Thursday, October 6, 2005

Percy

The world lost a gentle soul today....and my family lost one of our own. My sweet Percy could not hold out any longer, and we let him go. I know he was greeted at the gates by my Dad, calling to him, waiting to give him a good scratch. I was fortunate enough to be with him when he left this world....I can not tell you how my heart is breaking right now. I miss you my Purdle Wurdle the Turtle....no one will ever take your place in my heart....you were and always will be a part of our family and a part of our hearts....forever.

63 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've been reading your journal, and following Percy's story.  My heart is breaking for you and your family right now.  Big ((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

Anonymous said...

Oh Sherry, I am so sorry hun.What a difficult decision to have to make.Lots of hugs and love to you and your family.Kim

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry.  What a huge loss for all of you.  But I know he's running across a glorious field right now.

Anonymous said...

Oh I am so sorry! (((((((hugs for your family)))))) He is without pain now and Im sure your dad will take great care of him for you. Sorry this is short Im crappy with sad things.. Take Care

Anonymous said...

I am soo sorry, but he's no longer suffering.
~Julie

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss.  I couldn't imagine having to do what you did.  But you did it for all the right reasons.  (((HUGS))) *~*Emily

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry, what a beautiful dog he was.
How old was he?.  He knows you tried and that he was loved.
I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain.
I know there is something childlike about our pets and they are very much a part of the family.

Anonymous said...

My heart goes out to you & your family. I'm so sorry {{{{hugs}}}}

Anonymous said...

Such a beautiful tribute. He was the cutest doggy ever! I love this picture of him so happy and sweet. I bet this is just how he is looking in heaven right now. You did the best thing for him. you love him very much and he loved you like his mommy. And that's what you were to him. Up in the middle of the night giving him baths after he had seizures taking such good good care of him. He's alright now. He's all better! Love you!

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your family loss.

Shelli

Anonymous said...

My condolences to you and your family.  Heather~  

Anonymous said...

{{{{Percy's family}}}} You all gave him such a good life here on earth.  

Anonymous said...

Sherry, so sorry for the loss of your beloved Percy. Thinking of you all.
Tilly

Anonymous said...

Sherry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain you are feeling all to well. We are in the process of battling cancer with our furkid, Roxy. Please accept my deepest sympathies for both you and your family.
Kim

Anonymous said...

I am *SOO* sorry about Percy.  I have been a long time reader of yours and have commented a few times, not often.  I was thinking a lot about you and Percy the last few days and been looking for an update.  It has really touched me.  I hope you and your family will find some comfort with all the pictures and memories you have made with him.  Again, my deepest condolences. Take care.
~Wendy

Anonymous said...

awwwwwwwwww I am so sorry!! This entry made me cry........My sympathy is with you!

Anonymous said...

My very dearest friend Sherry...I pray that you find peace in your hearts...your loss is great and I am so sorry....we will all miss Percy.

Anonymous said...

Sherry and family so very sorry  Jan xx

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry that Percy is gone.  But he will always remain in your hearts and memories.  What a blessed creature he was!  And indeed, he and your dad have each other.  I am thankful for you and them that neither of them are suffering through their pain and illnesses anymore.  That is heartbreaking to have to watch as well, and you made the right choice.  My heart is with you, along with some tears and hugs!  Take care, Cya, Kris

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry darlin.  Percy looks like a happy boy in that picture.  I'm so sorry.  Hugs to you sweetie!

Anonymous said...

This is twice I have cried today . this morning when you told me and now. It brings back memories of SOoner that was such a hard day. They look at you with such knowing eyes. OH MY LORD the pain we feel and loss. some dont undertstand this is a child to us. a very special fur baby child to us. NO one has taken sooners place (Pepper tried to dig him up for a long time he really was upset) but Sasha came a month or two after we saw her at petsmart and strange as it is sooners gentile eyes and soulful looks are in her eyes. she does some strange things that are so like him. she looks nothing like him except in those eyes. I am sure GOD has a nother fur baby out there that needs you taht Percy would love you to rescuse and carry on. He was a helper and he would want you to shower the love you gave him on a other needy animal. you know from the hurricane there are many pets who need someone. I know it may take a bit of time and it wont repalce PErcy at all.but its a way to carry on the goodhe brought to you. what a sweet face. GOSH Sherry makes me sit here bawling.  No words can make it better. I wish I had been there with you to go with you at that time. LOVE an dhugs sherry

Anonymous said...

OH SHerry I just had to write again. Pepper is on the bed he sees me crying tears rolling like a baby and he comes over puts his head in my lap as if to say he knows and its okay.

Anonymous said...

I'm sooo sorry for your loss.  I had to put down my baby girl, Noelle.  She was my top winning show dog.  She was my delight.  I still miss her.   The stories she would tell.  I know how you feel and how you are grieving.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear this.

Tracie

Anonymous said...

Oh my, I am crying sitting here.  I am so sorry Sherry.  Just know that he was greatly loved by not only his family, but also others in J-land who had never even met him face to face.
Love you,
Lisa

Anonymous said...

So sorry but you did the right thing.

You can bet he's with your Dad keeping him company.

I really am sorry that it came to this.
You did all you could  do.

Don't know what else to say here.
This is a sad day indeed.

Huggs2u-
Niki

Anonymous said...

((((((((((((Sherry and family)))))))))))))))  I know how much it hurts right now to lose your very special pet.  There are no words to take away the pain you all are feeling.  Please know I understand, I care, I will miss Percy too, and you are all in my prayers.  

*hugs*

Anonymous said...

I am so sad and sorry for your family...the Rainbow Bridge has another wonderful soul. Its a comfort in a small way I know that now your dad has company..sending you guys all out huge hugs. What a lovely tribute to your faithful old boy..keeping you in prayers,
hugz,
brenda

Anonymous said...

I'm am so sorry. I have just cryed my eyes out for you guys.. That is a beautiful picture of him too. He is suffering no more.  I'm sure he was a blessing to you and your family. My deepest sympathy go to you guys.. I am so sorry. I wish there was something i could say to make it better for you.. I just feel so bad... :-(

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry about your loss of Percy.  Your dad has a wonderful friend with him now.  Lelly

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss but it was the right thing to do


Deb

Anonymous said...

I am so, so sad for you and your family but you absolutely did the right thing.  I am sending you lots of ((hugs)) and hope you can feel them coming your way.
Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Oh i am sitting here bawling my eyes out. I am so sorry and i mean that so much. What a beautiful loving dog i know Percy was. Yes he is with your dad. I am so so so so so so sorry.    

lisa

Anonymous said...

Sherry,
I'm so sorry.  I will be thinking and praying for you and your family.
Hugs,
Holly

Anonymous said...

Sherry,
I am setting crying my eyes out for you and your family
i am so sorry for your loss of sweet Percy.
Angela

Anonymous said...

Your entry about Percy brought tears to my eyes...you certainly did all that you could for him.  Sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you all.  
Linda.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss.  We always realize they won't live as long as we do but it never makes it any easier.  I just am sending big hugs to you and yours tonight!
Traci

Anonymous said...

Aww Sherry, I'm shedding a tear (more than just one) for you tonight.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  I know he was one of your babies.  He is up in Heaven though, I'm sure of that. ~Melissa

Anonymous said...

What a great picture to remember Percy by. After the heartbreak passes, enjoy the precious memories of your dear friend.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Jimmy

Anonymous said...

I heard about Percy via another journal.Deeply ,deeply sorry you have lost a faithful friend.Awww,look at that photo.Run free Percy old boy.Best Wishes to you all from the U.K

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss.  Try to find comfort knowing that you showed him the ultimate gift of love when you released him from his suffering.  In time the hurt will ease and only the good memories will remain.
Susan

Anonymous said...

Aw Sweetie, we're sorry for your loss.  But he was definitely not living comfortably anymore so at least now his pain is over.   You gave him over to all of us with your posts, and now we share the loss with you.  Big hugs.  ~Sie.  

Anonymous said...

I am sooo sorry to hear about Percy.  I have been reading your journal since March and there have been so many entries where you talk about him.  So when I found out just now that he is gone, my mouth dropped open and my heart sank.  I could just cry right now.  I know he is better off and the way he was living wasnt any kind of life, but it is still so heartbreaking.  I lost my dog Mindy a few years ago to old age.  (she was a pekingnese).  I can still see her big brown eyes looking up at me to this day. Mindy use to follow me everywhere I went.  I miss her sooo much.  People kept telling me I should get another"Mindy" and I know one day I will, but just not yet.  Pets really are a part of our family and when we loose them it is devasting.  I know Mindy is now is Heaven with my baby boy Daniel( I lost them both in the same year) and they are together and I cant wait until I can see them both again one day.   I know there arent any words that is going to make you feel better right now so I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  
Big Hugs,
Angel
http://journals.aol.com/angelm0304/MyLife

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry that you have lost this part of your family. My heart goes out to all of you.
***Monica
http://journals.aol.com/chseroo/LivingLifeandLovinit

Anonymous said...

Dear Sherry, we are all going to miss Percy... I loved reading about him.  He was part of our journal world as well as your family.  I am so sorry about him being gone but at least we know he isn't in pain anymore and he is with your dad and will be there when we all get to heaven.  Hugs and Love to you and the family at this special time.  
Lisa  

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry...JAE

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I know how a furry kid can touch your heart.  I lost my old man cat after 16 yrs in June and I still miss him. But take heart in knowing that he is at peace and having no pain.  I am sure he is up there having a good time with your dad. Again I am sorry for your loss. Carol your Jacksonville neighbor.

Anonymous said...

I'm typing thru tears, Sherry....I know your heart is breaking and I know the pain will stay forever.  It's so hard to 'do the right thing' when it hurts so bad, right?  I'm sending your whole family some extra big hugs tonight and always....

I'll be giving my own furbabies some extra love tonight... :-/

~Amy

Anonymous said...

I may not know you, came here by way of Lisa (Damaged Goods), but I had to drop you a note to say I am saddened to read of your loss.  Sounds like you filled Percy with a quality of life many pets will never realize.  Now that he has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, though the time may be difficult, I hope you and your loved ones find comfort in remembering him.  Pets add so much to our lives...

Your family is in my thoughts.

Dona

Anonymous said...

THE LOVE OF A PET IS NOT ONE LOVE TAKEN LIGHTLY...I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.  NO MORE FLEAS, NO MORE PAIN, NO MORE SORE JOINTS OR DISCOMFORT..RUN PERCY, RUN INTO THE GRASSY MEADOWS AND ROLL AND JUMP AND PLAY.  YOU WILL SEE HIM AGAIN.  HE AWAITS YOUR ARRIVAL AT HOME.  Melissa

Anonymous said...

((((((Sherry))))))))))  I'm so sorry that you lost Percy.  I just know he is happy with your dad now.
Hugs,
xoxo
Heather

Anonymous said...

Oh sweetie...my heart just aches for you.  Bless Percy's precious puppy dog heart.  He isn't suffering anymore...take comfort in that.  I know how hard it is for you darlin.  We lost our beloved Kasey in July of this year.  The place just isn't the same without her.  
Much love, and big hugs to you today...
Connie

Anonymous said...

Oh Shelly... I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.

~Jaime

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to hear about Percy. At least now he is not in pain. I know how it feels to lose a pet, it is hard! I had my dog for 18 years! Hope your family is doing ok. My prayers are with you guys!!

Anonymous said...

Ahhh... I am soo sorry to hear about your sweet pup ,, it's tough to loose one of your best buds ,, after all pets dont care if ya didn't brush your hair... or get out of your pjs ,, they just love you for you ,,,The pic is so sweet too ,, what a heartbreaking thing to have to deal with ,, so so sorry .. take care

Kris

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Anonymous said...

speechless

Anonymous said...

Dear Sherry
i AM very sorry that you have lost the experience of being with Percy. We all come to know and love him through your journal.  I have never known an animal to get as much good love and good carring as you gave Percy.
Maybe God had a special project that he needed done ??  And only a good dog like Percy would be able to do it ??  Maybe thats why he called him home ??

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear of your loss.. I know all too well how the loss of a very loved pet feels.. No other pet will ever replace him for he will always hold a special place in your heart, but there will be more out there that can use your love and devotion... Gail

Anonymous said...

My sympathies.  You did everything you could, and now he isn't suffering.  Peace to you.

Lori

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry. But don't worry. He is at the Rainbow Bridge.
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html

Anonymous said...

Late getting here, but I've been following Percy's story and I feel so sorry that the end has come. You and your family are in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

:( Carol

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry.  Dogs have such a warm special place in our hearts.  It hurts so much to lose them.  :(  ~Peachy