Issues breathing in almost 10 year old hen

[azygous]

That's their Royal Carriage.

 

[micstrachan]

There's a point where we stop all treatment and leave our loved one at peace to die on their own terms without the intrusiveness of medical intervention.

Twice now, I've sat with a friends as they were dying. One was in the hospital dying of stomach cancer, and the other was at home dying from a stroke. In each case, all medical intervention was removed so they could die peacefully. The one in the hospital died in my arms. My cheek was pressed up to hers as her breaths became farther apart, and I was talking to her the entire time as she calmed down and left peacefully. The other was stubborn in life and just as stubborn in death and she died a few days after I'd had my last visit and chat with her.

Death is now something I do not fear, and having seen it so up close, and also had chickens and my cat die in my arms, I can understand on a very deep level how natural a process it is. Just as natural as when your two old ladies popped out of their eggs ten years ago.

When they leave, though, they aren't really gone. They are in you, having changed you with their presence and their little lives. Their bodies will soon cease to have the form that they now have, but the particles of matter that were assembled when they grew in their eggs won't actually go anywhere. Those particles will eventually be assembled into other forms and become new life forms eventually. While their essence no longer exists in a material form, it doesn't really leave either. It's present always in your heart. And beyond.

Oh goodness, Carol. This post brought me to tears. You are a remarkable woman.

 

[micstrachan]

Here’s a picture from Eddie’s walk tonight

Awww… I’ve been reading through this entire thread. What an adorable photo!

 

[Eddie12109]

My Eddie died
@TwoCrows @azygous @Wyorp Rock

 

[RoyalChick]

My Eddie died
@TwoCrows @azygous @Wyorp Rock

What a remarkable life she had with you. I know you will miss her terribly, but she lives on in you memories of her long and wonderful times with you.

 

[azygous]

Oh, no. Jaclyn. I'm heart torn. I'm going to miss that little royal hen. I need to go sob my eyes out now.

 

[LaFleche]

Here’s a picture from Eddie’s walk tonight

This heartwarming picture needs to enter the calender contest!

My Eddie died
@TwoCrows @azygous @Wyorp Rock

I am sorry that your time enjoying each other's company has reached the end.

 

[TwoCrows]

My Eddie died
@TwoCrows @azygous @Wyorp Rock

Oh gosh, I am SO SO sorry, my heart breaks for you. You gave her a life that no one else could ever have given her, full of love and joy, adventure and inspiration. I just know not only is she grateful to have been loved by you, but she will forever be at your side in spirit.

 

[NanaK]

My Eddie died

I am so very sorry.

 

[Clucktown]

I am so sorry. Praying happy memories will soon replace some of the pain.