Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day – Bailey is at Peace

~ John W. Howell

I normally have a story today, but with deep sadness I want you to know that Bailey has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. On Sunday it was clear she was starting to experience difficulty. The time came to seek help in ending her journey here and let her begin a new chapter over the Rainbow bridge.

I have posted a few photos that have been seen on the A Little Personal feature.

We will miss her.

Thank you for all the support and helpful words during this time of challenge for our family.

Bailey

“Why, yes Pops. I am beautiful.”

“Hey, you guys. What are you doing?”

Bailey

“Summer and a back roll. Nothing finer.”

 

Bailey

“Do I really need to play with that Little Potato?”

“This is living.”

“I’m telling you little one, this water will be deep, so be careful.”

Bailey

“I think you are in my spot.”

Bailey and Twiggy

“Pops. What the heck have you and mom done?”

“Hey, kids. It’s the UPS truck heading our way”

Bailey

“I bet it would be helpful to have thumbs.”

“Man I hate it when they back up.”

“My kingdom and an interloper.”

So long, for now, Bailey girl. We’ll meet again.

 

103 thoughts on “Wednesday Story Day – AKA Hump Day – Bailey is at Peace”

  2. Oh bum, John. So many glorious memories though, so much fur in the corners of the den. We will all miss the pics and will think about Bailey when I’m out with Mylo today. Take care.

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  3. My heart goes out to all of you, John. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing photos of her. The final image brings us to the Rainbow Bridge. RIP dear Bailey. ♥

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  5. Oh, John. Knowing this day would come doesn’t make it any easier. I can imagine how hard it was for you. Thank you for sharing the photos, and thank you for being such a fine family for Bailey.

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  10. John I am so terribly sorry. She was a beacon of light who is now dimmed but will never be lost. I am crying for what I have lost. I loved to see her smiling face. She will never be forgotten.

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  11. Oh, I’m so sorry, John. I can only believe that Bailey is playing and romping on the other side of that Rainbow Bridge. Give Lucy and Twiggy a big hug for me. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

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  15. Oh, gosh, dear John! Right in Christmas. She should have been the blessed Soul. Accepy my deepest condolences, dear friend. It is always tough when our pets leave us…however they return back to the better world. So, no matter our grief, we must be happy that their terrestial path is over and a new celestial begins!

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  16. My heart hurts for you right now, John, and I know how painful this can be. Such a beautiful girl, and she will be missed so much! Thanks for sharing pieces of Bailey’s life with us, and I hope that her many photos will bring you comfort.

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  17. This is sad news, John. But you gave Bailey an ideal life, and I’m sure the love was deep in both directions. You’ll be hugging the other kids extra hard for a while …

    Best wishes to you and yours.

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  22. My heart aches for you and your family, John. Such sad news. I hope you’ll take comfort that Bailey’s no longer in pain and that you’ll meet up again one day. Hers was a beautiful spirit. Hugs to you from sunny Illinois (no White Christmas here!)

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  25. I am so so sorry, John. It is always a profound loss. Thank you for sharing this with us, so we can reach out and be with you, in however small way a community can, through this time. Take gentle care as you have a new angel to watch over you and whisper stories into your dreams. Na’ama

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  26. With tears in my eyes, a lump in my throat and a burn in my chest, I send you love and heartfelt condolences. I know no matter how hard the decision is to let them rest for eternity, it is a true act of love and selflessness.
    Hugs to you, my friend xo

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  29. Awww, John, I’m so sorry for your loss. She gave you and us tons of joy. My heart goes out to you. ❤ Thank you for sharing her with us throughout the years. May her deathless light shine brightly forever.

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  31. So sad to hear this John. We will all miss her are glad you shared her with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  32. I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. I’m so very saddened to learn of Bailey’s passing. You gave her the gift of love and she returned it ten-fold. Your final gift to her was peace without suffering. That is a true act of love. RIP Bailey.

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    1. I know what you mean, Teri. That is why I had to do a retrospective. A number of readers had an emotional tie to her. We all needed closure. It is a sad thing that our pets have a life span much shorter than ours. What isn’t sad is the wonderful memories they leave with us. Thank you.

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