No, this isn't a Phantom goodbye thread silliesThe purpose of this thread is share your goodbye stories. Whether it be a close friend, a pet, or a beloved family member. I'll start.
Do you guys remember my dog? I'm pretty much sure I mentioned him in my journal or in a random chat on MSN. Well, I'm giving him to my aunt tomorrow, so tomorrow is basically our farewells. The reason I'm giving him to my aunt is because sometimes I can get irritated easily, and my dog Noah is a very energetic dog, and can act kinda of crazy (silly crazy) sometimes, which always irritated me, and I sorta of have a short fuse most days that I'm trying to work on. Anyway, sometimes if I'm tired or he just bugged the hell out of me I hit him, or grab him by his choke chain hard.
I acted like a complete asshole to him and you know what? He still loves me... Despite me acting like a stupid asshole he still loves him, and that is what makes this hard. I decided this morning after he irritated me again, that before anything else happens I think the best solution would be to give him to someone who would love and treat him right. Someone who would give him time, attention, play time. Someone who isn't always preoccupied with there own issues and things to be close to him. Today was a real sad day for me because I realized for the first time in a while, that this isn't just about me, its about me and Noah. And I want the best for Noah, I want him to be happy, I want him to be loved more and respected, I want him to be free. Ever since we got him 6 years ago, we had to get keep him in a large or large enough cage since he had so much energy that he could run all over the house and get into alot of stuff.
But we stilled took him out to play and eat etc, but over time alot has changed and I got caught up in other things and I had alot of issues that Noah became like a vent taker, in a talking sort of way. What I mean is, I would vent and talk to Noah alot about my issues and even when he got on my nerves or did something bad I hit him...I did alot of stupid things, things I wish I could take back. November 1 (All Saints Day). This day marked the day back in 2003 when Noah became a part of our family, and tommorow November 3, 2009 will be the day when we part ways. My aunt is a real lovable person who loves and I mean loves animals, so she and her boyfriend I know will take care of Noah and provide him with everything he needs, things I probarly never did or could give him...Me and my mom talked to my aunt earlier and she agreed to take him in tommorow.
This made me both happy and very sad at the same time, so much so that I literally broke down and cried. I'm going to miss him so much....omg I'm tearing up now guys. But I know its for the best for both of us. That's one thing I can provide Noah with on his 6th year stay with us...a better life. It hurts to let him go, but I know Noah will be happy and that...makes me happy inside. Strange I feel like a father don't I?
Anyway, please share your experiences saying goodbye.
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