Our beloved Merlin crossed the Rainbow Bridge with assistants from his vet. His kidneys were shut down and the lymphoma tumors were getting so big he could barely eat of drink. While this is always a hard decision for furry companion parents we did what was right for our Merlin.
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I am so, very, very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of your precious baby, Merlin. I’ve been there too many times over the decades & it never, ever gets easier to do such (each time is devastating & rips my heart out, leaving another scar), even when you know it’s best for them (when everything that can be done, no longer works etc; all the love & care you also gave throughout–especially during their illness– never seems to feel it’s enough or, even if it helped ease & comfort them up to their last breath, heartbeat), to end their pain and suffering. I lost a “child” each time, I had to do this with my “babies” (dogs, cats, etc.). I still grieve for (all) them. My last two, I went and had (2 – one for each) necklaces & matching bracelets made with their name on it each with sm. diamond in it as well. I wear the necklaces daily (approx 3 or more years now), the bracelets rarely wear. They were purchased at Ross & Simon (they engraved the name on these for me also). My dog (Cheyenna) especially comes to visit (in spirit), barks to wake me up (not too much now, still on occasion though). On rare occasion, she was able to physically appear and walk around (actually walked over to where her bed used to be to lie down). My cat (Jerry) had paranasal cancer. I treated him throughout & he died in my arms about 3 am at home (went into fatal non stop seizure as result of cancer tumor that spread to brain & burst, until his heart gave out) – the seizure, 1st he ever had- & his last- which ended his life. Jerry, rarely comes to visit (in spirit), unfortunately. It never gets easier, time eventually softens the grieving, but you never forget or stop loving them. Realize, Merlin is still very much around you (you may be able to sometimes visually see him in physical form as well) and will be for a while.
I’ve been through many times myself and it is heartbreaking every time. I have invited him to visit whenever he wants to so my homes protection doesn’t keep him. I’m very sorry for your losses. I have a necklace with charms that hold each of my children ashes. That I wear often. When not being worn is hung very close to my desk. It doesn’t get “easier” just different. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Blessed be.
Amazing…….I’ve been doing EXACTLY the same thing for (all) my “babies” who crossed over the rainbow bridge. I tell them “You’re always welcome anytime day/night, whenever you want, it’s your home too. Where ever I live etc; is where your home will always be -with me. Each one of you are always welcome, anytime – day/night 24/7. All of you are always deeply loved, still very much wanted & deeply missed -every one of you. You’re free to come & go anytime, stay as long as you want and, ALWAYS welcome, loved & wanted, my home is your home.”
It’s definitely hard, but it’s nice you were able to get some of their ashes in necklaces to wear. I have all their ashes. Also have also a paw print in clay – just before they cremated Cheyenna, my dog, the crematorium offered me & gave to me for free. Unfortunately, don’t have paw prints given/offered for any of my other babies. I didn’t even know they offered this small touching detail for cremated (or buried) pets. Probably depends on each crematorium to offer /not offer this nice touching detail. I do not have small vials to put their ashes in, to wear on a necklace (still have couple heart keychains left to hold ashes in, in antiqued silver).
I am so, very, very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of your precious baby, Merlin. I’ve been there too many times over the decades & it never, ever gets easier to do such (each time is devastating & rips my heart out, leaving another scar), even when you know it’s best for them (when everything that can be done, no longer works etc; all the love & care you also gave throughout–especially during their illness– never seems to feel it’s enough or, even if it helped ease & comfort them up to their last breath, heartbeat), to end their pain and suffering. I lost a “child” each time, I had to do this with my “babies” (dogs, cats, etc.). I still grieve for (all) them. My last two, I went and had (2 – one for each) necklaces & matching bracelets made with their name on it each with sm. diamond in it as well. I wear the necklaces daily (approx 3 or more years now), the bracelets rarely wear. They were purchased at Ross & Simon (they engraved the name on these for me also). My dog (Cheyenna) especially comes to visit (in spirit), barks to wake me up (not too much now, still on occasion though). On rare occasion, she was able to physically appear and walk around (actually walked over to where her bed used to be to lie down). My cat (Jerry) had paranasal cancer. I treated him throughout & he died in my arms about 3 am at home (went into fatal non stop seizure as result of cancer tumor that spread to brain & burst, until his heart gave out) – the seizure, 1st he ever had- & his last- which ended his life. Jerry, rarely comes to visit (in spirit), unfortunately. It never gets easier, time eventually softens the grieving, but you never forget or stop loving them. Realize, Merlin is still very much around you (you may be able to sometimes visually see him in physical form as well) and will be for a while.
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I am so, very, very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of your precious baby, Merlin. I’ve been there too many times over the decades & it never, ever gets easier to do such (each time is devastating & rips my heart out, leaving another scar), even when you know it’s best for them (when everything that can be done, no longer works etc; all the love & care you also gave throughout–especially during their illness– never seems to feel it’s enough or, even if it helped ease & comfort them up to their last breath, heartbeat), to end their pain and suffering. I lost a “child” each time, I had to do this with my “babies” (dogs, cats, etc.). I still grieve for (all) them. My last two, I went and had (2 – one for each) necklaces & matching bracelets made with their name on it each with sm. diamond in it as well. I wear the necklaces daily (approx 3 or more years now), the bracelets rarely wear. They were purchased at Ross & Simon (they engraved the name on these for me also). My dog (Cheyenna) especially comes to visit (in spirit), barks to wake me up (not too much now, still on occasion though). On rare occasion, she was able to physically appear and walk around (actually walked over to where her bed used to be to lie down). My cat (Jerry) had paranasal cancer. I treated him throughout & he died in my arms about 3 am at home (went into fatal non stop seizure as result of cancer tumor that spread to brain & burst, until his heart gave out) – the seizure, 1st he ever had- & his last- which ended his life. Jerry, rarely comes to visit (in spirit), unfortunately. It never gets easier, time eventually softens the grieving, but you never forget or stop loving them.
Realize, Merlin is still very much around you (you may be able to sometimes visually see him in physical form as well) and will be for a while.
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I’ve been through many times myself and it is heartbreaking every time. I have invited him to visit whenever he wants to so my homes protection doesn’t keep him. I’m very sorry for your losses. I have a necklace with charms that hold each of my children ashes. That I wear often. When not being worn is hung very close to my desk. It doesn’t get “easier” just different. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Blessed be.
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Amazing…….I’ve been doing EXACTLY the same thing for (all) my “babies” who crossed over the rainbow bridge. I tell them “You’re always welcome anytime day/night, whenever you want, it’s your home too. Where ever I live etc; is where your home will always be -with me. Each one of you are always welcome, anytime – day/night 24/7. All of you are always deeply loved, still very much wanted & deeply missed -every one of you. You’re free to come & go anytime, stay as long as you want and, ALWAYS welcome, loved & wanted, my home is your home.”
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It’s definitely hard, but it’s nice you were able to get some of their ashes in necklaces to wear. I have all their ashes. Also have also a paw print in clay – just before they cremated Cheyenna, my dog, the crematorium offered me & gave to me for free. Unfortunately, don’t have paw prints given/offered for any of my other babies. I didn’t even know they offered this small touching detail for cremated (or buried) pets. Probably depends on each crematorium to offer /not offer this nice touching detail. I do not have small vials to put their ashes in, to wear on a necklace (still have couple heart keychains left to hold ashes in, in antiqued silver).
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I have the ceramics for all my fur babies.
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I am so, very, very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of your precious baby, Merlin. I’ve been there too many times over the decades & it never, ever gets easier to do such (each time is devastating & rips my heart out, leaving another scar), even when you know it’s best for them (when everything that can be done, no longer works etc; all the love & care you also gave throughout–especially during their illness– never seems to feel it’s enough or, even if it helped ease & comfort them up to their last breath, heartbeat), to end their pain and suffering. I lost a “child” each time, I had to do this with my “babies” (dogs, cats, etc.). I still grieve for (all) them. My last two, I went and had (2 – one for each) necklaces & matching bracelets made with their name on it each with sm. diamond in it as well. I wear the necklaces daily (approx 3 or more years now), the bracelets rarely wear. They were purchased at Ross & Simon (they engraved the name on these for me also). My dog (Cheyenna) especially comes to visit (in spirit), barks to wake me up (not too much now, still on occasion though). On rare occasion, she was able to physically appear and walk around (actually walked over to where her bed used to be to lie down). My cat (Jerry) had paranasal cancer. I treated him throughout & he died in my arms about 3 am at home (went into fatal non stop seizure as result of cancer tumor that spread to brain & burst, until his heart gave out) – the seizure, 1st he ever had- & his last- which ended his life. Jerry, rarely comes to visit (in spirit), unfortunately. It never gets easier, time eventually softens the grieving, but you never forget or stop loving them. Realize, Merlin is still very much around you (you may be able to sometimes visually see him in physical form as well) and will be for a while.
Valerie
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Thank you again.
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I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m sending you lots of love and hugs 🤗 Amanda 🇬🇧
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I am so sorry for you. Happy Trails, Merlin!
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Thank you
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