| Sammie Sammie was my parents little schnauzer. She lived a long life and passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006. I know my folks miss her a lot. Mom remarked it was the first time ever to not have a some sort of pet in the house. We have always had cats and dogs in the house growing up....but my sisters and I are grown and away from home for a long time now. So mom and dad had their little Sammie to love and take care of but, with her being gone, they dont have one of these wonderful little canine creatures sharing their home now.. Sammie was always a spazzy bundle of energy when I would visit. She had far too many toys for only one dog (as it should be). She slept with mom and dad in their bed at night...even though she snored as loudly as dad does!!. Sammie was famous for her trick in getting the day started EARLY....she simply insisted that everyone rise and shine. Luckily mom and dad are morning people!! Sammie was brilliant in terms of her "squirrel patrol" abilities. She was determined that no such creature ever enter into her backyard. She loved her walks and liked to try and find, of all things, bugs and dried up worms to nibble on if she was allowed. I think mom whole-heartedly discouraged this....but dad may have gotten a little kick out of it :) Of course Sammie was the queen when she would go to get groomed. All of the OTHER dogs had their little areas they were leashed at but not Sammie. She wandered about as she pleased. She got to sit on the nice comfy spot while the others did not. How she managed this arrangement in unbeknownst to me!! Sammie had a good life....and much love....When I learned that she had passed away, I right away thought of a certain angel in Heaven that I should call upon to greet her at the gates. Travis, my little boy and mom and dad's grandson, died just over 2 years ago. I knew that he would be the best one to find Sammie and get her acquainted to the ways of Heaven. So I am certain now that the 2 of them have hooked up and are doing just fine. That is a good... and comforting thought for all of us.
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