Goodbye Dear Old Friend
There is no friend like a dog.
Today we said goodbye to Bubby who was our loyal companion for over 10 years. Selene was there the day he was born and we were both with him when he breathed his last after a sudden decline due to acute kidney failure, which finally left him unable to get up off the floor. We went on almost daily walks together. He loved to swim in the lake, chase tadpoles, go for rides in the truck, bark at delivery trucks, and follow his favorite person, Selene, from room to room—wherever she went. She couldn’t sit down to read or knit without him pushing his head onto her lap to be petted. Say a prayer for her (and for me).
“The creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” (Romans 8:19-22)
Tonight we groan along with creation, longing for that day of liberation from decay and death.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I am truley sorry I know it feels bad losing a best friend it makes me bery sad just thinking about it I feel so bad for you and Selene. All 3 of you will be in my thoughts and Prayers.
February 17th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
So sorry about Bubby. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 17th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
My heart goes out to you and Selene. I remember crying all the way home from the vet the day we said goodbye to our dear 14 year old “best friend” Kelly. We got her when she was six weeks old. She was half black lab and half golden retriever and looked like a black golden retriever. What a great member of the family she was. I truly have you in my prayers at this sad time.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Animals are such a wonderful gift from God. I have had them in my life from day one and can’t imagine living life without their companionship and comfort. I feel your pain and pray God will comfort you and Selene.
Joe
February 18th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Oh, Clay and Selene, I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. I know what a true member of the family they are. Our thoughts and prayers with you.
February 18th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. They are such a part of our families. You are in my prayers.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I am filled with empathy for the loss of Buddy. He was a great pup! I remember how happy he was whenever I was at your house — you provided a great life for Buddy! You are in our prayers!
February 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Clay and Selene, we groan with you – painfully submitted, not willingly, but looking for that Redemption…
March 5th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I am truly sorry for your loss of Bubby and pray that God will comfort you and your family. At times I still mourn the loss of my special Rex two years ago even though I have a new Taco in my life. Blessings to you!