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Originally Posted by MauiGirl  Bless you and your family for giving Sparty such a good life, and for the kindness of letting him now rest in peace. May the angels that have been there helping you see your way continue to comfort you in the days to come.
And do come to YorkieTalk so we can continue to support you in healing your heart.
I copied a poem a while back that I want to share with you now:
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-- Unknown |
This poem is so sweet - just what I was looking for- for the memory page for Harvey (my sons dog that passed last Dec 09)
To the OP, thanks so much for sharing your touching story on Sparty.
Each of us that choose to have a pet, will have to go through this exact experience. It is so hard, but all the joy we receive from them is so worth the sorrow we feel when their end is near. The fact that you were able to show him how special and loved he was will fill your heart forever.
RIP little Sparty