If you have a dog, you will most likely outlive it; to get a dog
is to open yourself to profound joy and, prospectively, to equally
profound sadness.
Marjorie Garber
As of early this morning around 12:30 or 1:00 my best friend passed on. Ms. Maddy died of old age. This was and is a terrible experience for me. late last night Jake called out the door for her to come inside like we usually do after a while outside. I heard him ask "Maddy are you alright?" for some reason this is what grabbed my attention. I was sitting by the fire place starting a fire to warm our room, when he came through the door caring Maddie. She never lays on her side, you see, and when he found her in the yard she was on her side and we knew then that she was dieing. she acted like she was having seazers, I called a vet but don't have the money to pay them today, so they turned us away! so all I could do was read scriptures while she died right in my lap!
Only 2 hours before my son was "barking" at her, and she was barking back. But that is the last time we both heard her at all! I don't know what to tell Kie, he will be crushed. he has quite an adult head on his solders for such a little 18 month old! He cried for days when we had to give the puppy away, and we have had Maddy longer!(Psalm 48:14) For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
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....
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