Pray for me, please

[Erinwilcox]

In half an hour, I leave to take my cat to be put down. I really hate to admit it, but I am devastated. I've had her for about ten years and am really attached to her and I really lover her. She has kidney failure, untreatable, and won't eat or drink much of anything--she is suffering. Between everything else that is going on in my life right now, this comes as a huge blow. I know that God is sovereign and I accept this as His will--but I feel like I am losing a part of me and I know that I will miss her terribly and that things will never quite be the same again. I feel sort of silly to be so upset over a cat. . .but I can't imagine the thought of life with her dead.

We're going on vacation and if I don't take her now, she'd never survive us being away. Pray that God would help me through this and the other great difficulties that I am having right now.

 

[rmwilliamsll]

I really hate to admit it, but I am devastated.
...
I feel sort of silly to be so upset over a cat.

don't be ashamed to feel for your pets, it is a good thing. They serve us well and with great loyalty and ask little in return. Be assured that you are doing the right thing and ending her suffering. I will certainly pray for your comfort and that you can deal with and grow from your grief.

And when you are finished crying, ask around to see if anyone has a pregnant cat, by the time the kittens are ready to adopt, you will be ready to take care of another cat.

 

[calmcoolandelected]

In half an hour, I leave to take my cat to be put down. I really hate to admit it, but I am devastated. I've had her for about ten years and am really attached to her and I really lover her. She has kidney failure, untreatable, and won't eat or drink much of anything--she is suffering. Between everything else that is going on in my life right now, this comes as a huge blow. I know that God is sovereign and I accept this as His will--but I feel like I am losing a part of me and I know that I will miss her terribly and that things will never quite be the same again. I feel sort of silly to be so upset over a cat. . .but I can't imagine the thought of life with her dead.

We're going on vacation and if I don't take her now, she'd never survive us being away. Pray that God would help me through this and the other great difficulties that I am having right now.

Praying here, Erin. Don't feel silly, pets are good company and good friends.

CC&E <<<<<<< HUGS >>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Erinwilcox]

I have never made such a difficult decision in my life. Having to break the news to my little sisters, six and three, was so hard--they cried almost as much as I did. My dad and I both went to put her down--she was our cat and we both loved her and she loved us. I was so thankful to have my father there to comfort and hold me while I cried. I am also resting in the knowledge that my heavenly Father always has His arms open to hold me as well. Still, I can't believe that she's gone and will never be here again.

 

[GrinningDwarf]

I'll definitely be praying for you. I know it's hard and you've got nothing to feel silly about.

 

[McWilliams]

Many of us here have likely made similar decisions and know how very hard it is!
I had my Holly dog put down some years back and still miss her awfully! I am thankful to now have Tommy dog! Our pets are such an important part of our life, such a comfort!
God comfort you! Grief is real and painful!
You're in my prayers!

 

[bradfordl]

Erin, if you're silly, then so are the rest of us. My "country" cat (meaning he never wanted to come inside, although he'd have been welcome) Felix disappeared after 7 years of faithful companionship last Feb. He moved with us from the country to the city 4 years ago, even though it scared him badly. I've been pretty down about it, but last week we found a tiny kitten hiding in the bushes in the front yard. My wife and kids are of course completely in love with the little scamp, and today before I saw your post, he had disappeared somewhere. We found him in my son's room asleep many hours later, and it was as if the prodigal son had returned. I confess to being very happy we found him. I don't understand it, but those little critters (we also have 2 dogs) seem to become very important to us. At 47 yrs I remember fondly every animal I've ever had as a pet. We're praying for you.

 

[arunma]

I'm sorry to hear this, Erin. I'll be praying for you too.

 

[Imblessed]

Erin,

Hope you are feeling a little better. don't feel silly! Our pets are very important to us. I had a little beagle named Petey a few years ago that we had to put down. He had ruptured a disc in his back and become paralyzed. He was only about 4 years old when it happened. It was truly the hardest thing I'd done in a long time....and to make matters worse, we lost our other 2 dogs prematurely within the same year. One had massive heart failure at 10 yrs old and the other developed malignant tumors that spread rapidly and killed him at 7 yrs. What a rough year, to lose 3 special dogs like that.....but it was hardest to lose Petey because we actually had to make the decision to put him to sleep. The doctor could have tried to operate, but told us that even if he was successful, Petey would be in pain the rest of his life. I couldn't deal with putting him through that just to selfishly have him around. I still get a little teary eyed even now just thinking about him and how much I miss him. We still don't have dogs, partly because of our schedules now and partly because I still think I'd compare other dogs to the ones I lost.

You know, I just realized how weird it is that when someone mentions a loss or a problem, we all start reminiscing about our own losses or problems, as if that's gonna help!!! Maybe it's our need to 'explain' why we feel bad for you, and how we really do sort of understand..............


here for you!

In Christ,
Windi

 

[erin74]

Mourn with those who mourn comes to mind.

Erin - I hope that your vacation has eased some of the pain of this, and your other burdens.

Perhaps when you are ready it will be fun to share the experience of a kitten with your sisters. At their ages they will have a blast.

Like the others I have had to make this decision too, and it was heart wrenching. I can easily name all the cats I've owned and loved, and remember well the hard decisions that we had to make.

 

[calmcoolandelected]

Hi Erin!

Hope things are better for you today! Still thinking about you and praying for you!

CC&E