Lost My Best Friend

WernherVonTrapp · 09-10-10, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Armistead

I still wanna go regardless, but I hope they're there.

Well, ask yourself, what would bring you joy beyond belief, to get to heaven and have your pet come a running at ya. The bible does say
eye hasn't seen, nor ear heard the joy that God's prepared. Simply, we can't comprehend what joy awaits. I would think that joy would include animals.

1 Corinthians 2:9-
However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him".-NIV

I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and kind words from this community.

Zoomer96 · 09-10-10, 10:47 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. There are few things as painful as losing a dear friend. And a dog can be one of the best. Been there, Done that.......

cdrsubron7 · 09-10-10, 10:48 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, my friend. My condolences.

Fish40 · 09-10-10, 12:02 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Wernher. I actually had the unpleasent task of takeing the family cat to the vet to be put down. My wife, then girlfriend, had to drive back because I was a blubbering mess. I don't think I would want to do that again. Keep your chin up bud, and remember all the good times you had togeather.

Mandiworld · 09-10-10, 12:05 PM

Very sorry about your loss. I hope this helps you in your pain...

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live..

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

rein1705 · 09-10-10, 04:12 PM

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. A best friend, Family, and Shipmate all in one. I shall have the gun crew fire a salute and the torpedomen paint up a torpedo in Sabers honor to send to the enemy.

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cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Sorry to hear about your loss, my friend. My condolences. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

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Mandiworld Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 7 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	A dogs' purpose? Very sorry about your loss. I hope this helps you in your pain... A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old). Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.'' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.. He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

09-10-10, 04:12 PM	#6
rein1705 Samurai Navy Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: somewhere in the Past. Posts: 582 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 0	I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. A best friend, Family, and Shipmate all in one. I shall have the gun crew fire a salute and the torpedomen paint up a torpedo in Sabers honor to send to the enemy. __________________ "Diesel Pig" Not so long ago...

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Zoomer96 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 106 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	I am so sorry to hear about your loss. There are few things as painful as losing a dear friend. And a dog can be one of the best. Been there, Done that.......

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Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry to hear that Wernher. I actually had the unpleasent task of takeing the family cat to the vet to be put down. My wife, then girlfriend, had to drive back because I was a blubbering mess. I don't think I would want to do that again. Keep your chin up bud, and remember all the good times you had togeather.