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nh.farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Barbara
New Hampshire
USA
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 Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 07:56:12 AM
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My Annabelle is no longer suffering. Thank you for all your love and best wishes. I really need them now - I know it was the right thing to do and that she went gently and peacefully, yet still I am hurting so much right now.
Barbara :.((
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint."
- Edward Hopper
www.newhampshirefarmgirl.blogspot.com
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6662 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 08:02:10 AM
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You made the right decision Barbara even though you are hurting and your heart is broken. Annabelle is happy and running around in heaven with all our other family members free of pain and having the time of her life. She is watching over you.
You are in my heart and prayers.
Farm girl Hugs,
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 08:03:20 AM
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Of course you are, Barbara, but you did the right thing. I often wish we could do this for each other. She is still with you, she has simply changed form--like your pictures on the blog, she's cooling her belly in the lush green gardens of heaven, now.
I'm thinking of you. It will take time. But you know that she was so well loved--and loved you in return. We, none of us, can ask for more.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 08:45:00 AM
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Oh Barbara, my heart really goes out to you. In fact I knew when I read the heading you were going to tell about Annabelle being gone. I understand. As others have said..it will hurt a long time...yes it will, but what a pastor's wife said to me after having to release my Buffy was essentially what Debbie said. Scripture is full of animals being loved by God, and I believe you will see Annabelle again. She was a special gift to you, and now you can keep forever her memory. I will continue to pray for you as I know your heart is breaking....breaking because you were a great caretaker and she was a spectacular pet. God bless you.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl & Sister #870 ~
"It compliments God to ask great things of Him." ~ St. Theresa of Avila
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 09:33:24 AM
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Barbara,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Annabelle. I just lost my Selena two weeks ago and I still find myself crying when I go by where she used to sleep. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had my kitty for almost fourteen years. She was my only little girl. I have a male cat, a male dog, two sons and a husband. Now I am besieged by males, lol. It's never easy when we lose a beloved pet.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 09:41:07 AM
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| Dear Barbara, I didn't see this post and left a message on your blog. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking and praying for you. Hugs, Erica |
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 6:04:27 PM
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Barbara, I'm so sorry. It is so hard to make that decision. I know it hurts, deeply, but I agree with all the other sisters, you did the right thing. Your sweet Annabelle is no longer tired, suffering, or fighting. I know even while missing her, you can find comfort in that. They become so much like family, the only downfall to having a treasured pet is you will probably have to face this choice. My heart goes out to you! Hold on to the cuddles, and purrs in your heart, and it will get easier. Lots of (((hugs)))!
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
www.broken908.blogspot.com
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 6:31:53 PM
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i am so sorry Barbara for your pain. sending you hugs and love sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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pnickols
True Blue Farmgirl
808 Posts
Patricia
Parma
Ohio
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 6:38:51 PM
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| I'm so sorry Barbara, but Annabelle is free of pain now, I had my kitty for 17 years and we had to put her down. My Amber is 18 and though remarkably healthy for such an old lady, I wonder how much longer she will be with us. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 7:24:59 PM
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Barbara,
it's not easy saying Good-bye...but as they say "it is better to have Loved & loss, then to never have Loved at all.....so true about our fur babies.
Hugz,
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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nh.farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
74 Posts
Barbara
New Hampshire
USA
74 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2011 : 7:33:19 PM
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Thank you, every one of you.
Just a moment before it happened, it's like Annabelle suddenly knew and was afraid and stood up and just clung to me, flattened herself to me with her front paws and buried her face in my chest as though begging me to please save her. :.(((( OMG, it was so heart-wrenching and sad. I know she is better off, that she had been suffering and would have suffered far more. I'm just heartsick over the entire thing. Just so so sad tonight. I feel for everyone who has ever or will ever go through this. I am just miserable and profoundly sad. I hope I wake up tomorrow in a better place with this. :((((((((((((( Thank you for all your kind words. I am hurting, but it helps, it really does. Blessings to you all.
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint."
- Edward Hopper
www.newhampshirefarmgirl.blogspot.com
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LeighErica
True Blue Farmgirl
306 Posts
Erica
PA
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 06:01:43 AM
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| Dearest Barbara, I am feeling the depth of your pain and wish so badly to just give you a hug. Annabelle loved you with all her heart....she will always be with you. The connection you two shared will never be forgotten. Give yourself time, be good to yourself and know that we are all here if you need us. I so wish I could do more, as I know the pain you feel. Praying for peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time.....Big, big hugs, Erica |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 1:08:57 PM
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Though I knew not Annabelle, my tears are mingled with yours.
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Violets November
True Blue Farmgirl
342 Posts
Violet
Exeter
California
USA
342 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 3:25:33 PM
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My heart goes out to you. I went through the same thing with my beloved Golden Retriever about 5 years ago. The vet came out to our house. I knew it was the right thing to do, but I didn't want to do it. But I had to do it.
I cried and cried like a baby anyway. I loved her so much. She and the kids grew up together.
We have her picture on our desktop.
It isn't easy. But you did the right thing.
~Violet~
Farmgirl Sister #1669
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buffypuff
True Blue Farmgirl
1183 Posts
Claudia
Deer Park
WA
USA
1183 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 5:17:29 PM
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I hope today was better. I'm glad you had that one last cling. She knew who loved her and you knew you were doing the best for her. Bless you, my dear.
Buffypuff/ Claudia ~ Farmgirl & Sister #870 ~
"It compliments God to ask great things of Him." ~ St. Theresa of Avila
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 5:43:02 PM
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I am so sorry for your pain, Barbara. Sending you a hug. Hope it helps.
Marianne |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6662 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6662 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2011 : 5:47:14 PM
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Dearest Barbara, I have been thinking of you today and hope you are feeling better about the decision you made and not beating up on yourself, you did what you did out of love and your Annabelle knew that. You were both Blessed to have one another. Hang in there.
Farm girl hugs,
Debbie |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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HollyMaker
True Blue Farmgirl
84 Posts
Holly
CA
USA
84 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2011 : 12:01:08 AM
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Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it hurts and her clinging to you at the end must have made it all the more difficult. These decisions are never easy. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
Farmgirl Sister #2699
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