My Big Guy
I knew this was coming. Just last Friday we were at the vet, and even though his new pain medication seemed to be working very well, we discussed fixing his knees. I seemed to be the only person who thought he could handle the surgery and the recovery, but to me the real question was being able to afford it and maybe at the same time stem cell therapy for his arthritis.
I was wrong, and on some level this might even be better, but it’s going to take a while before I am convinced, if ever.
I miss you. I miss hearing your tail thumping before I even get downstairs in the morning. I miss you bringing me a shoe when I come home. Or just bringing me a shoe because you’re excited and can’t think of anything else to do. I miss your “rumble” when you lay near me on the sofa. I miss you almost taking out my knee when you lean up against me.
You were a good boy. Never forget that.
I am so so sorry. He was a very special boy for sure.
A good friend has been known to close her blog posts with we are blessed may we recognize the blessing. Gage certainly was a blessing, and you to him. I am certain he lived every moment of his life with you knowing he was a good boy, you gave him that blessing. He gave you the blessing dogs give us – that thump of the tail; that rumble, the dog purr, next to you on the sofa. The grace of unconditional love. Dog spelled backwards and forwards…
Gage is a GOOD BOY.
My condolences & sympathies for your loss.
I’m so sorry. It’s so hard. My thoughts are with you.
Sending good thoughts. I am sad for your loss.
Eric,
I’m sorry for your loss and your post makes me think of my dogs.
Take care,
Joe
Sending good thoughts and wishes.
RIP Gage.
Take care, Eric.
Eric, you have had a tough year so far starting with the loss of your father. Now, the loss of Gage. I love the quote the blogger uses to close her blogs noted above. How gentle and kind – as you sound about Gage. God speed, Gage – you are now waiting in splendor for Eric, whose heart needs healing at your loss. Be kind to yourself, Eric.
So sorry to hear of your loss. It’s a terrible thing to miss a friend. Probably the only thing that could be worse would have been not knowing him at all.
Oh, I’m so very sorry. Seems the hardest part of loving these wonderful, big hearted creatures is the fact that we inevitably have to say goodbye to them. It hurts, I know. But after a while (sometimes a great while,) the sharp edges of that pain wear down, and we’re left with the beauty and sweetness of our memories, and the gratitude of having had them in our lives at all.
Gage was a good boy and he always will be….because YOU will never forget it.
So very sorry for your loss!
You were as much a gift in his life as he was in yours.
I’m so sorry for you loss. I know he was well loved and will not be forgotten. Still, it is always hard to loose an old friend.
Mary
Eric, my heart breaks for you. Eventually the dark days will turn to happy memories. It just takes time and a lot of tears (I’m still on that journey myself). You loved Gage and were loved in return. That is all we can ask for really. Know that you and Gage are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace,
Liz
I’m so sorry. It is never, never, never, never easy. Here’s what I try to do: Don’t focus on the final days. That hurts. Think of the happiest times together.
My condolences Eric. We all know what you are going through, which doesn’t make it any easier for you, but we do understand your pain and loss. Unlike you, I have never been able to actually post anything about the loss of my best friend on my blog, mainly because I didn’t think I could cope with reading the comments like the very sort I am now making. Our thoughts are with you, Eric.
I’m so sorry!!
Of course he will never forget, that he is a good boy – how could he – I bet you told him threetrilllion times a day!!
There’s nothing I can say that will help, but know that I am so sorry for your pain. All we can do is love and keep them safe and happy while they are with us, and miss the hell out of them when they are gone.