I guess probably the hardest thing for a mother to do is nothing. There comes that time in a child's life when Momma can't help. It is called reality. They must make their own decisions and follow through. That is where my son is at this moment. His doggie has lots of problems that are not going to go away. So. The hardest thing in this life is to decide to euthanize a beloved pet. Our pets never hurt us. They give unconditional love and they do it every day, all day long. They may not feel well, but they love us. I can not remember how many times I walked in the vet's office with a dog, or cat, or bird, and walked out with my arms empty. It never gets easier. I always thought some day I would get used to it, but I never have.
I do think that I am a better person because of the animals that have gone through my life. So tonight while I am sad, I am proud that my son can do what is right and know that he will be a better man. More understanding because he has loved and lost.
Some one wrote a piece once. It is called the Rainbow Bridge and it tells it just like it is.
I do think that I am a better person because of the animals that have gone through my life. So tonight while I am sad, I am proud that my son can do what is right and know that he will be a better man. More understanding because he has loved and lost.
Some one wrote a piece once. It is called the Rainbow Bridge and it tells it just like it is.
Rainbow
Bridge
There
is a bridge connecting heaven and earth
It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours
It is called Rainbow Bridge because of its many colours
Just
this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows,
hills, valleys with lush green grass
hills, valleys with lush green grass
When
a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this special place
There is always food and water and warm spring weather
There is always food and water and warm spring weather
The
old and frail are young again
Those who are maimed are made whole again
Those who are maimed are made whole again
They
play all day with each other
There is only one thing missing
There is only one thing missing
They
are not with their special person who loved them on Earth
So each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up !
So each day they run and play until the day comes
when one suddenly stops playing and looks up !
The
nose twitches !
The ears are up !
The eyes are staring !
And this one suddenly runs from the group !
The ears are up !
The eyes are staring !
And this one suddenly runs from the group !
You
have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet,
you take him or her into your arms and embrace
your face is kissed again and again,
and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet
you take him or her into your arms and embrace
your face is kissed again and again,
and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet
Then
you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated
Author Unknown
This has brought me much solace. Peace Little Oliver.
1 comment:
This is true. The decision was a very hard one.
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