RIP Jojo <3 *8/23/06~6/29/10*

[puppytoes72]

Using the hairdryer worked,I was able to get the tin open and see my baby.

I was just looking on a website for small urns and I found this poem....

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-Author Unknown

 

[fresnowitte]

That's was beautiful...

 

[amylee159]

Omg that poem was wonderful here I go crying again :'(

 

[beardie osk]

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
-Author Unknown

This was beautiful Michele, that confirms what I wrote earlier:
"The greatest gift you gave her was your love, and you knew when it was time to let her go, she is at peace now, without pain.......That must of been a difficult decision to make, but it was self sacrificial, knowing you wouldn't have her anymore, but that she would be free, you put her first."

 

[vickson420]

Michele
That poem was beautiful and totally perfect.It sums up exactly what I am sure Jojo was thinking.I will get that pic mailed off as soon as I get the image from Gina.

 

[diamc]

Oh my goodness Michele, those sound exactly like Jojo's thoughts, like she wrote it just for you.

Were you able to find a small urn?

 

[puppytoes72]

This was beautiful Michele, that confirms what I wrote earlier:
"The greatest gift you gave her was your love, and you knew when it was time to let her go, she is at peace now, without pain.......That must of been a difficult decision to make, but it was self sacrificial, knowing you wouldn't have her anymore, but that she would be free, you put her first."

Yes the poem sure does confirm what you said.I knew I had to do that for her but I still felt guilty,but I owed it to her to end her suffering and I needed to be the one holding her when she went to sleep As she was going to sleep I kept telling her over and over again that I was so sorry and that I was doing it for her and I love her so much Diane even sent me an email telling me not to feel guilty and that Jojo heard me and felt me.
This poem is very comforting to me.

I found a couple more...

MY FOREVER PET

There's something missing in my home,

I feel it day and night,

I know it will take time and strength

before things feel quite right.

But just for now, I need to mourn,

My heart -- it needs to mend.

Though some may say, "It's just a pet,"

I know I've lost a friend.

You've brought such laughter to my home,

and richness to my days.

A constant friend through joy or loss

with gentle, loving ways.

Companion, friend, and confidante,

A friend I won't forget.

You'll live forever in my heart,

My sweet, forever pet.

-- Susanne Taylor


(This one is another version of Rainbow Bridge)

BEYOND THE RAINBOW
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade

I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, an on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful - lush and green and wide
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright glow pierced the night
"Twas the glow of many candles, shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in it's brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be
We are still connected by a cord no one can see
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart

 

[puppytoes72]

Vicky...A little while ago Gina sent me a PM saying it would be safer if we do it the Walgreens way,that way we don't have to worry about the post office mangling it,and also you wouldn't have to go through all that trouble. I was able to locate a Walgreens not too far from my work. Thank you soooooooo much for the offer though,you are so sweet (((((((big hugs)))))))))

Diane,yes it is like Jojo talking to me isn't it? Like she is saying I did the right thing for her and not to feel guilty.
I'm trying to decide between 2 urns. Im going to take a coouple days to think about it. I also want to get a matching picture frame for the pic Gina made me. I will email you the links to the urns I'm looking at so I can get your opinion ok?

 

[outsdr2]

wow those poems resurfaced some pet loss pain. good memories. they are not gone. they will live on in us.

 

[puppytoes72]

Jack,the poems are kinda bitter-sweet aren't they? Sad but comforting at the same time.

 

[sweetiepie9]

The poems were lovely, Michele, so true. I'm glad you found them, as they are comforting. I know it's going to take awhile to feel better, just know that we're all here for you anytime.

HUGS
Deb

 

[TheWaveCarver]

This picture is not as good as Gina's but I thought I would post it after seeing this cool looking cloud outside.

 

[puppytoes72]

The poems were lovely, Michele, so true. I'm glad you found them, as they are comforting. I know it's going to take awhile to feel better, just know that we're all here for you anytime.

HUGS
Deb

Thanks Deb (((hugs)))

 

[puppytoes72]

This picture is not as good as Gina's but I thought I would post it after seeing this cool looking cloud outside.

Awwwwww that is so nice!! I already moved it into my Pictures Folder and I'm going to work on resizing it so I can apply it as my signiture picture. Thank you so much!

Btw,what is you first name? (if you don't mind me asking)

 

[diamc]

Oh, that picture is so nice, that cloud was perfect to use in it too.