Monday, July 7, 2025

Saying good-bye

 Murphy was readmitted to ICU on Saturday. He is not eating and the diabetes is still not under control and top that with pancreatitis and now an eye infection....just too much for him. We love our babies with so much of our being but must face realistic decisions at times. This is the time. IVs, catheters, NG tube....just not fair to put him through it all with a very uncertain outcome. He can not stay in hospital indefinitely which at this point is what is happening. 

This precious baby has brought so much love and fun to this home. From the moment he stepped into his new home he made himself very much at home. My heart is empty.....

Today I ruffled his fur and held  his furry paw one last time. 
     

                           

Murphy , taken at 4 months old

      August 3, 2019 - July 7, 2025 


17 comments:

Janice said...

Gracie I'm so very sorry to see you had to put Murphy down. It's so heartwrenching as they do become members of our family and it's the hardest thing to have to go through. Praying for your broken heart dear cousin xoxo

Auntie Rose Marie said...

Gracie, My heart is broken for you, Alan and Lisa. It's heartbreaking to lose our fur babies. Know that you did the best thing for Murphy. Praying for you. Love Auntie.

Shelly said...

😞I'm sorry Gracie. You provided him with a lovely home and was well loved by all🙏🏼

Linda said...

I'm so sorry. Our pets are our babies. Peace be with you. Linda from PA

Lelia said...

hugs

butterfly said...

What can I say , it's so sad , my heart goes out to you .
After my last dog Poppy died I said no more , because of the heart break , they become part of the family .
Sending all my love June.

Marilyn said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Murphy.
((((((HUGS))))))
Marilyn

Heritage Hall said...

It was a great act of sacrifice and caring to allow dear Murphy to be released from
his suffering and although you will live with a heartbreaking void for a time , precious memories of your happy times together will eventually comfort and heal.. Try to fill these days with those
memories and Murphy's gratitude for
your love.

Cynthia said...

Grace, I am so very sorry to read this. It's not easy to make such a decision. Sending you lots of gentle hugs and prayers. Hold tight to the memories.

diamondc said...

Gracie: I am crying so hard for you Alan and Lisa: I am so sorry Murphy was taken so soon, just know he is with God and playing with other babies that were taken from this earth. You have many memories of this little guy.
Prayers for your healing hearts.

Catherine❤️

Vickie said...

Oh Gracie my friend, I am so very sorry you all lost your dear Murphy. He was an excellent pal. What a special boy he was. I know how much your grieving hearts hurt at this time. I am praying for comfort and peace in your hearts. God bless you all.

Mini said...

This made me cry! So sorry for your loss Gracie. Sending you hugs.

Gabi said...

So sorry for you. The post brought tears to my eyes. Send you my best wishes,
Gabi

Leonore Winterer said...

Oh Gracie, I am so, so sorry, but I think you made the right decision for poor, sweet Murphy. He couldn't understand what was going on and that everyone was just trying to help him. Sadly, these brave, silly animals will hide it for way too long when something feels off, and by the time it becomes noticable, it might be too late. I know you did everything for him that was reasonable. Sending strength and hugs.

WoolenSails said...

I am sorry to hear about Murphy. We have had to make that decision ourselves, sometimes it is better to let them go, then to see them suffer, even though it is hard on us.

Sun City Stitcher said...

I am so sorry about Murphy. Sending hugs your way.

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Gracie:
I'm so very sorry. I know all too well the grief you're feeling right now. It's the kind of grief that you feel when you lose someone so very precious to you. My boy left me a year ago March, and my eyes still well up with tears because I miss him so very much. I miss them all...too many through the years. My only comfort is that I have great faith that I'll see them again when it's my turn at The Bridge. All the wagging tails waiting for me - and I believe for you, too. I hope that lifts your heart, even if in some small way. Love never dies. Our loved ones are never truly gone. Until we're all together again...
Hugs,
xoxo
Donna