Woody Options

[Steve K.]

I was here ten years ago for my Beauregard. Now I am here for my Woody. Woody was a dog that nobody wanted so me and the wife took him in. He was a handful at first and he made us wonder if we made the right decision but he turned out to be a wonderful dog. He was a retriever mix and a beautiful red color.

Well, on Sunday 09/21/08, I went out for the day and the wife took the dogs (we have another shelter dog) for a walk. They were both on a leash but Woody pulled away from my wife and ran into the street. He was hit by a car and the wife got animal control to take him to the emergency clinic where the vet said it didn't look good. The wife made the decision to let Woody go and when I got home, my heart was broken. My poor wife had to watch him get hit by the car and then make the decision to let him go. We are both heartbroken. I can't sleep, I can't eat, and all I do is cry at the drop of a hat. Our other dog (Smokey Joe) is 9 years old but Woody was only four. I expected him to be around for many years. Why did God take our dog from us? I don't think that we are bad people. We took in both dogs and two stray cats. We love our animals like children. Why was he taken from us?

[moon_beam]

Hi, Steve, each day, each week, each month will get a little bit better hopefully to the point where you can remember your precious Woody with a happy heart. Have you thought about doing a biker rally in honor of Woody that would raise money for research, financial support of companion animals who are victims of domestic violence, as a donation to your local humane society, etc.? You could make this an annual event in Woody's honor and designate each year for something different, as a suggestion. This may also help ease your loss to keep his memory alive - - not just for you but for your communty as well. And you could incorporate Smokey into the advertising for the event - - even make the donation toward research in canine renal insufficiency that would - - perhaps -- find better treatment for companion animals who have this illness. These are just suggestions, but I thought I might ask as many folks who are bikers and belong to biker clubs do these types of fundraising events for various different organizations. Steve, God knows your struggle and is a compassionate God. He is with us at all times and in all cir%%stances. I do understand your struggle, but for different reasons which actually has brought me to a closer relationship with Him in spite of the horrendous traumatic cir%%stances. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Our journey on this side of eternity is a walk by faith, not by sight. For if we only believe in what we see, then we become seriously disillusioned and have no hope for something better. And when a spirit - - of any life form - - loses hope, then it loses the will to live. So, Steve, believe in your heart that God's merciful and bountiful blessings will be with you at all times and in all cir%%stances, and you will have the assurance that He is a loving God. I hope you will accept this in the spirit of friendsihp it is offered to you to be a means of comfort and encouragement to you - - and not as a means of "preaching" at you. This grief journey raises many questions in our hearts and minds, and if I have been able to help you find a way to have some peace in your heart and mind, then I am content. Steve, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Zita'sMom]

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Our journey on this side of eternity is a walk by faith, not by sight. For if we only believe in what we see, then we become seriously disillusioned and have no hope for something better. And when a spirit - - of any life form - - loses hope, then it loses the will to live.

Well said. thank you for this.

Jan.