My baby Nathan by Robin G

My baby Nathan

by Robin G

Last night I came home to a little dog I hardly knew. My Boston terrier, Nathan loved to greet me at the door barking out his day...but not this time. He lay very still, heavily breathing, eyes glazed. The last few weeks he had been deteriorating and I had prayed to God to help me decide what to do. We had an appointment the next day to meet with the vet and make a decsion, but I knew tonight that Nathan had made the decision for me. he was telling me..."Mom, I have done all I can do here and God needs me in heaven now." I held him all night and this morning we were waiting outside the vet when they opned. I held until the last beat of his heart and his last breath left his body. he never left my side and I would not leave his even for a minute. He loved me so much no matter what I did or how busy I was Mr. Nathan was always there to give kisses and snort hello. I will never forget the day I picked him out at the rescue and I will never forget the last breath he took. I will miss you Nathan and love you so much. I am in pain now and the hurt seems it will never go away, but I know when I do come to the Rainbow Bridge, my Nathan will be there waiting to grunt and snort a big hello as he dances and runs as only Nathan can do. He was "the precious child" I could not keep, he was my friend, my baby, and he will be missed. I love you Nathan

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