Re: [pyrnet] Jasmine

[Michele Donald <donaldmic@shaw.ca>]

On 17-Sep-04, at 10:04 PM, Susan Irving wrote:

> I'm sorry to say that we had to euthanize Jasmine today.? She developed several new lumps, which when aspirated turned out to be the lymphoma spreading.? She had a fever and her white blood cell count was not good. The vet had treated her with every chemical possible and wasn't sure what to try next, so we decided that it was time.?
>  It's very sad for us, but Jasmine is now free from pain and able to get on with whatever is karmically necessary for her.? She goes with God and?I wish her spirit? love, light, and joy.
> Susan

Susan,
I an so sorry.
> If It Should Be
 (Author unknown)

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Than you must do what must be done, 
For this last battle cannot be won.


You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.


We've had so many happy years - 
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.


Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me until the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.


I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved, 
From pain and suffering I've been saved.


Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years - 
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.