December 31st 2011 8:16 pm
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Feeling a bit melancholy today, I sat down and, looked deeply into the eyes of my beloved furbaby. What I saw reflected there was almost magical.
I thought that for New Year's Eve I'd write a small editorial to share that wonderful, positive experience with all of you.
I see in her such a wisdom that far outweighs anything a human might have; because she is unencumbered by all of the games that humans play. Her life is so pure and simple, and yet complex in her own way..
She has no need to play mind games with anyone. The emotions animals feel are straight and true; the devotion given without question or cost. How blessed are we humans who have had rare and precious opportunity to be loved by an animal?
What I saw reflected back at me was the purest and most unconditional love. She adores me for myself; for the raw person deep inside. Not the makeup that covers the flaws on my face, or the clothes that try to express who I am.
She sees who I am; the naked and unadorned human being
and sees straight through to my heart; the heart that feels that special love that only comes from the purest of places. I'm so proud of her- she is everything that we humans are not and for that
alone-she deserves unconditional love.
December 23rd 2011 3:28 pm
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One by one, they pass my cage,
Too old, too worn, too broken, no way.
Way past his time, he can’t run and play.
They shake their heads slowly and go on their way.
A little old man, arthritic and sore,
It seems I am not wanted anymore.
I once had a home, I once had a bed,
A place that was warm, and where I was fed.
Now my muzzle is grey, and my eyes slowly fail.
Who wants a dog so old and so frail?
My family decided I didn’t belong,
I got in their way, my attitude was wrong.
Whatever excuse they made in their head,
Can’t justify how they left me for dead.
Now I sit in this cage, where day after day,
Those younger dogs get adopted away.
When I had almost come to the end of my rope,
You saw my face, and I finally had hope.
You saw thru the grey, and the legs bent with age,
And felt I still had life beyond the cage
You took me home, gave me food and a bed.
And shared your own pillow with my poor tired head.
We snuggle and play, and you talk to me low,
You love me so dearly, you want me to know.
I may have lived most of my life with another,
But you outshine them with a love so much stronger.
And I promise to return all the love I can give,
To You, my dear person, as long as I live.
I may be with you for a week or for years,
We will share many smiles, you will no doubt shed tears.
And when the time comes that God deems I must leave,
I know you will cry and your heart, it will grieve.
And when I arrive at the Bridge, all brand new,
My thoughts and my heart will still be with you.
And I will brag to all who will hear,
Of the angel who made my last days so dear.
October 26th 2011 7:57 pm
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To my beloved people:
1. Always be present and in the moment with me. Your presence is everything. Listen to me with your heart as we write the final chapters of my life.
2. I have a right for compassionate, considerate and respectful care. Choose for me a veterinarian who will honor me physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
3. Keep me free from pain and symptoms so that I may enjoy my day and my precious time I have left with you. Seek to understand the different types of pain I may have. Look for enthusiasm in my eyes as a gauge. Celebrate my life with me until the very end.
4. Keep me well nourished. Offer me my favorite foods to encourage me to eat...but honor my decision if I choose not to eat.
5. Keep me well hydrated.
6. Keep me warm and comfortable. My favorite bed or blanket gives me security and makes me feel safe.
7. Let me stay active and continue to be part of my family I love so dearly. I still want to go for car rides and walks. I still love to snuggle with you. Please keep "fun" in our day.
8. Touch me. Your loving hands have fed me, played with me, comforted me, and now give me strength. Stay just a little longer as you scratch my ear.
9. Give me permission to leave...I need to hear those words from you. Support me as I take my final breath.
10. If there comes a time when you know that I am suffering, please let me go. I trust that you will always make the right decision. Be with me; I want you to be my final vision.
11. As there has been great joy in our life together now let there be joy in my passing. Cherish and be thankful for our happy moments together. Promise to keep my memory alive in you.
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