Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend...
I will be taking a few days off to say goodbye to my long-time campanion and friend. Although when we first met 15 years ago I forbade him entrance to my home, it didn't take long for him to win me over and allow him entrance. Within a few short weeks he had his tail wrapped around my heart! The past few weeks has been rough as I have cared for him, following the vet's instructions to the minut detail; giving him medicine as instructed, fluids through a needle & tube every morning....however, his poor kidneys are just too tuckered out to work properly anymore. So after consulting with the vet today, the decision was made to bring him back tomorrow so the vet can assist him with the final transition to that place over the rainbow.
I have never been in this position before, but my heart has been aching watching one of God's creatures & my faithful campanion wither away. The vet gave him some 'comfort meds' so we could have this last day with him. And while my family feels I shouldn't be there when he makes that final transition...I refuse to allow my friend to leave this world with mere strangers holding his furry hand. I will be there with him...sending him on his way with a huge chunk of my heart & my love.
You don't even have to be psychic to know that I will be a mess tomorrow...so a few days to recoup and honor my furry friend--then I shall return.
Loki
Aka "Hugh Hefner"
It didn't take long for him to wrap his tail around my heart...
I found this poem online and it brought me comfort knowing that there is a special place in heaven just for my Loki....
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. |
| All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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