SSJRTC Paw Prayers

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When Someone You Love Becomes a Memory, The Memory Becomes a Treasure.

 Rainbow Bridge 

There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth.  It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.  Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge is a land of meadows, hills and valleys, all of it covered with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this lovely land.  There is always food and water and warm spring weather.  There, the old and frail animals are young again.  Those who are maimed are made whole once more.  They play all day with each other, content and comfortable.

There is only one thing missing.  They are not with the special person who loved them on Earth.  So each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up!  Then, the nose twitches!  The ears are up!  The eyes are staring!  You have been seen, and that one suddenly runs from the group!

You take him or her in your arms and embrace.  Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusing pet.

Then, together, you cross the Rainbow Bridge, never again to be separated.

- Anonymous

Mike's Father Has Passed Away
(3-20-10)

Gasparo "Jesse" Salvatore DiBernardo, 80yrs, of Palm Harbor, Fl. passed away March 29, 2010 at HPH Hospice in Pasco County. He served in the US Air force during the Korean War.  He was a baseball coach of CNAA in Westbury, NY.  He was a member of the Teamster Union #553 & Knights of Columbus in Palm Harbor, Fl. Survivors include, wife of 58 years, Mary L. DiBernardo; 2 sons, Jack & Mike (Karen); 6 grandchildren, Jessica(Eric), Jacklyn, John, Madison, David(Diane),  & Kelly(Jay); 4 great grandchildren, Alyssa, Emma, Luke, & Reid; beloved dog, Cody.  Visitation will be 11-12PM Saturday, April 3rd at Hodges Family Funeral Home with services following at 12 noon.  Burial will take place 1 PM Monday at Florida National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to HPH Hospice, 37445 Clinton Ave, Dade City, Fl 33525.

Hodges Family Funeral Home              The DiBernardo's

36327 Hwy 54                                        3842 Morris Bridge Rd

Zephyrhills, Fl 33541                             Zephyrhills, Fl 33543

Laurie Phillip's Norma Sue Not Doing Well
(3/29/10)

Norma has been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. She is realy weak, pants alot and with too much activity she passes out. When she comes threw she's back to normal. The vet has put her on meds to relive her of the fluids that are build up around her hear. She is on a strick diet and excersise. He says she could be with us for 2 weeks to 2 years....She's a little fighter.

Update 4-1-10
In the coming kingdom, "The wolf and the lamb will feed together." (Is 65:25). Lambs were actually household pets in biblical days. (see 2Sa 12:3). The Bible says our pets belong to God; we take care of them for him. God says: "All the animals are mine" (Ps 12:10).Furthermore, God holds us accountable for how we treat our pets. (Pr 12:10). When Adam was created, God surrounded him with animals and call it "very good". When Noah stepped out of the ark to start the world all over again, God made sure that he was surrounded with animals. The Garden of Eden was perfect but, without animals it wouldn’t have been Eden.
 
Norma Sue crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning, after a short fight with Congestive Heart Failure. She will be missed.

Mike DiBerbardo's Father is Gravely Ill
(3-29-10)

Mike's father, Jesse, is at Hospice Care Center in Dade City. Please send your support to Mike, Karen and Jesse's wife Mary to Mike and Karen at:
3842 Morris Bridge Rd
Zephyrhills, FL 33543

Linda Trulock Undergoes Major Surgery
(3-4-10)

Linda is undergoing major surgery and will be recovering for a number of weeks.
Please send your correspondence to Linda at:

2731 Citron Dr
Longwood FL 32779

Donna Douglas Recovering
(3-1-10)

Donna Douglas (mom of Samantha Jo and Donna's Shining Star) is recovering from foot surgery that was done on 2/16.  She will be off her feet (no pun intended) for several weeks but hopes to join us for Williston.

You can contact Donna at:

1403 Stacy Dr.  Lakeland FL 33801 863-665-2804

Zoe Blair's Mother Passed Away Today
(2-18-10)

Please send your condolences to Zoe at
1114 Clark Rd
Monticello FL
32344

Audie Sumner Undergoing Surgery
(1-20-10)

Audie fell and broke her hip while walking the dogs and is scheduled for surgery tomorrow.


9464 S.W. 52nd.Ct.
Cooper City, Fl 33328

Doug Stephenson Recovering
(1-4-10)

Doug Stephenson is recovering from hip replacement surgery and the implantation of a pacemaker.  He will be at the rehab center for about two weeks.  Send him a card or better yet, give him a call!

Royal Oaks Nursing Center
RM# 217A
Royal Oak Lane
Dade City, FL 33525
352-518-2560

Dolittle's Man Ike Crosses the Rainbow Bridge
(12-13-09)

Sunday, the 13th of December, my sweet boy, Dolittle's Man Ike crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  He was 3 days shy of his 16th birthday.  Ike was my first JRT, exactly ten inches with prick ears.  He was very special-- excelled in obedience, agility and GTG.  Because of this little guy and his love and willingness to do whatever I asked of him, he created my love for JRTs.

He will live forever in our hearts and will be missed by his buddies, Cowboy and Diva, whom he taught manners to.  He was the pack leader.  Cowboy is now trying to assume that role.  

Please keep Ike and our whole family in your prayers.  Christmas will not be the same this year.

God Bless,
Mary & Hugh Hilty, Cowboy, Diva, and a little rescue mutt named Kelsey.

Mike Bilinski Seriously Injured

(11-11-09)

Mike took a tumble on his property this week and seriously injured his knee and ankle.  He will be having surgery on Friday.  Please pray for his speedy recovery and send your cards to:

6160 Plymouth Sorrento Rd
Apopka, FL 32712

Shanty Crosses The Rainbow Bridge  

Fay Craft's Patterdale, Shanty, has passed away.  From Fay:  Shanty ( PTCA National Veteran CH & National GTG CH 1999 Poorhill's Shanty ).  She was also PTCA National Veteran RS CH in 2003 & came back out of retirement to be shown & won 1st place in the PTCA National Veteran Bitch class in 2007 at age 13.  She was such a great dog...I have 2 of her " kids " here ( age 8 yrs ) but there will never be another Shanty.

Please send your condolences to Fay at:  112 Palmora Blvd, Leesburg FL, 34748

Sugar & Spice Taylor Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

(10-23-09)

Sow's Ear Sugar & Spice passed away on Friday due to an auto accident.  Please send your condolences to Melissa Taylor at:
399 Lake Rd
Monticello, FL 32344

Madeline Holland Crosses The Rainbow Bridge

(10-19-09)

Oaktree Madeline crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning following a surprise poisoning.  She was 9 1/2 yrs old and had gotten into some moldy birdseed on the ground.  She is with Guinness now. Please send your condolences to Glen and Shelley Holland at:

810 Via San Polo, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Babe Harris Crosses The Rainbow Bridge

(10-16-09)

Prestwick Ravens Babe crossed the Rainbow Bridge today due to liver cancer.  Babe was 13 1/2 yrs old and was Butch and Debbie Harris' first Jack Russell.  Please send your condolences to them at:

11851 SE County Rd 337, Dunnellon FL, 34431

Patsy Bailey's Father Has Passed
(10-15-09) 

We are saddened to report that Patsy's father passed away today.  Please pray for her and her family.  You may send condolences to her and Rick at:

3791 Fallscrest Circle, Clermont, FL 34711

Rommel Starr Goes to Join Chewy

(10-13-09)

Melanie Starr informs us her sweetie Rommel passed away today.  Please Pray for Melanie, Mike and Rommel.

             

           Rommel
April 1994 - October 2009

Petey Wilson Crosses the Rainbow Bridge

(9-23-09)

With great sadness we inform you that Petey Wilson, beloved JRT child of Rachel and Nathan Wilson and the inspiration and spokesdog for "Petey's Ties", passed away on Sunday.  Petey was 14 yrs old.  

We hope to post some fond memories of him soon.  The pain of this loss is still very fresh-- please send your condolences by snail mail to:

Rachel & Nathan Wilson
2709 Floyd Street
Sarasota, FL 34239


  

Steve Wexler is Very Ill

(7-16-09)

Former SSJRTC club member Steve Wexler suffered a heart attack and kidney failure today.  The prognosis is not good at this time.  Correspondence may be sent to him and his wife Donna at:  1450 SE 185th Ave., Williston, FL 32696, dwexler5@aol.com (we are not certain that this is a valid email address).  Please keep Steve and Donna in your prayers.

Steve has passed away (7-18-09).  Memorial Services Information follows:

If anyone needs additional information regarding directions, please write to Donna via e-mail for now.  Thank you.

The following arrangements have been made by family members for Steve Wexler:

Date:  August 13, 2009 (Thursday)

Time:  11:00 A.M..

Location:  The Memorial Park at P.B..S.O.

                3228 W. Gun Club Road

                West Palm Beach, Florida
Luncheon to follow at the F.O.P. Hall, Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach catered by Mark Bohne.

In lieu of flowers, donations for Steve Wexler can be made to Hospice of Marion County, Legacy House, 9505 S.W. 110th Street, Ocala, Florida 34481 and/or  American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or any charity of your choice.

Robin Rahn Has Passed Away (update to prior entries below)

(6-14-09)

It is with regret we inform you that after rallying back recently, Robin Rahn has now passed away.

Florida Time Union June 14th, 2009:

Roberta Connor "Robin" Rahn  RAHN Roberta “Robin” Connor Rahn, 56, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2009 at her home after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts on June 28, 1952 to the late Kenneth Charles Connor, Jr. and Marguerite Lillian Connor. She resided in Orange Park, Florida and worked as a registrar at Orange Park High School She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and best friend. She thoroughly enjoyed her family, work, friends and dogs. She was beloved by all who knew her. She had the ability to make anyone smile and brighten their day with a sense of humor that was contagious. She is survived by her husband, David Alexander Rahn; sons, Joseph Rahn II, David Rahn, Jr., Michael Rahn; granddaughters Ashley, Connor, Camden; sisters, Judy Connor, Karen Jeffrey, and numerous other family members. Arrangements have been made with Jacksonville Memorial Gardens. Honoring Robin's wishes, instead of a service the family will have a private memorial to celebrate Robin's life. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to theAmerican Cancer Society in Robin's honor. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

Cards or the like to husband:

Mr. David Rahn and family

3464 shenandoah Dr. W.

Orange Park, FL 32065

sister (also a SSJRTC member):

Judy Connor

1046 Brookton SQ

Powder Springs, GA 30127

Member Health Updates:

(6-2-09)

Wayne May and Robin Rahn are both on the mend and planning to attend upcoming trials.  They thank you for your prayers and correspondence.  Please continue your prayers for their recoveries.

Melissa Taylor's Father Has Passed Away

(5-21-09) 

SSJRTC Member Melissa Taylor's father passed away this past Monday, May 18th.  The funeral is today.  Please call or write Melissa with your prayers and supports.   Also, her email address is:  mjtrn@hotmail.com  

(4/6/09)

SSJRTC Member Wayne May is seriously ill.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.  If you'd like to mail a card, send to:
Wayne May, 7200 Cogbill, Chesterfield VA 32832

Robin Rahn is Very Ill

(March 27, 2009)

SSJRTC Member Robin Rahn needs prayers and support.  See Robin's story and follow her progress here...

Mike Shank w/ Friends & Pets Forever, Inc.

(March 26, 2009)

A good friend of SSJRTC is dealing with both cancer and heart problems.  Mike and his team have provided racing catchers, barn/ brush hunt judging, and racing tear down assistance at our trials for years.  Those who know him well, all say the same thing:  "What a really nice guy!"  

Please include Mike in your prayers.  If you'd like mail him a card, it would surely cheer him up:

Mike Shank, 7051 NE 110th St, Bronson, FL 32621

Our Friend and fellow SSJRTC member Cheryl Peters passed away this morning.  Cheryl owns Hero's Den Rocket
and Rustling Oaks Ella.  Rocket is with Angela and Ella is with Cheryl's parents.  Cheryl has been a very active member of our club for many years.  We will miss her energy, enthusiasm for the sport, and that great smile.

Viewing:  6pm-8pm Sunday   March 29th
Collison Funeral Home
3806 Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, Fl.  32792

Services:  10am Monday   March 30th
Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church
5300 Old Howell Branch Road
Winter Park, Fl.  32792

If you would like to make a contribution to the Hospice center or the American Cancer Society in Cheryl's name, it will be greatly appreciated.  Hospice for The Comforter, 605 Montgomery Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.  www.cancer.org

The family thanks you for your concern, love and prayers.

Angela Gan and Cheryl Peters -
Fox Cry Terrier Trial Jan 2009

                        ? - 10/17/08

Taco was a true rags to riches story.  He was found in the parking lot of the local feed store in Warrenton, Virginia in July of 2000.  A friend wanted a family dog and I gave Taco to him with the understanding that if it didn't work out, he would let me know.  In September 2000 Taco was returned to me on a Friday and the next day we went to Diana Hufnagel's trial in Maryland.  The next eight years were sheer joy for him.  There was nothing Taco enjoyed more than going to terrier trials.  From the moment he saw me gathering the equipment and packing the car he was raring to go.  I am convinced that more people knew Taco than knew his owner.  He gave his all in every event and in

2004 was the National Under Go to Ground Champion, in 2007 was Florida's Finest, with many more championships in racing and go to ground throughout the years.  I always thought that he would be one of my dogs that would be with me for a long time, but that was not to be. 

He will always be missed.

Ruth Evans

Guinness Holland...         

Heaven Hill Guinness
Mar 1, 1991 -  Sep 29, 2008
Camerton Hall Shirley & Bower Sting

So loved by Glen and Shelley Holland for his 17 1/2 yrs of complete devotion and loyalty. 
Laid to rest with his parents at Heaven Hill Kennels.
~~~
Someone to comfort, to dry up your tears,
Someone to be there, to quiet your fears.
A companion, a pal, a very best friend,
Someone to trust and to love,
'til the end.

                                            --- author unknown

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