I just got back from my mom's house earlier today. For those who don't remember, our family dog of 13 years, Mike got out last Tuesday. I made flyers with his picture and posted them up in her neighborhood. We walked around calling out to him and nothing. The animal shelter opened at 12pm so we were there soon after. Well, the minute I held up on of the fliers, the girl behind the counter must have recognized him and the fact that he had been wearing a blue sweater. She came around the desk, and put her arm around me and proceeded to tell me what I didn't want to hear. He had been hit by a car and was killed. My mom's english isn't too good so she didn't understand what was going on until she saw me crying. She was in denial for most of the day but finally accepted it. I am just so sad. Thirteen years and this is how it ends? Of all things, he gets hit by a car! You guys, please tell me that he didn't suffer and felt no pain. My God Mikey, why did you run out??
To top it off, my grandma goes in for surgery on Monday morning. I am so terrified of losing her too. Her cardiologist had told us that he wasn't sure if she was strong enough to handle anymore surgeries. I guess the artery (or something) that goes to the left kidney is completely closed off, so it's as if she has only one kidney. The artery that goes to the right kidney has 75% blockage. The surgery is to try to open that side up a little more (angioplasty, I guess). My grandma has always meant more to me than anything else in life, I would be so heartbroken and lost without her. Please, please say a prayer for her.
I also wanted to add that I thank you for all of the kind words from everyone in my previous post. I wish that I would of had a better update (outcome) but at least we know now.
Oh, Rosie, I'm so sorry. I know how painful this must be for you. Losing a pet is such a horrible experience. I hope your grandma is okay. I'll keep her in my thoughts.
Hugs Hugs Hugs.... I can't begin to imagine how hard this must be for you, You are such an amazing person! My prayers are with you and your family.
__________________
"Deep down you may still be that same great guy I used to know. But it's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you" Rachel Dawes, Batman Begins
I'm sorry, Rosie. I know how hard it is to loose a pet and I'm sure that Mikey didn't suffer. I'm also sorry about your grandmother and really hope that she'll be ok. Your family will be in my thoughts.
Rosie, I'm so sorry about Mike. I know there's nothing you can say that can help the passing of a pet, except that now he'll be playing in heaven, waiting for you!!
Oh rosie, I was so sad to open this post. I am sure that it was very quick and that Mike didn't feel anything or have time to be scared. I am sure he is in heaven waiting for you. I am keeping your grandma in my prayers...
__________________
"We live in an age where unnecessary things are our only necessities." --Oscar Wilde
((((HUGS)))) I'm so sorry Rosie - I was so sad when I read your post. I am sure Mike didn't feel any pain or suffer, and like the other girls said, he's up in heaven waiting for you. Hang in there sweetie - it will get easier. I will be praying for your grandma - keep us updated.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. I have been trying to catch up on some much needed sleep all day. Tomorrow will be a long day of worry but I'm hopeful that she will pull through. I'll keep you all updated.
Oh I'm so so sorry. What a bad string of events. I hope all goes well with your grandmother's surgery. And even though losing Mike is a heartbreaking thing at least he had many years of happiness with your family.