As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played, I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade. I saw a wondrous image then of a place that\'s trouble-free Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity. I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide! And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be! My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do. I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I\'m alright That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night. \'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold. For although we may not be together in the way we used to be, We are still connected by a cord no eye can see. So whenever you need to find me, we\'re never far apart If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
CG Yesterday, I had to say goodbye to my sweet girl, Kaia, just 11 months after losing my other precious sweetpea, Makena. As many of you know, Kaia was Makena's service dog. Just 6 weeks after losing Makena, I learned that Kaia had bladder cancer or TCC (Transitional Cell Carcinoma). This type of cancer is not curable in dogs, but can be managed if caught in time. I did everything I could to help give her the best quality of life, and help her fight this disease. Unfortunately, Kaia came down with a bad urinary tract infection last week which quickly spread to her kidneys and I learned on Tuesday that she was in kidney failure. I admitted her to the hospital with the hopes that fluids and antibiotics would reverse the kidney damage, but unfortunately, Kaia was just too tired and not coming back as she did from so many other challenges she faced in the past. I felt in my heart that Makena needed her puppy with her now, and that Kaia's time here with me was done. As I made the painful decision to say goodbye, I was reminded how loved Kaia was by so many! So many of the doctors and techs that worked with Kaia over the past year shared my saddness and one by one they came into the room to give her a hug and say goodbye and tell her what an amazing dog she has been. It reminded me of the impact that Makena had on everyone who she came in contact with as well. Both girls had wonderful, loving spirits that left imprints on every heart they came in contact with. What a wonderful blessing to have so many people love my sweet girl and share my heavy heart as we all said goodbye to her last night. I am completely heartbroken to suffer another loss so soon after losing Makena. I will miss her terribly, however, I do find some comfort and peace as I imagine her united with Makena once again. Until I see you both again, please watch over each other and keep each other company! I love and miss you both more then words can describe! You will always be in my heart! Love forever, your mom