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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2005Misery (whine warning)
Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. Instead of celebrating, I escorted my furbaby to the rainbow bridge. I knew it was a possibility, but had no idea how sick he really was. I told him we were going to the doctor so he could feel better... and I know the pain is gone, but I feel like I lied to him. I've had several cats in my lifetime, but have never had to do this before. Thank God for the wonderful staff at the veterinary clinic... I don't know how they do it. Janet N. I am so sorry Janet: I had to do that once too and it was awful. My condolences. Happy birthday too. You may not feel like celebrating now. But I am sending my best wishes anyway. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Thanks Rose. I'll hang on to the good wishes too... maybe in a week or two I'll sit down with the bottle of champagne I received today, and celebrate then. Janet N. > I am so sorry Janet: > I had to do that once too and it was awful. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Please remove "Ima" to reply. So sorry janet. Kind thoughts and a big hug coming your way janice |I am so sorry Janet: | I had to do that once too and it was awful. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] | | Please remove "Ima" to reply. Janet....so sorry that you had to go through this, especially on your birthday (((((HUGS)))) Pic > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. > Instead [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Janet N. Janet, I have this saved I think to answer. But wanted to ask if I sent you a card. I have your name on the calendar but can't recall sending you a card. If I didn't please forgive me. I meant to send one.  SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. > > Instead [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > > > Janet N. SJ, I received my card. Thanks so much. Gwen > Janet, I have this saved I think to answer. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > > > > > Janet N. Your welcome. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > SJ, I received my card. Thanks so much. > Gwen [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > > > > > > > Janet N. Yes, you did. Thank you so much :-) Janet N. > Janet, I have this saved I think to answer. > > But wanted to ask if I sent you a card. I have your name on the calendar but > can't recall sending you a card. If I didn't please forgive me. I meant to > send one. Your welcome, I spaced it I guess, because I really could not remember sending one your way. You heard of people sleep walking well I am doing card sending in my sleep I guess. ;-) SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > Yes, you did. Thank you so much :-) > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > can't recall sending you a card. If I didn't please forgive me. I meant to > > send one. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and wishes. I am thinking a little more clearly today, and know I did the right thing... but there is a piece of me missing now and I will just have to get used to that. Today I thought of what the alternative would have been: surgeries, chemo, more pain. I know he is happier now. I just wish I could have taken him for a walk in the park first (he was begging to go). I hope that he had a moment or two that were pain free before he took his last breath. And I really hope that he loved his life with us as much as we loved having him with us. A lady at work today told me that now he could play with her goat, her guinea pig and her fish. That made such an amazing mental image that I laughed out loud. Can you just picture it? Hugs, Janet N. > A lady at work today told me that now he could play with her goat, her > guinea pig and her fish. That made such an amazing mental image that I > laughed out loud. Can you just picture it? It's a wonderful picture! I'm glad you're more at peace with the decision now. You'll miss him for a long time but it's better when you know it was time. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare SO sorry! Sending cyberhugs And lots of love. Keep in mind that what you told your furbaby was not a lie. The doctor did make him feel considerably better. You did right by your furbaby. What you did was wise and compassionate. In the wild, your furbaby would go wander off by itself, stop eating and drinking to surrender to the inevitable. Just because we are humans doesn't mean we are wiser to prolong their lives with medical treatment designed only to keep them in our company longer, at the expense of their comfort and dignity. Adelle > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. > Instead [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Janet N. 1 - Happy B-Day 2 - Don't you think your fur baby is happier now that he is out of pain and sickness? Don't beat yourself up over this one, Janet. You did the right thing. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. > Instead [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Janet N. ((((((((((((Janet N)))))))))))))))) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare ((((Janet)))) You are the best kind of pet steward. Instead of letting your furbaby die a slow, painful death, you eased his way to the rainbow bridge. I'm sorry it had to happen on your birthday, but I really know you did the right thing. Hugs, Kelly C. > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. Instead > of celebrating, I escorted my furbaby to the rainbow bridge. I knew it was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Oh Janet, I am so sorry. I know from experience how very painful that is. And you didnt lie to him. He does feel better. The spot in your heart he occupied will never be filled, but there is room there for a new furbaby. Give yourself a little time to mourn him and then get a new furbaby. He wouldnt want you to be alone. Char "Remember, I'm pulling for ya'. We're all in this together." Red Green Janet, I'm so so sorry to read about this. I lost my beautiful Westie Henry 9 years ago-he was in such intense pain from bone cancer he would stare into my eyes and I know he was begging to end the pain so I waited as long as I could then I took him to the vet-in that way our pets are lucky that they don't have to endure the pain and suffering we humans do so you did the best thing possible even if you feel heartbroken over it, you gave him peace. My guinea pig died a year ago also and I decided I'd never ever have another pet, then started working for a rabbit rescue and ended up with a sweet pair of bunnies plus another. As did my sister-in-law... > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. Instead > of celebrating, I escorted my furbaby to the rainbow bridge. I knew it was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Janet, sympathy on the loss of your furbaby; but you were right that he is feeling better now. Next week remember this happy birthday wish. Gwen > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. Instead > of celebrating, I escorted my furbaby to the rainbow bridge. I knew it was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. janet, i'm so sorry. i know the emptiness you feel. hugs, diane {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Janet}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Let's celebrate tomorrow. Today we cry. Duckie > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. Instead > of celebrating, I escorted my furbaby to the rainbow bridge. I knew it was [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) Oh Janet, how awful. We had to say goodbye to our beloved cat last year and it is so hard. My heart goes out to you. Make someone take you out to that Chocolate place we went to at West Ed Mall a few years ago and have something truly decadent. That will be my dessert so you can be not so naughty when you get your own! LOL Happy Birthday Kiddo! > Today was my b-day, and it was one of the most miserable days ever. > Instead [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Janet N. Thanks, Susanne. I just might do that. I've heard chocolate can make you feel sooooo much better. The chocolate would sure taste a lot better if we could both go, but maybe I can hold that thought until you are up to travelling. mmmm.... chocolate.... Janet N. > Oh Janet, how awful. We had to say goodbye to our beloved cat last year and > it is so hard. My heart goes out to you. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Happy Birthday Kiddo! I would enjoy getting together again Janet. Next time my car needs servicing I will have to drive it down to Edm to the dealer. I'll keep you informed as to when that is. Meanwhile, yes chocolate helps and I have the hips to prove it!!! LOL hugs, Susanne > Thanks, Susanne. I just might do that. I've heard chocolate can make you > feel sooooo much better. 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