Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ntoiceman36 on November 02, 2013, 09:09:59 AM
Title: my buddy
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on November 02, 2013, 09:09:59 AM
Life doesnt always follow the path that we expect it to or planned it to go.the last few days I have spent comforting my dog sierra.as her quality of life fades a feeling of complete helplessness fills my soul.i love her with all my heart.i promised her I would not let her suffer and its a promise I will keep no matter how bad it hurts.part of me wants to be selfish and keep her beside me, but I know that I can not. Sierra is my friend, my companion and my smile at the end of a bad day.my heart breaks, she will be missed.soon I will take her to the vet one last time and she will not come home with me.part of me will remain at that place.it will be the longest trip of my life thus far.
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: OldSailor on November 02, 2013, 12:41:49 PM
Here is something a friend sent to me when I had to have my old cat put down!
The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on November 02, 2013, 01:53:19 PM
Thanks, thats a small flicker of light at the end of a long dark tunnel im crawling through, but I know in time it will burn bright, someday I can share it with someone in their darkest hour.from one sailor to another thank you!
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: OldSailor on November 02, 2013, 09:35:20 PM
You are more than welcome!! My cat has been gone for over 6 months and I still haven't gotten over the loss. Hang in there shipmate!! They ARE part of the family after all!!! I had my cat cremated , so he's still with me!!! ;)
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on November 03, 2013, 02:44:52 PM
Well today I had to take that drive, part of me feels so empty, she was my friend and will always be remembered as that.the cancer that was eating her up inside cant hurt her anymore. She is gone but will never be forgotten
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: Salmonid on November 03, 2013, 04:04:52 PM
I feel your pain, lost several dogs and cats over the years, very sad as they are me and the wifes children. Hang in there knowing one day youll be with them again and that they are in a better place my friend!
Prayers sent for quick healing!
Salmonid
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: Luvztaphish on November 03, 2013, 07:11:22 PM
:'( My prayers are with you and and your wife in this time of pain and loss . :'(
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: OldSailor on November 03, 2013, 08:37:53 PM
My condolences shipmate!! :'( Just remember the Rainbow Bridge!!! ;)
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on November 03, 2013, 08:49:59 PM
Thanks all, a huge hole has opened in my life. It seems like a bad dream that tomorrow when I wake it will be over and she will be waiting at the end of the bed to go potty. But it isnt a dream and only time, lots of time will shrink this hole in my heart. Day by day it will get easier.
Title: Re: my buddy
Post by: davidhoheisel on November 04, 2013, 01:18:04 AM
Sorry for your loss.
It is such a hard thing to do because your pets have endless love for you but you did the right thing and did not let him suffer!