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Memories of Joe Bud Conroy

"He spoke through tears of 15 years how his dog and he, traveled about. The dog up and died, he up and died-- And after 20 years, he still grieves." -Mr. Bojangles- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 26, 2012-- HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE BUD! You are 17 years old today! Open your present just like you used to down here! And share your birthday cake and ice cream with Grandaddy---his birthday is April 23, so cuddle up in your recliner with him and eat up! Lana-Mom's is the day after your birthday, so remember her, too, when you are eating your cake. We will remember you when we sing to Lana-Mom! I miss you everyday and if you were here, I would buy you all the Beggin Strips your heart desired. Stay close to your friends and help each other: Fifi, Mitzi, Taffy, Pacey, Charlie from next door, Charlie from Cincinnati, Darby, Kody, Zeus, Ike, Benny the fish, and Ashley. ......I love you forever....Mama....xoxoxo April 26, 2012- Happy Birthday Sweet Joe! You're 17 years old and that's hard to believe. I miss you and wish I could see you in your garden and kiss you with the sunlight all over your snoot and head. I'll bet it isn't even faded anymore, but I kind of hope it is. If I could, I would give you some chicken and carrots for your birthday dinner-you always loved that----Just wish I would hold you and love on you like I always did--Remember Joe? I do! Sooo my wonderful, sweet Joe Bud, Joe Bangles and Just Plain Joe--But you are anything and everything but NOT plain. You were the Best Dog in the world and I will always miss you---Feel me loving you. Happy, Happy Birthday Little Joe. Hope you get lots of good treats today---I know you will. All your doggy friends here send you doggy love and Happy Birthday wishes! Me too, Joe! And I love you, I love you, I love you--Remember Joe? AND I ALWAYS WILL! "Happy Birthday #17 to you!" xoxoxo Lana-Mom xoxoxo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe Bud was a spitfire from the first night we brought him home. When he was a puppy, he used to fall asleep sitting up. We would watch him--his eyes would get really heavy, his head would start to bob, and then he would just fall over on the floor. Joe loved sitting in the sun for hours-even if it was just a spot of sunshine on the carpet. He had lots of cuddle buddies, blankets and beds. Anytime he heard the crunch of an apple, he would fly down the stairs to seek out the apple eater. One time, he tore his ACL while running for a bite of an apple. Carrots were another favorite of his! No matter where he was, once we started cutting up a carrot, he was right there at our feet. Holidays were stressful for Joe, with lots of people invading his space. However, Joe got through the holidays because he knew there would be a treat of ham, turkey or dressing later in the day. Joe was always a good sport on Halloween. He would allow us to dress him in his costume....well... just long enough to snap a picture or two. Joe was the only dog we knew who could literally open his own presents. He always received tons of presents on his birthday and Christmas, and was spoiled throughout the year, as well. Joe would step on the present to hold it down, tear open the present, and not once eat any of the wrapping. Joe had dog bowls, but never liked to eat alone. He preferred to sit on the couch while we doled his food out for him--always choosing the chewy pieces first, then leaving the crunchy ones as a last resort. Joe was born in 1995 but did not have to contend with any children until 1998. He was a good boy with the kids, and only sometimes would snarl at them or warn them with a cautionary (little) bite. We always thought all dogs loved to walk, but we now realize that Joe didn't know he was a dog. When he did go for walks, he was scared of everything--sewer lids, buses, realty signs--all were seen as threats to little Joe. But, from his perspective, the world must have seemed such a large, scary place at times. When he knew it was time for a walk, he would literally stop and refuse to move past a certain point of the driveway. Our Joe was such a fighter and was determined to overcome any illness or ailment. Throughout the years, Joe had several ear infections, surgeries and other obstacles he overcame--including learning how to walk again after a slipped disc completely paralyzed his legs. Joe's will to live was palpable. He made our lives better because he loved us unconditionally. Fifteen years wasn't long enough for us with Joe, but we thank God for bringing him into our lives and hearts. Run free Joe, with all of your friends. And until we meet again, please watch over us on Earth. Love Mama (Kelly Rue) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Lana-Mom: Joe, My Little Buddy, My Sweet Boy, My Cute Little Man, I can't begin to say how much I miss you---all of you---your snoot that I loved to kiss and your soft neck---I loved all your moles, especially that one and all your whiskers; the way you would prance back to the house like a puppy; I miss you in the morning when I wake up and all through the day and at night and all the little rituals myself and Kelly did with you. We had so much fun with you and I wish you could have stayed forever. I hope you know all the "I love you's" I whispered in your ear. I loved you in the Summer sun when I could see all the shades of your beautiful fur, faded and all. I loved you in the Spring; And in the Fall and Winter---how you hated the wind and the noise of the leaves blowing down the street. Remembering the walks and how you were suspicious and afraid of every sewer lid, sign---anything and everything. Oh Joe, I miss you all day everyday---I'm so glad and thankful we had almost fifteen years together. I hope you are running and playing, young and healthy, and that you can see us and see us loving you. I want to mention everything about you, all the great things, but it would take forever. You brought sooo much fun, love and joy to myself and Kelly (Mama). Soon it will be Easter Joe Bud, and I know that's the reason you are fine, young again, healthy and doing all the fun things dogs do, and playing with so many friends. That's what Easter is all about--So Happy Easter Sweet Joe! Just know that I Love You, I Love You, I Love You--Remember Joe?? Thanks for all the years--all the great memories! I Love You Still & Always. XOXO Lana-Mom XOXO

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