Before there was you, I was overwhelmed. Treading water in a fast paced world where people seem to think only of themselves.
Before there was you, I had no direction. I was wandering aimlessly through life, not knowing which path I should take.
Before there was you, I was lonely. The kids were gone and I needed someone to love and nurture.
Before there was you, I was a person who thought, “It’s just a dog.”
Before there was you, I wasn’t me.
Nine years ago the wonder that is you was born. Little did I know when I said, “I want a dog,” how my life would change.
You’ve given and taught me so much and re-awakened a portion of my soul I’d forgotten I had. Thank you seems so inadequate. But today as we celebrate the wonder that is you, I will try. I will try with all my heart to show you that you are special and loved, the way you’ve shown me these last nine years.
Happy birthday my sweet, beautiful boy. I love you to the moon and back.
Happy birthday, Sampson! What a perfect day to celebrate the love and joy that you two have found together. <3
Happy Birthday! That looks a bit rustic where you are at…go out and get yourself a wabbit for your special day! Isn’t it the best having a mom that loves you so much!
Happy Birthday dear boy! You do come into our lives and turn them upside down in the best possible ways 😉
Happy birthday Sampson. We know you will have a pawsome special day with your family. Enjoy and have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMPSON!!! And, Miss Jodi, I feel your joy! My sweet Callie was born just 3-1/2 months before your sweet boy. I had helped my previous “baby” cross over the Rainbow Bridge just 4-1/2 months earlier and I felt like my entire world had come crashing down on top of me. But then my sweet Callie was born, and a part of my soul came back to life. When I first saw her, Callie was only two weeks old. Her eyes weren’t even open yet. And her whole, sweet, little, furry body was smaller than just her snout is now. I held her on my shoulder (I was sitting on the floor next to the whelping box) as she squeaked and whimpered in that cute little puppy voice. I remember that day as if it were just yesterday. And now our puppies are nine years old. Time flies when you’re having fun — especially when you’re watching your beloved pets grow up! I know I don’t have to tell you to do something special for your boy’s birthday because you will. So I’ll just wish you all the happiest of days. Happy Birthday to Sampson from Callie, Shadow, and Ducky, too!!
Hap-Pee Hap-Pee Birthday! And……your post covered it all. Very nicely said!
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There’s no love like “doggie” love. We canines love you right back!
Since I’ve had dogs all my life, sometimes I think I just take for granted how important they are in my life. I love to read books or posts like this one to remind me. Thanks, Jody, and it is already a happy birthday for all.
Oh, now you’ve made me cry. Beautiful. Too bad Sampson can’t read.
Luckily, he knows how you feel by the way you show him every day. 🙂
Happy, happy birthday, Sandman! I love you more than you can ever imagine!! Can’t wait for you to return home so I can love on you!
♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRFDAY #9 TO YOU SAMPSON ♫ ♫
We hope that you have a MARVELOUS day filled with Celebration of YOU !!
Lots of Food and FUN and FURends and FAMILY !!!
Enjoy your Special Day buddy!!!
Oh, Happy Birthday, you big beautiful boy you! What a lovely tribute to him.
Jodi, your post is a beautiful tribute to you birthday boy, It reflects my feelings toward BJ.
Jodi, your post is a beautiful tribute to your birthday boy. It reflects my feelings toward BJ.
Happy Birthday Sampson,
I have had a dog since day one, can’t imagine my life without a dog in it. Beautiful post 🙂
Happy Birthday Sampson! What a beautiful birthday tribute, Miss Jodi!
Sooooo Sweet! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Hi Y’all!
Sampson, may your day be filled with the love, care and comfort only your own loving home can provide. May all your days know only happiness and the joy of sharing with your own loving family. Happy Birthday!
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
What a gorgeous birthday post. Happy birthday, buddy. I hope your day was filled with walks, treats and cuddles.
Love and birthday licks,
Cupcake
xoxo
That is so beautiful Jodi…Happy Happy Birthday Samson…you certainly deserve all the best
Happy Happy Birthday Sampson! Beautiful tribute Jodi!
Happy birthday sampson. i hope you had a very special day. jodi i’m so glad this little wonder came into your life to be bt yourside during this journey we call life. everyone needs someone special and from what i read you have it in sampson.
Awww….so sweet Jodi. Dogs sure do change us, don’t they?
Happy Birthday Sampson!!
Happy Birthday, Sampson! I’m so glad he found you so that I could meet you! 🙂 It’s funny how the right dog can bring about so many changes in our lives and lead us to where we need to go.
Happy Birthday! What a heartfelt tribute.
Happy Birthday Sampson, I am sure you will have a lovely day, but make sure you get lots of extra treats and cake!!!
What a beautiful, moving tribute! Happy birthday, Sampson!