My Poppy

How I will miss my Poppy...I remembered the first night I met him...I was so excited to have such a warm and cuddly Poppy..he fed me biscuits and from that day, we had our own special routine going on.  When I arrive at the house, I would get a "welcome" biscuit, and when I left, I got two -- one in the garage, and one he gave to my mom so she could get me into the car (I never wanted to leave!).  

Never once, was the Biscuit Box ever empty.  Even near the end, when Poppy was weak, Poppy asked about the biscuits and made sure there were plenty for me and Cori.  I will miss him dearly.   

I had the privilege of being "his dog" while at St. Vincent's and will post a picture of me in his room.  I loved being that close to him and bringing him comfort those 2 days.  

But there is a silver lining, my mom said...because finally Shotsie is reunited with a family member after over 45 years!!  Can you imagine that reunion?  

Poppy, we will miss you more than you ever know...but on our daily walk around town and Willamette U, we know you will be with us    (we usually go around 10:00 a.m., so make a note of it) !!