A little later on, I’ll finish telling you the rest of the Tea Party Story.
For tonight though, the tale I have to tell doesn’t have such a happy ending because it is a tale about being heartrendingly close to the end of our days with Snowy. Within the next 24-36 hours, the vet will come to our home and send Snowy off on his journey to a peaceful doggy place, complete with tall grass for running and frisky squirrels for chasing.
He’s on large amounts of meds and is staying comfortable and content; we just have a few details to arrange before we can make that final call.
Snowy and I just spent the last hour on our front porch swing, cuddling, swaying, listening to the breeze, and inhaling the quiet energy of the waning twilight. All the while, tears welled up in my eyes and splashed down onto his fur. I imagined to myself that Snowy was looking out over the trees and grass and sky and saying his goodbyes to this wondrous world he has inhabited for almost thirteen years.
I know I was certainly saying goodbyes of my own. Heartbroken, heartbreaking goodbyes to the best little writing companion any gal could ever ask for. In fact, I’ll have to warn you right now; the quality of my future posts may go down a little bit when I have to start writing them on my own.
But for tonight, for the time being, Snowy is beside me in the writing chair . . . helping me write one last post, one last time.
Ooooh Snowy, I feel so badly for your people. I said a prayer that God will send my Gigi, Fanci, Buddy (toy poodles), Brownie, Charlie, Bonnie (mixed breeds), and all my heavenly kitties, bunnies, hamsters, & birdies to the Rainbow Bridge to meet you and show you around. I sure hope I get to meet you, too, when I get there! I love you Snowy. God Bless and rest your soul. I’ll say prayers for your Mom, Dad, sister, brother and the rest of the family.
Love, Hugs and Blessings
awww so sorry for youir loss. Praying for you all. Grace to you all.Goodbye SNOWY you will be missed!!!
With sympathy,
The Hoots family
We’ve been there…
Goodbye little snowball. More people admired you than you’ll ever know!
This breaks my heart! My thought and prayers are with you…
I’m so sorry. We’ve known it was coming, but it’s still a jolt. For a little, bitty dog, he’s made a big impact on a lot of people!
Hey, Snowy! Enjoy the vast fields to romp & run and wildlife to play tag with. Have peace about your human family…God has got them covered and lots of us friends are holding them up in prayer. If you see my dog, Poke, tell him I still love him. See you both on the other side someday.
I am so very sorry.
Oh Snowy….I will miss you so much! I have followed your family for a long time and have enjoyed you and your occasional blog entries too! You are such a handsome doggy and such a wonderful writing companion for your mom. My heart goes out to the Smiths today.
Even though the time is right, it never feel great. Snowny has been such a big part of your family and of our little online community. thank you for taking some time out of your good bye process to let us know, so that we may also say our good byes. Good bye Snowny may you running thur the fields and chase the lil animals and show of your manliness all while looking over your family from above.
Tears, oh so many tears for all of you. Can not say anything more now.
I have followed your adventures and Snowy’s adventures for awhile now. I know that Snowy is a little angel God sent to your family. Although I’ve never met Snowy in person, I love him and will miss him. I’ve asked several of my furry friends to meet him at the Rainbow Bridge and welcome him Home. Love and prayers to all of you.
Thoughts and prayers.
no words, just tears 🙁 thinking of you all with love, love you snowy. xoxo
My heart goes out to you all! I too know how hard it is to lose your furry companion. I have lost several. But they are still with us sitting in little boxes watching out for us daily.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky, i’m so sorry…this is such a difficult decision. I pray that you all will find peace even as you mourn, and that you can cherish each joyful moment with him.
I am so sorry Becky. I know the pain of losing a faithful companion oh so well. I still miss my Cheyanne. We had her cremated and the plan was to scatter her ashes along the path we walked and some at our family cottage she loved. However 6 years on, her urn still sits in my bedroom. I cannot bear to part with her. I will keep you all in my heart and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Snowy will soar above the clouds and be waiting for you all at the rainbow bridge! much love to you all!
Dearest, dearest Snowy. I am sitting here with tears pouring down my face. I wish I was able to give you a hug.
Much love to you all.
Bec
Ann and I had a cat that was king of the house. With a name like ‘Bandit’ he stole our hearts as well. Bandit got cancer and we carried him to the Vets to verify the diagnosis and Bandit did have cancer. We were told that the Vet would make Bandits passing a quiet time. We told him to go ahead and after it was over, we got Bandit’s remains and I dug a grave in yard for his final resting place. Ann keeps a flag at the head of the grave to let every one that we still miss Bandit. Saying this in way is to let you realize that every pet lover has to go through a lost and there is no easy loss and that our hearts and prayers are with you.
My heart goes out to the Smith family. 🙁 I know the pain of losing a beloved furry family member all too well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry, Becky. I was looking at the pictures I took of Snowy last year at Sarah’s birthday dinner. I had to reinstall Picasa on my new computer and watched all the pictures come in. You, Steve, and Sarah will be in our prayers as well as Snowy for pain free last hours. May God wrap His arms around the Smiths as you go through the next days.
I’m so very sorry–it’s so very hard to say goodbye to a beloved family member. I’ll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry about this…sending some virtual hugs over the internet.
There were all manner of things that I started to say, but none of them get to the point. Which is that I’m so very, very sorry. And I’ll be thinking of you.
Hugs also….no words, just hearts together.
(((hugs))) I have no words. I’m just SO sorry. Thinking of you all….
Oh no! I can barely see to type, my eyes are so full of tears. You all have given him a wonderful life, and he in turn, has taught you life lessons you never would have learned without him. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Snowy, you are a wonderful furry friend. Please tell my dog, Apollo, that after 28 years, I still miss him. I am sure the two of you will become fast friends.
You are the best mama ever. EVER. His life has been so very perfect in EVERY way, and he will tell you that at the Rainbow Bridge. It doesn’t make the missing now much easier, but in time, as the hurt eases up a little, all of those beautiful memories (and AMAZING and wonderful photos!!!) will push to the forefront, and your heart will be filled with peace. My heart breaks for you right now… there is no easy way to do this. Wrapping you in prayer and love… Sweet Snowy, you have been the BEST DOG EVER!
Becky, Steve, Sarah and Nathan I am so saddened about the post this evening. I am sobbing, the ugly sob. There’s no way I can eloquently say what’s on my heart and mind so instead of sounding like a rambling idiot, I am just going to hold off until I can find the right words. In the meantime, I know you will continue to love on Snowy, give him lots of treats, and hugs, walks, and maybe he can help your write a few more posts for a later date. I do have to say that you have an amazing vet, the pure fact that she’s coming to your home to do this is so amazing (unless this is normal practice, I wouldn’t know). I am not sure how it’s possible for to fall so deeply in love w/ that awesome Pup over the many years I’ve been around, but I have. Love and hugs, Jodi
I’m so very sorry.
Oh Becky, I’m so sorry that you all are going through this. I’ve got tears falling right along with yours and I’m hugging my furbabies a bit tighter tonight in Snowy’s honor. Godspeed, sweet Snowy. You are so well-loved and will be so missed by so many.
I am so sorry. I have thought of Snowy so often the past few weeks. I can’t imagine – praying and thinking of you all.
So sorry to hear about Snowy….you guys will all be in my thoughts.
I’m sorry. We will all miss Snowy too. Prayers of comfort for all of you.
You’re a good doggy Snowy. You know you will be missed.
I’m so sorry Smith family. I pray that God gives you strength through these difficult days. Losing a pet who is a child in your family is gut wrenching. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Love,
Michelle-