In memory of Oakley-Bean. 1/11/1995 - 12/11/2004 Ten years ago today, I was forced to say goodbye to my best friend. After a rapid 2 week decline of kidney failure, I spent my last night with Oakley cuddling him, telling him I loved him, and crying, crying, crying! When he lifted his frail body up in order to press his face against my wet cheek to comfort me - an act that was obviously painful for him - I realised that my goodbye was all wrong. I started to smile and laugh and be happy that Id had the privilege to have him in my life for nine years. I told him about how happy hed made me. I thanked him for being there through all the tough times. And I promised him that it was okay to leave and that I would be all right. The next morning, answering my front door to the local vet was horrible. I stared at the little bag under her arm, inside which was Oakleys peace, but my heartache. The vet nurse held him on her lap while the vet slid the needle into his vein, and I stared into his eye and said Goodbye, I love you, goodbye, I love you, until the light inside him just went out. It left his body and instead filled the space around me. I dont remember taking his body from the nurse, I dont remember them leaving my house, I just remember laying back on the couch, clutching Oakley to my chest and screaming. And I remember the warm wetness that covered me as Oakley got in one last laugh and peed all over me. Ten years have past since then, and it still only feels like one day. In celebration of his life today, I have put some of his ashes into a brand new memorial pendant, and once again, I will press him close to my heart. I love you, Oakley-Bean. Xxx
Posted on: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:23:16 +0000
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