D'Elle Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Yesterday I had to say goodbye to my Kit. It was time, and I knew it, and I knew that she was ready to go. She had a nice breakfast and then a little walk in the sunshine and then we had a car ride over to our vet, who first gave Kit to me 11 years ago, and she came out to the car for us. Kit died very peacefully in my arms. I remember the beautiful poem that Tea wrote which ended with the line: "You knew how to say goodbye. I don't.", and that is how I feel. But the good thing is that she had a long life, having just passed her 17th birthday a month ago. And we had a good run of it together, she and I, and shared a lot of good times and a lot of love. She was one of the sweetest and most loving dogs I will ever know, and in her prime was astonishingly strong, swift, and athletic. There is a border collie shaped hole in my life and my home now. I find myself suddenly looking up to see where she is before remembering. And she needed some special care from me the past year or so, and so it is hard for me to remember I don't need to be doing those things. I will be posting a proper writing about her in the In Memoriam section in a few days when I get it together to write one. On the car ride, I held her and sang her special song to her. I don't actually believe in such things, but I told her to go and find Jester. Well, you know, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Oh, D'Elle, I am so sorry that you had to say good by to your beloved Kit. We all know it's going to come some day, that we send them on their way, doesn't make it any easier. Thinking of you, hoping you find comfort in memories and your other dogs. Ruth & Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenie Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Words do not suffice in times like this. I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptJack Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aschlemm Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss. But, she did indeed, have a Great Run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrecar Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss, D'Elle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordercentrics Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 We are so sorry. It is always too soon, isn't it? Kathy and Steward Robbins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihop Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevTheDog Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Very sorry for your loss, D'Elle; it is such a hard thing. Wishing you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 so sorry. would type more but my eyes are leaking too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks, everyone. I appreciate your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 D'Elle, I can't begin to tell you how saddened I am by this news. I avoided opening this topic till last because I was afraid this is what it would say. Of course there's a (another) huge hole in your heart. How could there not be? It's always been apparent how much you love your dogs. I'm glad sweet Kit shared her life with you for as long as she was able to, and so disappointed for you that it couldn't have been much, much longer. I hope it won't be so very long before the emptiness is filled with joyful memories of your sweet girl. Hugs, roxanne It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted January 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thanks, Roxanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamapup Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohalani Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Kit looks like a beautiful dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jami74 Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 I'm so sorry. I don't have any eloquent words or words of comfort but I do remember that engulfing pain and wanted to acknowledge your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 So sorry. Kit gave you her heart, and its obvious the reverse is true as well. Remember the good times.... diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA14 Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie rollins Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 So sorry for your loss heartbreaking xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 So sorry D'Elle, no matter how long they are with us, it is never enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShellyF Posted January 10, 2019 Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 I have taken many great tips from you and I suspect they came from the great bond you must have had with your pup. Thank you for helping us all with our questions and I feel very much for your loss. It’s an awful void to loose a dog but somehow they find a way to come back to us in a way that helps us heal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 Thanks, Shelly. I am glad my posts have been helpful at times. It is true that Kit will never really leave me. Those we deeply love stay with us in some way. Maybe not the way we would like best, fur and all, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 I am sorry for your loss, D'Elle, and am so very glad that you had a long time together. I have two that are 16 and I will be facing that final hurdle with each sometime in the next year or so, I am sure. My heart goes out to you. I always try to find comfort in realizing that the greater the grief in the loss, the greater the love in the time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted January 11, 2019 Report Share Posted January 11, 2019 D'Elle, thinking about you and Kit today. Hope you are okay. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvw Posted January 12, 2019 Report Share Posted January 12, 2019 I’m so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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