My Heart Is Breaking..Spirit Will Be Leaving

[haleyandmark]

I had trouble coming to this thread because I remember all the problems that you have been having this past year! I am so sorry that you have to give up Spirit!! I can't imagine how you must feel!

I think it might be a good idea to keep in touch with the people who Spirit will be going to live with, and you could maybe take weekly trips to see him! And, if they were to go out of town, maybe you could keep him for the weekend or something? There's always hope

I really hope things get better for you - I know you must be feeling so down and out right now, but we are here for you! I hope that things will start to look up for you!

We'll be thinking of you and your family...

 

[Julie P.]

I had to do what you have to do once and it was a horrible, horrible time for me. I am so sorry you have to go through this. I wish things could be different for you...so that you did not have to make a choice like this. It is so hard and I completely understand. I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes it all turns out good in the end.

 

[hanley]

Sharon, Sending you my prayers, that something will work out for you.I can't imagine having to make a decision like that.Hanley

 

[Checkers]

I cant even begin to imagine how devastated you must be. It really sucks when people make rules like this because they dont know how attached some people get to their dogs and giving them up is such a shocking experience for anyone who loves their animals. Is their a way you can contact someone who will foster him, like a rescue organisation? If not and you have to find him a forever home, just remember he is not gone forever from this world and he is still around to be the energetic boxer man he is and hopefully you can continue to see him to know he is happy and well looked after

 

[xenaprincess]

Thanks so much to all you guys for your support and understanding. I knew my BW friends would help me through this. Even through all the reasoning and taking comfort in the knowledge that Spirit will be in a good and loving home, this is still so hard for me. He is a part of my family and because of stupid rules that stupid people make, I am forced to let him go!! What is wrong with this world. We didn't do anything wrong to deserve this and neither did Spirit. The kids and I have been through so much already. We have endured major lifestyle changes, my daughter has suffered the "lack" of her father's company and we struggle everday just to get by. I am so angry right now because this is not fair to us!! We suffered abuse...verbal, emotional and physical! I made the right choice for myself and my kids to get rid of the abuser. Now we are being punished again!!
I can't help but think what Spirit is going to be thinking in his head. He will wonder too at some point what is going on and where we are...his family! :(
We will be able to stay in contact with him, which is a bonus. I just hate that this is happening to us.
My kids are upset with me. My sons feel that it should be Xena going because she is older and they feel that she doesn't have much life left. I know Xena still has several good years ahead of her. She was also a gift from my father before he passed away. My daughter told me that she wished it was me finding a new home and NOT Spirit. :( I understand what she is feeling, so I won't let her words get to me. This is such a sad time!

 

[sgbtab]

some times we as parents have to make the choice. as hard as it is you know what is needed for your family. do not fret what your daughter and son say. they are just kid's. at least you found spirit a good home and can keep in contact. when gracie and mattie got into the big fight and there was no hope for gracie she was bleeding to death. I made the decision to stop her pain as it would have been a horriable death. it killed me. I know my oldest daughter was upset but sometimes we have to make the choice. you made a choice for spirit to have a great life. and you also chose to have you and your children safe from harm. you did nothing wrong and your skin kids will come to relieze that. good luck and please keep me posted as I will look for your threads.

 

[Marybeth18]

Sharon,

It's too bad that you are so far away. Being a parent is so hard - a single parent harder, I think (no offense to those married parents out there). You could use a local support system (I know I could!) You are doing the best that you can and your kids know that. It's just easier to take it out on the ones we are closest to. I know my kids say certain things to me because they know I won't leave - no matter what. Please stay strong.

 

[Elyse]

Trish, you couldn't have said it better. That is advice to live by in so many situations.

Sharon, it is clear that you are a wonderful mother and have put you children first through all you have dealt with lately. I am sure they know how wonerful you are but are just hurt and at such a young age don't quite know how to handle the hurt. Please try to stay strong.

 

[ljnash]

Sharon, I'm so sorry you are having to give up Spirit. I know he means everything to you. It sounds like you have found a good home for him though, which is so very important!! (((((HUGS))))) to you and your family!

 

[marciafinn]

Oh Sharon I am so sorry to hear this news! I haven't been on lately, my hard drive crashed, and this news is heart breaking. You & your family have been through so much and I know it has been so hard to make this decision. It is nice that the family will allow you to visit Spirit. Please know that you are in my thoughts. (((hugs)))