Comments on: And when we say goodbye

By: jason

jason — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:51:54 +0000

Thank you so much for your encouragement, sillylupie. It’s very much appreciated.

And thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment!

By: sillylupie

sillylupie — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:14:35 +0000

{{{hugs}}}
Stay strong, don’t give up…

By: jason

jason — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:36:25 +0000

Thank goodness, Jade, because I haven’t the time to evade stalkers!

And thank you so much for visiting and commenting. I appreciate the sentiment and am thrilled to know this struck a cord with you.

My children are just that–my children. For all the love, devotion and companionship they give me, I can’t imagine giving back anything less.

By: Jade

Jade — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:48:55 +0000

ugh. That hit home. I get ridiculously attached to the creatures that grace me with they’re presence. I actually just finished blogging about it when I stumbled across your blog. I think I love you. In an kindred spirit kind of way. (Don’t worry, I don’t have time to stalk people)

By: jason

jason — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:13:59 +0000

Thank you both so much for your kind words. It’s one day at a time right now. My only concern is that he be happy and loved, but that he not suffer.

And dearest Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about your father. I wish both of you the best!

One thing that has always intrigued me about human nature is this: We vehemently defend our right to end the suffering of our animal family members when the quality washes out of their living and they are left to the pain and anguish of illness or old age. We wouldn’t dare let anything rob them of a quick and painless death when they face an unbearable future.

I wonder why it is that we don’t have the same compassion for other humans. I hope others can look at me with the heartfelt determination it takes to act, the same conviction they hold when it comes to cat or a dog—or any other animal—in the same condition.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:24:26 +0000

Dear Jason,

You are fair with Grendel and I understand. I’ve experienced the same feelings before with my furry children. Your description of living quantity without quality hit home – that’s where my Dad is right now at the nursing home…

My heart goes out to you.

Mary

By: nathalie with an h

nathalie with an h — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:09:02 +0000

Sorry Jason! I have been at this crossroad twice this past month. You need to do what’s best for Grendel and if the quality of life does not exist anymore, it’s best to let him go.

Call me if you need anything