Sorry for your Loss

Posted on Nov 03 in Generally Speakingby Jeff K.Print

I’m not what you would call the weepy type. Like most guys, I tend to put my emotions on the back burner. It takes quite a bit to get me choked up.

Awhile back I wrote an article for this website about putting an old dog to sleep, and then posted a copy to ezinearticles.com. While the original posting on this website, (which you can find here,) never drew any comments, the ezine article had a bunch. I was unaware of the comments until today. When I received an email from ezinearticles.com that I had a new comment, I went to the site and saw what had come in over the past few months. I was hit by a wave of emotion.

I don’t know if you keep your own blog. If you do, you know it takes work—a lot of work—to keep it current and relevant. There may be times when you have had the thought that it is too much work, and maybe it would be better to just shut it down and pursue other interests. I’ll admit I’ve had those thoughts many times, especially since my blog does not get very many comments. I’ll begin to wonder whether my words are reaching anyone, then something like this happens:

“I’m so glad I found this article. I put my 16 1/2 year old shih tzu mix to sleep yesterday and the pain I am feeling is unbelievable. However, your words give me some peace and comfort when I desperately need it, so thank you.” Maria Bebee

“This article was very helpful. My husband and I had to put our wonderful dog Willa (a black lab mix) to sleep 12 days ago. He was 15 years old. It was a very difficult decision. He was my shadow and we miss him so much, but this article made me understand even more that it was the right time to let him go. Thank you.” Lisa

“I had to put my 16 year old dog Maggie to sleep 2 days ago. It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. I stayed with her throughout and brought her home with me. Your article described her perfectly towards the end, and helped me make sense of what I had had to do. Thank you for helping me realise that it was the kindest thing I could do for her.” Lisa Ball

“This article helped me make the hardest decision I have had to make. My Dakota crossed the rainbow bridge today after being a faithful friend for almost 15 years. I was blessed to have him in my life for this long. Thank you so much for writing this…..I think it will help many people who have to go thought this.” Natalie

“Thank you for this article. We are facing this with our two 16 1/2-year-old dachshunds; while we know all this rationally, it’s very hard to figure out “the right time.” “You’ll know,” everyone says, but I’m not sure that’s exactly correct. Meanwhile, we are exhausting ourselves to try to make sure they are OK. Sigh.” Liz

All I can add is, you’re welcome, and I’m sorry for your loss.

Jeff

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