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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: nellie jones on January 30, 2008, 11:13:08 AM
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This morning I had my darling Sylvester pts. I know it will take a long time for the hurt to heal, but he was dying, and I took the decision not to let him suffer anymore- was it the right decision? I think so, for his sake, but it is was the HARDEST decision I have ever had to make!
At least now he is at peace, I know I could have let him carry on a few more days, a few more weeks maybe, but he was sad, and the little things he so enjoyed doing were becoming a struggle for him! I have asked for his ashes to be returned to me and I will plant something in the garden that he loved in his memory,maybe there is a rose named Sylvester, I will look.
Rest In Peace my wonderful friend, you have left a big gap in my life, I only hope your `afterlife` is as good as the one I know I gave you.
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So sorry :hug:
Its the hardest thing I think we ever have to decide for our furbabes, and I dread the day this may come with Max, but it sounds like he was giving you signs he was ready to go, and you had the heart and strength to listen :hug:
Play hard on the Bridge little one xxx
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Thanks so much Clarenmax, I know there will be lots of support on here! It gives me strength to know that others have gone through the same thing.
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Sorry to hear the sad news :hug: It really is an agonising decision to have to make but you know it was the right thing for him :hug:
RIP Sylvester, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx
The Greatest Gift
I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.
It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.
It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.
The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.
For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.
Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.
I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.
So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."
Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....
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I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Sylvester. He was obviously much loved and cared for by you and he will love you for helping him out of his struggles. :hug:
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so sorry to hear about your boy, sounds like you did just the right thing - hugs
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Sorry to hear about Silvester, having a much loved pet put to sleep is one of the hardest things that we have to do. It is also the last act of kindness we can do for them, to send them on their way peacefully, and with dignity. You are in my thoughts,
RIP Silvester. x
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So sorry to hear your sad news :hug: :hug:
RIP Sylvester, play hard on the Bridge knowing you will always be loved and remembered
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So sorry to hear about sylvester.
RIP little one. play hard on the Bridge.
xx
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Sending you big comforting hugs Nellie, :hug:
So sorry to hear about your lovely Sylvester, :Luv:
He's at peace now, and you did all you could for him,
We're all here for you and know how much you're hurting,
Try to keep your chin up,
Luv and furry hugs
Tracy and Merlin
xx
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Goodnight Godbless Sylvester, hope you have found my Tigger to play with.
:hug:to you Nellie, i know the hurt you are going through.
Chris.