when you die, you get a new face.
Archie died on Thursday night. I was holding him. We were on our way to the emergency vet. I held him so we could all say goodbye. We did. He was 11 and a Boston Terrier and a good boy. He liked strawberries and being warm. His kidneys failed and he didn't last long after that. The girls saw him die. We couldn't help it. It was so fast. I hope they will be okay. Rachel wants to magic him back. And when told again that he has died, Rachel says, "Now I don't have anything! No dog. Not anything!" Anya understands quietly. I ask her, "What happens when we die?" This is a new question, I have never told her anything about this. She thinks for a minute and then says, "You get a new face." I am wowed by this simple answer. This is the best explanation of reincarnation that I have ever heard. I personally believe that our energy enters the world and is turned into something else. Or someone else. A new face indeed. Makes you wonder if we are born with the secrets of the universe fresh in our minds.
Comments
Poor pooch. You guys were good puppy parents for a long time. He had it good. Sorry for your loss. Pets are so dear to us!
Posted by: eileen | June 8, 2008 11:29 PM
This is so sad and beautiful. I'm sorry to hear about Archie, but thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Robyn | June 8, 2008 11:35 PM
I'm sorry to hear this, Tina. I hope your heart and the hearts of Jeff, Rachel and Anya don't hurt for too long.
Posted by: leanne | June 9, 2008 12:07 AM
I'm very sorry for your loss :(
Posted by: Shayne | June 9, 2008 12:46 AM
bye archie
xx
Posted by: carly | June 9, 2008 4:18 AM
Mondays over the past several weeks have been plagued by death...so sorry to read about Archie this morning. My heart aches to read your story, but I am also grateful that he died surrounded by the love of his family. I am sure your girls will do just fine learning how to cope with dying and losing a pet...it's you and Jeff who will likely have a harder time. Hugs and happy memories are a great antidote for the pain.
Posted by: Laura | June 9, 2008 6:56 AM
Wishing that those puppy prints on your heart never fill with mundane daily stuff. Keep that spot in your hearts soft warm and squishy for the next pet....there will be others.
Posted by: Beth | June 9, 2008 10:00 PM
Sorry to hear about your loss.It sounds like you all loved Archie very much and gave him a good life. I'm sure he appreciated that. It wasn't too long ago we had to put our 11 year old german shepard mix to sleep. It can be so hard to let go. Sometimes thinking about how happy she was during her life made me feel better. Hope you hearts don't hurt for too long.
Posted by: veronica | June 10, 2008 12:28 AM
dear Tina and Jeff and Rachel and Anya,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful dog Archie, i am hoping and praying that your pain eases with time..much much much LOVE, don't let anyone be dismissive of your grief, 11 years is a long time to love someone xx
Posted by: emily | June 13, 2008 12:51 PM