I'm crying!

[Auntie Bush]

My precious little boy, Chip, Chippy, Chippers has a 11:30 appointment with destiny tomorrow morning. He's our wonderful little 16 year old Jack Russell who has had miscellaneous health problems for over two years. I really think he was poisoned by that contaminated dog food (damn them) and was left with several health issues which I won't get into now. We should have done something quite awhile ago...but we lacked the courage. I actually prayed for the courage or that he would leave us on his own accord...but he didn't... and with very heavy hearts (Oh god, I can't even see what I'm typing...this is soooo hard.) we made an appointment for tomorrow morning. I look at him now sleeping at my feet knowing.............My poor little dogie!

One thing that gives me consolation is that my dear departed son (2000) will get to see him again. They were best buds. My son will be waiting for him at rainbow ridge...that's not quite the way it was suppose to be but unfortunately that's the way it is. :cry:

Chip is so much more than our baby...our pet...our family...my constant companion. He was/is...don't laugh...a channel of communication between he and our son. He has brought us so many messages from our son which have helped me go from a skeptic to a believer. That is an important role to play and I'm going to miss that special relationship.
I'm going to miss him so much...it's unbearable. We could use a prayer or two. Good-night!

[Longhorn]

1. I'm so sorry.

There are no words. :hug:

[Auntie Bush]

2. I know! Thanks for the hug.

I needed that! It's sooo hard!

[Zoigal]

3. Hugs from me and my hounds, Auntie.

It's hard enough loosing your sweetie, Chip, but don't you think that
somehow your son will find another way to communicate with you? z

[Auntie Bush]

4. Yes, I do think he will ...if fact he's actually already done that, but

by far the majority and the most profound messages came through Chip. They were awe inspiring. I wish I had time to tell you about some of them.

[Bjornsdotter]

5. I'm so very sorry

.....our thoughts are with you and Chip.

:hug:

[Bluestar]

6. My heart goes out to you tonight

I am more and more convinced that all of our little fur friends are just angels, sent here to show us about unconditional love. I have a friend who communicates with animals and their passing is much more difficult for us than it is for them. Animals are pretty ambivalent as to whether they are here or on the other side, so please take some comfort in that. They stay with us and keep communicating and don't really notice the difference. So your precious Chip will stay with you (and also be with your son). Sending you warm thoughts.

[AZBlue]

19. Some angels have fur instead of wings.

I know this for a fact.

That's a beautiful story about your friend and her (his?) experiences. I know she's (or he's) absolutely right. I was devastated about losing Sally, yet about an hour after she was gone I was overwhelmed by a sense of peace and love. It came out of nowhere and definitely didn't come from me because I was about as far from peace as a person could be. I knew in an instant it was Sally - and she was letting me know that she was now out of pain and was ok. She was no longer scared, as she'd spent much of her life, and she knew I loved her very much. In an instant I knew all of this - and it came straight from her.

[Auntie Bush]

22. Your post is a comforting thought and a different way of thinking.

I really like this concept. "I am more and more convinced that all of our little fur friends are just angels, sent here to show us about unconditional love." That's a beautiful thought! I also hope your friend is right about about their feelings of ambivalence.

But, I miss him so much! The house is empty without him by my side no matter where I am. He was my shadow! Even when it hurt to get up...he was right there beside me at every moment...nothing deterred him. He'll always be my beloved furry angle baby! Thanks for that thought.

[demnan]

7. I'm so sorry for your loss

Will send kind thoughts your way today. :hug:

[BrklynLiberal]

8. So very sorry to hear that you will be losing a good friend.

There is no doubt that he will find a way to let you know he is still around, watching over you.
It is sometimes painful to do the right and loving thing.
:cry: :grouphug:

[Coyote_Bandit]

9. .

:hug:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Both of 'em.

:hug:

[hobbit709]

10. I'm so sorry.

[Suziq]

11. My Deepest Condolences

I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. :hug:

[mak3cats]

12. Hope you're holding up okay, Auntie, now that it's over...

...we're all thinking of you today.

[Auntie Bush]

23. Thanks, for your thoughts and concerns.

To tell you the truth...today is much better as I realize I really did what was best for my baby. Looking at him and knowing what was going to happen was the hardest, saddest day and night of my life. I stayed and held him and loved him to the very end. I didn't think I could do it, but then I found I couldn't leave him. :cry: I can't do this anymore for now...maybe tomorrow.

Thanks for everyones comforting kind thoughts and condolences. A B

[yellerpup]

13. You are being loyal to him and saving him the worst of pain.

I know how hard it is to let him go, but I also know you love him enough to reward his loyalty to you after all these happy years. He wants you to be happy above all and has probably devoted his life to making your happiness his priority. I pray that you will hold onto that image of your son being there to welcome Chip at the Rainbow Bridge and the joy of their reunion. It's down to a matter of hours now before they are joyously reunited. Be brave and know you are doing the right thing. :cry: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[japple]

14. Blessings and peace to you and your sweet little boy, Chipper.

He knows how much you love him and what a difficult thing this is for you to do, and he loves you so much for making such a hard decision. You're a good Mommy.

:hug:

[smokey nj]

15. I'm so sorry Auntie Bush

:hug: :cry:

[Sanity Claws]

16. My condolences

[Digit]

17. My heart goes out to you, it really does. It is not an easy thing to do.

My thoughts are with you and your family.
Hugs.

[AZBlue]

18. If you're open to messages from beyond, you'll be hearing from Chip again soon.

I'm so sorry for what you're going through - I remember the last night with my Sally, it was the longest night of my life and also flew by in a moment. You know you're doing the right thing but it's still so hard. :cry:

Chip and your son will still be in touch, just keep an open mind and I know they will be there. I still hear from Sally and several of our family dogs - and I couldn't be happier about it! :hug:

[Auntie Bush]

21. I'm so glad to hear you have had your own experiences too and can

confirm it's possible to receive messages. I was afraid many would think that was ridiculous. I'm glad you reminder me that now I'll be able to get messages from both of them. I wonder how they will communicate. With Chip it was because he acknowledged my son's presence in many ways.

It would be nice to start a thread later telling our different stories of communications with or via our pets. It takes so long to explain though. However, it would be a nice diversion from DU:P. :evilgrin:

[Branjor]

20. I am so sorry...

Am thinking about you and Chip this AM.

You gave him much love and a wonderful life.

He will be waiting for you!

:hug:

[fortyfeetunder]

24. Hugs to you and a pat to Chip

He sounded like a wonderful dog. My condolences.

[JeffR]

25. So sorry, Auntie Bush

It's a terrible thing to endure. But somehow, you'll get messages from both of them now. Watch for them.

[Lowell]

26. I am sorry to hear about Chippy

I know exactly how you feel. I said goodbye to my 15 year JRT, Watson, last Tuesday morning. I made arrangements with the local funeral home that cremates companion animals. But my wife intervened. I told her I couldn't watch him struggle for each breath anymore and I thought it was the best thing. She said lets try one more time.

We took Watson to the vets, expecting them to say it was over for our boy. Instead they said they had one thing they could try, drain his lungs of fluid and put him on some medications. I went along with it because my wife Jane was so distraught. Miraculously Watson was up and around the next morning after the procedure. The vet had been treating him for what he thought was a bacterial infection for a couple months with no improvement. The fluid from his lungs was analyzed and they found he was suffering from an allergic reaction to something in his environment.

I am glad we found out before I ended his life. I pray there is still hope. But if it is over then I will pray for Chippy and the loving family who gave him such a good home.

I also understand what it is like to loose a son. I've had to bury my two sons and that is something we never get over. Bless you and your family.

[Auntie Bush]

27. Oh my God,

I just got your message!
I'm so glad your Watson was saved at the last moment. You and your wife must be sooo grateful! Isn't is something the way these little dogs steal your heart and soul? I miss our little one so much! I wonder how Watson is doing now and if you found out what caused his allergic reaction. I hope you will enjoy your Watson for a long time and that he has a speedy recovery.

It's hard to believe we both had JRTs so very ill at the same time and that we also both lost our sons. I can't imagine losing two sons...one is hard enough! My heart goes out to both you and your wife. You're so right... the pain never goes away.
At least they will be together forever and didn't have to go alone...small consolation.