[Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Liberty

[ME]

Ellen, Penny, Joanie, and Glynis,

Thanks for all the thoughts.

I feel it was a privilege to have the opportunity to care for her as  
I did ... the hand feeding and all ... quite emotionally draining,  
but I wouldn't trade the time we had for anything.  The only thing I  
wish is that we would have more time ... and that I could have nursed  
her back to health.  But unfortunately, that wasn't the way it was  
meant to be.  It just makes me more grateful for the times that I am  
given additional time after an illness.

They do pick up on your state of mind and feelings ... so I always  
try to send the message that I'm not giving up on them.  Though, when  
I know the end is soon, I try to let them know it's okay if they feel  
they need to leave.

I do think I usually have good intuition and insight ... when to  
delay vet visits and when to go in ... but I often second guess  
myself and feel guilty ... but at least hind sight tells me I made  
the right decision ... though I wish there was a treatment for an  
enlarged heart.  I am glad that Liberty passed away quietly and  
peacefully at home.