It's been a hard day today. We had to put Misty, Anna's hamster, to sleep today. Around noon, Anna heard her making strange noises. I took her out of her cage and saw her eyes were swollen shut, her nose was red and she was really struggling. Since it is Sunday, our pet clinic wasn't open so we had to take her to the emergency vet. The doctor said she had the pneumonia and was very weak. She said from her experience, they probably wouldn't be able to save her. So we made the decision to keep her from suffering.
We held her and snuggled with her and gave her kisses before they put her to sleep. Anna was extremely upset. I thought that I could not be strong for her and not cry. I then thought that I could be strong for her and cry. Why not cry when someone you loves dies?
It was very hard to be the one to make that decision - to be holding this cute little furball that is still trying to climb around on you and know that you are ending that life. Even harder is watching your ten year old's heart break.
We brought Misty home, wrapped her up in a bit of the blanket she liked to chew on. Put some treats with her and buried her in the back yard. Anna wrote on the stone with her chalk, "Misty, 2005-2007, R.I.P." We'll miss her.
2 comments:
Ahhhhh, Sweetheart. You were so wise to teach your little one the truth about life ...and death. And you did it in such an intuitive and honest way. Good for you, Mama! It is so hard but the way you handled it was so honest and real. Your choices and decisions reflect the closeness you've developed as a mama and child and that's ..... well ..... priceless. Anna will be all the stronger and wiser for it.
Margie
freestylequilting.com
OMG your story is very touching. How sad for you all. Just know that Misty is in a better place and you will always have fun and loving memories of her. Great job as a mom. It's amazing how such a little animal can touch our hearts.
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