IF IT SHOULD BE....

 If it should be I grow frail and weak

And pain prevents my peaceful sleep.

Then you must do what must be done

When this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand.

Selfishness might stay your hand.

But on this day, more than the rest,

Your love and friendship take the test.

We've had so many happy years

That what's to come can hold no fears.

You'd not want me to suffer. So,

When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend.

Only -- stay with me to the end.

Hold me firm and speak to me.

Until my eyes no longer see.

 
I know, in time, you, too, will see

It is a kindness that you do for me.

Although my tail its last has waved,

From pain and suffering I've been saved.

 
Do not grieve it should be you.

Who must decide this thing to do.

We've been so close, we two, these years ....

Don't let your heart hold any tears.

 Anonymous

1942 ~ 2005

Chiridion Obiediah Stasch

"Obie"

August 16, 1992 ~ December 13, 2003

Jan Flagg

1949 ~ 2002

Founder of ESRA 

CH Deckhand's She Sells Sea Shells

"Gidget"

1989 ~ 2002

"Mike"

1974 ~ 1989

&

 "Ethel"

1976 ~ 1988

Gladys & Oliver

1975 ~ 1990

CH Kytra's Dantley Dominick

Bred & Owned By Dana Grant-Lodge

Sire of

CH Siobhan's Texas Tornado

CH Siobhan's Wild Rose

CH Siobhan's Amarillo Rose

Siobhan's Lonestar Ernie