1.7.10


happy canada day pg.
what a fabulous hot summer day it is!!  hope you are having a wonderful day .... 

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i just had to share a pic of andy today....
poor old boy is not well.
the other night i took him to the trail.  i thought it may 'perk' him up a little.
and it did...actually.  he was romping thru the grass, tail wagging....
happy.... and most of the time ahead of me.
but on our way back he headed into some longer grass, sniffing away... and i kept going.
i turned around at the bottom of the hill to see him barely walking.
i don't know if he twisted something or what?
he has one bad back leg already and sometimes he goes around on 3 legs.
but now he has done something to his other back leg...
i had to carry him out of the trail. gosh he is heavy.....  he was just so sad....
sigh

this has happened the odd time and it just seems to improve in a day or 2.
but i'm afraid that's not the case this time.
at least not yet.
so i think my old boy is just plain tired out.
i've been carrying him all over the house, so he can be with me.

if the boys weren't away this weekend, we may make a decision.
but we will wait til they get home.
bryce would be devastated if he couldn't say goodbye.

has the time really come?
i honestly don't know if i can do this?
he's a part of me.... the best part of me really.
but seeing him suffer, hearing him whimper when i leave the room and he can't just follow me....
it's too hard...and so not fair to my sweet boy.

pray for us please.....
such a huge part of our hearts he holds.....

i said a little prayer and asked God to help me with this.
if his leg doesn't get better soon i guess we will know the answer.

over the last month or 2 he has slowed down a lot.  he sleeps even more.
it has felt as though he was just tiring out.

i'm sorry for the sadness..... 
but i wanted to share this with you and our friends...
perhaps a few prayers will be sent our way.

talk soon...xxo, kim

5 comments:

Prairie Girl Studio 1.7.10  

oh kim ...
the tears are flowing and my heart is breaking for you, your family and for andy ...
he is the best of faithful friends
and he just so wants to always be there with you ...
you are as much of his heart as he is of yours ...
i so never wanted this time to come for you ...

i am ... i am praying for you all ...
never be sorry for your pain ~ it's the love you have for this little guy ~ he sure knows how much you love him ~ he is so blessed to have yours and your families love ... being with him now is ultimately important ...

if, after the boys get home, you do have to make a decision ... it will be all of you together ... your family and andy ... and god will guide you and comfort you along the way ... *hug* ...

oh andy ... i love you ...
ever since you were a teeny pup hanging off roger's ear, you always warm my heart so much ...

xoxoxoxo
prairiegirl

kelly@thebluemuse 1.7.10  

Oh gosh, my heart is breaking...it is so hard to make that decision, even when you know it is best for them, there is always that part of you that hopes...I will keep you in my thoughts...lots of prayers will be sent your way.
I have been through both, once having to make that decision, then a dog that went suddenly with no warning. You just have to know that you gave them a good, good life, and be happy that they were part of yours.
I am so sorry. Sending you many hugs,
Kelly

Julie Legg Photography 2.7.10  

Dear Kim,

Thanks for sharing about your beloved Andy. I understand the bond we all make with our pets. I feel a deep love for my maltese, Tulip. (Of course I had to give her a flower name!)

I once read a book that had a story about a family that felt it was time to put their lab, Scout, down. He also prayed to God, but the Lord said it was Scout's time. Then the man asked God, "What do dogs do in heaven?" And God said, "They run!"

If it is Andy's time, God will let you know, and you can be assured that God takes care of all our loved ones. Even our dogs.

Blessings,
Julie Legg

ELK 2.7.10  

hello friend . i am stopping by to let you know how i understand the sadness ans indecision in regard to Andy...I have had to do this twice.
know i am thinking of you Kim ..your family and sweet Andy ...

Marilyn Miller 3.7.10  

It is definitely so sad when your pet is not well and you have to make decisions you don't want to. I am sure he has brought you so much joy and unconditional love. My thoughts are with you.