I did a little tribute to my dog Bobo so it would not be right if I didn't do the same to my original triathlete named doggie Nubie (named after Paula Newby-Fraser). Both are legends in my mind. I knew this dog was special when at 3 months old we house trained her in less than one week. She was supremely intelligent and we will miss her.
Farewell Our Sweet Nubie
We lost a special friend today
the kind you can't replace,
and looking at her empty bed
we still can see her face.
We see the endless energy
the sparkling puppy eyes,
not the tired, fragile friend
we had to bid goodbye.
We know she's in a special place
our Lord has for such friends,
where meadows, fields & flowers
help make them strong and whole again.
We remember how she'd run to us
to greet us or play her favorite game,
and how her ears would perk right up
when she heard us call her name.
But as those precious years went by
and we both aged and grew,
we’d find her often slowing down
but-we had still so much to do.
We’ve noticed in the recent times
Her ears were not as sharp
There was a touch more white than black fur
The years have shown their mark.
She started sleeping on the floor more and more
was this her special clue?
Because she felt the end was near,
we only wish we knew.
Our Nubie was a special loving dog
we know she gave her best,
but as we looked deep into her eyes
we knew it was time, for her to rest.
It will truly be a struggle
we don't know how we'll face each day,
we have to let her go--we know
but in our hearts she'll always stay.
This special place our Lord has made
Health and strength, wait for her there,
so with our very special friend
we are sending all our prayers.
We know she's watching over us
She'll be with us when we cry.
So with a few more rubs on her beloved head,
we whispered to our Nubie – “we love you and goodbye."
* Adapted from Christina Tronnes' - Special Friend
