Bud Tributes

When I think of Bud, many things come to my mind. Bud was the best back snuggler, especially while Johnnie was gone to Kuwait, or when me and all four of the dogs would "pile up in the bed" on Sunday afternoon and take a nap.

If I was in the kitchen, that's where Bud was. He would lay right in the middle of the floor and watch me cook (or fix his food). He would stand and look at the refrigerator or the pantry door waiting for either me or Johnnie to give him a snack. If there were Oreos in the pantry, that's where he would stand. If there were Brightleaf hot dogs in the refrigerator, that's where he would stand.

When Johnnie and I would leave the house, Bud always had "house privileges"----he got to stay inside. And when we would pull into the driveway, he would either be looking out the front door for us or looking out the picture window in the dining room looking for us. That is one of the things that I miss the most----is coming home and not seeing Bud waiting for us.

Bud always wanted his head rubbed and he would figure out a way to "make" you do it---by laying his head on your knee or by "nudging" his head under your arm.

One of my favorite memories of Bud is drying him off with a beach towel after it had rained. He LOVED to be rubbed with the beach towel. He would make this "groaning" noise and then he would try and play with the beach towel and get you to play "tug" with him.

I will miss him dearly. He was a great companion to me during those months when Johnnie was gone to Kuwait and I always felt "safe" with Bud in the bed with me.

I LOVE YOU BUD!

Angie

Posted By jmack on 09/15/2007

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Posted By Anonymous on 09/16/2007

My Bud,
Thank you for being with me. I truly belive God sent you for a reason. And that reason was to teach me the true meaning of love. When you got home to God I know you heard him say "Job well done." I miss you Bud, and always will, I will never be the same. I truly hope you were happy with the home and the love we gave you. I know the pain and troubles you went through and how tough you were. Now you can rest in Gods hands. It will be a time before I get to rub you head again, but I know God has his hand on you now. You were more than I could have ever hope for. I miss you so much. But I'm so glad I had your head to rub. I will always miss you and wish I could tell you one more time how much I love you. I know you are waiting for us to be together again. And when we get to see each other I promise I will rub your head and tell you "I Love You Bud." And if it was possible I would bring a big Oreo cookie for you. Angie, Belle, Jack, and Duke miss you to. I know they all love you. Thank you for all the love and compassion you gave me. You truly are one of God's Angels. Until we meet again, I Love You Bud. You will always be in my mind and in my heart.

Johnnie

Posted By jmack on 09/17/2007

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	i'll bring the cookies Bud.
Posted by eric norris on 09/15/2007

	Good freinds are hard to find, and Best freinds are hard to let go. I MISS YOU BUD.
Posted by eric norris on 09/15/2007

	My Bud, Thank you for being with me. I truly belive God sent you for a reason. And that reason was to teach me the true meaning of love. When you got home to God I know you heard him say "Job well done." I miss you Bud, and always will, I will never be the same. I truly hope you were happy with the home and the love we gave you. I know the pain and troubles you went through and how tough you were. Now you can rest in Gods hands. It will be a time before I get to rub you head again, but I know God has his hand on you now. You were more than I could have ever hope for. I miss you so much. But I'm so glad I had your head to rub. I will always miss you and wish I could tell you one more time how much I love you. I know you are waiting for us to be together again. And when we get to see each other I promise I will rub your head and tell you "I Love You Bud." And if it was possible I would bring a big Oreo cookie for you. Angie, Belle, Jack, and Duke miss you to. I know they all love you. Thank you for all the love and compassion you gave me. You truly are one of God's Angels. Until we meet again, I Love You Bud. You will always be in my mind and in my heart.
Posted by Johnnie Norris on 09/15/2007

	When I think of Bud, I think of Oreo cookies (or any kind of cookie for that matter---he loved oatmeal cookies too); Brightleaf hot dogs; laying in the kitchen waiting for food; or better yet--going to the back door and standing like he had to go outside and getting Johnnie up off the couch--only to head towards the kitchen and try to get Johnnie to give him a treat! He was sneaky that way. If Bud didn't want to go outside, he would just "plop down" on the floor; or he would run and hide behind the couch or behind anyone else who was in the room. Bud hated to get his ears cleaned; and when I would get the cotton balls and the bottle of cleaner out, he would RUN! He got under the bed and hid one time; just to avoid getting his ears cleaned. Lots of memories......I miss you terribly. You were the best back snuggler. No one will ever take your place on the bed. I love you Bud!
Posted by Angie Norris on 09/15/2007

	when i think of you i cry, and when i look at your pictures the tears just roll down.- One time someone ask me if i had a picture of my girlfreind, and when i looked in my wallet i had a piture of Bud, it was so funny. It was you who was there for me when i needed someone to talk to, it was you who always listen to all the problems i had at the time, and it was you, who just laid your head on me to let me know everything would be allright. Even though you never spoke a bad word, that was the best medicine anyone could have gave . And know that your body is free of pain and sickness, i know that you miss everyone here just as much as they miss you. i know you are having fun running and jumpping through the feilds and swimming in the creeks. BUD, if you knew how many tears have been shed for you, i know you would dive in them and swim home to us. But for know, until we play again i keep you ever so close to me and my heart. Bud ,when you left us , you gave everyone more then they would ever think of, you gave us Love, compainionship, and a great social story topic for everone to talk about, we will not let you go unforgotten. You were my buddy, my pal my freind. Thank you so much for being a part of my life. See you soon.
Posted by eric on 09/15/2007

	I had never seen a dog with so much personality...until I first met Bud. I can remember once that Eric wanted to show me "something kinda funny", and he got up and simply asked, "Want a cookie Bud? Let's get a cookie!! Bud Let's go get a cookie"...you could literally see Bud's mouth start to water, and he'd stay right there until he was in fact given that cookie. I wasn't around much, but you could tell that even if it had been some time since you'd last seen him, he remembered seeing you. He was always happy, tail wagging, and those big eyes were always welcoming. I felt terrible when I heard that he had passed on, and I too will miss him very much. To Johnnie, Angie, Eric, and the rest of his family, there are no words that can take away the pain of such a loss, but just know that the seperation is temporary, and take comfort in knowing that he will be waiting for you all in heaven.
Posted by Billy Wylie on 09/16/2007

	Old Man, I miss you soo much, the way you always wanted me to rub you or just to keep my hand on you. The joy and love that you gave everybody is more than you ever knew. You are missed and you can never be replaced. May God give You a cool place to rest and a soft place to lay your head.
Posted by Buddy on 09/16/2007

	I am so sorry for your lost. I lost my cat of 12 years on August 23,2007. Pets are such a wonderful part of our lives, they accept us as we are and show love a devotion to the end. I know one day we will be reunited with them in heaven. Rest now my love ones till we meet again
Posted by betty on 09/18/2007

	We miss you Bud and we think about you every day. This is Jack, I'm making Johnnie rub my head more now, but if you were here I would gladly let him rub your head some more, I love you. Duke wants to talk to you. Hey Bud, this is Duke, it hurt a lot when you left. You were my best friend and I didn't want to see you go, but I know you are with God and I'll see you again. I love you Bud. Belle wants to say something now. Hey Bud, this is Belle, I wish you were here, I miss you so much. You were here first and when I got here you became a brother to me. I'll never forget you, and will always love you. So until we meet again we know God will hold you in his hands. We love you Bud, we will see you again.
Posted by Belle, Jack, Duke on 09/18/2008