Posted by Halton/Peel PLSG (Stephanie)
on 8/11/2008, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Marni"
70.48.34.153
Hi Leona,
I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss of Marni... I know how hard this is for you because I had to have my beloved dog Rocky put down at the age of 18 this past February. I had him since I was 8 years so I truly could not remember a time when he was not around. Those first few days were very strange because I couldn't quite believe that he wasn't coming back. I remember having conversations with Rocky as a child and afterwards telling my mom, "Rocky will never die, he is going to be with me forever. He just promised me". And I know that if he could have kept that promise, he would have. He was such a sweet boy as I'm sure you can relate to with Marni. I found that as he got older, he just got a little sweeter all the time. I completely understand how you can not imagine not having Marni there... in those first few days, I thought I heard Rocky shaking like he did when he stood up after a nap, and I thought I heard him walking down the hallway. I guess when you are so used to certain behaviours and routines, it's a shock when they are no longer there.
I am not sure of the circumstances of Marni's death but I know you did the best thing for your baby under the circumstances. Sometimes the most loving gesture we can make is letting go. They can't speak for themselves and our pets rely on us because they know that we will do what's best for them, regardless of how much pain it will cause us.
Rest assured that Marni is happy and young again, running and playing at the Rainbow Bridge. Perhaps she's met Rocky! And one day when the time is right, she will be waiting for you to be reunited with her.
As Laurien said, we would love to hear about your baby if you want to share. I am hoping the memories of all those years together will be able to bring comfort to you in this painful time.
Sending my best wishes...
Stephanie
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