My family and I struggled through many tough decisions throughout these past few months that my baby girl Brandi's was struck with not one but two life threatening illnesses. But when the quality of her life began to take a turn for the worst there was nothing more to discuss.
We wanted to be sure that when things got rough and when it was just a matter of time before she would go down a horrible road of sickness and suffering that we would not allow that to happen. We wanted to make sure that when the time came for her to leave us that she would not be in pain or suffering in any way. It would have been selfish of us to keep her here any longer only to see the Lupus and the Diabetes totally consume her. So, we made the decision to have to put to sleep. We made the appointment day earlier so that we could all come to terms with her leaving us and to make sure that her last day on this earth were full of good times, tons of hugs and kisses, lot of treats, being spoiled and that she knew how Loved she was. She was such a huge part of our family and we wanted to make sure that she left this earth in good spirits and not a broken down soul or totally riddled with disease.
When the time came, I held her in my arms every step of the way, until she took her last breath. Whispering in her ear letting her know that her mommy was there for her. Telling her how brave she was through everything she went through and how much she was loved. She was so calm and went so peacefully and she can now be at peace. I miss her terribly and cry for her every day but its the thought of knowing she will not suffer and by keeping all of the wonderful memories of her during those seven years together that will get us all through this.
R.I.P my Sweet Brandi "B" June 28th 2006 - Monday Dec. 16th 2013
* Thank you to everyone who kept us in your prayers during this difficult and long road. It was not easy for us by any means. Your thoughts and prayers were and are sill very much appreciated!