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Just trying to get things taken care of..... Lacee just went to sleep.... It's the only thing we could do.... Everything was shutting down, and she couldn't go on like that.
She was our little girl though, for 11 years.... so we have a lot of beautiful memories... It's just so hard.....
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Chevy I thought she would be all right really---I'm so very sorry, I know what this is like, it's heart wrenching when we loose our babies. I'm so sorry (((HUGS)))
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Chevy, I have tears in my eyes too, just reading and thinking about it. Hugs for you and DH. It's the hardest thing in the world to do--and the kindest.
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Chevy - I'm so sorry. ((((((BIG HUGS))))))
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Mary, I was a Chicago girl, been gone since the 60's. My Father was born and grew up in Danville. Sure had changed when I went back about 5 years ago, and not for the better. Sad.
Chevy, this is so hard, I've had to make the decision more than once, they are our kids and we love them.
Heat wave today, up to 36! Then tonight back down the Polar Rollercoaster. Keep warm everyone
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Thanks you guys.... It just hurts so much..... but it WAS the only thing we could do.... George and I have each other, so we'll get through it.... thanks....xoxoxo
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Chevy, so sorry.
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Chevy, so sorry to hear about Lacee. I thought for sure she would pull through. It is very hard to lose a furbaby. You were a good mom to Lacee and I know she was forever grateful. ((((HUGS))))
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Chevy,
I think our pets let go before we are able to. We keep hoping and trying everything cuz we love them. Hugs, Jean
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Yes Jean.... guess that's right.... when she couldn't get up, or stand on her own, it was just time to help her... because she couldn't. And those treatments didn't help at all...
And Kathy... she WAS my little furbaby.... she had lost over 12 pounds... over about 2 months... but didn't know she had something really wrong with her... She was still eating, up until this past week.... Oh well.... she only has to sleep now....
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So sorry, Chevy. When our little dog died about a year and a half ago, we just tried to remember how much we loved him and what a good little pet he was. We knew we had given him a good life and made him happy. We still think of him and miss him. You did the right thing to put a stop to the suffering.
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Jean, you're so right about Danville. All the industry is gone! There were so many companies and factories there when I was a child. There are no jobs now.
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Dear sweet Chevy:
Many prayers and lots of love. Lacee was a special little girl who knew every day of her beautiful short life that she was loved and appreciated. She never felt abuse, never felt lost or alone, hungry or scared. She never knew pain that you didn't rush to fix for her.
I really do think the good Lord saw fit to make the lives of our beautiful, loving cherished companions much briefer so that they would always be cared for and could savor to the fullest their short time here.
Lacee spells love which she felt her whole life long. If she could she would thank you ( no matter how painful for us ) for giving her the freedom to go live on the beautiful Rainbow Bridge.
Feeling compassion for you tonight.
Blessings,
Jackie
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Strength is a capacity for endurance. One of the dividends of suffering is the universal discovery the we possess a strength within us we never knew we had. Navigating through a difficult episode not only shows us that inner strength is there but convinces us it will always be there to serve us in the future. Overcoming gives us an assurance of personal confidence and value that far exceeds what we thought we possessed before our struggles began.
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Chevy my tears are for you and your little girl. I lost my beloved Bischon Murfee in October. He was fine one day and then I noticed he had diahrrea and was somewhat listless. Took him to vet and he said it was just an intestinal bug and gave him antibiotics. Saturday he was worse so took him back and vet said same thing. Next day even worse so ran him to emergency care, and he had gone into cardiac arrest and his lungs were full of fluid. Had to go to sleep. I was shocked and devastated as he was always so healthy and it happened so sudden. My heart is aching for you as well as renewed tears for my little Murfee. They hold such a big part of our hearts. I am so very sorry for your loss. (((HUGS))) to you and DH.
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Chevy... I am so sorry. Hugs to you and your DH0 -
Oh Chevy, I am so sorry. You did the right thing but it is so hard because we love them so much. I'm sending big hugs your way.
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I am so sorry Chevy. I know how I will feel when our dog Rosie and our cat Spaz go. It is hard
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I am tired tonight, went to Alpine today and run errands. It is an hour there and back plus the time it takes to get things done. It is cold here, suppose to be 14 degrees tomorrow night. They have cancelled school in NW FL tomorrow and Wed. Expecting an inch of snow and ice.
I remember a time when a storm blew in over southern Iowa and they could not even get the kids home on the bus. They had to call in the school cooks to come back and feed the students. Of course me and my sisters were thinking this is great, and then my Father pulls up in his big tank truck, and we went home. Of course we had to climb through snow drifts butt deep to get to the house. It was an experience.
Our SIL is obcessing about the DCF in FL. I know they Love each other but it is taking a toll, I do believe.
Take care all and hugs
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Chevyboy, It just breaks our hearts to lose our cherished companions, as they are with us for such a short period of time. They truly rely on us for everything, giving us in return unconditional love, loyalty and devotion. It is up to us to take care of our friends, releasing them from their pain when the time comes. They love us so much, we have to love them as much and have the courage to say good-bye for now, as we will be reunited. I learned this from my "Big Guy" Laddie, who was an "old soul". I saw in his eyes, that connection and love. Anything that strong is not fleeting. He passed three years ago and I miss him terribly. But I have no doubt that I will be with all my companions and family again. That is why they are so special. Lacee's love will always be with you. Chevy take care, you are in my thoughts. 0x0x0x Barb
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Chevy - sending thoughts & prayers for all of you.
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Mommarch, We had a snow in Seattle that caught everyone by surprise. Our boss went down to his kids grade school to invite the principal to spend the night at his house. The principal told him they had children there that weren't able to go home. Boss went back home, collected sleeping bags and blankets and returned to the school. They ended up with a big slumber party at the school with neighborhood parents helping. The next morning his wife was trying to contact all the parents to let them know their children were safe. Quite a task because many of the parents were immigrants who didn't speak English.
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We got back from our cruise yesterday afternoon. I must have picked up some cold germs on the last day or two of the cruise, because I wasn't feeling great Sunday, with a sore throat and headache. Today I'm sitting with my 18 old cat Wesley who is so glad to see me, he doesn't care that I'm sniffling and coughing my head off. I so rarely get colds - maybe every 5 years or so - that I forget how crummy they make you feel. Hopefully this won't last long. They don't usually hang around more than a couple days. Yes, I know I'm lucky. I've never had the flu and have probably had less than a dozen colds in my adult life. Not a bad track record for a 65 year old.
It's taken several hours to read through 5 pages of posts I missed last week. Chevy, what a hard thing it was for you to say goodbye to your sweet little dog. Even though you knew you were doing the right thing for her, it's still so hard. My husband says he won't have another dog after losing his Abby suddenly about five years ago. He still grieves too much. About six months later our favorite young cat Gabriel got sick and died within a week, and I thought Mike would fall apart. Now he is paranoid about our remaining four cats. They are all much older than our Gabriel was - Wesley is 18, Rosie is 16, Jeff is 12, and Emily is 8 - so if he sees anything out of the ordinary, he rushes them to the vet. It's been quite expensive but what are you going to do? Your fur babies are still your babies and you have to do everything to help them.
Welcome Mary from St. Petersburg. I'm from St. Petersburg too. I was a 17 year old graduate of St. Pete High in 1966. My daughter lives there now. She moved into my late mother's house in the Tyrone area.
The cruise was nice but after being inside for most of last year with the stroke and then 3 breast cancer surgeries, I found all the people, colors, noise, and activity a little too much. I had to retreat to the cabin several times a day. I was much better by the end of the week. The weather was overcast and we had a little rain on the 3 port days but it wasn't bad. It was freezing cold on the way back to Galveston on Saturday. It poured down rain too. Everybody stayed inside of course. The ship is huge so there was plenty of room. This was our 9th cruise. Number 10 is only 215 days away. We'll be going to Alaska on Aug. 30th. Really looking forward to that.
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Welcom home Sandra, u know sometimes after being alone so much when u go somewhere that's a little overwhelming it's like to much confusion, u wouldn't think so but it works that way.Before all this my sister, cousin and I were the last people to leave any occasion, weddings, reunions etc. Now after a couple of hrs. we're pretty much done. When there are a lot of people.Sorry about the cold, just stay in and cuddle,.
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You guys are so sweet.... thank you... I just think if I cry just one more time, I won't do it any more... but then I think of something.... and I just can't help it.
Thank you Sally, & Termite... Cammi, it's okay... Yes, it was the only thing we could do... Now she's alright... just sleeping.
Wren & Littlegoats... thank you... it's just special to come here, and see my friends...
Bonnets, I've only had to do this once before, with Chevy... but at least we can help them, the only way we can... It's 8 degrees here, and a lot of snow out there... Supposed to see the sun today.... then snow again Thursday.... oh well..
Morning Kath... and MaryLW... Yes... I was holding on too hard... She went through a lot, because I just wanted her to get better... She's in a better place now...
And Jackie.... Thank you... You are always there... and I let her go. We'll be alright.... just a couple more days....
Sbaba49! Don't cry for your little Murfee... Oh well, you have to... I'll cry with you....
That was my Daughter's dogs name also! And we held her while they put HER to sleep... Lacee wasn't that bad when I took her in also! But it just went straight downhill! I knew she couldn't go on... I just wanted her to die in my arms, but she kept struggling to breathe yesterday morning... So I had to help her...
Thanks Termite.... don't mean to bring back memories for you guys...
Ritajean and Mommarch.... thank you... And Barbarella.... that was so sweet about your Laddie.... Yes, she looked at me, and she knew I would help her... We just have this connection...
Morning to Wren and Sandra... Sorry you got sick after the cruise!
Yes, George is having a hard time.... We swore after losing Chevy, after 14 years, that we couldn't do that again...
But our helpful little Daughters brought Lacee home to live with us one day! They thought she would keep us home! And she WAS part of our family, and our hearts!
Hold on to your cats... I was with Janie, when she called for them to put Jazzy to sleep... 19 years old.
And no, I don't want those girls to get us another pet! I made Daughter in Orlando PROMISE she would not do it again! I love every pet I see, and I just don't want that heart-ache ever again.... I cried when our neighbors lost THEIR dog!
Now chickens are another thing....
(just kidding)
Cammi! Good morning little honey! Still working? I just wish it were Spring... Or at least February when Nascar starts...
Okay gals.... Hope, wait.... what is today? Okay, never mind... I was thinking it was Sunday.. Ohhhh! It's Tuesday! So never mind about having a nice Week-end...!
DH just got up, so we'll go talk....
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just came back to read the last couple days posts and want to make sure, Chevy, that you know how sorry I am about your sweet little dog. You are right, they do let go before we do. You gave her such a wonderful life. Hugs to you.
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Chevy - I think NASCAR is soon - Feb 23. They'll start gearing up soon. Last weekend was the Rolex 24 hours. DH says nothing this weekend or next but should be for the 15th The Bud Shootout on the 15th and qualifying on the the 16th. The Twin 125s are on the 20th at night. I'm going to miss seeing Tony Stewart.
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"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness
the best relationship."-- Buddha
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On NOooooooo! He's not racing? I have to go to Nascar.com.... Is it still his leg/foot? I haven't printed off the schedule yet! And thank you for your thoughts...
You guys said "they let go before we do?" Yes.... I think Lacee was just waiting for me to help her.... when I held her, she just kept looking in my eyes... So I did the only thing I could DO to help her.... She's alright now.... and we will be soon.... Thanks my friends..... xoxoxo
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Okay Littlegoats.... I just found this....!
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