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Maroonz80 — How do you say goodbye?
Published: 2012-11-15 22:43:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 4780; Favourites: 330; Downloads: 23
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Heres how I was inspired to draw this.......The other day my grandma saw when she yawned a tumor the size of a golfball in her mouth.... They took her to the hospital and removed it and she was recovering! Shes such a strong girl. I was happy for her and I was going to see how she was doing.
That night my dad got a call from grandma.... The doctor said she has a rare aggressive cancer.... Shes only got about a month left to live.....
I couldnt believe the news... How could it be? Since I moved here when I was about 4 she had been my best bud... Whenever I was at grandmas I'd sit on the floor and shed lay in my lap and fall asleep, When going for a walk we would be running as fast as I could lol, and when I'd sleep over shed lay in my bed with me, Id give her my leftovers when grandma wasnt looking... Whenever wed swim her and Shadow(hes passed) would snap at our swimsuits when wed jump in thinking we were drowing....
Its just not fair... I love her so much... I couldnt go to school without my eyes trying to hold in the tears.... When I saw her she was like she was in her second childhood. Shes deaf now and becoming blind...
How do you say goodbye?.... How do you tell them they arent gonna live very long and stay sane?... Its like you know but you just cant tell them but make it the best for them...
So on her last day... Ill hold her head in my lap.... Kiss her on the forehead.... and whisper "I love you" and pet her until she goes to a happier place..... Then Ill be alone......
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I was devastated when I lost my dog to kidney disease back in 2008, and the best thing you can do is to be there and comfort your friend so that she is around those she loves when she is most vulnerable.
I know my words won't lessen the pain of losing a friend, but it helps to think of all of the better memories you two have shared together. I'm sorry for your loss.
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It's so sad to lose a pet. Some people say " It was just a dog" , or " it's a cat, not like it's an actual person"...
But to those that loved them, we didn't love them any less. We loved them because their love for us was unconditional. They did not judge us if we got a bad grade, or if we dented the car. If we forgot to pick up the milk on the way home, they were still there with a happy wagging tail, or a soft purr. Sometimes I wish people had that sort of unconditional love. When we lose someone that special, It's okay to cry, it's okay to grieve. but know that they will always be with you, and always be in your heart and your memories.
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My dog Kassie had a tumor on her side. We didn't have the money to get it removed when we first saw it. It started getting bigger and we still had no money. It was a couple of days past her 13th birthday with us. It had gotten to the size of a basketball. I felt like it was my fault. That I couldn't find a job to help her. When the vet injected her I was hugging her so tight I thought I was gonna choke her. I did the exact thing. Leaned over her and kissed her on the forehead while rubbing her ears. Same day I had a funeral to go to for a woman I helped take care of. Ms. Hope passed away and so did Kassie.
My dad had Metastatic cancer in the liver. He passed away a few months ago. They had found it and he was going through treatment. He had been doing perfectly fine. Then he was put into the hospital. My mother, younger sister, and I didn't know about it. Being as my parents were divorced. He passed away in his sleep in the hospital. I had just sent him a text that day that I loved him and missed him. I wish I had been there.
So do what you're planning. You'll have a chance. Pour all of your love through that kiss on the forehead. Repeat and repeat that you love her. She'll always be in your memories and heart. I'm so sorry.
My adoptive grandmother (family friend that I consider a grandma) has cancer and has four months to live. I'm two states away and have no way of seeing her. But I call her whenever I can. So I understand this.
And I may not know you, I may just be a stranger blowing up this comment box. But, I'm the type of person that will open up myself to strangers. If you need to talk. Just note me. I'll answer.
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lol I will admit when I saw it it was big. But I read It a and cried too! I hope things get better for your grandmother Ill be praying. I'm so sorry too. My parents are divorced also when I was very young and remarried to Tommy and I havent heard from my dad in 5 years... And I am definately going to hold her tight. And thank you, blowing up the comment box it makes me feel happy that in cant find the words for.
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I'm glad I could make you feel happiness to the level of no explanation. That means I've done a good job.
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There aren't many words to describe the emotions when a treasured pet passes away, even less to describe what it's like when you know they're going to pass away soon. But I think the best word would be 'heartbreaking'. It's a cruel kind of love that we allow ourselves to feel, when we have a pet-- we know it'll end before we're ready for it to, but we still love so deeply that it feels like we're drowning when they have to go. I'd like to tell you that you'll feel better, but you never just 'get over it'. But you'll always have that little piece of her, reminding you why loving her was still worth it.
This is an absolutely beautiful piece, and it stirred up a lot of old tears. I'm sure that, could she choose, she would not have picked a better way for you to remember her by.
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Thank you. Im gonna miss her and make her feel like its the best days of her life.
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It's hard. We all been there.
It's hard to see them go but we will alway remember the good times that we had with them.
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Where do I even begin with this. It just hits heart and home in a single glance, and only works the emotions over doubly when you read the description. Fantastic work, I appreciate the work people put into their art, and always love hearing their background tales of inspiration. Even more so when the connection the artist shares with the illustration can bring tears to my eyes.
This piece has my mind torn into two equal and opposing halves. One side wants me to look and admire, while the other is pierced so deeply by the endearment and sorrow in every line that I cannot bare to stare too long. You've done a fantastic job of putting me at odds with myself in the best possible way. It's like I can see Abby's eyebrow's twitching actively as she attunes to the meaning of your embrace, in that way only dogs can.
Excellent style, beautiful attention to detail and just all-around impressive work. Sometimes saying goodbye is too hard. In any case, I think a buddy like Abby deserves words of parting that sound more hopeful. Goodbye is too final for friends like her.. I think "See you later" would be better.
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Wow... Thank you so much thats exactly what I was going for. I think "see you later" would be perfect. I remember being at school after hearing the news and I was drawing this and a few people almost tore or bent it. I protected this one and I'm framing it. I still can say thank you enough for what you said it touched me and I smiled. Ive never had someone say such words to me so beautifully so thank you.
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Anytime, sweetheart, anytime. Believe me, for all the emotions this... I cannot even call it a sketch or drawing, it sounds too meagre. But being linguistic, I hate repeating myself.. Hehe.. So again I'm torn in another way with regards to this artwork; having to spout the words "piece" and "artwork" every five words.
But no, the pleasure is all mine, dear. Work that catches the eye is nice, but it takes something truly amazing to spur someone into an emotional reaction. I was still dabbing tears when writing my initial comment. This is going into my favourites for certain. You have an astonishing gift, in both illustration and conveying emotion through media.
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You are more than welcome. ^ ^
Be strong. And if you can't, be sensible.
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I know it's hard to say goodbye. I had to do it recently. I'm only wishing you the best in comfort. It's lonely but the memories are always there.
This is a beautiful tribute.
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This is a heart breaking yet beautifully moving tribute to your dog.
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Logged in just to comment... Thats really really sad.... But I have a small suggestion, listen to the song "Smile" from My Little Pony Friendship is Magic, it will hopefully bring up your spirits for a while. I really wish I could do more... I really hope everything turns out ok in the end...
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lol thank you. Pinky pie has always resembled me. Thank you it did make me smile
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You don't need to tell her anything, only THAT you love her, animals know when it's their time and accept it. Beside, you aren't alone if you do remember the good times like that. I remember I was about 11 when we had to put our Dalmatian (Penny) down. I was devastated but, is gets easier. Breath taking picture, great job.
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Thank you. And yeah I guess this is the first time putting down a dog whos been this close I guess. Thank you too
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this is really good considering how simple it is
im sorry to hear of your best friend... im sure like always she will be in a better place
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I'm very sorry for you. I know how hard it is to loose a pet.
Our first dog had many tumors in the end, but he was able to just sleep away on ease without us needing to help. He became 19 years old, so I'm really happy he had a long and good life.
Don't worry too much about telling her what's happening. In such terms, animals are often way more aware of what is going on then we humans are. I'm sure she knows. Maybe she allready accepted it. From your description, it sounded as if she had a very happy life. I think that's what most important in the end.
And who knows, maybe she's gonna fight it. Our dog surpassed two "He's gonna die" announcements before his death.
I really hope that she won't suffer at any point. That she's able to sleep away on ease as well. Belive me, that's very comforting when you remember her later on.
I wish you, your family and especially Abby all the best.
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I really wish all the best!
Be strong with her, I belive that will give her strength as well
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A similar event happened to me back in April. Her name was Penny, and she was fifteen. I had come home from school last summer and was babysitting her while my parents were out of town. When I was brushing her teeth, I felt something was off in the back of her mouth. Just like Abby, Penny had a tumor. With a week we discovered it was a rare form of cancer, and it would likely return in a month. She lived for nine months after we found out.
It's hard to lose a close friend and even harder to say goodbye. Hold on to the good memories you have with her, and they will help you through the tough times. My wishes are with you and Abby.
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Thank you so much
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