Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.Genesis 12:13

Aspen gold very precious,
but not something you can hold
Aspen gold to be cherished -
can't be bought, can't be sold
Aspen gold lives forever
in your heart
and in your soul
If ever was a sight to behold,
it's Aspen gold......

Sonja Oliver

Aspen
Breeder: Elly McCarthy

Rockaways Aspen Gold CGC
OFA BT - 3569G24F-PI ; BT-EL00991-PI
CERF BT-2651/2003--33
May 30, 1999 - July 6, 2010

The Made Litter - 11/30/2004

For dearest Aspen . . .

Her Soul goes clad in gorgeous things,
Scarlet and gold and blue;
And at her shoulder sudden wings
Like long flames flicker through.

And she is swallow-fleet, and free
From mortal bonds and bars.
She laughs, because Eternity
Blossoms for her with stars!

O folk who scorn her stiff gray gown,
Her dull and foolish face,-
Can ye not see her Soul flash down,
A singing flame through space?

Adapted from "Souls" by Fannie Stearns Davis


Aspen loves to get in the raised flower bed, dig a deep hole to lay in and then prop her head on the edge and take a snooze...these were taken May 14, 2005 .

Taken November 28th, 2004

Because of You

Because of you
My world is now whole
Because of you
I have laughter in my eyes
Because of you
I am no longer afraid of good-byes
You are my pillar
you give me strength to go on with life
Because of you
I don't have to try and find another
And because of you
My love is pure as gold

It's all because of YOU

Aspen and Honey playing in the Orchard March 2010 and then crashed on the couch best buds!

Aspen November 2008

Aspen was 22", with a scissors bite and full dentition. She had a rich red heavy coat with nice overlay. She had lots of drive, very devoted, with lots of focus and I depended on her when I needed the stock moved. Her work ethic was unmatchable and she lived to please. She was leery of strangers the first 5 years of her life but once she got to know you, she was your friend forever. She never forgot a friend. After five she would go up to anyone but was reserved and after sniffing you out would decide if you were worth her time...mostly she chose to be everyones friend.

We worked on herding, agility, and obedience and hoped to one day venture into the obedience ring but that was not to be. She loved to work for me at home but just hated to go anywhere. I always said if we can't both enjoy it it wasn't worth it so we enjoyed working together as a team at home where she shined and was in her element. I don't think I will ever find a Terv that loved to work and please as much as she did and one that lived to go out and do something for and with Jack and I. She just never stopped!

Parents
Grand Parents
Great Grand Parents
Great Great Grand Parents
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