In Memory of Skip
Born March 1, 1988
Died October 24, 2001
 



I got Skip in April, 1988 as a birthday present from my husband Les. During the years Skip became my steady companion and also my best friend. Skip was a loyal dog who was helping me when I was depressed and at a emotional low point. When I was crying, because of pain from the MS he used to lick my face. He was trying to tell me everything will be okay. When the pain from MS wouldn't let me get out of bed, Skip was right at my side.
 
In 1999 Skip was diagnosed with benign tumors and a rash that Cocker Spaniels are getting. In 2000 his tumors turned cancerous. He was in pain and we took him to the vet on many occasions. Medications eased the pain for a while. We spend 100s of Dollars trying to save him. In 2001 Skip became sicker and he also became deaf. We still tried to hang on to Skip.

In October of this year Skip had a hard time walking. He was crawling on the floor most of the time. He was crying most of the time in pain. Les took Skip to the vet and was suggested to put Skip to sleep. It was a hard decision for us to give up Skip. Last week we got a condolence letter from the vet. I would like to share this letter. It was so emotional since the whole staff from the vet signed the letter.
 
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Welch
Sometimes we forget how fragile life is. We forget that life is painfully limited. It seems so unfair that those limits so soon and the time with those things we love. Yes,life is fragile. But how precious the time...how beautiful the memories.
At this moment when the feeling of loss is yet so strong, we wish to extend our most sincere sympathies. Skip was also special to us.

Skip is in a better place now, but we will see him again one day. My family and I will never forget Skip.
Angie a.k.a Faith



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