Our lovely dog MOLLY died this morning

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[a little elbow grease]

Our lovely, good twelve year old boxer dog MOLLY died this morning in our living room. It was not a complete surprise.As I truly said to Molly this morning, “Go ahead sweetie, you can go…….. it seems like the time ……good for you and good for God. No time to lose.”

She died about 30 seconds after I said that to her. Mary and I wept some …….. held her paws with love …… and wished my nephew David were here with a beer or two.

Molly was a complete sweetheart ……. and forget about the God messages. Molly was clued into God before she was created . We all were.....and we all are.

Molly had God in her eyes. All dogs do. We all do. Let it show…..

Molly, on her last night on this earth, tired and weary as she was for about ten days ………. walked into my bedroom from the living room at 7:30 p.m .………. her too-long toenails clicking on the hardwood floors as she purposefully proceeded ……….. she made the turn into my room …… as I only heard her, but, Mary actually was fortunate enough to see Molly come into my room.

Molly hadn’t made that move to my room until after midnight for months ……. but just last night ……. she entered very much earlier, five hours earlier. I don’t wonder why.

‘Goodbye‘ ……. is a difficult sentiment for man or beast. Molly the pooch made it easy.

Mary (my wife) and I lived with this darling Molly for many years …….. now let’s all be just a little humble ……. and suggest that we all know absolutely NOTHING about God.

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Bless all who deserve to be blessed and who are good to others WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING ……… and to those who love the ones who deserve love ….. (even a baserunner for your favorite team who gets thrown out on an attempted steal of third base with nobody out in a tied game in the last of the ninth!)

Be well .............

[Inyo-Mono]

Thanks for posting.

[rlmorel]

I began to contrive a dialog as I sometimes do on Free Republic that looks like the following:

ME: If you say with me I will cook you mushroom raviolis every Friday night...

WIFE: How about that, plus...

And so on.

I got about two lines in, and realized there was no way I could be humorous about that negotiation to make some kind of semi-funny dialogue. Too close to home. It almost became painful to write.

It almost became too easy to visualize myself debasing myself in grief to buy some further allotment of time with the one I love. I might say or do anything.

Which is why I wrote what you quoted..."Alas".

[DarthVader]

Very sorry on the loss of your pet. It hurts just as bad as when we lose a beloved human friend or family member.

[Ken H]

“The gate to heaven has a doggie Door.”

That’s a keeper.

[jonno]

So sorry for your loss.

We had to put down an old friend last year; we thought then that it would be a long time before we got another dog - who wants to sign-up for more pain like that?

Well, our youngest son finally wore us down a few weeks ago, and we found a puppy needing a new home - a little boxer mix. And she is very sweet & loving...

[LurkedLongEnough]

Thank you for posting your heart-warming story and comments. So sorry for your loss... and may Molly rest in peace.

[a little elbow grease]

Thank you........

Molly is in our hearts.

[a little elbow grease]

Thank you , D.V.

I appreciate your feelings completely.

[a little elbow grease]

Animals can teach us a lot about unconditional love.

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Yes sir....... let them teach!

[DarthVader]

I had it happen to me twice. Lost two cats long before their time.

[mkleesma]

SO sorry for your loss.
I truly hope God has carved out a small portion of heaven for our pets.

[EarlyBird]

I’m a dog lover too. I wish they could live as long as we do.

But at least Molly departed in the comfort of her home, alongside her cherished masters. I’m sure that you are thankful for that!

Pumpkin, my previous dog, could barely walk before she passed. In the last days, I had to pick her up to take her outside. But she did her duty! She was 14.

I had to take her to the vet to say goodbye. I guess I waited too long, I don’t know.

But Molly and Pumpkin are in heaven now - bottomless food bowls, new friends who are real saints, and playing fetch with God.

And they’re waiting for us to join them when our time comes.

[ladyjane]

God bless you for providing a loving home for Molly.

My mother had a little dog named Molly when she was young. She told us stories about Molly. Your post brought back memories.

[mkleesma]

if I could Talk - Award winning documentary short.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuOCeJSQCTs

Beautiful, wonderful film.
Keep the tissues nearby.

[TheNext]

Ain’t nothing better than a Free Republic sympathy thread to remind us of the great value of life. People’s stories are amazing.

Molly RIP

[carmen2017]

God Bless you all and Molly. Thinling of my Reese and my Carmen.

[a little elbow grease]

you are so right.

our poochie is passed............... but the good thoughts and kindness of FReepers and others everywhere just MAY make this country complete some day.

I think this President needs some deep love from the right people....... and soon.

Be well...............

[jch10]

I’m so sorry. You were blessed to have her and she, you.

[a little elbow grease]

We had to put our two dogs to sleep on Feb 11th. We’re still not over it. At times we feel like OUR lives are over. They were so much of our daily lives for 14 years. God be with you, my fellow animal lover. I pray for your healing. And I believe, as Will Rogers said, “All dogs go to Heaven.”. You will see Molly again one day. And we’ll see our Booby Boy and Girly Girl

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I believe you are correct. We are all connected to our animals and others.

Thank you for your fine feelings.

Love from here............

[a little elbow grease]

And so on. I got about two lines in, and realized there was no way I could be humorous about that negotiation to make some kind of semi-funny dialogue. Too close to home. It almost became painful to write. It almost became too easy to visualize myself debasing myself in grief to buy some further allotment of time with the one I love. I might say or do anything. Which is why I wrote what you quoted..."Alas".

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Alas ...... I have no idea what you're sayin'........ and yet I was told I had a tested I.Q. in school of 161 ............

I never believed it .....and neither did my mother when I brought my report cards home.

;-)

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Caan you explain, please.