Monday, July 19, 2010

Good-bye dear girl…

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, and his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

We feel we were worthy of her unconditional love this morning when we made the decision to say good-bye and take her pain away.  Lucy was diagnosed with bone cancer in her right rear leg almost a year ago.  She’s so stubborn and such a tuff girl, she fought it off all this time.  For the past month or so she bravely carried that leg and went right on with things the best she could, but we knew by her behavior that she was in daily pain.  We didn’t want that for her anymore.

It’s been such a sad day today.  Our hearts are broken and we already miss her like crazy.  Lauren has asked about her a few times today and we have tried our best to explain that we had to let her go to doggie heaven so she can run and play there like she couldn’t do here.   

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Good-bye, dear Lucy, we love you so much.  You were a constant source of light in our house for many years and we will always remember you. 

18 comments:

Lisa~~ said...

So sorry for your loss.

Jacquie said...

Oh Donna....... I'm so sorry. I'm heartbroken for you. Sigh. Wish none of us ever had to go through this.

Lorrene said...

That brought tears to my eyes. I wish our pets could live as long was we do.

sierrasmom said...

Donna, Joe, and lauren
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear Lucy. We know how hard it is. I do n't know if yuo remember but we lost our old dog ( Lucy too!)while we were in China. It is hard to say goodbye!!
Kathie

Carolin said...

so very sorry Donna, and family. What a terrible loss - my prayers will be with you guys.

Stephe said...

Hugs Donna!! Lucy will be missed!! All of us that have lost furry pets really truely feel your pain with you. Wishing Lucy peace. HUGS.

Diane and John said...

Donna Joe and Lauren
I am so sorry about Lucy...your post brought tears to my eyes. Hugs to you and your family

Susan said...

Oh, Donna...I'm so sorry. Lucy's been a part of our e-family just like you, Joe and Lauren forever, it seems. *hugs*

M3 said...

Oh Donna, I'm so sorry... Sweet Lucy was such a big part of your family. Sending huge hugs to you, Joe, and Lauren.

Kim said...

Soooo Sorry..
Big hugs..

Eliza2006 said...

So sad for you. Such a hard decision to make. Sending my love!

Lisa and Tate said...

I am in tears.... huge hugs!!! What a hard but loving decision you made for Lucy!

Polar Bear said...

I'm so very sorry. My thoughts are with all of you.

Catherine said...

So sorry for your loss of Lucy. ((Hugs))

deb said...

So sorry for the loss of your fur baby.

Scrappy Bug said...

So sorry you had to say goodbye to your dear friend. Such a sweet photo with Lauren!

Shauna and MacLean said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. It is such a sad time. Hope that time will ease your pain!

Somewhere In The Sun said...

So sad! We've only had our Rosie for a few months but Olivia has claimed her as hers. I can only imagine how hard it is for Lauren being so young and not understanding.

~Lynn