O.T. Losing my Golden

[Bikingmomof3]

((((((((((((((Jennifer & Blondie)))))))))))))))))))

Make today a special day for you and Blondie.

[Denise223]

Dear ((((((((((Jennifer))))))))))

Please know that I am sending warm thoughts of comfort & love to you and your precious girl, Blondie.

On Feb 7, 2004, I had my sweet girl (Ernie-Bird), put to sleep. It was the hardest thing that I had ever done in my life. I had prayed that God would take her in her sleep. But, that wasn't to be. So, I had to help her from this life to the next.......She was suffering and, it wasn't fair to her.

That evening, after my precious girl had gone to Rainbow's Bridge, someone said to me, "Denise, you took on Ernie's pain so that she could be without pain." I would have done anything to relieve her pain.
Giving her "the gift of peace" was my final gift to her.

No one can take away the memories that she and I shared for so many years. And, she WILL ALWAYS BE a part of me. She is in my heart.

Do you remember the Garth Brooks song, "The Dance"? A friend who I met at a pet-grief website sent that to me after my girl went to the Bridge.

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Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars alone
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have chanced it all

And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance I could have missed the pain
But I'd of had to miss the dance

Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance

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I found "Lightning-Strike" (the pet-loss website) in the early AM hours on February 8, 2004, after my husband had gone to bed. I needed to find something...anything...that would help me. Here's the link to it:
http://www.lightning-strike.com/index.htm

I will be thinking of you and Blondie & wishing you everything that you need. Please, if I can help you at all, in any way, you can PM/e-mail me.

Much love to peace to you & yours,

Denise

[KayTee]

Oh Jennifer, my thoughts are with you and Blondie, and I'm sending big hugs, too. We lost my heart dog to bone cancer, and all of us - DH, his two furry "sisters," and I - still miss him so. But we're all so much better for having loved and been loved by him...just as are you and your Blondie. She and her love will always be with and comfort you. Both of you are so fortunate to have each other in your lives.

[emily_in_nc]

i am typing one-handed b/c i just smooshed my index finger in my car door - ouch.

just wanted to tell you how very sorry i am, having just been thru this w/our Pepper (nearly 15-year old boston terrier) on dec. 18. Your post brought the tears right back. it's a very hard thing to face.

thinking of you jennifer and your dear blondie,

emily

p.s. sorry for the messy post.

[wannaduacentury]

At appx 3 pm today Ms Blondie Sue went to the bridge to meet all my other furry friends who have gone before her. She just went to sleep peacefully with her head on her foot(her fav position). I was baking scones in the kitchen (she was stretched out 3 ft away watching) I went over to pet her and called her name and she didn't move or blink her eyes I knew she was gone. I did call the vet and he was willing to meet me today to put her to sleep if need be, I'll call him in am and let him know we won't be coming. I did what all of you said, just spent the day w/ her and it was nice(besides the rain which matched my mood) I have a special place for her final resting place on our favorite walking trail. I appreciate all the sentiments you all have given and it makes me feel better that I'm not alone in losing a beloved friend. I took 2 pics of her yesterday and I have an earlier pic in her spunky days. Blondie May 30, 1994-Jan 7, 2007 age 12 Sending virtual Choc Chip Scones to all my TE friends

[Tri Girl]

I just can't stop the tears...
Thank you for posting her pictures- she was a beautiful girl!!! I'm glad she went peacefully in sleep.
((((((((lots of hugs your way)))))))
I'll be thinking of you both tonight...

[Trek420]

I just can't stop the tears...
Thank you for posting her pictures- she was a beautiful girl!!! I'm glad she went peacefully in sleep.
((((((((lots of hugs your way)))))))
I'll be thinking of you both tonight...

I'm glad you were there by her side and she went with the smell of your home-baked cookies. What a beautiful girl she is.

[snapdragen]

(((hugs))) I'm glad she was home, with familiar smells and sounds, when she chose to go. So sorry for your loss.

[Bikingmomof3]

((((((Huge Hugs))))))) I am sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl, you were both blessed to have each other. It must have been a comfort to her, when her time came, be be home, surrounded with love.

[Wahine]

I'm bawling my eyes out. She was beautiful. How painful to lose your beautiful pet. I am glad that she finally gave up the ghost and went on her own terms in your home. It's so much better that way.

My Tyson that passed in Feb last year will meet her at the rainbow bridge - he's always had a soft spot for blondes.

[sbctwin]

I am so sorry. Blondie was a beautiful friend, pet. I am glad she went to doggy heaven at home, with you.

[LBTC]

I had so many tears flowing that both my furry kids had to come over and kiss them away. Be at peace Jennifer, because you loved well, Blondie lived well. She's beautiful!

And, yes, rainbow buddy Yogi is helping Tyson and the rest of the gang to show Blondie all around. By tomorrow they'll all be just having a blast doing what healthy happy dogs do together....

More hugs and lots of butterflies,
~T~

[kaybee]

I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's a good thing that she passed away at home instead of having to go to the vet's office -- at lease she was at peace, in familiar surroundings with the people she loved. She sure was a beautiful girl, and I know you'll miss her terribly. Hugs to you.

KB

[mtbdarby]

More ((hugs)) Jennifer. What beautiful pix of your baby. I'm glad you got to spend the final days together.

[Brandi]

All our love and good thoughts go out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your photo's of blondie with us. And giving us a glimps of what look to be a wonderful life filled with love and compassion. She looked to be very lucky. (sigh) as tears stream down my face I not only cry for blondie but for my furry friends that I have lost that were so special to me. A moment of silence I give to you in honor of all our loved furry friends.