IF THE ONLY PRAYER YOU SAID IN YOUR LIFE WAS "THANK YOU", THAT WOULD SUFFICE. ~Meister Eckhart

Thursday, October 6, 2005

10.06.05

Today I am grateful...
  • for enough strength, enough courage and enough love to let Chester go
  • that although my heart breaks I have memories to help it heal
  • for Randall who drove us to the vet and sat with us
  • for Dr. Tippit and her staff who gave Chester the best care his whole life
  • for the words she whispered in his ear, "We're gonna give you your wings."
  • that I was able to share yesterday at the noon meeting about the pain of letting him go and about my financial situation. That share was painful but I have been carrying around so much pain lately that I had to let it out.
  • that I have so much love in my heart that it can bear some pain
  • for the love I have received from others

5 comments:

dAAve said...

One of the things that I have learned is that sometimes, growth can be painful.
I must admit that it's been painful to watch you grow. Your personal growth has been part of my growth as well. That's because we do this together.
Thank you.

BarbaraFromCalifornia said...

Walking through pain is not always easy, but it can, as HP says, make us stronger and grow.

You sent me that beautiful website Rainbow Bridge which was so inspirational. It would be so nice if you write something when you are ready for Chester. You are so lucky to have had such a wonderful time together.

Much love and blessings, my dear friend.

Shannon said...

Thank you Scott. Sending love and sunshine your way :)your sharing has deeply touched my heart... and it goes out to you

Trudging said...

A very touching list!

Anonymous said...

Your love for that baby was so grand,I know that the trip to heaven will be one of peace...We know that unconditional love with our babies..We GET to learn it for each other with the help of our recovery programs so many blessings..Scott I love you and thank you for sharing your journey with me..You are one of my blessings !!xoxox's