Rest In Peace Aspen Marie Poem by Kim Patterson

I was drawn to you from all the rest...
So small so cute I knew I picked the best!


My heart you stole and responsibility you taught me...
So special you were and strong you grew to be!


Steady by my side to protect and guard so lovingly...
Stoles hearts of everyone for the love you gave unconditionally!


My first baby, my friend, my dog you were to me...
Mend my broken heart with gentle hug when sadness you'd seen!


Listened when I had to vent you proved to have my back...
Never a doubt you were part of Our Family the Leader of The Pack!


Protected and tolerated all true and loyal you stood your ground...
Old now weak and frail I set you free you're homeward bound!


Truly missed never forgotten many happy memories I look back on...
Now Forever&Always hold you in my heart cherishing our special bond!


With all my love my dear Aspen Marie
12 years 16 days steady joy you brought to all of us
x.o.x.o. N.F.A. (Now Forever&Always)


(07/04/1998-08/20/2010) Rest In Peace my dear Aspen





(08/21/2010) This is a poem I had written in honor of my dog Aspen the day after she had passed away. I had gotten her when I was pregnant with my first child. She was the runt of the litter and just fit in the palm of my hand when I brought her home, she taught me to care for something I loved, henced prepared me to care and nurture my newborn son.

The N.F.A.(Now Forever&Always) is also something very special to me, it is my familes motto we say to each other every day. For i.e., ' I love you babe, x.o.x.o N.F.A.