Back home.
Scout isn’t doing well.
We know a decision will have to made in the not-too-distant future. All we can do is pray for guidance, because from one minute to the next, our feelings and ‘intuition’ change. So we prayed together last night to know when it’s time. To do what is right for our girl. To do what is humane.
But right now, she’s sleeping in the ‘tunnel.’ She’s beautiful. She’s my daughter. And I’m just going to stay in the moment.
Being in the midst of my work in Hartford, knowing I have to leave again on Monday, certainly has an influence on everything. Today, Don has a singing gig and, thankfully, I’ll be here to watch over Scoutie. We’ll spend the day together.
I’m overwhelmed by sadness and by too much loss.
But right now, it’s sunny out and I’m with my husband and my little girl.
Right now, all is well.
Happy Sunday.
So very sorry to hear Scout is not doing well. I know all to well about ailing animals as we had to make the difficult choice to put our cat and dog down within one week of each other. She knows she is well loved. May you find the peace and guidance you need.
Thank you, Michelle.
Thinking of you and Don.
Thank you, Kathy.
Bless dear Scout. Oh how we love them. Just know I am thinking of you all and have been down that road myself recently.
Thank you, Ann.
Thinking of you Claudia and Don. Scout knows how much you love her. Doris
Thank you, Doris.
My dear Claudia, I get it!!!! When is the right time, what is the right decision, such difficult questions with no good answers. Those were my darkest times with our fur babies. Your little girl is well loved and gives that back to you and Don.
Thank you, Cindy.
Sending much love to you, Don and your precious girl. I just sent up a prayer for the three of you. Please give Scout a hug from me and my furs. I will be thinking of you all.
Thank you, Charlene.
I have no words Claudia. My heart is breaking for you as I too prayed for an answer and I got it sooner then I had hoped. Charlie is at peace now and for that I am grateful. The last few days showed me it was time. I’m rambling…sorry. You know I love you all.
Linda
And you know I love you and Charlie, Linda. Thinking of you today, my friend. Sending you hugs and prayers.
I’m so sorry Scout is not doing well. It’s such a hard place to be when a beloved pet is aging. Wishing you a day of special moments and blessings for comfort.
Our pup was 15 when we had to make the hardest decision ever to say goodbye. The vet we have was so compassionate and as much as we dreaded that day, his team made it so much easier by giving us many options and holding our hands along the way. They have created a beautiful space with low lights, classical soft music, a comfy couch, warmed blankets and quotes on the walls. Away from the main space so there is privacy and no rush to be out of an exam room. They took her paw print (all my kids are now getting a tattoo of her paw on their feet), we wrapped her in her favorite blanket and then when we were ready, a small injection went her in vein and she slowly but gently went to sleep in my arms. We were allowed to bring her home and our friends had created a beautiful wooden box to lay her in. We wrote messages all over it and then carried her out to our acreage where we now live in the country. We have all felt comfort that she came here before we did, watching over our build and now being part of our new life here. Here was that hard but in the end special day: http://ourlittlecottageinthewoods.blogspot.ca/2013/10/saying-goodbye.html. I hope this is a bit helpful on this difficult day. X0X0
Hugs to you and Don. Take care. Chy
Thank you, Chy. We’ve been through this before and it never gets any easier. Just harder.
Praying for you to have a blessed day.
Thank you, Kim.
Claudia, I have you all in my prayers today….I remember going thru this with you on Riley and my heart is aching, knowing that it never gets any easier. Enjoy these precious moments that you have.
Terri
Thank you, Terri.
I’m so sorry Claudia. You, Don and Scout are in my prayers. I have no other words.
Blessings,
Betsy
Thank you, Betsy.
Sending hugs and love your way, Claudia.
Thank you, Debra.
Sending prayers your way, Claudia.
Thank you, Debbie.
This is rough.
I wish I could help because I feel your pain deeply.
Follow your heart.
Love your girl.
xo xo Monica
Thank you, Monica.
Love you all.
Eileen
Love you, Eileen.
I just hate this for you. I’ve never even met Scout but I feel like I know her. Tears in my eyes over this. So sorry for all 3 of you.
Thank you, Barbara.
This is such a difficult place to be. I am so sorry that you, Don and Scout are going through this.
Thank you, Liz.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
Thank you, Mary.
I´m sorry Claudia and Don. It is not an easy decision to make. I had to make that decision last March with my 18 yr old pug. I think part of her vision was gone and she couldn´t hear well anymore. When she started having seizures and getting confused and caught behind the toilet and furnishings, I knew it was time. Before she hurt herself.
I have second guessed my decision every day. It isn´t easy.
I am sending good thoughts your way. pam
Thank you, Pam.
Oh, Claudia, my heart goes out to you. Praying for you and Don and Scout.
xo
Thank you, Karen.
Scout will let you know when she’s had enough. Riley and Winston are waiting for her. They will have a happy reunion. Please give Scout a gentle pat and hug from me. What a beautiful, blessed life she has had. Sending a prayer for strength and peace for all three of you.
Thank you, Nancy.
Glad you made it back home, I know what you are going through, went threw the same thing a year ago November. I am thinking and praying for you, Don and Scout. God will know the best thing to do. Many ((hugs)) to you all
Thank you, Nancy.
I’m at a loss for words. Please know that you, Don and Scoutie are in my thoughts and prayers today. ;)
Thank you, Donnamae.
You all are in my thoughts. I hope you find the wisdom and the peace for which you are searching today. I think you have been given this day to spend with your girl which will give Don some time away also.
Sweet Scout knows how much you both love her. xoxo
Thank you, Chris.
I’m crying for you and Don and Scout, too. Having really just lost my kitty Sienna in September, I know the heart-breaking anxiety of this period of time, of the indecision, of desperately not wanting to let go. I went through the sadness and grief of three animal companions, and, yes, the path never gets easier because it really is a different path each time, isn’t it? The only constant is the deep love we have for our family member. Talk to Scout all day and tell her stories of her life. Let your loving voice flow all over her. Sending love and strength to you all…
Thank you, Wendy.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God love you and your family.
Thank you, Cindy.
Never, never easy to have to be the ones to make the decision. You will always be thinking “did we let her go to soon? Did we wait too long?” I think you’ll know when. Praying for you, Don and Scout.
Today seems a bit better. And so it goes, Tana. Thank you.
A tender embrace for you Claudia and Scout and Don and courage as you attend and Love in the midst of such fragility.
Thank you, Grace.
Give sweet Scout a gentle pet from all of us. Love to all of you. xo
Thank you, Dori.
Thinking of you, Don and Scoutie. Max is having a hard time too, not easy to see that is for sure.
Love you,
Mere
We are nursing along our senior cat. Right now he’s doing ok. We have a two week vacation planned in a couple of months. With older pets, I have an extra layer of anxiety when I’m away.
I know you are going through this now, and I really feel for you. I think you’re doing a great job on all fronts. I find it very inspiring how you handle difficult times. All the best to you, Don, and sweet baby Scout. xo
Oh Claudia, SO sorry to hear Scoutie’s not doing so well right now. But if she could speak to you, I’d bet the farm she’d say “Please don’t worry…” and most of all, “Thank you for loving me so much and for giving me the MOST wonderful life…” Sending big warm hugs and pets to you all. ?
I know that whatever decision you and Don reach, it will be made with love for Scout. My heart goes out to your family.
Karen
dear claudia and don …
i echo the commenters above … may you all have peace. may you know in your hearts that your scout knows how very much you love her and have always/will always do right for her. and, when that time comes, remember there will be those “glad shouts” for her.
with hugs and prayers,
kathy in iowa
Claudia, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Don and Scout. I know what you are going through because we lost our sweet Howard last October (he would have been 14 years old last month) and we miss him terribly. Hugs to all of you.
Dear Claudia
Nothing in the world makes me suffer more than seeing or knowing that an animal is in pain or trouble.Since the loss of my sweet Charito three years ago this feeling of anguish for sick animals has increased,It was me who had to take the terrible decision to let my girl go since my husband loved her so much that he didn’t have the courage,B ut my deep love towards her made me understand that we can’t made them suffer precisely for how much we love them.You know how much I love adorable Scout as well as I loved dear Riley.I will constantly praying for her and for you too .You have had enough pain lately. God be with you all
Alicia,Buenos Aires
I am so sorry to hear Scout is not doing well. You and Don are in my prayers.
Praying for you three as you go thru this traumatic time. Just like with Riley, you will know when the time is right. Just a rough time.
Love ya,
Judy
You will make the right decision at the right time. It is a very painful thing to do, but you will know when it is right.
Aw, I’m so sorry you have so much heaped upon you right now. I will be praying also that you know in your heart when the right time is. XO
Hold on to those “right now” moments … they are precious. My heart and prayers go out to you and Don.
Dear God, how my heart goes out to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
I’m praying that she will hang in there for a while longer. I’m sure having you home must be so comforting to her. Making that final decision is so very hard. One day at a time. Hugs and blessings, Tammy
Thinking of you, Don and your girl. Sending prayers and love. So hard. She has had such love in her life and given such love. Hugs!
I know you and Don are cherishing this time with your girl. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Saying goodbye to someone you love so much is painful. Hugs to all three of you. Safe travels sweet girl.