Abbie was my dog before Gareth and I met and we added Bailey in the month after we were married. It is a loss that is very painful, but we are trying use it as best we can to teach Alex about death and grieving. It is amazing what questions she comes up with at 7. I am so thankful to Gareth for being the strong one through this. I don't think I could have done what he did today. I am thankful to the vets that were so very compassionate and caring. I am also thankful that even in the midst of sadness, we have great memories. We will be pet free for a while now. That will take a lot of getting used to. They were such good dogs and we will miss them dearly!!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Very Sad day!!
Today, we had to say goodbye to our two dogs. Both were older, and both had been ill. It was hardest on Gareth who took them. He called me during bible study to tell me that they were gone. I have never heard him so upset. This afternoon, we had to break the news to Alex. We have been preparing her for over a week now. Abbie, our 14 year old dog had stopped eating, and Bailey was having medical "issues". Alex knew it was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier.
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I am so sorry. :( I still remember when our family dog (from my childhood) was taken on that final visit to the vet. I was already married and teaching, but even as a grown up it was hard. It still brings tears to my eyes. :( I know it hurts. Hugs to all of you.
I'm so sorry - very difficult day, esp. with kiddos.
Indeed, hugs to all of you,
Toni
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