by Witness 007 73 Replies latest jw experiences
Rocketman,
You nailed it for it being a bond as strong and stronger than that between humans, but that pets are not on an equal par to people.
I was never able to explain it right, but you just did.
Pets can treat us much nicer than people, I've found.
Pets mind their own business, never pry, and always forgive and forget.
They are always there to love you no matter what.
And, I believe that love has everything to do with it.
Nothing beats the friendship of a good pet.
I had a wonderful dog that I loved very much. I had to have her put to sleep at 14, she was a big (95 lbs) husky mix. It was horrible. I still think about her a lot, but it does get easier with time. Getting another dog helps, but it's not a replacement. When my dog died I bought a little butterfly pin as a rememberance, because I felt she had the light spirit of a butterfly. The funny thing was the next day I say a huge yellow butterfly go by outside my window. I don't believe in the afterlife really, but I couldn't help think - there goes Allie. My husband thought it was silly, but when a big yellow butterfly keep bumping into him, he became a believer. A few years ago a butterfly kept hitting him again. I looked up the date Allie died, and sure enough it was the exact same day of the year, 5 years before. Who know what it means, but it gives me comfort to think that her spirit goes on.
It never ceases to amaze me how much pain is caused when a beloved pet leaves us.
They are a blessing.
WITNESS 007- My wife and I lost our 12 yr.old Lab to pancreatic cancer in December. I know how hard it is . It just takes time. My wife and I send our condolences to you and your wife. Hang in there friend. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Flipper
From the movie Watership Down. This is a comforting song that will help you let your feelings out. This is the scene when one of the rabbits almost died. The song is beautiful. I want it played at my funeral one day.
You can make free on line memorials in tribute and memory of your beloved lab. Here is one of the sites.
Here is another one called Rainbow Bridge:
I still mourn for my spunky, outrageous Rascal, a miniature smooth hair fox terrier. We were unable to have any dogs b/c my father kicked them in the head down stairs. When he died, my sister was rewarded with a dog. I loved Rascal so much. Later, I became ill while practicing at a large Wall St. law firm. Her unconditional love was a beacon.
Dogs don't have long lives in the wild. I hope he found the corn cob yummy in the tummy for his last meal. Poor dog. Poor you.
Someone told me about Rainbow Bridge. I googled it. Rainbow Bridge is a place where deceased pets go to wait for their humans until the humans and pets go to heaven. The separation is short altho it may seem very long. Rainbow Bridge has many bones and smelly things. Lot of green grass and even carpeting. Lots of fine wooden furniture to scratch. There are cats to chase. Large dogs are present for small dogs to flirt with and b/c there humans are not present, they hide behind angels at the last moment.
C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity remarks that as Christ saves humans, humans may save dogs. Heaven must include our beloved dogs.
You will always grieve your dog and remember how awesome your dog was. Soon, you will be ready to teach a new dog about the adventures of your deceased companion.
At first glance this may seem like a strange post:
See now!!!! the dog save him from the devil
