LovelyLisa
04-30-2008, 08:22 AM
Dear fellow MSOS Members,
Last Thursday, my almost 2 yr old, female American Cocker Spaniel, Maggie Mae, passed away. She had apparently become anemic, from being bitten by so many fleas, and by the time, my male Shih-Tzu, Bailey, who is almost 4 yrs old, alerted me, she was very weak. My Fiance and I, rushed her to the Animal Hospital, but on the way, she passed away. The Vet, tried to convince me, that she went peacefully, with very little pain or discomfort, if any at all, which brought me some comfort but didn't help when it came to my grief. It was so emotionally overwhelmeing, because when the Vet, came out and told us, she was gone, then came one of the Vet Techs, asking me about arrangements for her body, which was too much to ask of me, in that moment. So my Fiance, told me, to go see Maggie, in a Private Room, while he made the arrangements, and that he would join me, in a few minutes. I walked in the room, to tell Maggie Goodbye, and couldn't keep myself from crying, she was my baby, who just happened to have Special Needs, when it came to her cognitive skills, and was a constant reminder, that just because you may have some weaknesses, doesn't mean you can't overcome them. My Fiance, made arrangements for Maggie, to be cremated, and have her ashes, put in a Urn, personalized, with her full name. We plan to scatter her ashes, at her favorite park, sometime soon. I however, feel completely guilt stricken, about her pre-mature passing, thinking, if I had only done more, or gotten to her sooner. I've never been with one of the family pets, when they passed or had to make arrangements for their body, so it was so difficult, to see her pass away. She was the sweetest dog and a very tricky one, too. As a teacher, we always realize our students, are the ones teaching us, and Maggie, was constantly teaching us. Anyway, if anyone wouldn't mind, lending me some support, during this difficult time, it would be very welcomed and appreciated.
Sincerely,
MSOS Member LovelyLisa
aka Lisa
Last Thursday, my almost 2 yr old, female American Cocker Spaniel, Maggie Mae, passed away. She had apparently become anemic, from being bitten by so many fleas, and by the time, my male Shih-Tzu, Bailey, who is almost 4 yrs old, alerted me, she was very weak. My Fiance and I, rushed her to the Animal Hospital, but on the way, she passed away. The Vet, tried to convince me, that she went peacefully, with very little pain or discomfort, if any at all, which brought me some comfort but didn't help when it came to my grief. It was so emotionally overwhelmeing, because when the Vet, came out and told us, she was gone, then came one of the Vet Techs, asking me about arrangements for her body, which was too much to ask of me, in that moment. So my Fiance, told me, to go see Maggie, in a Private Room, while he made the arrangements, and that he would join me, in a few minutes. I walked in the room, to tell Maggie Goodbye, and couldn't keep myself from crying, she was my baby, who just happened to have Special Needs, when it came to her cognitive skills, and was a constant reminder, that just because you may have some weaknesses, doesn't mean you can't overcome them. My Fiance, made arrangements for Maggie, to be cremated, and have her ashes, put in a Urn, personalized, with her full name. We plan to scatter her ashes, at her favorite park, sometime soon. I however, feel completely guilt stricken, about her pre-mature passing, thinking, if I had only done more, or gotten to her sooner. I've never been with one of the family pets, when they passed or had to make arrangements for their body, so it was so difficult, to see her pass away. She was the sweetest dog and a very tricky one, too. As a teacher, we always realize our students, are the ones teaching us, and Maggie, was constantly teaching us. Anyway, if anyone wouldn't mind, lending me some support, during this difficult time, it would be very welcomed and appreciated.
Sincerely,
MSOS Member LovelyLisa
aka Lisa