I too understand your loss and my heart goes out to you. I had to let 2 of my best friends go within a short time. I know they are running free of pain and disease at the Rainbow Bridge, all the while knowing they were so loved by me. Your boy is doing the same. You did what was right for your boy and he knew how much you loved him. In time you will feel that. Let yourself feel your emotions now and it IS okay to cry. You are human. You are doing great with having 14 days under your belt so keep it going. Stay away from the whiskey, you dont want to go down that road. Sending comfort and hugs~
Thx u 4 askin. I'm definitely getting better, one day at a time. 14days clean. So my 5year old now understands death. Which is sad but can also b a good thing. Over heard him explaining to his 2yr old brother where he is, Which makes me proud. Yesterday morning when I woke my oldest son up, I found a pile of pictures of him and the dog scattered in his bed. He's taking pretty good
Just checking in to find out how you and the boys are doing. I saw your and Drama's picture on T__TT_r. Such a handsome pair! Know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your sons---
Beautiful post, Snakejones~
Your message was both sad and just beautiful. God gives us our animal friends as a foretaste of heaven. They are the only chance you have in this life to have a perfect love relationship. You had it with this dog and you are an incredibly rich man for it, even in the midst of your sorrow. I hope most of all that you can let the pain go regarding the bad mixup with the euthanasia plans. Please remember that you gave this pup your life and all of your love, and his last day with you was perfection. That's what he remembers for sure. What could you have told him except the word goodbye? He knew everything else! And it is most assuredly NOT goodbye, for you will see him again, and you will never be parted again. Thinking of you and praying for strength and peace for you and your children as you go about the painful---and joyous!---work of love and remembrance.
Sorry to read about your poochie and best friend. I had to do a very similar thing when my girl, Happy, was 14 yrs old.
While your boys are quite little, they (at least the 5 yr old) may readily grasp the idea that as we get older, our bodies wear out....can become sick, etc. and it's the same for our doggies.
I hope in spite of the emptiness that not having your best friend around will leave, that you will redirect your love. Getting some additional support as you recover will help fill "some" of that emptiness. You've done an amazing job getting free from addiction.....12 days SUB FREE is GRAND!
We'll gotta say that was good. Thx u for that. I gonna play my boys the all dogs go to heaven. Gr8 idea! Much appreciated for the detailed comment
now i am crying like a baby. so, so sorry. you gave him the best life possible. 14 yrs is amazing. to pay extra so he could be home saved him so much anxiety that i would not worry too much about the sedation. i sure would be calling the vet and venting, but he didn't feel anything but love.
you could watch 'all dogs go to heaven' cartoon with your sons. i would also let them put a picture they color for him or a little toy at his grave. just tell them the truth, he was old and in pain and it was his time to go. they will see him again someday. he will be wagging his tail at the pearly gates.
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Hello family man. I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand losing best friend. I had to go through that few years ago. It's so tuff. Hang in there I'm praying for you.