Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Sadie

This was our dog Sadie's last trip to the pond.  She loved going out there with us.  She walked down the trails with us, would jump quail from the tall grasses, go to the water for drinks, and just enjoyed the outdoors with us.

She was the best of pets.  She was an in/out dog.  If we were out she wanted to be out, if we were in, she wanted to be in.  She never hurt anything in the house, and never was a problem, except for that strawberry, blonde hair she would leave behind.  She had such a sweet nature about her and wouldn't hurt a flea.

Sadie began to really show her age of 15  years this year, really going down hill in just the last month.  She was losing her strength in her legs and we had to eventually raise her up ourselves for her to get up off the floor.  She could not walk at all on the wooden floors anymore.  She could not get up the steps anymore.  She just didn't want to eat anymore and lost a lot of weight. 

I knew what was coming, but I didn't want to  think about it for awhile.  But when I had to get on the floor and start holding up her water dish so she could drink, when she would not take her doggie treats anymore that she alway loved, when her ears drooped and she kept looking at me with those sad, brown eyes, not even lifting her head for me anymore, I knew. 

If dogs meet their Maker, she met hers today.  She'll be strong again and I think if their is a pond where she went, she'll be there having the time of her life.  Maybe she'll be waiting for us.  Rejoice in your new home Sadie, we'll be there some day and you can meet us and show us your new stomping grounds.  And we'll go walking together again.

We loved you Sadie!  Be happy. . .

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12 comments:

  1. CoraNovember 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Oh, Kristin! I'm crying here! I'm crying for you, as I know what you are going through. And I'm crying for me, and all the dogs of my lifetime that are playing at that pond, too. I look at Buster, the gold metal winner of energy and vitality, but I see the white around his face already. . . .!!!! Oh my! Please know I love you and wish I could say something to comfort you. Instead, I just hug you here and cry with you!

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  2. Reformed rebelNovember 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Kristin...I'm sorry. I'm crying with you...literally. I know how hard this is. Please know that you are in my prayers. Too sad for words! Hugs my friend...Chelle

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  3. Lisa MariaNovember 1, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Oh Kristin... my heart aches for you. I've had dogs all my life and had to say goodbye to too many so I know what you're going through. They're not just dogs.. they're part of your family and their unconditional love is so constant and unique. God be with you my friend.. cherish the memories and I sure do hope that our pets can romp with us in the hereafter.

    Love & Hugs
    Lise

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  4. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    {{{Kristin}}} I'm so sorry! My heart breaks for you. But I love how beautifully this sweet remembrance is written. Many blessings!

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  5. Jennie LathropNovember 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my goodness! This has been a bad few days for dogs! You are the 3rd friend who has lost their dog in the past 5-6 days! What a sweet tribute you've written to your precious Sadie! We brought two dogs with us from Wyoming. Lost one of them in July of 2005 and the other one in July of 2006. They had each reached the age of 14 when they died. We were heartbroken over each one, then God gave us Kody in December 2006. He's a psycho dog but one of the nicest, sweetest dogs ever! Hope your heart and mind continue to be filled with sweet memories of Sadie girl!

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  6. GraceNovember 1, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I am so sorry to read this, Kris. I know what you are going through! May you find comfort in the memories of your dear friend!~Grace

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  7. shellyeNovember 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    What a sweet tribute to a sweet dog.

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  8. Kristin BridgmanNovember 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Thank you girls! Isn't if funny how those furry creatures grab our hearts so?! Maybe it's that unconditional love they shower us with. . .kinda like someone else we know, huh? :)
    Well, I'm all cried out. Now on to just remembering the fond, sweet, and funny moments of my sweet Sadie.

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  9. lynnmosherNovember 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Oh, Kristin, I am so sorry for the loss of your furry family member. They do grab our hearts. A few years ago, we had to help ours see heaven. It's always so sad to let them go. Praying for your aching heart.

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  10. oodlesofgraceNovember 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Wiping the tears . . . Sounds like sweet Sadie brought much joy. I pray your memories bring you comfort (and the thought of Sadie playing by her heavenly pond.)

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  11. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Kristin, I am so sorry. I had to put my dog down last year, and was surprised at the depth of grief I experienced. May the Lord keep you and comfort you.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 8, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Kris, I am so sorry on your loss of Sadie. She was always there to greet me during a visit. She even smiled! Sadie was a sweet dog and I know you will miss her terribly. Remember, you were a good pet parent and Sadie knew you loved her. Deborah

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