Barney by Purcell

 

" Barney "

Oct. 1991 ---- Aug. 13 1998

Yorkie

My Dearest Barney,

It has been almost two months since our last day together.

My heart is shattered and I just can't get over your not being here.

Please forgive me for putting you to sleep. The Dr. said it was

necessary as your kidneys were failing. Little did you know that

when we said "Barney want to go that it would be forever"

You stood so proudly on dads knee riding in the car with

the wind just a blowing on your face. I had to pull you away from

dad cause he was crying so hard. I asked the Dr. one last time if he

was absolutely sure that this was necessary. He said yes.

You got your first injection and you just cried out and tried to

get away but I held you oh so tight. You turned to me and

started to kiss me frantically until the medication relaxed you.

Then it was time. Barney I held you till the last little beat

of your heart. Please understand that if I didn't do this

you would have suffered terribly. Your ashes are over the

fireplace now in a beautifully engraved box with your last picture.

You will be placed with Mom and Dad when it is our time.

The kids have been given instructions. I have written this for

you and for me. Your suffering is over but mine is still here.

This is a place where I can go and look at you and

read what I have written. Perhaps this will help me with

losing you. I will await the day that you will be sitting at the big

door with your head cocked to one side and your tail wagging

ready to greet me.

 

Love Mom

 

 

 

Barney
Purcell