My dear friends..
I usually ignore this subject because I just can't think about it. But this is very timely
Within the last 3 months, unfortunately, 4 k9 sweeties that I know have gone to Rainbow Bridge. All of them were very sick but their owners did everything possible to help them.
I work directly with one of the bereaved humans. She was off yesterday to put her 5 yr old Visila to sleep due to a raging cancer. So far, today, I have taken 3 breaks with her to help console and listen.
She is feeling very guilty. She said a few hours before taking the dog the vet, she livened up so now she hopes she did the right thing, in as not holding on another day. She is also concerned that the grief she feels is worse than what she felt for her parents, whom she loved with all her heart.
She says she can't read Rainbow Bridge right now, it will make her feel worse, although I will send her this poem in a day or 2. Of course I feel awful for her and told her she was very unselfish I don't feel terribly qualified since I cry at just the thought of losing my dog. Any comments on the more guilty part of this? She really is in the dumps and trying very hard not to lose it at work. I know I can count on you all. Thanks.
Love, Karen

[This message has been edited by karen israel (edited February 01, 2001).]