On this day 5 years ago, I woke up knowing that your battle was over. We spent the morning snuggling, and we spent the rest of the early afternoon on a blanket out in the sun like we had so many other times. And then the time came and we gathered together everyone who loved you and I carried you to the car and you took one final car ride. You were a front seat dog, sitting on your girls lap surrounded by love. We reached the vet's office and laid you in the sun...all of us around you. I kissed that nose one last time, told you I loved you one last time, and held your paw as you took your final breath. It was a peaceful experience, full of love and sadness. But you were free of your pain, and after all that you had done for me, I was glad that I could be there with you until the very end.
The pain has lessened over the years, but I still think of you often and you are always in my heart. On this day, I still shed a few tears, but those tears remind me what a gift your life was. My beautiful boy.
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