we have had to make that terrible heart-wrenching decision several times. each time we have insisted that we be with them, holding them when that precious spark left them. there is nothing comforting that can be said to take that pain of loss away. at least they went feeling our love. may you remember all the good times and may that memory lift and lighten you heart.

*warm hugs, Cat

have held one of my dogs, while he was on his journey to the promised doggy heaven! I held him close and felt the life go out and I whispered, "Hey boy, let's go get a burger." Sunday was his favorite day; we used to go for a walk along the railroad tracks [where I could let him off the leash], and then to the Burger King, where he was a celebrity. I wrote a poem about him in the days that followed. It was called: Rugby. You can find it if you go to my profile and look for it. This made me tear up and I felt the pain. I don't think there is anything that I would change. ~ Geezer.
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I have never appreciated the decision to do what you infer in your piece.

However have had to do this a few times, and it was terribly emotional. Putting a family member down is one of the hardestthings I have ever had to do.