The Queen has crossed the Rainbow Bridge
The Queen of the farm, Miss Lucy crossed the rainbow bridge at 5:15 pm last night.
My heart is broken.
She had been going downhill the past few weeks both with her painful arthritis and the added issue of digestive problems.
I feared her rumen was not functioning correctly.
It came to a head yesterday afternoon when she had her dinner. She went into full blown bloat and despite using every trick I knew, I was unable to stop the process.
I opted to end her suffering.
She left this world with my hand on her back, sweet words in her ears, many thanks for being in my life, and promises that I would see her again.
I’m having a hard time writing this with tears streaming down my face.
She had a long life here with us and I hope it was the best one I could provide for her.
Rest easy my sweet girl in fields of green with shady trees. Frolic with your friends that have gone before you. Know that my Rob is watching over you until I get there.
Blessed Be.
The pain of a loss of such a dear friend is painful through your core. We who adore our four-legged family members are blessed with the ability to make the painful decision to let them go because it is the right thing for you to do for them. My brother is a vet, and the first dog I ever had to make this decision about I called him sobbing not knowing what to do. His words of wisdom remain my cornerstone for these decisions today. Are you keeping her alive for you or are you keeping her alive because it is right for her? We all know the true answer when we ask it. I find great comfort when I think of her (or any of them) I make myself think about a time when they cracked me up or were my best friend in my time of need. That always makes me smile and am comforted that the decision I made was the best for her, no matter the pain it causes me. That decision was made over 40 years ago (and many times since) and I still was crying when writing this. And that is okay, she gave me her heart and took a piece of my heart to always be with me. Lucy gave you her heart, and know she took a piece of you over that bridge, so you are always with her.
Goodbye Miss Lucy! I hope your next life is just as delightful as the one I know you enjoyed at Fat Turkey Farm.