Goodbye, My Love

Friday, October 29, 2021

Dale picked me up at 3 pm from school. This gave me an hour with Athena before having to get her to the vet. She was on our bed we we got home. I sat next to her and she put her head on my leg. We sat for about 15 minutes. She moved to her bed in the living room and I sat with her there for a while. She was calm and seemed very peaceful.

When we got to Minnehaha they had the room set up with the lights dimmed, soft piano music playing, and an imitation candle "burning." The vet tech and doctor were very kind and understanding.

The doctor explained how it would play out and left us for a while. She told us to crack the door when we were ready. When she came back she gave Athena a sedative shot and left us with a peanut butter compote and a cheese whiz compote for her to lick while the sedative kicked in. She left again to allow us some time to be with her and then came back. It was so sad yet peaceful and gentle. Despite the sadness both Dale and I were so grateful to be with her as she transitioned. 

Farewell, my sweet Athena. I loved you so much and I always will. I'll never forget you. You'll be in my heart forever. 

Athena in 2015