My kids have broken hearts and that makes this momma’s heart
hurt. Their childhood pet of almost ten
years is at the end of her life and will be meeting Jesus tomorrow. Some people think that pets don’t go to
heaven, but since I’ve never been to heaven to verify - I’m sticking with pets
go to heaven.
Daisy was a sweetie and a great companion for my kids. We got her when she was about 8 weeks old
from a farmer. Her mom was named “Miss
Thing” and her dad was “LB” which was short for “Little Buddy.” The little wire-haired Jack Russell Terriers
were in a chicken coop. It was actually
an idyllic setting – very peaceful and charming. Daisy came right up to Jami and Daddy – so we
knew she was the one for us.
After the divorce, Daisy stayed with Daddy so the kids and I
got a cat named Duke. Daisy and Duke.
Get it? Duke went to heaven last year.
It’s really amazing the love and joy that pets bring into our
lives. If you’re not a pet person, you
might not understand, but trust me – the love is real.
Saying good-bye to Daisy today was very emotional. Seeing the hurt in my kids was
agonizing. I know it’s only a pet… but
still. Nothing breaks my heart worse
that seeing my kids’ hearts broken for any reason. Someday, when my kids have kids, they will understand.
It makes me think of my own mom seeing me go through my
heartbreaks. Her heart must have hurt.
It makes me think of God watching me when my heart was
broke. His heart must have hurt.
If I could take the pain for my kids – I would. But as with life, they will have more
heartbreaks and I will always be there to comfort them the best that I can. Momma love is like that.
So life goes on and our hearts mend in time. The cool part is the love and memories
remain.
Life is short, so LOVE like crazy even if it hurts sometimes!!!! Deal?
