It's Over

[willowisp]

Andy and I went to the emergency clinic at seven this morning. Gail hadn't improved significantly, if at all. The vet's recommendation was to euthanize, since her breathing was labored and since so many things had gone wrong more or less at once. We were both holding her as her heart stopped, and we asked her to give our love to Thena and our grandparents.

Andy has to be at work today for a conference. Please keep him in your thoughts; I have the luxury of falling apart in my own home, while he has to keep himself together. Heidi is currently in my lap, purring, and not letting me be alone.

Tomorrow is the 11-month anniversary of Thena's death.

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"Weep not for me, though I am gone
Into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will, but not for long
Upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest
There is no need for tears
For with your love, I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not
The fear is now all gone
Put now these things out of your thoughts
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not my strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life."
- "Wishes from Rainbow Bridge"

*hugs*