Bryer went over the rainbow bridge

sweetsong · Post by **sweetsong** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:13 am

I had to put the first GSP my wife and I bought together down yesterday. Bryer has been fighting a battle with cancer for the last 4 month and it was getting the best of her. So on Saturday we ended her pain and sent her over the Rainbow bridge to run and hunt another day. Bryer was 14 years old and my three kids were very attached to her since she would spend the nights in my twins bedroom. Noah one of the twins (five years old) cried him self to sleep last night, he want Bryer to come back. That is the hardest thing, watching how hard my kids are dealing with the loss of BRYER.

Thanks
Terry

sharptailhunter · Post by **sharptailhunter** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:21 am

Terry,

I know what you are going through. I just try to remember the fun times I had with my dog... but the pain never really goes away. Sorry for your loss.

original mngsp · Post by **original mngsp** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:46 am

Terry

Sorry to her that, just remeber the 14 good years that you had a chance to live with such a fine dog.

big steve46 · Post by **big steve46** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 12:28 pm

Our deepest sypathies! It is always difficult to give up a loved one.

Coach529 · Post by **Coach529** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:15 pm

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!!!

Mary · Post by **Mary** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:08 pm

A candle is lit here in Va to help light the way.
Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times.
I know it is hard for kids give them an extra hug and kiss
Mary

Wagonmaster · Post by **Wagonmaster** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:01 pm

So sorry for your loss.

snips · Post by **snips** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 9:26 pm

Thats tough, I am so sorry...I look at my 15 yr old everyday and kiss his big head.

Post by **Ayres** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 11:34 pm

I've yet to have to go through something like that. I've lost two cats that my family brought home for my birthday when I was in the fifth grade (one was age 8, one age 13), and the only thing I could think about was how I felt that I didn't give them the time and attention they deserved. Of course they deserved 100% of my time and attention for their unconditional love in return. But, even then I know it doesn't quite compare to the loss of a dog. Cats are a lot more independant, so even though an attachment was formed it just wasn't the same as it is now with my dog.

I've talked with my wife a couple times about the day sometime in the future when we'll have to say goodbye to Justus (brought him home a week after our honeymoon) and we both end up tearing up just thinking about it.

It probably doesn't really help in the grand scheme of things, but my heart does go out to you, your wife and your little ones. Only time will heal the wound and subside almost all the pain, but the place in your heart for Bryer will never go away.

mit · Post by **mit** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:15 am

I got teary just reading your post. It's so hard when they go. The love they give us is such unconditional love.
My heart goes out to the entire family.

sweetsong · Post by **sweetsong** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:11 pm

Thank you all for your kind words. I had to hold back the tears when I read through them.

Thanks Again
Terry, Kim, Madelynn, Noah & Emily

Wagonmaster · Post by **Wagonmaster** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:11 pm

Well, you see, others here have been through it too. We know.

A puppy is the best salve.