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December 1992 - April 20, 2010 Today we took Ryker to join his sister. Ryker entered our lives almost 18 years ago when we adopted he and his sister. For 18 years he was a part of our daily life. He was Geri's baby and as mush as he loved to sit on her lap, he didn't like to be held for more than a few seconds. Ryker prefered to play versus eat. At dinner time he would try to distract us so we'd play with him. He loved to play on the stairs and liked to play rough, but only with Bob who regularly ended up bleeding from Rykers quick teeth. Bob was home with Ryker all day, trying to ease his confussion - bathing him and saying a long goodbye. He was ready and seemed to know it was time. We cried until it was time to take him to the vet. He was calm on the ride over, which was unusual for him. He showed no signs of fear as her journey began. This was so hard - we were not ready, but it was time. Ryker - you are with your sister now. We think of you all the time and are so happy for the time we had. We love you Ryker! |
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December 1992 - September 8, 2008 Today we took Ty to start her journey to a better place. A place where she will be full of energy, and feel no pain. Ty entered our lives almost 16 years ago and has given us her love and brighten every day since. 16 years is a long time to be part of somebodies life. Ty was Bob's baby. When we went to bed at night she would come lie between the two of as to say to Geri - "stay away - he's mine" Bob and Ty would snuggle and fall asleep together. During the night she would paw at Bob to wake him up when she wanted an arm around her. In the mornings she would watch/help as he shaved - at night she would try to steal his pills. Ty prefered to drink from the faucet or Bob's glass. In the mornings she would meow to remind us to turn the faucet on for her - after dinner she would jump up on the arm of the sofa and wait until she was brought a glass of ice water. At dinner time she became all Geri's as she would reach out and paw at Geri's hand to let her know she wanted to share her food. When Bob was fast asleep she'd sneak over and lie ontop of Geri showing her love. 3 weeks or so ago she startled us by chasing a chipmunk who had gotten into the porch - she chased it in the house around the kitchen island and caught it just before it reached the stairs. When she was made to drop it, the poor chipmunk and here simply reveresed course back out to the porch where it escaped. Not bad for a declawed indoor cat of 15. We came home from work early and spent time with her in her safe place, lying next to her, petting her, brushing her, saying our goodbyes. She was at peace, purring, letting us know that she loved us and was okay. We cried together, with her, and alone, until it was time to take her to the vet. She was calm on the ride over and in the doctors office as we continued to pet and brush her. She showed no signs of fear as her journey began. We talked to her, throughout the process so she would know she was not alone. As hard as this was, it is something we knew we had to do. Then she was gone - sleeping an eternal rest, no longer tired, no pain, no fear.Every pet owner owes it to their pet to be strong for them - this is for them not for you. A few sentences cannot even scratch the surface of all the wonderful memroies we shared with Ty. We know in our hearts that no matter how hard it was to let her go, it was what was best for her. She is now in a better place and waiting for her brother, Geri and Bob to join her some day. We love you Ty! |
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Don’t be sad you had to end my pain And know that you will see me once again God’s given me a place to wait for you And you know what? He says He loves me too!!! There’s lots of different critters all around In Heaven there’s no evil to be found So all of us just seem to get along And Angels serenade us with their songs People here are kind and stroke my fur And they all seem to love it when I purr I’m no longer sick so I am glad Please don’t fill your days by being sad I haven’t really gone that far away And I’m really looking forward to the day That we can be together up above In this land of peace and happiness and love - Karen Post Written December 15, 2007 |
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You will be sad, I understand, Don't let the grief then stay your hand, For this day more than all the rest Your love and friendship stand the test. We've had so many happy years, What is to come can hold no fears. You'd not want me to suffer so; When the time comes, please let me go. Take me where my needs they'll tend And stay with me, if you can, to the end. Hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time, you will see, It is a kindness you do for me. Although my tail its last was waved, From pain and suffering I've been saved. Don't grieve that it should be you, Who must decide this thing to do, We've been so close, we two, these years; Don't let your heart hold any tears. Smile, for we walked together for a little while. - Author Unknown |