A FOND FAREWELL TO...

"A.J.'s THE KING'S COURRIER, CD"

You are listening to "Wind Beneath My Wings"
from the movie "Beaches"

A.J.'s The King's Courrier, CD
~*~ "K.C."~*~
03/04/1974 ~ 09/05/1989

This page is dedicated to the memory of my heart dog
A.J.'s The King's Courrier,CD., affectionely known as "K.C.".

"K.C." was a tri-belton English Setter, half field bred & half bench bred. He came into my life as a 10wk. old puppy on Father's Day 1974. Ever since I was a child I had wanted an English Setter. It was their grace, beauty, and gentle nature that I loved. Of course I committed the ultimate "doggie" sin when I got "K.C.", I purchased him for $50 from what I now know was a "backyard breeder". It would not have made any difference to me if "K.C." had come from the best English Setter show kennel in the country though...he won my heart from the first time I laid eyes on him and he remains in my heart to this day.

Although my "K.C." was not much to look at, (he carried many, many breed faults not the least of which was hip dysplasia) he had brains and a true English temperment. We soon discovered together the fun and excitment of obedience training and showing. "K.C." was a great obedience dog. We spent many, many weekends going to classes, exhibitions, matches, and shows and "K.C."loved every minute of it. He got his CD (Companion Dog) title in just three shows with scores all above 195 but because of his hips, I never even tried to train him for his CDX (Companion Dog Excellent) title, although I'm sure he would have received it as easily as he had his CD.

"K.C." left my side in September of 1989. He ended his struggle with pancreatic cancer on a beautiful Indian Summer morning cradled in my arms with my tears soaking his softly feathered ears...

I know there will be a multitude of other dogs in my life, and maybe even other English Setters, but "K.C." will always remain my heart dog even after we meet again on the Rainbow Bridge.

I have sent you on a journey to a land free from pain, not because I did not love you, but because I loved you too much to force you to stay.

The Wind Beneath My Wings

It must have been cold there in my shadow
to never have sunlight on your face.
You've always been content to let me shine.
You've always walked one step behind.

I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength,
only a face without a name,
and I never once heard you complain.

Did you ever no that you're my hero
and everything that I'd like to be.
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the Wind beneath my Wings.

You might have thought it went unnoticed
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth
That I would be nothing without you.

Did you ever know that you're my hero
and everything that I'd like to be.
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the Wind beneath my Wings.

Music and Lyrics by Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar

Beyond the Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wonderous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
c.g. ~ 1995

Lend Me A Pup

I will lend to you for awhile,
a pup, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and mourn for him when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe two or three
But will you, 'till I call him back,
take care of him for me.

He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd's life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again.

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this Pup will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness
we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay
But should you call him back
much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If, by our love, we've managed,
your wishes to achieve
In memory of him we loved,
to help us while we grieve,
When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life.

~ author unknown ~

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