loved to steal socks grew up into a wonderful showdog and gave us such happiness. His life was cut short and that is very hard to accept. He has grandchildren and children and we all wish he could have lived many more years. He was taken too quickly. He died from a snake bite.  This sweet little boy was loved so much and all we have now are our memories. Wonderful memories but his being here would be so much better. He was taken from us much too soon. 

Thanks Mary for this picture of our Nikko!

I'm Still Here
Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!
Author Unknown

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