Friday was a strange day. Most of the morning I spent at the Vets Office with Shubi. She went in for blood work and because she is still not doing well, they taught me how to give her subcutaneous fluids. She will need me to give this to her daily now.
Yes, her kidneys are failing, and she doesn’t want to eat much. Yet, she runs and plays with the other dogs, and follows me from room to room. I don’t think she is ready to leave us yet. I’ve been trying to ask myself, how I will know when it is time? And then I hear a voice on the wind that says, “you will just know”.
So I have to have faith that I can care for her and give her all that she needs until her time here on earth is up. Still it breaks my heart knowing that my dearest friend will soon leave me.
I’m not ready for that! The truth is, I’ll never really be ready for that, will I?
Aw Maribeth- I will thinking about and Shubi.
That’s such a beautiful picture of Shubi; you should frame it. I hope you gave her a cuddle for me 🙂
hugs,
Janet
I remember when I had to put my childhood dog down when I was 16, I just knew it was her time. But it was so painful and sad.
I hope that Shubi has some wonderful times before she says goodbye. She obviously is very well loved and will be waiting for you in the big field in the sky (if that’s what you believe)
I’m sorry Maribeth… I know what you are going through. Your heart will tell you when it’s time. When I had to let Felisha go, it was the most difficult decision to make but I know it was the best one for her, and didn’t want her to suffer anymore. Many hugs to you and Shubi…
I hope you can enjoy the rest of the time with Shubi…I live in dread of having to make that decision….That is a lovely picture. Treasure that
No my dear friend, you will never be ready but the letting go never ceases either. I have been without my beloved Maggie now for several weeks and the grief and sorrow are still there but the joy, humor and life she gave me are also there. There is a poem that I learned that has helped me through this difficult time. Maybe it will help you to.
GRIEVE NOT, NOR SPEAK OF ME WITH TEARS, BUT WITH LAUGHTER,AND TALK OF ME AS THOUGH I WERE BESIDE YOU. I LOVED YOU SO…’TWAS HEAVEN HERE WITH YOU.
You and Shubi are in my prayers. Remember, ALL dogs go to heaven and over the Rainbow Bridge. We just have to lead good enough lives to meet them there in the end.
With deep love,
Jane
You and Shubi are in my thoughts and prayers. My love to you both. Remember when the time comes Katie will be waiting to greet and cuddle Shubi, she was always so loving with pets and she will just love Shubi and hold her for you! Shubi will not be alone. It is just so hard to say good-bye.
I miss all my pets from time to time, mostly Dusty who I had for too short a time.
Love You, Mel
i’m so sorry, hang in there.
That is a great photo! You are such a great dog mom! I am so sure Shubi knows how much you love her!
I am thinking about you and wishing you and Shubi a peacefulness at this time. I’m sorry you have to be going through this. It is hard to lose a loved one whether they have 2 legs or 4 legs.
Oh Janet, I’m all teary eyed! I can only imagine how hard this must be for you.
I’m sure that Shubi appreciate everything you are doing. Hugs!