Goodbye....

We said goodbye to our Sadie girl today.  She is resting peacefully now, no longer in pain.

Over the last week there has been a roller coaster of emotions. The biggest emotion I can say we experienced is love.  Sadie was a one of a kind dog.  A sweetheart like no other.  Many say she was so lucky to have us, but in reality, we were so very lucky to have had her in our lives. 

There have been many ups and downs over the past year, and more to come.  I have to pick up my children today, and tell them they have lost their best friend.  Please keep us all in your thoughts at this difficult time, and be happy for our Sadie, as she can finally run and play pain free...

Below is a poem that one of my very best friends shared with me...See you someday soon Sadie!  <3

The Rainbow Bridge
inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.
© 1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.

 Sadie 

March 20, 2001 - February 9, 2012

Nearing the end of the road....

After our visit to the vet today, it has been confirmed that we are nearing the end. Sadie has stopped eating and can no longer get up on her own without assistance.

We brought her home today, to spend some time as we prepare to say goodbye.

Everyone is dealing in their own way. Some anger, anxiety, denial and tears. Most importantly there is lots of love!

Rough couple of days!

Sadie hasn't been feeling too hot!  She hasn't eaten her dog food since Friday, even when we poured her favorite broth over it, she is just turning up her nose - she is experiencing a lot of nausea.  She is drinking lots of water though, so hopefully that is a plus.  She took a little spill on Saturday, where her back legs fell out from under her.  We are not sure if it was out of excitement to come in and play with the kids, or if it had to do with her not feeling well...maybe a combination of both.  Since then she has been limping on her front right paw/shoulder.  Today she can't walk on it, and is shedding her skin because she is stressed.  We are awaiting a call back from our vet to see where we go from here. 

Please keep my family in your good thoughts, as my gut says our time to say goodbye is coming close.

<3