I miss my doggie. 

We have had her for half of my life.

We wrestled with what we should do with her.  We love her and wanted to keep her alive but she was miserable and afraid and in pain.  I know we did the right thing but it is still hard.

I haven't yet told the kids what has happened with her.  I know I'll have to break down and tell them soon. 

I don't know if I should wait for the quetions or just sit them down and tell them. 

I feel like climbing in bed and not coming out for a few months.  Just close my curtains, have my babies crawl in there with me, and pull the blankets up over our heads.

That won't solve anything, I know.

Our family just needs time to heal from this and my Granny's terminal illness.  Granny hasn't eaten in 3 days now.

Hi Shannon...Sorry about Muffin, that is hard to go through, not to mention everything else going on in your household. I have a 5 yo Autistic son and I know how hard that part is for you. Hope things get better for you soon.

I know how you feel.
I had my dog for almpst 20 years. When I put him down he was walking smiling and full of cancer. I could have let him deteriorate and live maybe months on pain or I could have ended it which I did. I still feel like I let him down by putting him to sleep but he was so much in pain I just couldn't.
I hope you feel better.
Have a nice weekend:)

(((hugs))) I am so sorry, sweetheart! That is just awful!! I now how it feels to lose a pet like that. My cat, Valentino, was 15 when I had to put him to sleep last year. The vet told me "Your love is the only thing keeping him alive now. Let your love be what sets him free." It was sad and I cried for weeks but I know we did the right thing, just as you did. As for the children I would say tell them right out. Don't wait. And perhaps have a small memorial service? Sending you my love.....