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3:31 pm
17 September 2010
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Oh Juhlie, this is so heartbreaking. There is just no way around the sadness that surrounds this part of the journey. You will know in your heart when "that time" comes...I truly believe this. When my husband and I were starting to wrestle with with these thoughts, something I read here on Tripawds really became our northstar. I'm pretty sure that it was Dr. Pam ( Tazzie ) who said ... better a day too early than a moment too late.
Sending you pawsitive thoughts for strength, wisdom and peace.
Anita, mom to Xena & Roger and my angels, Spammy & Chloe
4:48 pm
Hi Juhlie,
You are so right that the joy of having them in our lives definitely outweighs the sadness of having to let them go. My Valentina was my dream come true Dog and the years that she was with me were the best years of my life. I am at the point now that I am starting to feel less guilty about being happy even though she is not here with me. Instead I am thankful for all of the happiness that she brought me while she was here. I still miss her terribly and I always will but I know that I did what was best for her. Don't let anyone rush you. You will know when it is time. Tia will let you know. You will realize when things have gotten to the point that she needs to be released from her struggles. My heart is with you and even though it is so very hard I pray that you will have the strength that you need to get through the worst parts of what is to come. You have loved and cared for Tia her whole life and she knows how much you love her and the love that the two of you shared will live on forever.
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