Topic: My princess is at peace at the bridge (Read 6101 times)

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #23 on:** November 14, 2008, 23:07:14 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on November 02, 2008, 17:09:37 PM

RIP Layla, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx

The Greatest Gift

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....

Tonight is the first time I've been able to read that all the way through as it has me in floods everytime. What beautiful words- Thank you Helen.

I hope you are happy at the bridge my princess, I love you more than anything can describe and miss you more and more all the time. Thank you for having a calming word with the boys this evening... they are behaving in your absence! I hope you approve of Jasper, I'm sure you two would have been great friends!

Love you forever Layla xxx

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #22 on:** November 04, 2008, 17:25:31 PM »

Night Night Layla xxxxxxx sweet dreams

Send your Mummy a rainbow so shes knows you got there safely.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #21 on:** November 04, 2008, 06:12:23 AM »

My heart goes out to you at this painful time. I know it wont make you feel any better but time will help you heal. Big

for you and RIP Sweet Layla

ChrisB · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2008, 22:18:10 PM »

I am so sorry - thinking of you.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2008, 22:07:14 PM »

I am so sorry to hear this

I know your heart is shattered but You did what was right for her bless you xx

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2008, 20:37:48 PM »

Thank you all for your kind words, it does genuinely help.
What a hard day... I woke up at 3am (although I slept lightly, tosing and turning all night) to OH crying in his sleep, we just hugged each other and drifted off, emotional wrecks. I felt ok as I got up this morning and then when I was feeding the boys it hit me that she wasn't there and wouldn't ever be again. It hurts so much and I love her more than anything.
I managed to make it through today because I knew I had to be strong for the kids in my class as quite a few of them have had difficult half terms too. One of my little treasures had lost his soon-to-be baby brother/sister as his poor mum had miscarried and another couple of children had also lost pets. I just avoided talking about it because I knew that once I started cryng, I wouldn't stop... I managed til I got in but the house feels so empty even though it's not.
I miss my little princess so much xx

bisley boys mum · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2008, 20:03:50 PM »

so sorry to hear your news, its such a hard thing to do, but rest assured that the time was right for Layla to go to the Bridge. my thoughts are with you

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2008, 11:50:19 AM »

So sorry to hear this

RIP Little one x

clarenmax · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2008, 09:48:02 AM »

I'm so sorry hun

RIP little one, play hard at the bridge sweetheart xx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2008, 23:25:03 PM »

I am so sorry, she will always be watching over you

RIP Layla, send your meowmy a message when you have settled on the Bridge

sheryl · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2008, 22:01:40 PM »

So very sorry - thinking of you xxx

RIP beautiful Layla - have fun at the bridge sweet girl xxx

Kirst · « **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2008, 20:55:48 PM »

So very sorry for your loss.

Play hard at the brige Layla , fully restored.

Liz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:52:59 PM »

Layla at peace and leaving your parents with aching hearts

Only ever borrowed never owned but always a pawprint in your heart

So glad she went peacefully, our deepest sympathy for your loss

Liz, Robin and the Clan cats and dogs

bonnielass · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:50:59 PM »

so sorry to hear of your lose. :candle:rip layla and lots of hugs for mum and oh

Stuart · « **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:50:26 PM »

Layla, Have fun at the Bridge

ginge66 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:35:22 PM »

I'm so sorry, have been away for the weekend so I'm trying to catch up. I know from previous posts that she suffered brain damage as a kitten and you have been fantastic in providing a loving home and have done every thing possible for her, I'm heartbroken for you both. RIP Layla x

Mark · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:12:05 PM »

RIP little Layla.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2008, 19:04:32 PM »

So sorry to hear of your loss ... please accept my sincere condolences.

RIP Layla ... play hard at the bridge little one. Much loved and already sorely missed by your mummy and daddy xxxx

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2008, 18:33:00 PM »

i am so sorry to hear this, I didn't realise things were that serious this morning. RIP little one

Janeyk · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2008, 18:10:10 PM »

oh dear, godbless Layla xx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2008, 17:09:37 PM »

RIP Layla, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx

The Greatest Gift

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....

sazkat2 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 02, 2008, 16:42:43 PM »

Im sure Layla knew just how much you loved her. It must have been so hard for you but you did everything you could do for her. Im glad you got some advise from you vet to put your mind at rest. I bet she is playing on the bridge now looking down and thanking you! Lots of hugs to you and you OH and have lots of fun on the bridge Layla

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #1 on:** November 02, 2008, 16:33:36 PM »

Layla went to the bridge this afternoon, just after 3pm. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do but my OH and I cuddled her and she went off to sleep and she looked incredibly peaceful. The vet couldn't have done mroe to reassure me that it was the best and kindest thing for her but it hurts so much.

Love you forever my sweet princess- have fun at the bridge xxx

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