the one where I realize that I'm going to outlive my dog

slipping through life with little turbulence and rejoicing with all our hearts in the cloudless sunshine wearing shorter pants, Scooby-Doo band aids and sticky, greasy sun cream. until we realize that our dog has been throwing up for three weeks. and the vet now shakes her head worriedly, not sure what to tell us.

I know that some day it will eventually happen. that there is an inevitability about such things we can only bear as we best can. that I will squeeze my sons' little bodies with a tender embrace. and that peace and gratitude will prevail. I am still hoping that Finn is going to bounce on her front legs with her butt in the air and feel better soon. but today for the first time in seven years I realize that I'm going to outlive my dog. and this saddens me immensely.

Comments

[beautiful mess]

oh, sweetie, i'm so, SO sorry. i'm saying a quiet prayer for Finn . . . & for you.

xoxo

[La Rêveuse]

(((((Irène)))))

So sorry.

(((((Finn)))))

[Chookooloonks]

Ugh. I've been there. Hang in there, li'l buckaroo.

[Chris]

*hug* I am sending her get well thoughts, Irene.

[love squalor]

oh i am so sorry! may you find comfort in the time you have left together.

[annaliza]

mmmm. been there. my 4 year old daughter still gets upset when she see's shows or scene's with animal's leaving people. ::hug::

[Ninotchka]

oh, no! I'm sorry, luv. I've been faced with the same thing (a milder form) as I realize Charlie Brown is just not as young as he used to be and that fated day will come when we have to say goodbye. I dread it.

We're here to support you!

[Nicole]

Oh honey, I am so sorry. Peace to you.

[Marilyn]

Sorry to hear this news.

[christina]

So sorry! Loosing a dear pet is so hard. Hugs!~

[Aimee]

I'm so sorry, Irene.

((hugs))

[kristen]

I know this heartache and I hope that Finn is alright. We love our fuzzy friends so much and when they become ill and/or pass, there is such sadness.
I'm sorry for your family and I'm sending big (((hugs))) and love across the pond. xo

[mamatulip]

I'm sorry. :(

[Waya]

Oh, poor Finn! That's why the only pets we'll ever have are gold fish. But then again, I did cry when my gold fish died when I was 12.

[Heather C.]

Oh Irene - so sorry about this. I hope the same...that Finn will bounce back and be her regular self again. Take care!

[annaliza]

Lord Jesus,
Creator of heaven and earth, the Jehovah Rafa (which means great healer) please either heal Finn or prepare healing for Irene and her family as they go through this process facing the death of their furry family member. Love on them please.
Amen.

[Leigh-Ann]

I'm a new visitor (here via VetMommmy). I'm not sure what's up with your dog, although if she's only seven years old and a small breed to boot, she should have many happy and energetic years left in her. I'm just a vet tech student, but I grew up speaking French, so if I can help in any way, please jot me an email. I really hope that time will heal whatever ails her... animals can be so resiliant.

[tomoko]

Irene, my thoughts are with you, your family and finn.

[C. Flicken]

I'm so sorry, Irene. Your little Finn is adorable. I hope she gets better for you.

Hugs...

[wish studio]

hold on to that furry little soul for as long as you can :) there is so much joy and sadness in love, even of our doggie friends. wishing you thoughts of only joy. xo, mindy