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(Allie & Harris) Wife, teacher, patient, thinker, friend, worrier, planner, seeker. These are the hats I wear on a daily basis for the roles in my life. Harris and I've been married since 1999 and we have two fur babies of the feline sort. We have a pretty good life, all things considered. But, it's not complete. Seven years ago I received a diagnosis of PCOS, a condition which has taken a toll on both my body and soul. It will not beat me though and we will be parents.

Friday, April 5, 2013

How much more???

We had no idea that our day would end in a household of just 3 when we took our little Sallie to the vet for what we thought was just a minor problem.  Neither of us could believe what was happening when she declined so quickly on the exam table.  When we found the extent of the problem, the choices were bad and worse.  Knowing she might not survive the treatment, and having both been present in that last moment before grandparents have passed - we knew what we were seeing in her was one last pleading for help to end the misery.  We just had no idea.  We had expected to come home with her.  But tonight, our halls are a lot quieter, our hearts are breaking, and we keep asking how much more can we take. 

She might have been a cat, but to us she was our child.  We loved her and miss her terribly. 
Sallie and Spike

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11 comments:

  1. New Year DreamingApril 5, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    I am so sorry about Sallie....they are such lovely members of the family and so painful when we lose them. Sending hugs from across the Pacific

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  2. MichaelApril 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    So sorry to read this. It is so hard to lose a pet.

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  3. About Bernadette & DuaneApril 5, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Crying:( What a significant part of our families these little guys become, particularly when we are enduring the struggles of building them. Sending hugs from up north. xo

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  4. BenApril 5, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    So sorry for your loss. May her memories be of consolation to you in this time of grief.

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  5. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh u made me cry, I lost my dog not too long ago after my daughter's pass. Furbabies are like kids to us, it is hard to see them go. May Sallie rest in peace and watch over mommy from the heaven like a little angel kitty.

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  6. beclouise02April 6, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    Sorry to hear of your loss. xx

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  7. dancingarcherApril 6, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    For the gifts of joy your furbabies give you over the years, its now time for you to give them the gift of peace. It is the hardest decision to make, but its time for Sallie to cross the rainbow bridge where she will be watching over you. May your grief ease and you find comfort in beautiful memories.
    Hugs from Down Under.

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  8. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Unconditional love is what our pets teach us, forever loving and ever so lovable. Deeply sorry Allie to read about your sudden loss. May beautiful memories bring you comfort and solace.

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  9. A Passage to BabyApril 7, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    oh no. I'm so sorry for your loss sweetie. We never realize how hard these things hit us with pets. They are with you almost every single day and leave such a profound imprint.
    Hugs.

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  10. Surrogacy Centre IndiaApril 7, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I am so sorry, she is not just a cat, she is a loved member of your family. Our beautiful furbabies give us so much, take care and be gentle at this very sad time. Meg xxx

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  11. khariniApril 13, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I'm so sorry. They become family and it's so hard.

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