Lucy

Today was the day that Lucy has left us. She has been sick for quite a while and her abdomen got so swollen that she was having trouble walking. eating and just moving around. She stayed in the basement and under the bed until the kids went to sleep and then she came upstairs to watch TV. She was so uncomfortable and unhappy and today was the day that we made the decision that her quality of life was not good and was certainly not going to improve. Goodness this is hard.

You don't really realize what friends they are. I sort of think that pets are pets and you enjoy them etc but I don't really equate them to friends so much. They are. She used to come to our car when we got home, run to one of us when we were sad, sleep (hog) the bed and even drink and eat our food. She is greatly missed already. The vet was extremely compassionate and I suppose it went as well as it could be. We are sad. Just sad. At the same time, I am happy that she is no longer uncomfortable and I am grateful that I got to love her. When we told the kids I didn't think they would get it. Immediately Sam started REALLY crying and saying that he just wanted her to come back. I didn't expect that. I thought they would hear it be confused and then a little while later ask a lot of questions and then understand, not instantly. I told Sam that she went to heaven where Pabert was and he said, I sure hope Pabert likes Lucy when she gets there. Maybe I should just go and get her back."
These kids are quick. Rest in Peace my dear friend Lucy.