And now its Over
So the update goes like this for a short while Marble looked like he was improving and then his breathing started to become labored. We tried giving him water and he took some. Tonight after supper Taliah was holding him and Josh was with her. Several times Josh would come and get me finally the last time Josh said, “Taliah thinks there is something wrong with Marble.” To which I replied, “Yes, he is sick and dying.” I come in the room to see her crying saying he isn’t moving, boy do I feel awful for my momentary lack of compassion. Sure enough he is gone. This time Dave is at work and I struggle to dig a hole in the rockiest ground going while being eaten alive by mosquitoes the size of box cars and remember that sinus thing, oh yeah, its still here. Of course, it is now dark out and I am not going to try and build a box, so into a wet wipes cardboard box. A short prayer and inside we went. I think I may have to take the kids out tomorrow and get Dave to re-dig the hole. I feel awful my kids all feel awful and now I am going to try and settle everyone for the night and then take a shower after all that digging. One of these days I will have to figure out how to change my time zone because it is well after 9 at night here despite what my post says
Blessings all!
PS Joshua has said very little through all of this he has cried but not talked about it. Today around 4 o’clock he and Taliah were colouring when Josh asked Taliah, “Do you think he is there yet, do you think Edmund is in heaven with Jesus or do you think he is still on his way.” To which she said, “Oh Joshy, of course he is as soon as he left us he was with Him.” Not to get into doctorine and stuff like where pets end up. I just thought it was incredibly sweet.
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Tania @ Larger Famil
I am so sorry. Losing someone or something you love always hurts so much. Children, try to remember that they are now with Jesus looking over you, so although you can't see them, they aren't far from you at all.
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i'm sorry, kids. it is sad to lose a little pet friend!
Marcia Wilwerding
Dear Taliah, Joshua, Joel, Hannah, and Elijah:I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet, little pigs. We have two Guinea pigs, T'bby and Winnie. T'bby is short for T'bilisi, the capitol of the country of Georgia. Winnie is short for Winchester, the gun company. (Our son named them.) T'bby is completely black all over with short hair. She is very serious and mature. Winnie is mostly white with a brown face and sweet, brown eyes. Her hair is a little longer, but not as long as your lovely Marble. She is more playful and jumps around the cage when we give her green peppers in the morning. When Winnie is hungry, she stands on top of T'bby to make her squeal. She knows we will come with food. What a silly piggy she is. :)We love our Guineas, too, and know that we will miss them when they are gone. God gives us these sweet, little pets to be a blessing to us and to teach us to think of the needs of someone other than ourselves. Perhaps your parents will consider getting more pigs for you to love and care for. There are often postings at the pet stores for free Guinea pigs. You might look there or post your own notice that you would like some free Guinea pigs.You are in my prayers today. Please remember that the Lord also knows how you feel, and he will give you comfort if you ask Him.Love,Mrs. Wilwerding
Narobi
So sorry for the lost of your pet! How your hearts must be broken. Though you are all sad now, remember that God gave us the gift of memory, so you can always remember your sweet guinea pigs in your hearts all your days. May the Lord Jesus cheer your hearts. God Bless you all.