BirdsongStraub548
Do Animal's Spirits Stay Behind
Animals for many people hold a unique devote our lives and hearts. This was the case for the family dog, Crystal, who unfortunately handed down Monday, May 3rd 2010. She'd created a cancerous tumor in her own mouth in September of 2009. Since September, my family and I knew that people could be faced with needing to make the decision to put her to sleep. The week before, we felt it was the best decision to make. She'd been active up until Monday, but we were concerned that the tumor may spread in to the back of her throat, cutting off vital oxygen. Afterwards, I had been sitting with my mother, and she asked me "Do you think a part of her will stay?" meaning her spirit. I immediately answered without hesitation "Yes. I actually do."
I understand that every animal lover who believes in the existence of spirits will agree with me. Animals develop their own personality, and be part of the family. The typical scene in movies and commercials from the loyal dog waiting patiently at the door that you should get home, traveling in the passenger seat of a vehicle with their head within the wind, and arriving your room in the morning to wake you up may be cliche, but they are all true.
Crystal developed her own personality, and her unique habits. She always laid in our front yard on sunshine, making it her passion to chase the cat next door when he strayed into the backyard. My father could not go for a drive anywhere without Crystal bounding in the stairs blocking the doorway until he grabbed her leash. Even though she might not physically be around anymore, I understand that her spirit will visit whenever the neighbors cat is within our yard, when my dad goes for a drive, in order to lay in our yard on sunny days. Even speaking with our animals which have passed on can bring their spirit closer to us.
One of the most common a few things i often hear others say about losing an animal, is "It takes a while to obtain used to them not being there. You walk in thinking they will be there, and you realize that it actually happened. They aren't there anymore." I finally understood what others had meant with that Tuesday morning. I expected to determine Crystal laying within our front yard under the sun. I began to consider, "What if she is really there, and i'm sensing her." Honestly, I believe that is what it had been. I had been sensing her. You would have it crazy to me that she would not check us out.
When others feel that they expect their pets to become there, I would be willing to bet their animal remains watching them over, ensuring their family is ok. Once they know their loved ones is ok, In my opinion they move ahead. This is actually the time after i believe families adapt to and fully realize the fact their animal has passed on, since their spirit is not there as frequently anymore since they know their loved ones is ok. However, they will always visit time to time to express hi and sit in their favorite spots.
