It is never easy, nor does it get any easier, we have had too many go to the bridge
THE LAST BATTLE
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And Pain should keep me from my sleep.
Then will you do what must be done,
For this - the battle - can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time come, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do,
We've been so close - we two - these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
You can see our girls at the following link
http://www.pbase.com/terdonal/my_girls
Our thoughts are with you and your family, Godspeed Abbey