Tuesday, March 29, 2011

All Dogs go to Heaven..

...at least i think they do:)
We had to put sweet Maddie to sleep this morning. She was getting worse and worse by the day. For those that don't know she went into kidney failure the week after Evie passed away. We did fluid therapy and she perked back up some but this past week she stopped eating and got sick throughout the day and night. She was probably 40 pounds max. We struggled with the decision to put her to sleep, but to see her suffering was worse. Jonathan and i buried her this morning with a lot of tears involved but we know it was for the best.
Some of my favorite pictures
She kept me company while i was on bedrest and always wanted to lay on my belly :)
Missing my girls today
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31 comments:

  1. JennyMarch 29, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    you have been through so much....i'm praying for you. hugs, jenny

    jlschardt@yahoo.com
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  2. Chipper ChickieMarch 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Breaks my heart! So sorry!

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  3. A Big Little LifeMarch 29, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I can't imagine how hard that was. Dogs become such big parts of our families. And yes--I'm sure all dogs go to heaven. She's probably up there hanging out with sweet Evie and Jesus. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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  4. BrittanyMarch 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I'm so sorry Alicia. My heart is breaking. I know you miss them both so much.

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  5. BrandiMarch 29, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Aw, breaks my heart!! I so know the pain of having to put a dog to sleep. I'll be praying for you!!!! Sweet pics!!!

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  6. AllisonMarch 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss and for the rough few months you have endured. I feel confident that all dogs go to Heaven and that Evie welcomed her with open arms. I continue to pray for your family!

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  7. KatieMarch 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    You don't know me. But I am thinking of you today. We recently lost a dog and it is so hard.
    Loved the pictures.

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  8. JamieMarch 29, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I am so sorry :( Continuing to pray for you and your family...

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  9. The Kissin S RanchMarch 29, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    So so sorry!! Still praying for yall everyday!

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  10. Cooking Up FaithMarch 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I'm so so sorry. I read this scripture today. Maybe it will help - Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished. Luke 1:45.

    I know the Lord is saying to you that you will be in heaven one day with all of your precious girls. Blessings to you, Alicia, who believes.

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  11. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I am so sorry! Loosing a pet is always so hard. I know Maddie hasn't stopped giving Evie kisses since she got to Heaven!

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  12. ShaunaMarch 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    So sorry you had to do that. Such sweet pictures!

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  13. Beth WilsonMarch 29, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, Alicia! I'm so sorry for your loss. Our pets are so much a part of our family. It just breaks my heart for you. You and your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Amy S. NorrisMarch 29, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    maddie, we love you and i know evie is so happy to see you. i have a few friends of the 4-legged kind up there that i hope you meet.

    alicia, love you girl. i cannot even fathom how difficult this was.

    prayers, love and kisses to yall.

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  15. m&msmommyMarch 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I've been praying for your family ever since you lost Evie! And I will continue to pray for you after the loss of your precious Maddie! Those pictures are absolutely precious! :)

    Love and prayers,
    Christina

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  16. LaurelMarch 29, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I'm so so sad for you all, Alicia. I'm so sorry. Maddie was such a wonderful dog. I completely, fully, without a doubt believe with you that dogs go to heaven. I love you.

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  17. How "Sweet" it is...March 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    You have endured an amount of heart-ache that just shouldn't be allowed. Praying for "sunshine" around the bend...literally and figuratively speaking. So extremely sorry!

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  18. Stephanie SabbeMarch 29, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    oh Alicia! I'm so sorry. We lost our cat in September after she ate a bunch of my sewing thread. I cried so much. She was my baby.

    At least sweet Evie gets her back! They are having a very fun day today!

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  19. momMYsliceoflifeMarch 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Ugh. This just breaks my heart for you. I hope that she is in heaven playing with Evie! *Hugs* I'm really praying for sweet blessing and happiness for you and your family.

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  20. Mike and Jenny DMarch 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    i am so sorry for your loss. we lost our dog two years ago and i still cry about it some days. maddie must have really been ready to see your sweet evie. just think of the fun they are having. i will continue to pray for you.

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  21. jflasteele02March 29, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Praying for you Alicia. I know how special Maddie is to you guys! Thank you for sharing all the pics with us! That last one is so adorable! Praying you will be able to find some comfort in knowing that you were able to keep Maddie from suffering any more. Love you guys!

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  22. Sara BuffMarch 29, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    you don't know me, but i've been reading your blog for a while. we have a lab, too, and know the love and lessons they give to you are far more than you can ever repay. she must have missed your precious evie too much and needed to kiss her again. they are all in heaven with jesus rejoicing, running, playing, and laughing together again. praying for you everyday.

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  23. kerinMarch 29, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    your last picture really got me. so hard to miss them both i'm sure. thinking of you and your family.

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  24. SarahMarch 29, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Sending you big (virtual) hugs! Praying for you all tonight!
    Sarah

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  25. Our Lives In A NutshellMarch 29, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Many hugs to you, Jonathan, and Ramsey. Praying for y'all.

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  26. Avalyn Shaye FoundationMarch 29, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    oh, I am so very sorry. In my "heaven" book by randy Alcorn, it says that our pets are in Heaven...and so are dinosaurs...the lions will sleep with the lambs I guess. :) Evie has a family member with her....I know that probably does not bring comfort, but really, there is nothing i can say that will...I am sorry you have to go through so much hurt. Praying for you guys.

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  27. spilkentonMarch 29, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    "In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:10

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  28. Nola's JourneyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Our dogs were our "first babies" and I am sure it was the same for you. They become such a huge part of your family; Your sweet pup is in Heaven snuggling with your sweet Evie. Thinking about you!

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  29. hughesfamilyMarch 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Oh. I am so sorry. I read this last night and have been thinking about it since then. I still can't think of anything profound to say at all. My heart just keeps breaking for you guys. I am, again, inspired by your attitude and ability to still see some joy in life, though. You are really a rare person, and Maddie's life was so full of love with all of you.

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  30. DanielleMarch 30, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    So sorry. :( This breaks my heart.

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  31. BlairMarch 31, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I thought you might enjoy this:

    Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
    When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

    All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
    They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

    You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

    Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

    Author unknown...

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