Our Murphy is very ill

[cyber-sibes]

Safe journey, sweet Murphy. Your family here will always keep your memory alive. ((( hugs ))) to you Logan.

[Logan]

Scott arrived home late last night, after 9. His children, their mother and stepfather were here to see Murphy. It was a very emotional time. Awkward for me, but she has been a huge part of all of their lives and I tried to handle it ok. Scott came home and was at least able to see Andrew and then he sat there, stroked that sweet girls's head and I almost had to force him to bed at 12:30 or so. We got up twice with Murphy during the night.

After I took Helen to school this morning, I went to the grocery store and bought Frosty Paws. I thought maybe Murphy would enjoy the cold treat since she had not been eating or drinking. She had no interest.

Scott, who was sitting beside Murphy, petting her and looking at her, and I talked again, then, and he said "what should we do?" and I told him he already knew my thoughts, Dr. Robinson's thoughts and I knew he knew what needed to happen. Then I called Patsy at Dr. Robinson's office and she said she was equipped and able to handle this if Scott was ready. He was not, very much still in doubt. I described to him what was happening in Murphy's body, dehydration, pain, etc. She was already shutting down. I doubt she would have lasted until Friday. I told him I simply could not let her suffer and I knew he didn't want to either. Shortly after that, my husband told me he was ready.

We put her in the Expedition, just like I did the other day and Scott rode on the seat beside her while I drove. It was quiet and neither one of us said a word. I just held his hand and he kept his other hand on Murphy. Patsy gave her that first injection that made her relax even more than she already was and left us with her for as long as we wanted.

Our Murphy departed for the bridge around 9:45 am. It was very peaceful and she had the two people she loved the most right beside her the entire time. As sad as I am, I feel a huge sense of relief that our girl is no longer suffering.

Our Murphy will be cremated, then we will bury her ashes in a special place in our yard. I plan to get a small stone engraved to signify this special girl's life.

My husband came home and washed her bowl and placed it in the windowsill. It will take me forever to not look for that girl leaning up against the entertainment center on her "big" bed.or have her dancing under my feet when she was ready to eat. I fell apart this morning when I was feeding the others and kept looking to see if she would show any interest, but she didn't.

Thank you all. I love you all so much. I loved that Lab girl so much too. I think I'm going to go bury my head in a Golden Retriever. Do you know that it was Honey's 7th birthday yesterday and I totally forgot? One of my friends, Debi, remembered, and wished Honey a Happy Birthday. We may delay our celebration a bit, but we will definitely do something eventually.

It's going to be a hard Christmas.

Logan

[Vela]

Logan, I am truly sorry for your grief. I know words are small comfort at times like this but I want you to know I wish you and your husband and family all the best. She is happy now, and no longer hurting, and as much as you will miss her she will miss you and be so happy for the day you see each other again. I have tears rolling down my cheeks for your loss and pain and I am very sorry. Her spirit will always be there with you and you will know it. Wishing your family all the best.

[ChrisH]

oh, Logan. {{big hugs}}

[Cinder & Smoke]

<pcks up Prayer Line> <dials God>

Thanks, God ~

Thanks, God ...

* Thanks for Loaning Dear Murphy to Scott, the Kids, and Logan

* Thanks for the Many Years of Joy she shared with all who knew her

* Thanks for gettin Scott home in time

* Thanks for last night's Family Reunion

* Thanks for the gentle ride up to the Rainbow Bridge

* Thanks for Taking Care of Murphy till the Family can meet her at the Bridge

Thanks, God.

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[gini]

Dear Logan,

My heart goes out to you at this time.

Sweet Murphy - rejoice now at the Rainbow Bridge, knowing that in God's time, you will be reunited with all of the humans that have loved you so much.

Now go play - enjoy your full restored health at the Rainbow Bridge.

You have earned it as your earthly job is done.

Love, Gini

[lv4dogs]

(wiping tears from my face) Oh sweet Logan dear, my heart goes out to you in this time of need, to you & Scott. many {{{hugs}}} to you all.

RIP sweet Murphy, may you be happy, healthy & whole once again, running & playing up there at the bridge.

[sasvermont]

Aw, Logan, you know you did the right thing. We are so lucky to have such special pets and friends in our lives. Murphy is at peace now. Sadly, we are all going to go to RB some day. Some sooner than others.

(((((((((((((((((((((((Logan)))))))))))))))))))))) )))

Fondly,
SAS

[Ginger's Mom]

{{{Hugs}}} She will be waiting for all of you at the bridge, with love in her eyes.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Now Murphy is pain free and up at the bridge playing with all of the other doggies. RIP sweet Murphy.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Dearest Logan,
I haven't been on Pet Talk for a couple months but something was telling me I needed to check it out today. My heart is breaking to learn of Murphy's crossing to the Bridge. May you find comfort in knowing she is now pain free and that all of you will be reunited someday.

As for Christmas, God will provide the peace that passes all understanding so this Christmas will be a blessing in some way. We can never see why or what until time has passed but you will look back and see a blessing out of this Christmas season somewhere.

God's Speed to the bridge sweet Murphy. You will be forever greatly loved.

Love,
Candy

[lizbud]

Logan,

As I read your last post on Murphy's passing, I kept seeing the sweet
and beautiful face of Murphy from your pictures. I grieve with you dear
friend. Murphy's soul is free from all the aches & pains of age.

Rest In Peace sweet Murphy girl.

[finn's mom]

Logan, my heart is truly with you. Please know that my mother and I are thinking of you. I told her of Murphy's plight, and, she was saddened even though she doesn't even know of you and your family. But, her heart and mine are with you now.

[slleipnir]

Dear Logan, I am at a loss for words, but I am truely sorry

[AdoreMyDogs]

Dear Logan,

I'm so sorry to hear about your most beautiful Morgan girl. I remember reading about her for the first time, and seeing her pictures. There's just something so special about senior labbies. I have always loved senior labbies, and I saw Morgan's sweet face and I just melted. She lived a good life. She was very blessed to have been with you for her last years, I know you were a blessing to her.

It really sounded like her trip to the rainbow bridge went very peacefully. It's very comforting to know that a loved one had a peaceful parting from this earth. I know it hurts, but it's also a blessing that she didn't suffer long. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope every day gets a little bit easier.

((((((Hugs from Graham, Kersey, Minion, Mindy and myself))))))))