... Today sad news befell BHRQ.. one of my 2009 rescues " Annie " in the above picture has gone over Rainbow Bridge.. due to a physical ( cerebral) condition caused by suspected brain lesions.. progressively increasing severity of her attacks.. So understandably she was euthanized.. This was a very difficult decision for the adoptive family .. They are to be commended for all the efforts of their vet and themselves for quite a lengthy battle for Annie.. no doubt a hole has been left behind with the family and their basset Bobby.. Here is a poem that often comes to mind at these times..
I’m Still Here
Friend, please don’t mourn for me
I’m still here, though you don’t see.
I’m right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I’m always near.
I’m everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I’ll never wander out of your sight-
I’m the brightest star on a summer’s night.
I’ll never be beyond your reach-
I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach.
I’m the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring,
The first warn raindrop that April will bring.
I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you’ll see that the face in the moon shine is mine.
When you start thinking there’s no one to love you,
you can talk to through the Lord up above you.
I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face.
Just look for me friend, I’m every place!
- Author Unknown
4 comments:
Rest In Peace Annie. God Bless your family during these difficult days ahead. Sherri
My heart goes to Annie's family.
It is a great and difficult loss.
I'm sure they did the right thing
but none the less very painfull.
Gone but never forgotten
Oh, the pain never goes away, although it does become easier to bear in time. Our Maggie left us two years ago, with a similar malady. I still expect to see her at the door when I come home.
My sincere condolences to the family. You will have good memories always, and the support of friends who have been where you are.
I am very sorry about Annie's departure
My sincere condoleance to the familly
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