Please pray for me as I am about to do 1 of the hardest things I have ever done.
Somehow when she left me, she found enough civility to leave me Buddy, or Boo as many have come to know and love. A feisty 11 year old Parson Russell Terrier, that I, and my son simply adore. With his hearing gone now, and only slight vision in 1 eye, he has earnd the right to rest. He has sat with this weeping soul many many nights as I lashed out at the world and struggled with my aching loneliness. He enjoyed a run on the cold windswept beach in Providence Bay where summer's laughing children are but a distant memory. I will lay down with my friend now for 1 last sleep, soak in the last remnants of his complete acceptance, and cuddle in his warmth.
1 more thing lost from the last life, 1 more thing taken away from the past life. 1 more thing God is trying to make me learn from. When do the harsh lessons end ?
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
Scott, I'm sorely sorry your old friend is leaving you. At least for peaceful rest xx I feel how you'll miss him & his unconditional loving support. I'm glad you've shared the beautiful times you've had together & I'm glad he's softened a little of the pain you've felt in these changing times. I'm glad you're letting Buddy go with dignity & preventing any sufferance he would have in his latter years. A brave decision & I hope your goodbye is filled with grace & solace. He'll leave you blessings & strength to continue in your new steps as you turn & face your future. You're not & never will be alone. I'm touched you shared Boo with us this way. Thankyou & prayers with you. Godbless, Danielle x
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Hey Boo, I lost Woogie yesterday. He went to the sunny part of my neighbor's fence, crossed his paws, and laid his head down. He left after 9 years (he was recovering from a virus). He seemed like his old self on Thurs. He ran the hills with me (and Pepper his female companion of 9 years). I went to town and my neighbor called with the news. I cried driving back, cried when we buried him, and took a long memorial run this morn with Pep. We remembered how Woogie loved to run. He played with my sons when they were young. He was popular in the neighbor.hood He was a big dog and definitely had a presence. Most of all he protected me and gave me comfort when my AHsober left three years ago. He would literally levitate when he saw me coming home from work. He was at peace, his work was done here with me, and I let him go. I hear you.
1 more thing lost from the last life, 1 more thing taken away from the past life. 1 more thing God is trying to make me learn from. When do the harsh lessons end ?
I'm sorry for your pain. You reminded me of losing my Sadie some years back (we called her Boo-Bus!). That dog was the love of my life and it hurt to the bone......I personally don't consider a loss a "harsh lesson". But, maybe, God is showing you that loss is a part of life. Death is the inevitable part of living, for us all.
Keep your chin up, grieve your loss, feel what you're feeling and it will get better in time b/c you are doing the right thing.
Lots of ((((hugs)))
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It's about 5:30 a.m. now. I need to get ready to go to the vet. My good friend the vet has graciously offered to bury him in his orchard. Thank you all, and thank you Nancy for sharing your story. I am thankful for friends like you all
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
Hey Scott I am so sad for you. Prayers going up today! Those little cuties are just like our children! Im sure Boo had a great life with you and you were both so blessed to have one another!
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That was an extremely well written and well thought out post. I feel for you, I know what it's like to lose an animal whose been so close. Keep your head up.
I am soooo deeply sad for you both! The sorrow is unbelievable when we lose what becomes a furry loving piece of ourselves.
I lost a very young friend, a 3 year old gelding horse, who was suffering so. He used to let me lay down with him in his stall. I understand the pain.
My fine friend Scouty and I are sending you hugs and prayers tonight. Know that your pals had sober wonderful parents, which is all that they ever really asked for.
Sending love your way.
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When do the harsh lessons end ?