On Saturday, March 10,2007, I will pet the soft, sleek black head one final time. My beloved Border Collie, Katie, will be going across the Rainbow Bridge. I am so full of grief and sadness. I have so much I want to say on here, but right now the words are just jumbled inside my brain. My poor baby's life is no longer a joy for her, and I must help her to regain her dignity. I am not sure I can do this! She has been my bestfriend for 15 years. I lost my mother six years ago, my husband 4 years ago, and through all the heartache and pain, she was beside me, nuzzling me when I felt all alone, and even licking my tears as they fell from my eyes. I read somewhere that I shouldn't let her see me cry during the final moments, but I cannot bear the thought of being away from her at that time, and I know she knows something is wrong now. I haven't been to bed yet, I have so precious little time left with her, and I want to spend as much as possible at her side. I hurt so badly. In 3 short days, the loving bond here on earth will be severed. I just don't know how I am going to deal with this.....[attachmentid=115]
