Jake 1999-2008 
Now you can see how I got suckered into Jake in the first place. He was such a cute puppy! He was trouble for the first year or so, but I couldn't have asked for a better dog since then. Jake was my shadow and was never more than a step behind me, even when Jer was around. Maybe he was trying to get my approval and love, which I gave too little of. I still think I see him in the backyard out of the corner of my eye. I'm crying as I write this, so I guess I'm not over losing him yet. I hope he will forgive me for the million times I yelled at him and know how much I loved him. You were a very good boy Jake!
Love Mommy
Here is a conversation I had with Savannah today:
Annie - Jake walk
me - Did we take Jake for a walk?
A - Yeah.
me - Where is Jake?
A - (hands in the air) Gone?
me - Did Jake go live with Jesus?
A - Jesus? Fun?
me - Yeah, it's probably fun.
A - Daddy Jesus?
me - No, Daddy isn't with Jesus, he's at work.
Savannah definitely misses Jake, but I think she's more accepting of his being with Jesus than we are. I hope she won't forget him too soon.
Last Friday I lost my best friend. Jake was one of those dogs that I always thought was immortal. He was too tough to die, I thought. But unfortunately he only got to spend a little more than 9 years with us. It's been nearly a week now since he left us and I'm still trying to deal with the fact that he is gone from this earth. Everyday I come home and I feel like I need to go to the back door to let him in. I never thought I'd miss his annoying whining everyday when I came home. But I know that he was whining because he wanted to be next to me, and he wanted to play with me. Now I would give anything to hear that whining. I'm going to miss his howling at the sirens, our Saturday and Sunday afternoons puttering around the garage together, going to Home Depot in the truck, swimming in the pool and Lake Powell will never be the same again. Although the ravens at Powell will finally be able to rest easy.
I think anybody who ever met Jake would agree that he was one of the smartest dogs ever. You could say something totally off the wall and he would respond accordingly, even if it was the first time he heard you say whatever it was that you said. He really could understand english perfectly.
One of the hardest things about not having Jake around is when Savannah asks about him. Right after he passed away, we came home and as we pulled into the garage she started saying "Geekee, geekee." That's what she says just before we go into the house, because Jake would always be right there in the laundry room to greet us. Karie told her that Jakee went to live with Jesus and she responded "live with Jesus?" Then the next morning as Karie was giving her a bath she looked up, waved and and said "bye Geekee." That just tore my heart out.
So anyway, Jake, if you can read this (I'm sure you can), I miss you buddy. Keep on being a good boy just like you always were here. You keep chasing the birds and kitty's, and I hope you have all the "squeaky's" you could ever dream of. I love you and I'll see you on the other side. I'm sure you'll be right there to greet me.
Jeremy
5 comments:
This is a sweet post guys. I'm crying as I read. He'll be waiting patiently for you.
I wasn't expecting to cry this morning. I am so sorry about Jake. He was a really good dog and so funny. I always tell people how funny he was when you put things on your head. WE will all miss him. It's great you have os many pictures of him. It makes me want to go take some of Daisy.
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear that!
Jer, Karie and Annie - I am so sorry. I will never forget how protective Jake was at Lake Powell with Kaylee. Every time she would jump in or go off the slice he would jump in the water and swim out until he saw that she was OK and then he would return to the shore or the boat to watch until the next time.
Don't worry too much Karie, you put up a good front but we knew you loved him and I am sure he did to.
Love you all
I've had a lot of dogs (and cats, birds, and horses) over the years, and it's never easy to lose them, not if you've allowed them to become part of the family and reach their full potential as companions in your lives. A lot of people never let their pets reach that point; they treat them as accessories or furniture or something, and they never realize that there is genuine thought going on behind those eyes, and emotion in those hearts. You guys are hurting because you were better than that. You loved him, and Jake knew that. He had a good life, and your lives are better for him being in them.
You know me... I'm not religious and I don't know if anyone or anything is waiting for us at the end of this life. But if there is any justice or charity in this universe, there will be, and good friends like Jake will be a part of it.
Hang in there...
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