Benpaws

My Dear Friend,
I am so sorry that Wisp has take a turn for the worse. When Benny was near the end, a friend who was helping us on our daily journey said:" Benny will let you know when it is time to turn the corner" and he did.
When we arrived at the vet's office I asked if there was anything more that could be done and he said: "No, better one week early than one day late." My tears were like a flowing stream and my heart was broken into a million pieces. We were not ready to say goodbye, but the time was right for Benny.He died peacefully with my husband and I burying our faces into his softness and wetting his fur with our tears.
I do understand how you are feeling and the pain is almost unbearable.
My tears are flowing now as I think of you and others having to face this terrible decision to say "Goodbye." Maybe you will get one more day. However, if Wisp had to make the selfless decision for you....he WOULD!She KNOWS how much you love her.
If tomorrow is the day, please know you are in my prayers and I will be deeply saddened to see the loss of another precious best friend.
"if Love could save them, none of them would go from our lives." Hugs to Wisp!

Blessings,
Joanne & Puppy Shadow

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

--- Anonymous ---