Farewell: Mandy Lu Ray- May 4, 2007- November 2, 2019
I apologize for not being around yesterday for the meme, but we lost our beloved corgi Mandy. Shortly after my dad passed away in 2017 (a week) my dog Mandy started showing
signs of degenerative myelopathy, which is a progressive disease of the
spinal cord. I was just sick. How could God take my dad and my dog at
the same time. Well, as it turns out, Mandy was with us over 2 years
more after my dad passed. She had lost the ability to use her back legs
and was losing strength in her front legs. We celebrated everything
with her as if it were our last time. Karl took Mandy
to the vet yesterday (Saturday). We thought she had another urinary tract
infection which is common with DM. They did an x-ray and she had a mass the size of a softball that was pushing her
intestines to one side and laying on her bladder. It was time. We helped Mandy cross over to the rainbow bridge. We were all
with her (myself, Karl and Josh). She laid her head in Josh's lap and
fell asleep. She felt safe and at peace. She is no longer in pain and
she is running again. She was the best dog a person could ask for and
we miss her already. If you think of us during your prayers, we would
appreciate a little prayer of peace and comfort at this time. This is a
hard loss for us. Mandy Lu Ray- May 4, 2007- November 2, 2019. You
are forever in our hearts. The picture below is one of the last ones I took of her. It was taken in the summer 2019. The first one above was taken on her 6th birthday when she was very healthy.
Lori, I'm so, so sorry. There are no words to describe the exquisite pain... I know, too well. Don't let go of your happy memories, please.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry and sad for you and your family. Losing a pet hurts so much because they are a member of the family and always take a piece of your heart with them. I am sure she had a wonderful life and she probably knew it was her time. What a blessing that you could all be with her for her passing. Yes, she is pain free and running again and you will see her again one day. Hugs and prayers.
ReplyDelete((HUGS)) I am so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, Lori. It is always hard to lose a beloved and loyal friend. I grieved the loss of Jasper and Avery for months. I still feel cry from time to time, but it eventually became easier to think about them without crying. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs! <3
ReplyDeleteDearest Lori and Family:
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
I have been there myself and have the memories of my dog (Lappy). She will forever be in my heart and Mandy will be in yours.
Prayers and Hugs to all of you.
I am so sorry....sending you lots of hugs.
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ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. It hurts so much to lose a dear friend and family member and pets are just that. Prayers for Gods comfort in your hearts.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. But your family gave her a good life. Please take a moment to take comfort in that. I volunteered in an animal shelter, and it was always full of dogs and cats that had been cast aside. Your girl *knew* she was loved!
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