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Regina's last day in the sun

Lynn on Grief - Wed, April 16 2008

I have to free Regina from her suffering. She was diagnosed a few months ago with Inflamatory Bowel Disease. Dr. Herr had her on prednisone to try and manage the situation. She hasn't even been able to hold down her medicine for the last two days. So our appointment is at 5:30 tonight, please pray for my family. Even now Regina's squeaking at me, she's always hated it when I cry. I'm going to try my best to savor this last beautiful day in the sun.

Marci on Apr 16 at 12:01 PM

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Lynn, we will certainly keep positive thoughts headed your way. Its always such a hard decision, but at least she'll no longer be in pain.

Stacy on Apr 16 at 12:19 PM

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I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you.

Rhonda on Apr 16 at 12:22 PM

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I'm so sorry! I will be thinking of you tonight.

Ojo on Apr 16 at 12:48 PM

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We're sorry to hear about your Regina's condition. We'll be thinking of you tonight. Remember, pets live in the moment ... so enjoy all your moments with her

Ann on Apr 16 at 12:57 PM

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I know that you'll do the right thing Lynn. No matter what, it's so hard to let them go. We're with you in Spirit.

Amber on Apr 16 at 12:58 PM

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so sorry for you. Just know she'll be in no pain and that you're doing the best thing for her.

Kris on Apr 16 at 01:19 PM

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I'm so sorry, Lynn. Please know that we'll be saying a prayer for you. It's a hard decision, but it will relieve Regina's suffering. {{{hugs}}}

Gretchen on Apr 16 at 01:22 PM

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Oh no, I am so sorry for you, Regina, and your family. It sounds like you have really tried hard to make the best of a bad situation. I'm sure that Regina's time with you and your family has been wonderful. Just hold her close and try to make peace with yourself knowing that you are doing the right thing for her, no matter how hard it is on you. In the past when I have faced this I have actually taken the animal and explained what is going to happen and why. It seems to me that my animals have understood and that made me feel better. Good luck and God Bless.

Mama Muttblood^..^ on Apr 16 at 03:37 PM

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We wish we could come and give you a big hug, Lynn. If her quality of life has gone down in such a short time, I know you are doing the right thing by helping her over the Bridge. You both are in our hearts.

Debbie on Apr 16 at 04:30 PM

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God bless you and your family. We'll be praying for you.

Lisa & Harry on Apr 16 at 06:26 PM

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Oh Lynn, we are so sorry to hear this. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan on Apr 16 at 07:33 PM

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I'm so sorry Lynn, and so sad for you to lose your sweet kitty. But take courage, she is resting now, with no pain. God bless you and your family.

Lynn on Apr 16 at 08:50 PM

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Thank you all for your kind words of support. I gave Regina a saucer of cream and all the catnip she could stomach then we went outside to lay in the sun for a few hours this afternoon. I got a sunburn and my face hurts from all the crying but I got to spend one last sunny day w/ my graybaby. My chest feels empty, part of me is releived and the other part feels horrible. I know that she was never going to get any better so I have to take heart in this decision. She's now at peace and that is all that matters.

Debbie on Apr 16 at 09:17 PM

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Bless your heart....

Teri & Leopold on Apr 16 at 11:09 PM

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I am so sorry for your loss. It's never an easy decision. She had many wonderful years with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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