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I had my cat Hershey, put to sleep yesterday. He is the one that was 17, has been getting weaker and weaker the last few months, and had not eaten the last three days. It was a rough decision, but I knew it was the right one. He had almost fallen down the steps the night before, because he was so weak, so it had to be done.
While I was at the vets waiting, I had to wait a little while because they were fitting me in at the end of the day. A young lady came out into the waiting room, and she was crying. Since I felt like crying myself, I asked her if she had to have someone put to sleep. She said yes. She told me that their dog broke his leg, and they brought him in for that, but after they took x-rays, they discovered that he had bone cancer, which is why his leg broke. I could tell that she was devastated. I cried with her for a while, for her situation and for mine. I told her why I was there, and that I would probably be back soon with my cat Zagnut that has kidney failure. She said they had to put two other animals to sleep in the last year. My heart was breaking for her, but it made me feel like I wasn't quite so alone on this journey. I was able to share a burden, if only for a few minutes, with someone else going through a bad situation with their animal.
It made me think how God puts us in situations, where we are at the right place at the right time. He has everything so wonderfully orchestrated that we cannot even imagine how smoothly it all fits together until we experience it. We are not here by chance, but there is a reason for all of it. It might be simple, it might be huge, but we all have a purpose.
I finally got my turn to see the vet, and Hershey raised a ruckus. He did not want the vet to touch him...I didn't think he had that much fight left in him. It was awful, but he went peacefully after the medicine began to work. The vet said a prayer for Hershey and his life with us before he administered the medicine. I've never had a vet do that before, and God was with me even then.
We buried him last night with two other friends that have gone on to chase mice in heaven. It brings back to mind many memories of when they were all together. It is a difficult time for me right now. I am grieving his loss, and trying to hang on to Zagnut as long as I can before I have to grieve his death.
Sometimes life just stinks...this is one of those times.
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| So sorry Deb, I will be praying, love you lady...more importantly...God loves you. xoxo |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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But see how much God loves you???? hehe
Just wait till you see what He does next
cuz I love you and know how it feels to lose my babies |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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Deb,
I'm so sorry! I think it's cool that the vet prayed! Wow!
here's a hug, will keep you in my prayers.
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| So sorry about your loss, I haven't had to face that decision yet, and am dreading the day I will have to. I have a 13 year old Yorkie, who is my constant companion, and it will be heartbreaking when he has to go, he has been by my side since he was six weeks old. He loves going on trips with me. |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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God Bless You, Dear. That, vet sounds like an incrediable being!
 GoD'S, PeAcE aNd LoVe Praying for you! |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| *hug* |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| So awesome that the vet prayed! And I will be praying for you :) |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| Deb, it is so cool that even in the midst of all of this you could see His hand... |
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| June 29, 2008 |
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| Deb, yeah, sometimes life stinks. I'm with ya all the way. It doesn't take much to make this fella cry, just so you know you have someone to cry with ya in this ordeal....outside of your immediate family that is. |
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| June 30, 2008 |
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| Life stinks...then there's Jesus...sending comfort...holding you hand...going through it with you. |
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| June 30, 2008 |
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Cheryl, thank you, hugs to you, and love...
Bubbles, yes, God does love me and He has blessed me beyond measure.
Stacey, thank you for your prayers. Yes, it was very cool that the vet prayed. I am still awestruck at that!
Shirely, you will miss your yorkie when he is gone. There is no way to prepare for something like this, especially when they have been your constant companion for so many years.
Ima Gonna...there are three vets at the place I go and I don't usually get this guy when I take someone in. The fact that he wanted to pray just about blew me away.
Kathy, thank you for the hug!
Cathy, sorry about Scooby...that is a long time to be with an animal. I had a cat named Snickers that I put to sleep a few years ago, and I still think of her often.
Cindy Lou, thank you for your prayers.
dc, yes, I could definitely see God...but then I was looking for some kind of sense to the whole thing, so maybe it is because I was looking for Him that I found Him.
Ms. Melanie, thank you for the hugs and the roses :) and for the kind words.
Mike, thanks.
Ed, for those people who don't have Jesus I can't imagine them going through the difficulties of life. I couldn't do that.
Steve, He definitely gives us the strength to do what we have to do, and I am glad that He does! |
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| July 01, 2008 |
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Im Praying for you and your family. I pray that God's Peace rest upon you and yours. I love you Much!
Ty... |
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| July 02, 2008 |
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| Ty, thank you. Your friendship means so much to me! Love you... |
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| July 03, 2008 |
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| Hey Deb...I am sorry I Missed this blog. Sorry about Hershey cat. I know that he was ready to go but I also know that the decision was a hard one. So sorry sweetie. I will try and stay more in tune to the blogs to stay up to date on Zagnut. I feel bad that I missed this one. Much love to you my friend. |
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| July 05, 2008 |
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| Valarie, I know it is hard to keep up with all the blogs. I know I can't do it! So don't feel bad. Zagnut is still hanging in there. I still miss Hershey, but it has been a week now, and I am doing better. Thanks for your comments my friend. |
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