Saying Goodbye
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 10:42PM I'm feeling a little raw at the moment as we are putting our beloved boxer doggie down in the morning. His seizures and brain stuff have gotten progressively worse — and while I know that his time with us on earth is over, I am still sad to say goodbye to our "son" who has been in our life for 10 years. Not sure if we are going to Ohio now or not for Thanksgiving. We're going to see how it feels tomorrrow. Thankfully, we have a vet who comes to our home — so we can hold him during his transition and sit afterward in the comfort of our own home. I plan to sleep with him tonight and love him up as much as I can. I know that his time has come, but this is such a hard decision for us. I love him so, so much. Please send healing love energy to our family. Thank you.
Reader Comments (3)
Shannon, so sorry to hear about this -- it's never an easy decision or time, is it?
Hugs from PA and we'll hopefully have a chance to talk in the coming weeks.
Susan
My sympathies are with you as you go through this. I will think comforting and healing thoughts for you!!
~~Carolyn
Shannon,
I'm just catching up on your blog and am wiping away tears as I read about Bentley. I'm so sorry for your loss. Honoring your grief is the best thing you can do. It's a terrible loss.
I adored my Missy dog, but it wasn't until after we had to put her down that I realized how much I talked to her. She was the "Wilson" on my writing island, keeping me sane with her wise counsel.
I didn't think I could bear to have another dog in the house, Missy's house, but Dan insisted, and I'm so glad he did. Millie the Golden Retriever is asleep on my feet as I write this.
I hope that when you're ready another lucky dog will find its way into your home and heart.
Kris