The Gift of my Baby Boy Bassett began 14 1/2 years ago at 5 weeks of age when GOD directed me to him and his sister. Rachael crossed the bridge 3 years ago but the gift of Rufus continued until 1 week ago. He fought with such strength & dignity to stay with me because he knew I could not bear losing him. He was battling cancer all over but thankfully seemed pain free until the last 48 hours when he cried often. I made a floor bed next to him and changed his positions all night long & kept his pain medicine on time. I knew the end was near but when he stared in my eyes I knew he was more aware of it than me. He took his final breath in my arms, then finally his peace came as I prayed for. He crossed the bridge to his sister and as happy as I am they are together, my heart is broken and empty.
I Love You To The Sky and Back,
| Dottie McClelland |