I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Sounds something like.....don't do as I do, do as I say.  Being on life support ( this is done occasionally I know when a hospital is waiting for a loved one to arrive and say good-bye ) just tends to keep a person's body oxygenated so that they SEEM a bit more alive.  But, this person would not and is not actually alive. 

I still say ( we are all glad in many cases that Mother Nature works a certain way ) there are some times we are really pushing it, especially as in this case you have a huge problem with the fetus.  Sad, but I think it should have been allowed the original ending.  Why do we think we should be playing God as it were?  Are we in charge now, or is he???   One question turns up another one.

Jackie

Columbia Mall. Area never quite lived up to its promise. Apparently two employees of Zumiez were killed.   My sons favorite store for BMX shoe bargains and skater clothes.   That's just sad. 

Just wanted to let my dear friends know that our precious Chloe passed last night. She was sitting next to me on my computer chair and had just gotten a treat of popcorn shrimp, which she seemed to relish. After eating a few shrimp she suddenly turned over and started to seizure. Her heart slowly stopped beating, and then she was gone. She was so old and sick, that I know it was for the best, but still so sad. It's just very difficult letting go. I still feel her presence all around the house.

Thanks pip. Yes, she enjoyed life, eating, and her family right up to the last minute. That is a real comfort for me.

Thank you alexandria. I feel she is at peace now.

Thank you Bren. She turned 16 last November. She was diagnosed with brain cancer, vet's best guess, and had lost half her body weight over the last three months. My whole day, every day, centered around finding things she would eat to keep her going, giving her medicine and changing her diapers. It was stressful and exhausting but I didn't mind. It was a way to care for and love her, which was different from when she was younger but still important to me. I feel at a loss about what to do with myself now. The grandsons are coming over this afternoon so that will help.

yorkie -- it's so darn hard to lose a beloved pet.  So sorry.

Yorkie ... Chloe was so beautiful .. no wonder you loved her so much.  I'm glad the grandsons are coming over today to keep you company.  I know what you mean about feeling at a loss as to what to do now.  I spent a lot of time cleaning up after Winston and helping him in and out the back door before he died.  It was so quiet when he was gone.  Will you cremate Chloe and keep her at home with you?  I have cremated my dogs and keep them on the counter with their picture.

love and more hugs,

Bren

Oh, Yorkie, I am so sorry.  They rip your heart out when they go, don't they?  I hope it is a small comfort to you that she had just had her shrimp treat and was happy -- and that you were right there with her and she knew you were there.  But when they go, the whole house is empty, isn't it?  We have Spot and Puff mixed together, and in time Forrest and Peaches will join them.  Then we will join them, too.  We need a big urn for the whole family.

I hope the grandsons' visit will help your pain.  Are you considering another pet?

RL, that's what my DH and I keep talking about. Even though extremely frail, she was eating that shrimp with such gusto, right out of DH's hand. Then BOOM, she's gone. I think it was a massive stroke from the brain tumor. Doubt if she was aware of anything, thank God. 

Yes, we will get a rescue pup when we're ready. I do dread what will happen when that pup is old. We have to set up something in our will to provide for it. With Chloe, my youngest DD had agreed to take her if we passed first. Her life is very different now, so we might need to choose someone else. I think my middle grandson, if we live to the point where he is old enough (knock on wood), would take good care of a dog. He adored Chloe and is very good with animals. 

Sandy, thanks so much for the good wishes, kisses and hugs. Please hug your Munchkin for me.

Yorkie----Hugs and more Hugs.---kad2kar

So short a time we have this un-conditional love and so precious it becomes.  Their only concern is making us happy and I often think they may have no idea of what an excellent job they do of it.  No wonder we mourn so much for them.  Sadly, they almost always have far shorter lives ---  but they are so appreciate.....the smallest crumb given to them from you is like the whole world. 

Yorkie, I know you gave Cloe  the whole world.  The time will come when you can remember more love and joy than loss.  Healing takes whatever it takes...its personal.  Hopes for peace in your heart soon.

Jackie

Yorkie great big hugs coming your way. She sound such a sweetie and you will miss her so much because so was so loved. Even if you get another companion she will always be there.

Yorkie - so sorry to here this - I know she will be in your heart forever.