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Serina, my goodness, do we think alike!
Thank you for your kind words. I know I will see my sweet girl again when my time here is up. I'll treasure our memories here and cherish our reunion one day.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 18, 2004 at 11:13 PM
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Thank you so much, WordS, I will remember those words.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 18, 2004 at 11:07 PM
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You will know...
You and your special friend will know when the day is the right day. She will tell you with her eyes and you will feel it in your heart.
Until that day, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Animals are amazing gifts from god. You are blessed to have had her. She will always protect you from above as you have been friends even before this physical world.
God bless you.
Serina
posted by
Serina
on October 18, 2004 at 7:30 PM
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Your devotion and feelings for Brittany are touching...
I intended to say that you'll definitely know when she's ready to go and I see that everyone else is of the same opinion. Treasure the time that's left and know that she'll be at peace when she has to go, knowing how much you care about her.
posted by
word.smith
on October 18, 2004 at 10:53 AM
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Thanks Jems.
I did actually already have the "talk" with Britt a few days after her official diagnosis results came back. I told her everything you said but I'm not so sure how much she will agree. She's a very proud, strong, protective girl. I just have the unsettling feeling her physical body that is being eaten up by cancer will get the best of her strong will. I will end her suffering before it gets to that point. She'll just "go to sleep" and that will be that. As much as I hate losing her, I would hate it more knowing she suffered in any way.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 17, 2004 at 10:42 PM
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My Sweet Sister and Friend
You, of all people, know when she's ready. She'll tell you in her way, and as an expert with animals medically, you'll also be able to tell.
But my sweetheart, you must also tell Britt that you will allow her to go when she needs to. You two need to have a heart-to-heart "talk." Explain to her that it'll be difficult for you, but that you do NOT want to see her suffer and that she need not put on a brave face for you. You both need to communicate with each other. Believe me, she loves you just as much if not more than you love her. That I know just by our conversation today.
And remember, my sis, you, Britt, M, and his daughter--as well and Chonci and the squirrels--are all in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all.
And now, go read this.
posted by
Jemmie211
on October 17, 2004 at 1:34 AM
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Thanks MiaE, and yes, they do "tell" you when they're ready.
Brittany isn't quite there yet, but I'm listening. I do know she's getting there but she's fighting this with all her will. She's so strong and proud, so I have a feeling that her physical body will fail before her spirit does. I won't let her suffer and she's not. I just feel in my gut that she's got a little more time. I don't want to cheat her out of any time she has left.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 15, 2004 at 4:32 PM
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Thanks for being there for me Pecan.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 15, 2004 at 4:29 PM
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Benjamin, thanks, but Brittany's a dog.
But I appreciate the comment and the
very much.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 15, 2004 at 4:28 PM
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I know, BB. It's hard, but I really feel like she's not ready yet.
I will never be ready, but I won't let her suffer, either. She isn't suffering or in pain, but I honestly think she has another few decent weeks left in her. We're just going to take it day by day up until the 30th.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 15, 2004 at 4:27 PM
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I always thought and I could be wrong...
that the animal will let you know when it is time. Like not eating, not because they can't but because they don't want to. Or distancing themselves from you. It's too bad animals can't talk...I know they tell us so much, but they can't just come out and say, "I'm ready." It's so hard because we have to decide what's best for them and it may or may not be what they want....it must be so frustrating. Give Brittany lots of kisses for me.
posted by
MiaElla
on October 15, 2004 at 9:25 AM
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Oh sis. I know you are having a hard time.
I'm with you. I've been there too. Hugs.
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on October 15, 2004 at 7:12 AM
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Sorry about your cat
pet.
Benjamin.
posted by
A-and-B
on October 15, 2004 at 4:14 AM
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unless of course there is some hope
yes it is tough
posted by
beachbelle
on October 15, 2004 at 2:18 AM
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My other half had to make that decision a few years ago.
I was shocked because he came home and shook his head. I asked him why he did not bring Monty home for me so I could say goodbye. But I had to remember how hard it would have been for him to come home and then go through the goodbyes and then make another sad journey. If it is inevitable don't risk her having a moment of suffering. You would regret that more.
posted by
beachbelle
on October 15, 2004 at 2:17 AM
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