Friday, July 22, 2011, I had to say good bye to my baby, my life, my love, of almost 14 years, Bodie. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but doing the right thing isn't always doing the easy thing. He was so tired. He was completely blind, deaf, and arthitic, and still 100% devoted to me. He loved me unconditionally, and took care of me. He was in so much pain, and had hardly any quality of life left. The only efforts he made to even get up were to try and be next to me. I prayed for the strength to do it, and Buck made the appointment. I don't regret the decision but I miss him more than I can hardly bear. I still hear him every where, and I still feel the need to take him out to the bathroom, and to pick him up to be next to me. Nights are the hardest because he always slept cuddled up right next to me and that was our special time together. I'm so blessed that I got to have him as long as I did. Buck made him a beautiful box and we put him to rest down in Fairview at my parent's house so I can always visit him. I have more pictures and the story of his last day still to come, not for anyone but just for me to have in my blog book. I love you Bodie.
Rest in peace old friend.
3 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear that, I know exactly how you feel when our dog (rescue) was getting older and went down hill pretty quick and died last year. We got him shortly after Aaron and I were married and he went everywhere with us! It was hard to have him gone but I knew he felt better. We still look at pictures and talk about him and compare our dogs we have now to him.
Your dog had a great life and a great family!
So sorry. :(
Your post made me cry! So sorry to hear of your loss.
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