Colt Nelson

I always thought the love of my life was going to be a prince charming like in fairytales I read growing up….little did I know “the love of my life” could be more than a soulmate ….instead of a prince charming it came in the form of four feet covered in fur with the sweetest face and the kindest soul and ended up being you my sweet baby Bear. Once upon a Time …about 11 years ago I met the most handsomest bestest boy to ever exist. I remember the day like yesterday I got to meet you for the first time in the Canterbury parking lot next to the barn I once worked in.  You weren’t sure what to think of me as your trust in people seemed limited. I remember looking into those sweet brown eyes and you let out a little growl not knowing what to think of me..and I took one look at you and told you “if you’re going to bite me let’s just get this over with” as I sat on the pavement next to you.  And you took one look at me and came over and sat in my lap. It was in that moment I knew you had my heart .

And to see you blossom over the years and to come into your own has been such a blessing to be a part of that. You were so vivacious and loving. Your loyalty was unmatched entirely and that heart?
It was one of the biggest ones I know.
You were my bestest friend, my lil baby and my roadwarrior. We have been to Oklahoma (our favorite),  Tennessee,  Kentucky , Iowa (your second favorite), Nebraska and Texas. And still had more places to venture off to.

At a young  age you tested my patience often. Whether it be you chewing your uncle Austin’s gamer headphones….or ripping a neck pillow with Roxie and completely decimating it. Or herding a herd of cows in the neighboring pasture when I worked at Toby Keith’s farm (and yes that day I thought I was going to have a total heartattack). But you were showing the world how lightening fast you were and how you didn’t need anyone’s help cause you were a pro cow herder. You loved to take leisurely strolls vs beelining like you did as a pup. And you were very adamant about 7:30 being your bedtime and so help me God  If I didn’t  comply with your orders.
So 7:30 it was.

And don’t get me started on you not just wanting belly kisses…. nay nay… you DEMANDED the belly kisses as soon as I am home and God help whoever does not provide said Bellykisses.

You required cuddles from me everynight in order to fall asleep (who am I kidding…I required cuddling you in order to even fall asleep 😅🖤)

You needed your afternoon naps or else you throw a tempertantrum before 7:30 and when it was bedtime you MUST have the sheet over you (unless it was a hot night ).

Any treats will do in your book…..but cookies are where its at along with ice cream . I’m pawsitive those are your two top favorites by far.

You  loved your car rides as long as they aren’t the 8-9hr ones  at this point you hated being cooped up and on the road for so long.
You adored tennis balls and plushy toys .
And you loved playing “tag” with your brother Little Boss (he may be a kitty but you two played so well together).

You  loved trying to run and jump into my arms for me to try to catch you.

You loved a good bath…and especially loved being dried off afterwards cause you always liked to try and take off with the towel.

And you especially loved a set of fresh sheets on the bed…just so you can “help” me make the bed .

I waited a very longtime for a special pitbull to come into my life (as I always wanted one but could not have one for awhile)…..and it seemed like God was holding out on me for Good reason. Cause he gave me you….and I am thankful every single day for you.  I may not have much but I had you..and to me….that was everything.

 

11 years of you being my shadow….11 years of you being attached at my hip…what am I gonna do without you? What am I gonna do without my shadow. From the moment I had you I never wanted to imagine my life without you.

The happiness you brought to me was  more than I can even begin to describe. You were my favorite Hello and you ended up being my hardest goodbye .
Growing up we always think our first love comes in the form of another person….in my case it was you.  You taught me what true unconditional love was. And you remained my constant for 11 years.  11 years of being my dedicated road warrior , 11 years of being my living  teddy bear , 11 years of being  the reason I smile , 11 years of being the best copilot in the world and 11 years of being my whole heart.
I’m gonna miss your silly antics of chasing your tail and snorting . I’m gonna miss all of the high fives , the belly kisses , the laughs and the unconditional love .

My world just became so empty ….along with my chest . But I guess God needed my heart back . Oh Colty bear ….I was never gonna be ready for the day I would lose you.  And now you’re gone 😔 and I feel like I lost the very best part of me .

Who’s gonna help me unwrap birthday and Christmas presents? Who’s gonna be my teddy bear at night?
My everything …gone .
I promise you Bear in this life and the next I will always look for you . Without my heart I’m nothing .
My day to day will never be the same ….holidays won’t ever be the same …valentines day won’t ever be the same .things are just so bleak now.

I’m gonna miss the pitter patter of
Your footsies hitting the floor as you trot around the house. I’m gonna miss you looking everywhere for me and seeing your eyes light up when you finally found me . I’m gonna miss the way you’d always try to steal my ice cream cones . I’m gonna miss you riding shotgun with me just smiling away . I’m gonna miss having you to hold as I try to fall asleep.  I’m gonna miss kissing that sweet face . I’m gonna miss those gentle kind eyes and above all I am going to miss you so very very much . I could go on and on about everything I’m gonna miss about you. From the way you’d do happy rolls when you ate something you found delicious , the way you’d do little lip smacks while you ate, the way you were so quick to comfort me with kisses when I was having a hard day, and how you were always front and center to greet me when I got home But to sum it all up….I lost my everything…my sun , my moon, and my stars.

Please watch over us BearBear ….I love you….always and forever . I hope you’re waiting for me at the gates when my time

comes.

 

We will miss you forever  . My soul pup you will always be . I love you Coltybear. We love you.  Always