Originally Posted by Lee B  I am so very sorry for your loss. I had to let two of mine go last year, and I still have a 15 year old with not much time left. I sat here with my head in my hands, gasping for breath in torment with memories and dread for the future. It's such a hard decision to make, but I have to remember it's because *I* fear the loss of them and their companionship, that it's not in THEIR best interest.
My pups have never seen me cry ... they've only seen me laugh (mostly because of their antics). They were worried and upset, kissed away my tears.
When I was grieving for my lost furry friends, my human friends sent me things they hoped would make me feel better. "The Last Battle" was one; here is another that gave me solace:
“I will lend to you for a while, a pup”, God said,
“For you to love him while he lives
“and mourn him when he's dead.
“Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
“But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?
“He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
“and should his stay be brief,
“You'll always have his memories
“as solace for your grief.
“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
“But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.
“I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,
“and from the folk that crowds life's land,
“I have chosen you.
“Now, will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
“Nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again?”
I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord, Thy Will Be Done,
“For all the joys this pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
“We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
“And for the happiness we have known,
“forever grateful stay.
“But should you call him back much sooner than we've planned
“We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
“If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve,
“The memory of him and his love, will help us while we grieve.
“When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife
“We'll have yet another pup
“and love him all his life.”
Author: Unknown
"We'll have yet another pup and love him all his life."
That's when I got the Yorkies. Nothing eases the pain like a puppy kissing away the tears. They do not take the place of my lost friends, but will carve out their own place in my heart.
Peace to you during your grief. |