We were given the blessing of being in his fold.
Today we are crushed that his life has ended. King was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma on March 6 2016. King fought against the odds to see one more Spring, one more Easter and be my birthday present for one more year. King knew his time was ending and chose his time to leave.
King left his earthly body at 3:30 pm on April 8th, Friday afternoon. He had used up every cell in his body and was ready to move on to his next task. His will to live was so strong! He fought to make good use of every breath he had left in his lungs. He did not leave one piece of his earthly body behind. Our arms were wrapped around his chest and around his wonderful neck as King took in his last deep breath. He lifted his old white head, stretched out his neck and howled one last great howl into the sky! We, mere humans, with simple minds have no way of knowing nor understanding the complexity of this. For daddy and I, we want to believe it was King signalling his future journey far beyond.
Our hearts are so heavy and in such pain. He tried to tell us not to grieve so hard for him. He is on to new and better experiences. We are trying to listen King. We miss you boy. You were such a good dog. We feel so privileged to have been chosen to feel your fur and hold your earthy body. We are trying hard to be content to live in your absence and open our hearts to feel the love that you have so kindly left behind for us.
I can not write any longer for the tears are blurring my vision. Run free Spirit Pack Leader. Thank you for touching us and allowing us into your heart!
You will always be remembered!
You are so very loved bigboy!
7 comments:
How fitting that he let out a howl before he left... my late husband, a Native American Traditional Healer, would say he sang his last song and was "singing his way to the Spirit World." What a beautiful way to leave this Earth and a beautiful gift to leave you. King was a special type of "warrior" — he was a healer of hearts. He has found his own healing and is now running with his Heavenly Pack in that place we all eventually travel to. Love and hugs to all of you.
Thank you so much Penelope.
You have put into words what we truly believe. It's just so hard for our earthly minds and hearts to handle this void right now.
Time... in time... I know.
I remember being so happy for King when I read his story on the Turtle Gardens blog many years ago. I am still happy for him. He had the best LIFE and the best LOVE and he sure knew it. My tears as I read this are for you and Mark. Letting a deeply loved one go hurts so darn much! I know. Remember, though, that he is in your heart, where he will stay forever.
I remember you from Jean's posts and was so happy to hear you had a home and a wonderful one it was. RIP King you were a very special dog. Mark and Del Thank You for giving
The King a wonderful life.
Else G.
Gosh Del, we are SO VERY SORRY. "Mr. King" was Murray's hero (& ours too). Tragically, his life ended on Murray's third Adoptiversary. A day neither you nor we will forget for very different reasons. We mourn with you. Even though we didn't meet in person, we held Mr. King his bravery, loyalty, & heroism dear to our hearts. Love & licks Murray, Maddie, & family.
I am so sorry to hear about King, I know how much he was loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this particularly difficult time.
Hugs, Marie & Sparkle
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved King. He had a wonderful life with you and he was loved so much. All of us who heard his story loved him as well and we all mourn his loss.
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