One of Marissa's pet rats died today. He had been sick for a couple of months with either an upper respiratory infection or a weak heart. I have never seen anyone work so hard to try and save a rat's life than Marissa. We took him to the vets and put him on antibiotics, she worked so hard around the house to pay off the vet bill. She kept the cage spotless and never forgot to give him his medicine. On the days that his breathing seemed more difficult she would take him outside for fresh air and sit with him. On the hot days she would keep the fan on him and do everything she could think of to keep him comfortable.
My heart is breaking for her tonight. She has gone to bed and I can hear her sobbing. Little Idore isn't suffering anymore and as we all know in time the pain will ease for Marissa. And we will continue to get more pets, small & large ones, and fall in love over & over again because we can't live without the joy they bring us while they are alive.
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Oh, how sad. Hugs to all of you. I know writing and illustrating a story about a loved one who has died has helped me. Maybe even narrate the story?
Thanks for the idea. Marissa loves to write and it may help. It has been a few days now and she is better, but still very sad.
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