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Thats really sad news :(

RIP

Oh Chris I am so sorry to read that, poor you and Natasha.

Bless Enzo, as you say he is at peace. Sometimes you just know what has to be done don't you.

Thinking of you.

Debbie x x x

poor enzo - very story to hear your news - he was a great friend to you three (Clp/Tash and beth)

its always sad when you lose a friend and i fell he was a pet to us all

Super bp x

Feeling for you, CLP. Our pets get closer to us than humans do.

sSp

Ah Chris I'm so sorry to hear that. I guess we all thought that Enzo was on the up after such a difficult time. It's no comfort, I'm sure, but you did your absolute best for him and I'm sure his life was filled with love and happiness.

AF xx

So sorry to hear about that Chris.
RIP Enzo

J

Sleep deep Enzo.

It is a tough decision, but the animals let you know don't they. Whether its a look in their eye, a pitiful sigh or just something about their body language. They know when they are ready, and as owners all we can do is help them out.

I know you are gonna miss the fella, but remember he was a top dog and you gave him the best life he could have had.

MW, a!

Oh Chris.

:(

As you say though, he needed to be at peace. I know how you must feel.

x

Such sad news CLP
But at least now Enzo can chase bunnies again and be free

Big love to you Tash & Beth, you'll all miss him in your own ways

Tiggs xx

sad day indeed Christophe, best wishes to you xxxxxx

KWx

Chris & Natasha,

I'm so sorry to hear this and I know that Harry (my Smooth Fox Terrier) will be too. At least Enzo was loved by you both and well looked after during his illness. I'm sure he will be wagging his tail as he looks down on you both from that 'great dog kennel in the sky'.

Lots of love

Lloyd and Harry (author of Switzerland on All Fours)

Chirs,

That's a really tough thing to do. You have my deepest sympathies. I had to put my golden to sleep earlier this year and it is probably one of the saddest moments of my life. Saying goodbye to an old friend. It still brings a tear to my eye even now.

Enzo is in a better place. Your pain and sorrow will ease with time. Your happy memories will help you through this time.

James

I'm so sorry to hear that. Chin up, darling. xx

I feel so sad for you but you have made the right decision and no-one could have done make to try and improve his condition x x x

RIP - Enzo x

Chris,

I'm so sorry to hear about Enzo xx He knows you thought the world of him, he is now pain free and that's down to you being the kind, caring, selfless person you are xx He will be happy up in Doggy heaven and the pets of our bloggers will be there to keep him company xx

Lots of love Chris

Mary xx

Hi Chris

So sorry to hear about Enzo, we too had to say goodbye to our very brave springer spaniel Thomas after 15 years this year, it was nice he was at home in his bed and not stressed at the vets, which we were grateful for.

It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but you know it is the right thing when it all sinks in in a day or so, no more suffering and at peace. Just remember the happy healthy times he had, like we did, thoughts of him running through fields on a sunny day!

Our love to you and Tash xx

Christoff and Natasha,

Very sorry to hear the sad news Chris, most upsetting I know.
I had a German Shepherd (Garth) he was more like a best bud than a dog.
Broke me up when we had to have him put to sleep, and that was 15 years ago,his picture though has pride of place in the living room.
Still with me really I guess,condolences to you both.

Chris

So sorry to hear your news, and thinking of you.

We had a cockatiel and he died just before Christmas in 2004. That year, we bought a very special christmas decoration to remind us of him, and every year when it comes out of its box to be hung on the tree we smile about Kong and his randy ways.

Chin up chuck!

Cheryl x x x

Lovely way to remember a pet, CtD. May adopt that.

CtD, Great idea. Will have to do that.

Oh Chris, but still terribly sad all the same...he'll always be No.1 Dog, and I'm sure you'll miss him every day...and you'll have to give Beth lots of extra cuddles for the loss of her best big friend...

my love to you all
hazel
x

Chris,

So sorry to hear about Enzo - God bless him.

You do know you have done the right thing, but it must have been so difficult for you.

Natasha and Beth will help you and, of course, you have your wonderful memories of all the great times with Enzo. He was gorgeous!

C xx

CLP,

So sorry!!

Gail.

p.s. Couldn't say any more, eyes filling up in office - not good.

Oh I'm so sorry to hear this, it's an awful decision to have to make and you must be heartbroken. I don't know what else to say that hasn't already been said - but i truly believe that he will be running about happily now in doggy heaven, pain free and chasing bunnies to his heart's content.

Much love to you, Tash and Beth, who'll miss her big brother.

T xxxx

Some of you may already know this poem. Author unknown so I'm not infringing anyone's copyright. I think it's lovely ...


Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends, so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.

Lovely poem, Tinsel. Made me tearful too.

beautiful poem - my parents and us (as a family) have lost many cats over the years (as well as chickens/bunnines and a hamster called Lemmy) and its a lovely thought that they are out there waiting for us as I do miss them

super bp x

So sorry for you both Chris. When we lost our dog a few years ago, it took us al ages to get back to something like normality. Look forward to your baby now, and only look back when it stops hurting so much. And remember him as he was when he was well.

just sent the poem to my sister who is still suffering after having to put one of cats to sleep recently.

Tins, it's beautiful, I'm filling up (again)!

Tiggs xx

Oh Chris

I am so sorry to hear your news.

Enzo couldn't of wished for a more caring master.

Michele.xx

Oh I'm so glad if it helps anyone. I think it's so beautiful and it's such a lovely thing to believe. Makes me cry every time I read it tho.

T xx

Sis just came back saying how beautiful it is but that she shouldn't have read it at work either!!

Tiggs xx

Can't add anything else that hasn't already been said but you (and your amazing vet) did everything you possibly could have for him... he couldn't have had a better life i`m sure..

huggles... (its definately a huggles day..)

mSc x

Ello Ter CLP, Ello Ter ALL Blog Keyboard Caressers.....

Bingo Star ere......

Shhhhhh, shhhhhh, shhhhhhh ave managed ter get onter the matron's lap top, ere in rehab, while she is dealing with demented failed electrician Lucas Watts in the next ward!!!!!!!!

CLP - Firstly can I say am very sorry about your sad news about Enzo.
Think we've been waiting for this blog for a while if am 'onest, thought 'e might be near the end, but at least we do put animals out of their pain!!!!!
Could start a BIG blog commentation debate on why we let 'umans suffer, yer know the old ethunesia thingy!!!!
But i'll move quickly on and say it's very sad when yer lose a pet but at least Enzo is outta pain... at peace!!!!
Lovely things pets!! Me cat lately I think can sense ave been going through a very difficult year and 'e is more clingy to me than ever, always rubbing 'is nose in me face, meowing at me, almost trying ter talk to me.
Best therapy pets at times of upset - know what am sayin'!!!!!!!
I'm always weary of people who don't like pets, don't like animals.. I think it shows something is missing in their souls - know what am tryin ter say about the situation ere!!!?!!?!?!?!?!!!!!!@?!


Okay i'll end me blog commentation with a Bingo Star joke, try and uplift the situation ere abit, mind you me joke might send it the wrong way......

JOKE :

A taylors shop waz being underCUTTED by a second one up the 'igh street.
The second taylors waz selling quality suits at a lower price then the first.......

So the first taylors decided ter do the same to compete......

They followed suit!!!@@!!!@!!!!


Sorry waz thatta bad one..... ok back in ter rehab then!!!!!

PS Poka!!!!!

Bingo that was awful!! But please don't go back to rehab, your "spokesperson" is just too scary!!

T xx

Really sorry to hear the sad news about Enzo. Thinking of you, Natasha and Beth.

He is at peace now and will be looking after the 3 of you as you move on to a new chapter of your lives.

Take care, thinking of you and God bless Enzo.

A x

Chris,
There is nothing I could possibly add to what others have already written, nor can I take away the feeling of loss! I can only say I know what you are going through, having lost 2 cats in the last 16 months both much loved pets! It's the love, care and time that you put into them that they reflect back double. In time the pain does ease but never goes away, you are always left with the memories of the good times, and these should be cherished!

Take care, and at the risk of upsetting some! Huggles to you and yours Christophe!

DD out

Chris - so sorry to hear your news. There will be many an office desk like mine right now - very very wet. (not tea).

Beesmum xxx

Beesmum, that made me smile! xx

So sorry to hear about Enzo. He'd become a National Treasure.

Tonight I'll raise a glass to Sir Enzo!

xx

So sorry for your loss.
I know how you must be feeling but once you get over the really sad times all you will remember are the good times.
We rescued a beautifull coker spaniel called Ben that had been mistreated as he had had testicular cancer as a pup and was no good to the breeders.
Although the cancer came back after 6 years we know that he had a good time and gave us tremendous pleasure.
That was 18 years ago and even now we have another rescued dog ( a Jack Russel this time called Eddie) I still think of Ben when walking in the woods or along the river bank of the times we did (even in the river sometimes).
Anyway time does heal and with baby on the way you will soon have your hands and thoughts full of other things, but the good memories will live with you forever.

Hello Chris,

Oh poor Enzo- you mustn't be too sad though Chris, he’s had a good life here, he'll be in doggy heaven now, running wild and free, and having fun with all the other good dogs of the past while he waits faithfully for you. When it's your turn to walk with the Angels, he’ll be there waiting for you. On your arrival his ears will prick up, he'll bound over to you, jumping up putting his big muddy paws on your tummy-he'll knock you right off your feet just to let you know how pleased he is to see you.

Have fun up there Enzo.

TVWx

Tinsel 39 - I shouldn't have read your 25 post either - that just made it worse!! Lovely thought though. Big soft dafty with animals I am - off to re-do my make up!

Beesmum xxx

Oh Vicars Wife, you've made me cry again!

xxx

and me Tins!

BM xxx

Oh Chris.

I am so sorry.

Best wishes to you and Natasha.

Mary

bless him poor enzo...xx

"Animals are such agreeable friends...they ask no questions, they pass no judgements and they offer no criticism"

One last walk...a fine way to bid adieu to a loyal friend.

Sometimes, the right course of action is the most difficult...I applaud you Mr. Evans and offer my warmest regards at a time which is never easy.

Dr. T.

Oh Christoph - I'm so sorry to hear about Enzo.

I hope he's now free from pain with my lovely old black labrador, Enoch in pet heaven, and all the other blog pets mentioned.

jillygoat xx

So sorry to hear your sad news Chris. I remember when I had to have both of my lovely old cats put to sleep within 6 months of eachother for completely different reasons. It broke my heart but it stopped their pain. Bob in particular was still fighting despite being skin and bone and unable to walk, he shouted at the vet just before he drifted off.

You did everything you could for Enzo, you were both lucky to have eachother.

A x

PS Lovely words Tins.

Och,Chris, I am so very sorry for you both. Praying you will find comfort in the good memories and in knowing that you gave him the love and care he needed. It is the hardest, but bravest, thing to do, to make that decision.

As you probably know, you never stop missing them, but it does get easier and it is good to smile at the memories you have of him.

Sending you lots of love and huggles

Susan

All you bloggers have given me watery eyes!

God bless Enzo and strength to Chris and all who cared for him.

It`s been said, dogs never judge us and give us devoted companionship for life.



mj xxx

So sorry for you to loose Enzo after all you have been through. It is never easy to loose a member of your family but you did everything that you could for him.

I understand the look of the eye as that happened when I lost gemma 11years ago, but they seem to know when it is the end of the line.

You did everything possible for Enzo and you will have many happy memories that will live with you.

Take care.

i'm really sorry to hear about Enzo Chris - but you are right when you say when you know the time is right to let them go. We lost our beloved cat a few months ago - Sooty - we had her for 16 years - she had a tumour and went downhill very quickly - but waited until my daughter came home from uni (they grew up together) before she let go and passed away.

We still miss her dreadfully but glad she is not in any pain anymore.....

Ash xx

So sorry to hear your sad news, the loss of a family member is never easy. At least he is in a better place now, free from pain and discomfort. It sounds like in life he was a very lucky boy to have had such a loving daddy in you CLP.

I don't have any animals myself but I am "auntie" to a beautiful (but very daft) yellow labrador called Rhuaridh. He has been a pillar of strength during times of stress, I cannot recommend a course of doggie therapy more highly!

Rosie x

Mog therapy just as effective. Have been in bed for three days with the seasonal lurgy, very ably nursed by my Buffcat.

That is so sad - dont know how you're doing the show!!!

RIP Enzo

Liz xxx

Chris, so sorry to hear about Enzo. You did everything possible for him, remember the good times.

big hugs are in order. (HUGS)

Dragonxx

Hey Chris,
You were the best dad possible to Enzo.
You did everything and more.
And In Doggy Heaven Enzo is boasting about that to all of them.
Wishes.
DWNB

And as others have said so beautifully, I do believe our beloved pets frolic together in Heaven, with all the freedom and comfort and happiness they could wish for! I'm sure my Bobby and Enzo and all the other lovely dogs are having a blast!

Just popped on to say how I feel for you. Can't say much more as it has brought back the memories of my 3 horses I've lost over the last few years and I've become a dribbling wreck.

(deep breath!)

We do our best for them and that includes realising when they are best to go in peace.

Love and Hugs {{{{{{((((Hugs))))}}}}}}

Quack

Dear Chris
So sorry to hear about Enzo, it is so awful when you have to say goodbye to man's best friend. I have tears in my eyes while sending this, remembering the couple of times when this has happened to me.
Melxxx

Chris I hope that these lovely, caring messages give some comfort to you.

I told my mum about your post on the way home earlier and she was moved too. She had to have her little Benjy put to sleep a few months ago and she still cries for him now.

She felt guilty for getting a puppy a little while ago, said that it was as if she was replacing him. But I told that she still had so much love for a dog it would be a shame to waste it. And little Bobby is very loved.

As I type Betty, my elderly Basset is trumping away at my feet bless her! She keeps stealing the cat food, that'll teach her....not!

x x x

Trumping - what a great way to put it! Mr. Egg had an indian on Sat (well the starters!) and has been trumping ever since!

Quack

I don't post here often but just wanted to say I am so very sorry to have read today's news. x

So sorry to hear this news!

Thoughts are with you and your family.

Run free from pain and forever young, Enzo

xxx

Dear CLP, so sorry to hear your sad news. Enzo is now in a better place even though it is a wrench to say goodbye. You have done the right thing, he will suffer no more. Love to you and yours, Lin x

Evening one and all,

To Chris and family, so so sorry to hear about Enzo, was so looking forward to you writing of his homecoming but alas it was not meant to be. Must have been one of the hardest decisions of your life and I for one respect you for that. Everyones thoughts are with you.

Errol xxx

Dear CLP,

Saddest, saddest news and so unfair to you and your family especially after your recent kind hearted and generous acts. God bless you all at this time.

I feel that i need to say somethign about the BandAged album and specifically the "Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth". It is my favourite ever christmas song and to hear such a beautiful version by Terry and Aled brough tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat.

Forget your x-factor winners, this is the rightful christmas number one and would give us all a little bit of festive joy when the world looks a little bit gloomy. Please, please, please release it!!!

Lots of love to all, esp CLP and Tash

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sorry to hear your news Chris.

Love to you and Natasha.

MfR & Mrs MfR.

Chris,

I am very sad to hear your news. Enzo had a good innings and was lucky to have such a dedicated master.

RIP in doggy heaven

Keith the NotSoBigUn
xx

I'm so sorry You've lost a special member of your family Chris! We lost one of our gorgeous dogs earlier this year and you can tell by their eyes and the expression on their face when they are too tired to go on! At least our beloved dogs won't suffer any more and can play with their doggy friends up above.

RIP Enzo x

Chris,

not one for sympathies but you have mine.


Shall blog on new blog tomorrow.

Steve :(

No more to say. Enzo was loved and in life (and death) that's all that matters.

Chris well done for a great show tonight despite your huge loss...

Much love and respext to all

SB xxx

Tinsel I found your poem extremely moving, as I suspect everyone other pet lover has also.
My tear ducts were in need of unblocking .
How good was the maestro tonight though considering the effort he put into CIN and then to lose his faithful Enzo,the guy is a diamond.

Chris

Have never posted on your blog but read most days. Just had to add my heartfelt condolonces. We lost My West Highland Terrier a month ago and I had managed not to cry this week until I read about enzo....... brought it all back. Like others I believe they know when to go and are chasing bunnies somewhere else. Much love to you and yours.

Katrina

Man alive!! You bloggers and blogettes are all just absolutely awesome! Such love and care, Chris, and you deserve every bit of it - you made us feel close to Enzo, even though we never had the joy of meeting him!

Now, how to explain to the household why I am crying!

Hi Chris,

I'm new to your blog, so amazing to read all the comments from people who care about you, your family - including Enzo.

Sorry to hear your sad news, but know you made the right decision - it's a brave choice, but a good one.

Bestest, Tiger

Tiger - v sad day but if you are on facebook look for the group clp bloggers and intro yourself. We are all there -
sorry you dipped in at this time but please stay.
Early night for me to clean all the salt off my contact lenses/desk/keyboard/ etc.

Love Beesmum xxx

ps Bingo - earlier joke - v funny - please sack bertwynd.

You know I hope today more than any other, that Chris actually does get to read the blog.

I think that the messages have been so genuine. I also think that it would be nice for him to know how many people and how much those people have been moved by Enzo's story.

Nite all.

Debbie x x x

And so say all of us Debbie well said ..
and also well done Chris for doing your show tonight with your usual perzzzzaaazzze! - I know I couldn't have done it!

Beesmum xxx

Chris,

You have mine and Mrs PoolMan's sympathies. I personally dread the day that one of my cats falls badly ill and we have to take such a decision as you did. Like you said (pretty much) you can only go so far before it becomes obvious that its not in the animal's best interest to keep trying.


Chin up and thanks for a great show. Perhaps next time you have me on for a request, my van's CD player will behave for me!

Cheers

Phil the Pool Man

Perhaps a little inappropriate, but it made me smile. I told the wee lass about Enzo. Here is our conversation.

"What are you reading, Mummy?"

"Chris's dog died and went to Heaven honey, I'm just reading all the nice messages."

"That's sad."

Pause.

"Mummy, when my cats and fish die, I can get a dog, can't I?"

Trying not to laugh, "But that won't happen for a long time, and you will be sad when they die, won't you?"

"But, Mummy, they will be in Heaven with God and that means I can get a doggie, doesn't it?"

What can you say!?!? She has, I hasten to add, said this a few times - the way their wee minds work!!

Can I just reiterate what has been said before, I think it's amazing that folk have written such beautiful things. You are a unique bunch of folk, you bloggers and blogettes!

Good evening Chris and Natasha - sorry to hear your news today but he really was ready to go and you had both done such a wonderful job in alleviating his pain.

I couldn't read this blog at work I started to crumple so had to wait until now to read the blog and all the messages of sympathy.

Emotional blog indeed.

Sus - not inappropriate at all - from the mouths of babes - endearing as always! Look forward to yours Christoph.

Phoenix - good job I was on my own in office today otherwise I would have done the same as you and waited until now! Same as all -floods of tears all over keyboard (actually put phones on hold for a while) and I am starting again now with my doggy sitting on my feet feeling very grateful I take for regular checks and he is only just 3 yrs old. ( and now getting v cross and huffing 'cos he wants out and biccy and bed!)
Hope your C-i-N night on the phones was - well - you know - do tell all -prob tomorrow!

Beesmum xxx

Night folks - off to clean contact lenses.

Beesmum
Read all the comments over and over and still well up!

Looking at the weather forecast for the rest of the week, I may wake up to a snowy birthday! Woohoo, love snow!!!!

TTFN
Tiggs xx

Morning

Susan that reminds of something that LM said round my mum's house yesterday.

Refering to one of her cats she said 'Smokey lives on chicken at the moment' to which LM piped up 'so Nanny is he sitting on the chicken now?

Bless.

x x x

aww, Debbie, how lovely! Out of the mouths of babes huh?

Tiggs xx

Morning each

Chris, what sad news. It's all been said by all the lovely bloggers, but may I add my thoughts and sympathy too.

xxxxxx

Morning lovely people.

Chris, well done on a great show last night, despite your sad news.

Tiggs, when's your birthday then? We have to start planning the party!!!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!

By the way, I agree with jothelawyer - Little Drummer Boy was fantastic. It's my mum's fave Xmas song of all time so guess what she's getting for Xmas???

Hope we all feel a bit happier today. My friend is having her final IVF treatment today, so any positive thoughts you can spare and send up to Liverpool at around 11 am would be MOST appreciated :-)

T xxx

Just listening to Mr Wogan this morning, who was extremely complimentary about you, Christophe...

Amongst other things. he said (regarding Children in Need) that you acted 'over and above'.

You ALWAYS do, even in your times of sadness, and that's why we all love you...

love
hazel
x

Ditto what hazel said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathmel
I second that emotion m'dear!

My birthday is Saturday (41)!

Mentioned last week (i think) that Little Drummer Boy is my fave crimbo song, Tel & Aled do it really well too, it has to be a single! Tel did say it'd possibly be a double a, I'd've thought the other side would be Donald Where's Ya Troosers?

TTFN chaps
Tiggsxx

PS Where's CtD this morning, she's late on parade!

Morning CLP,

What sad, sad news. A slightly quieter place with out him.

Still in your memories...and maybe, if MW,a's experiences are anything to go by... a bit more than memories.

Much Love.xXx

Hi Hazel Love *91,
What did Sir Tog say regarding Christoff on his show Hazel,only I did not hear the show but sent Tel an email regarding little drummer boy with reference to Christoff and come dancing.
Just wondered if he read it out on radio this morning.
Steve.

Tiggs, I guess the party will have to be on Friday then, woo hoo!! Any particular theme you fancy?

one of my bosses is coming in on Friday to see me - eeeeeek! Why do I always think it's going to be bad news??? Have taken out redundancy insurance just in case ha ha!

Anyway hopefully he'll be gone by the afternoon and then the party can start.

T xxx

Obviously don't mean you can't start the party without me by the way! Just that I'll be able to join in.

Ahem. Glad to clear that up.

Going now.

T xxx

tins
Just as long as everyone is happy, the theme is irrelevant (sp?)

Tiggs xx

Morning all - hurray - sunshine!

Snowy November birthday sure looks on the cards Tiggs. (Daren't read comments again - it would only start me off)!

Of all the people - guess who has just received her first Christmas card!! Yup - me - Eber beezer scrooge! Oh Joy!


Beesmum xxx

ditto what Hazel said too.

Chris. Hubby Paul and I heard about Enzo yesterday. SO sad for you and Natasha and well done you for such a good show, despite your pain.

Lots of things have been said already and while we agree that it was his time and how, after all he's gone through, we're not surprised, but none of it helps. We know. We went through this last year when we said "goodbye" to our beloved goldon retriever, Sam, the day after his 14th birthday. Someone sent us the Rainbow Bridge and that ALWAYS makes us cry. Someone else sent us Rudyard Kipling's, The Power of The Dog

There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie--
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits
Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,
And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers or loaded guns,
Then you will find--it's your own affair--
But...you've given your heart for a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,
With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!);
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,
You will discover how much you care,
And will give your heart for the dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:
For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short-time loan is as bad as a long--
So why in Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

We do it because they love us; because there's a wagging tail when you come through the door - no matter how awful your day has been. Because a toy will be thrust at you as if to say "play with me, please" and though it can sometimes be annoying at the time, oh, how we miss it when its gone.

We won't say "chin up" because its right that you grieve for the loss. We will say that we hope the pain eases over time.

Warmest wishes to you all
Sue em All and Realwit