Friday, June 24, 2011

Sad Goodbye

How is it that a furry little bunny can find it's way into our hearts in just two short months?


Ace, my son's pet rabbit that we only had for a couple of months, had to be put down today. He was a sick little bunny with a chronic lung condition that he likely had since birth. He could not be cured. We tried. Two long doses of antibiotics. Special formula food that we hand fed to him when he stopped eating and drinking. Lots of tender, loving care and prayers. But it just wasn't meant to be.


So with heavy hearts we had to say good-bye today to our little 4-month old fur ball. I reassured my son that he did everything he could to care for him and that maybe he was chosen to have little Ace for his short life, because he would keep him happy and comfortable and not give up as soon as someone else might have. A tough life lesson - to love and to let go.


And now I am grieving along with my son over a silly little bunny that I didn't even want in the first place. But he touched my heart and now there is a special place in it that will always belong to him.

13 comments:

  1. You just brought me to tears. It's amazing how these furry creates become such a part of the family in such a short time.

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  2. im so sorry, animals do have a way into your heart..hugs to you and Mr Smiley!!

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  3. Ah guys, I am tearing up! I think a big double layout is in order as a memorial!

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  4. so sorry to hear about the cute little bunny...

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  5. Animals can add so much to our lives so very quickly.
    sorry to hear about your sons bunny.

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  6. So sorry for you and Spencer. I only met him a few times and he will have a special spot in my heart too. He was lucky to have you both to care for him.

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  7. My heart goes out to you and your son ... it's a hard thing ... making that choice. Take care.

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  8. So sorry.I can hardly see to type this.I remember seeing him for the first time hopping around on the floor in the workshop and touching his soft fur.He was so cute.

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  9. aw that's so sad. It's very hard to put an animal down, as they aren't just an animal, they become part of your family. So sorry for your loss.

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  10. Very touching. So sorry to hear about your bunny.

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  11. Hugs and heartfelt thoughts for you and your family Joanne.

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