We love you Toby

We said goodbye today to our loving companion of over 16.5 years, Toby.


Our grandson made this book for us.
He later reminded us "When life is sad, God is good!".  He learned that during Vacation Bible School this past week at Church.

I've been reminded today of the scripture (Romans 8:22 to 25) that reminders us:

 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?  But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Thank you to all who cared for Toby over the years (you know who you are) and thank you to all who shared time with Toby while he was with us.

Please enjoy looking back at the pictures and videos in this blog to remember him.

God Bless you all!

Toby Loves Belly Rubs

Back when we asked people to vote on what tricks they would like to see Toby do, this one received a vote:  A Belly Rub.  Toby is 15+ years old and sometimes he's a bit slow to turn over for a belly rub, but once we helped him, he enjoyed it!

Toby Spin around and Stay

Toby shows how he does tricks for treats. These two tricks where voted back when we asked folks to vote on which tricks they would like to see Toby do.
Here he does a "spin around" and a "stay while treats are dropped in front of him".
Thanks to Pawsative Pet Training on showing us how to train Toby to stay.

Toby Uses the Easy Button

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Toby knows how to get treats using the "Easy" button!
Back on October 2015, we asked folks to vote on tricks for Toby to do. This one received the most comments. I finally got around to recording him.

Happy 15th Birthday Toby

Toby has over some family and friends to celebrate 15 years!
Good bless you Toby! You've added some special joys in our lives.

Happy 14th Birthday Toby

Toby celebrated in style!

Toby will be 14 in 2 days. Should we stream his party?

Comment if you'd like to watch Toby's birthday party at 7pm eastern time on October 20th, 2016