Sheryl and I first met on her website in 2002, when I was searching for raw fleeces to spin. We discovered a number of mutual interests which grew into a rewarding correspondence over the years. Most of our contacts were regarding the dogs and life in general.

She was a lovely person, who I had dearly wanted to meet someday. My condolences are extended to John, Brad and Tera. Sheryl will be sorely missed, I know I will miss her terribly. I’m glad she will be with Arrow, Flash and all the other critters she loved.

Livingston, Montana

How do I say how much I admired her? I admire her. I respected her.

She and I shared something else. Our love of our family. We talked (over Wisconsin cheese curds) about dogs, health, our children, and gardens. She had so many facets that made up her gentle nature so it’s difficult to focus on any one. What I really want to say is that she loved her family, her dog family, and all of those who connected with her.

I miss her. I think of her nearly daily. She is in my heart.

I met Sheryl at the St. Paul Dog Show 15-16 years ago. It was the first event for me as an animal communicator and Sheryl was a skeptic. I told her about one of her dogs – something that no stranger would know and we became bonded. She would ask me about her dogs, the puppies as she placed them in their new homes, transitioning animals into death and many, many other things. I could ask her about animals coming into my life that she had experience with (birds and rabbits). The consults/calls would end up much longer than normal because we would talk about everything. She looked to me for answers to her questions; I would look to her for her support. She even got a animal communication class together at my house – traveling to MN for the weekend.

Sheryl started out a client of mine and became a dear, dear friend and a true supporter of my work. When others fell by the wayside, Sheryl was always there: to cheer me on, to listen to my despair, to counsel me when I wanted to give up, to celebrate my successes. We shared much together.

Though we didn’t communicate all the time, I could email at any time and I knew she was always there for me. We’d catch up on what was happening in our lives, picking up where we left off the last time. Pictures of Brad and Tera’s weddings, the new house were shared. She invited me into her life, not just the animals’ lives.

She ‘came’ to me a week before she passed. I was woken up at 4 am with a start and felt her presence. I knew then her time was short. As I cried, she told me that Arrow was helping her cross, just as she had helped him. Flash and the others were waiting for her. And she wanted me to tell Brad, Tera and John how happy she was to be with them, to be their mother and wife. How blessed her life was with them.

And once again, she told me not to give up. That what I dreamt of would happen. That all would become reality.

She was at peace filled with love and light.

And though she is not with us physically now, she wants all of us know, she is not far away. For just a thought of her, a memory, and feeling her love and smile will connect us forever.

My prayers are with Brad, Tera, John and all Sheryl’s family and friends. I know how difficult the void is. It eases with time, but never truly goes away. Know how much Sheryl was/is loved. She is one in a million. I will miss my best supporter and dear friend.

Brad and Tera, I’m so sorry you had to lose your mother at such a young age. As you know, life if not always fair, but find peace in that Sheryl is no longer in pain and being rewarded in the afterlife for how she conducted her life here on Earth.

John, I know you’re really going to miss Sheryl. I could see all the things you would do for her and the sacrifices you would make. Keep the great memories close and appreciate all the years you had with Sheryl.

Take care,
Dave

Brad and Tera, I’m so sorry you’ve lost your mom so early in life. You both have so many milestones ahead of you that you will want her to have shared. I’ve been trying to tell Sonya and Michael what kind of mother Sherrie was – so proud of you both, such gentle and wise guidance. She made motherhood look so easy, of course, she made many things look easy!

John, I hope you will find comfort in knowing you did all you could for Sherrie these last several months, I’m sorry you two didn’t have more time together in the house you loved.

When Sonya and Michael were small, Sherrie sent them a book about dog heaven. Even tho we’ve gotten rid of the kids’ books now, we’ve kept that book and even shared it with people who have lost pets. One of the pages talks about how the dogs are there to greet their human friends when they arrive in heaven, imagine the greeting Sherrie received…it will have looked like Noah’s Arc!!

Love and miss you all,
Laura

I met you about 12 years ago when I was looking for my second Australian Shepherd. You introduced me to raw feeding, or rather told me outright that you wouldn’t sell a puppy to me unless I fed raw (chuckling, here – and it is now 12 years later and I’ve never looked back. I thank you every day for introducing me to a lifestyle for my dogs that keeps them healthy, happy, and with me as long as possible.

I think of you every time I look at Joey and Basil, as you gave me two of the most important things in my life. Your kindness, generosity and selflessness is incredible, and I could only wish to make as much of an impact on the world as you have.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We’ll see you again someday.