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Timber passed away last night

Posted : 7/10/2006 12:36:39 PM

I am still hysterical. I woke up this morning and my baby was gone. he was restless last night but that was not unusual for him. I didn't even get to say good bye. he didn't even really give me any indication that he was ready to go and I feel so horrible like I should have known and done something. I don't think I'll ever get over this.

marty_ga

Posted : 7/10/2006 12:41:19 PM

Oh no, my heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry...rest in peace, Timber.

RupsMom

Posted : 7/10/2006 12:45:32 PM

I am so sorry to hear this! Rest in peace.

jbv

Posted : 7/10/2006 2:01:25 PM

Very sorry to hear your heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with you ...wishing you peace. The "I should have known..." thoughts are so familiar...I think many of us go through them at times like this. Be assured that Timber knew your love and felt it with him as he passed. Take care.

Timbersmom

Posted : 7/10/2006 2:44:01 PM

thank you all for your kind thoughts. I am still in shock. the house feels so empty now and I can't bear to get rid of any of his stuff.

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Posted : 7/10/2006 2:53:26 PM

You dont have to get rid of his stuff just yet, you take your time. My mother didnt get rid of our dog's things until she could look at them and smile at his memory instead of crying. He passed quietly, in peace becuase he knew he was safe and loved, their is no greater gift then that to give a dog.

High up in the courts of heaven today
a little dog angel waits;
with the other angels he will not play,
but he sits alone at the gates.
"For I know my master will come" says he,
"and when he comes he will call for me."

The other angels pass him by
As they hurry toward the throne,
And he watches them with a wistful eye
as he sits at the gates alone.
"But I know if I just wait patiently
that someday my master will call for me."

And his master, down on earth below,
as he sits in his easy chair,
forgets sometimes, and whispers low
to the dog who is not there.
And the little dog angel cocks his ears
and dreams that his master's voice he hears.

And when at last his master waits
outside in the dark and cold,
for the hand of death to open the door,
that leads to those courts of gold,
he will hear a sound through the gathering dark,
a little dog angel's bark.

dyan

Posted : 7/10/2006 2:56:36 PM

Oh how sorry I am for you! Its especially hard to get over the shock of loosing your loved one or pet when you are not prepared,,,however,, in the end you have to feel fortunate that Timber did'nt linger on sickly and in pain. If you would have known, you might have been faced with putting him down, and that would be even harder than loosing him. Feel blessed that you didn't have to make that decision!
Timber felt comfortable enough to just leave, and that is good. He loved you and felt your love back for him all the way until the end. I know you miss him terribly, but hang in there, it will get better as time passes. Run free Timber!!

Pam

Posted : 7/10/2006 2:59:43 PM

I am so sorry. I know you wished had know, but that is not good either. I cry everyday thinking today may be our last day together. He gave you the greatest gift which was not to worry needlessly. Love him for that.

M.W.Lewis

Posted : 7/10/2006 3:03:29 PM

I'm so sorry for you loss of Timber. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

sharismom

Posted : 7/10/2006 3:03:39 PM

I'm sorry for your loss. Run free, Timber. [sm=angel.gif]

And...don't throw out his stuff. I lost my Shari almost a month ago. The first day I didn't touch anything - I couldn't. A few days later, I picked up her beds and stripped them to wash and store. I put away her stuff in a box. I still don't have all the bed covers washed yet, but will get to it. I only just threw out some antibiotics I had gotten for her in March that she refused to take. It seemed so final, so I've been doing things as I can handle them.

loveukaykay

Posted : 7/10/2006 3:34:44 PM

Im so sorry. Theres no need to get rid of his things. I creamated my Kayla and sent a few of her favorite things to the Bridge with her and will always have the rest.

spiritdogs

Posted : 7/10/2006 3:42:02 PM

I am convinced that some dogs go silently in the night because they know how painful the goodbyes are for us. Rest in peace, sweet Timber.

glenmar

Posted : 7/10/2006 4:23:18 PM

I'm so sorry. It's never easy, but I'm thinking Timber wanted to spare you having to decide for him. He loved you that much.

Run free sweet Timber.

sandra_slayton

Posted : 7/10/2006 4:37:53 PM

It was 9 years ago yesterday, July 9, that I had to make the decision to send my 12 1/2 year old irish Setter with bone cancer to the bridge. I know your grief. and I feel so for you. Sometimes I think there is no way of knowing the end is at hand and you will never have to second guess a decision this way. When up to it write about your precious Timber, tell us about him and cute things he did, post a picture.

marlania

Posted : 7/10/2006 6:59:02 PM

I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you.