For those of you who have been praying for me- thank you so much for your prayers and concern. The Lord answered my prayers so perfectly that I know it could only be the hand of God.
My dog Prince started showing some signs of being uncomfortable this morning, which I promised myself that if he was in any pain during his illness I would definitely take him in. He refused even water today, so I knew it was time to take him in. My friends cousin is a vet not too far away, so she was kind enough to have an appointment carved out for me and meet me there. Another friend put on her warrior suit and took on my 2 kids plus the two I watch along with the 7 she always has.
I prayed all the way to the Vet's that the Lord would make it clear to me what to do when the time came. I also prayed that He would bless Derek and I for trying to be good stewards of the money He has given us. I asked that He would not make me have to decide on expensive tests or x-rays and to give the doctors wisdom in counseling me. I also prayed that I would feel comfortabel with whatever diagnosis they gave to be able to put him down if needed (especially if I opted not to have tests done). I had an appointment at 1:00 scheduled and pulled in at 12:57. I got out of the car and opened the door and just rubbed him and talked to him for a few minutes. He kept his eyes on me and just breathed slowly. I realized I needed to get him out from the other side of the van, so I closed the door and went around to the other side of the van. When I opened the door and reached for the blanket he was on, he took 3 deep peaceful breaths and went peacefully.
The Lord knew exactly how it had to happen for me. He spared me from all the pain of the decisions I would have had to make. My friend was right there beside me within minutes and was a wonderful comforter-taking care of all of the details that I just couldn't deal with. When she went in to have them come to take care of him, just for 2 minutes I started to feel some sprinkles come down from the sky as I sat with him and just cried. I thanked the Lord for crying with me.
My two friends really helped a ton- I guess this is one of those situations where it really pays to have the BEST friends in the whole world.
My dog Prince started showing some signs of being uncomfortable this morning, which I promised myself that if he was in any pain during his illness I would definitely take him in. He refused even water today, so I knew it was time to take him in. My friends cousin is a vet not too far away, so she was kind enough to have an appointment carved out for me and meet me there. Another friend put on her warrior suit and took on my 2 kids plus the two I watch along with the 7 she always has.
I prayed all the way to the Vet's that the Lord would make it clear to me what to do when the time came. I also prayed that He would bless Derek and I for trying to be good stewards of the money He has given us. I asked that He would not make me have to decide on expensive tests or x-rays and to give the doctors wisdom in counseling me. I also prayed that I would feel comfortabel with whatever diagnosis they gave to be able to put him down if needed (especially if I opted not to have tests done). I had an appointment at 1:00 scheduled and pulled in at 12:57. I got out of the car and opened the door and just rubbed him and talked to him for a few minutes. He kept his eyes on me and just breathed slowly. I realized I needed to get him out from the other side of the van, so I closed the door and went around to the other side of the van. When I opened the door and reached for the blanket he was on, he took 3 deep peaceful breaths and went peacefully.
The Lord knew exactly how it had to happen for me. He spared me from all the pain of the decisions I would have had to make. My friend was right there beside me within minutes and was a wonderful comforter-taking care of all of the details that I just couldn't deal with. When she went in to have them come to take care of him, just for 2 minutes I started to feel some sprinkles come down from the sky as I sat with him and just cried. I thanked the Lord for crying with me.
My two friends really helped a ton- I guess this is one of those situations where it really pays to have the BEST friends in the whole world.
I have a heavy heart, but feel so relieved that it really was just his time to go and that it was ALL in the Lord's hands.
Thank you for your prayers-
Melissa
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