Today we lost a very dear family member of almost 14 years. Old Mamma Heidi…it became more and more frequent that she was unable to stand by herself and needed help up on all four, she was then very stiff and sore when she walked and several times she would fall down because her back legs couldn’t hold her up. It was the right thing to do, but it’s never easy to play God and say today is the day…it feels wrong- but it’s something every good dog owner must do at some point. She spent her last morning eating scrambled eggs and liver patè on bread, she washed her kitty babies (Stuart and Tiger) and took a walk out in the sunshine, it was a beautiful day today..she didn’t go far before she came back in and we took our goodbyes. Her life was good and she was very very loved…now she is playing with her son Kim and my beloved Ben and I’m sure my mom will take good care of her until we meet again….rest in peace sweet Heidi…
The Rainbow Bridge
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....
Author unknown...
Until next time my friends…
13 comments:
huff så trist,
aldri lett avgjørelse,
men som du sier det er noe en god hunde eier må gjøre,skulle ønske aldri disse dager kom.
tenker på dere.
klem fra sylvia
I felt so sorry for you today, I know you loved Heidi but as you said, it was best for her. It's so sad though.
Lots of hugs from marilyn
My heart is heavy for your loss.
She looked like a beautiful girl, and will be missed with a passion, I'm sure.
Our pets will be waiting for us over at the Rainbow Bridge,to once again be reunited with their families, no more broken bodies, just young and vibrant.
Peace be with you dear Heidi, you were loved.
That is so sad... but Mamma Heidi has crossed the rainbow bridge... my dear Sparky is surely playing with her now.
Rest in peace Heidi!
AAAwww. Daakar vennen.
Håper dere har d bra!
Sender deg en stOr koze klem fra meg!
Take care!
i am so sorry
Taking out family dog Sam to the vet to be put down was one of the hardest things I've ever done, even though it was the absolute right thing to do. It's so hard to say goodbye to a member of the family. My condolences, and I do hope she is free from pain now, wherever she is.
what a beautiful tribute.... and I feel blessed that I got to meet Mamma Heidi last summer. She was a precious member of the family!!
thinking of you today...
No words can heal your loss, only time can do that. But I am truly truly sorry and am sending you lots of warm thoughts.
Amy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You were all blessed to have Heidi in your lives for so long. She was blessed, too.
xo, misha
My heart goes out to you. It is never easy, no matter what.
So sorry.
Jen
You just made me cry - seriously :(
Nå renner det en liten tåre gitt..uff - og jeg tror nok jeg vet hvordan du har det. Men det måtte jo komme. Hun har det sikkert godt der hun har kommet. Det er verre for de som er igjen... "livets gang" osv
Jeg synes det er bra at vi kan avslutte livet til dyrene våre så lenge det er for å spare de for flere/lengre lidelser. Men det er en tøff avgjørelse og som regel tar vi den litt for sent (ikke snakk om deg og Heidi). Men det er ingen lett avgjørelse å ta. Og når man først har tatt den så må man finne tidspunkt (og det er rottent...rett og slett)
Når Balder og jeg ligger i sofaen og koser, eller når vi går tur, eller bare ellers... så kan det slå meg noen ganger at han dør sikkert før meg. For hans del så håper jeg det. Ikke det at jeg er uerstattelig, men jeg tror han har det godt hos meg og vi er en liten duo. Ingen av de jeg kjenner kan tilby det samme som meg for Balder. Han er vant til å være 80% inkludert i det jeg holder på med. Han er 120% i livet mitt, men han kan ikke være med på alt. Han er bortskjemt med tanke på tur, gå uten bånd, fysisk nærhet (utenom kos), være løs med andre hunder...ja, lista er lang. For både min og hans del håper jeg han dør først. Men når jeg tenker på at han forsvinner ut av livet mitt så gjør det gjævlig vondt. Jeg skaffer meg sikkert en ny hund, men Balder får jeg aldri igjen. Vel, jeg får prøve å gi han et best mulig liv så får man ta sorgene som de kommer..
Heidi har det nok bra nå.. tror hun leker med Aro på evige jaktmarker sammen med dine..
Snufs` Heidi og Balder
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