How selfish. I am
obviously more concerned with my feelings than hers. I would not have believed I could be like
that but I suppose it’s the old “Self Preservation” coming to the fore.
The other selfish thing I dwell on is “will I have to make
the decision for her”. “Maybe she will
go in her sleep? “
I do know that if I can manage to adopt a more positive
attitude towards this, recognise and remember that we all have a set lifetime
span, probably laid out from the day we were born, and make the very best of
what I have left with her I will be in a far better state of mind when her time
finally comes.
The moral of the story is:-
Celebrate Life Whilst
You Can.
A very honest and poignant post and one that all pet owners will be able to relate to, I am sure. Your last sentence is so true and one I think we can all learn from.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your companionship for as long as you can and don't waste a moment.
Ali x
I know those feelings, my eldest dog is 12 this year but we lost all three of our old dogs at age 12 a couple of years back, so I do that same selfish worrying - so those words have helped me too, really MUST enjoy each day and not worry about how grey and doddery she is now.
ReplyDeleteYour companion is a 'little dog' they can live another 4 years yet, so you really must enjoy your time with her.
Lynda x
A very difficult time Carol - we know that we may have to make the decision, but it certainly doesn't make it any easier.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy her time and spent it with her.
Jill
Hello Carol
ReplyDeleteA sad post, and not one to make cheerful comments on, but I would like to award you 'The Liebster Award' - see my blog for further details
Jill