BECKY SAID IT WAS TIME - GOOD-BYE SWEET GIRL

From Roger:

Becky was put down late this morning. She regained her appetite somewhat yesterday, eating 3/4 lb of raw hamburger meat late morning and about 1/2 lb of sliced "Tavern" ham last night. She spent a good night and was eager to go the the Doggie Park this morning, but weakened fast once we got there and after a time stood by the gate, wanting to leave. By the time we were home, she was quite shaky on her feet and was misjudging distances and locations, walking into things, so I called the vet's to see if there was an opening this morning, which there was, and I took her in right in. She seemed ready to go, though it was four or five minutes before the anaesthetic sent her to sleep, so there was still some strength left.

Pray for Becky and Roger.

O Lord our God, we come before You this day in sadness. Becky, who brought Roger so much joy in life, has now died. Her happy times in Roger’s embrace have come to an end. He misses Becky already.

Help him, O God, to remember the good times with Becky. Remind him to rejoice in the happy times she brought to his home. Let him be thankful for the good life he was blessed to give to her.

We are grateful to You, God, for creating Becky, for entrusting her to Roger's care, and for sustaining her in his love for a measure of time. We understand that all that lives must die. We knew that this day would come. And yet, O God, Roger would have wanted one more day of play, one more evening of love with Becky.

O God, as he has taken care of Becky in life, we ask that You watch over her in death. You entrusted Becky to Roger's care; now, we give her back to You. May Becky find a happy new home in Your loving embrace.

As we remember Becky, may we love each other more dearly. May we care for all Your creatures, for every living thing, as Roger protected the blessed life of Becky. May her memory bless our lives with love and caring forever. Amen.

By Rabbi Barry H. Block.

(Slightly edited)