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My 1st son Marty died today

Marty was born on 1-17-1995.  He went home on 11-07-08.   Marty was almost 14 years old.   He has lived a full life and life full of love.   Marty came into our lives in March of 1995 as a 6 week old puppy.  At the young age of 7 weeks old Marty started telling me before I went into anaphylaxis shock.  It took me a few weeks to put two and two together.  When it clicked I began his service dog training.   Marty passed his service dog test at the young age of 11 months old.   Marty kept warning me before I would go into shock and he also warned me that the baby's (Kristi's) breathing was off.   Marty has saved both of our lives numberses times.  Marty gave me the courage to get out in the world again.  I was in the hospital 2-5 times a month and was afraid to go any where.  Marty fixed that, he was my warning to my shock and a warm body with caring eyes saying it is ok mom I am here for you, I wont let you down, he never did. The way he would stop in front of me because he smelled a chemical that I was allergic to, so I would not go further.  I never trained him for that, he just knew. Marty was also a big part of my healing with the loss of my grandfather Bubba.  I never got over his death even today almost 14 years later, I just learned to live with out him here until God calls me home.  We trained Marty to do tricks but not your normal ones.  He would bring you a soda get the phone, get one of his sisters when we asked him too.  You could tell him their name and he would go get that sister.   At the young age of 13-14 months old Marty yet again saved Kristi life when a neighbors dog jumped our fence attacked Kristi by biting her neck, making the front page of our paper.   Marty love to go to Disneyland.  He loved to go on the rides.  Marty was on the news for Disneyland as the first dog to go on the new haunted mansion decorated for the Nightmare Before Christmas the first time they did it.   Marty was Shayna favorite ride partner.  Marty has also been on other news programs and other news papers as well as magazines.  My favorite one is of him at Pismo beach buried up to his head in the sand with his human sisters laughing at what they did. He always enjoyed swimming with us all, even in the ocean.  Marty has always paid extra special attention to Kristi.  He would have her hold on to his tail when ever we went any where.  If she dropped his tail he would stop and turn and look at her until she grabbed his tail again.  Marty was married to Cheyenne for 12 years.  They had many children, how have been excellent pets for families and as well as service dogs.  Marty has always loved puppies and babies, he saw them all as his.  Marty has been the best babysitter for our children and grandchildren.  Marty has loved his human sisters.  They have tortured him.  They have dressed him up, painted his nails,  Michelle used him to keep the other dogs quite so she can sneak out.  Marty has touched so many hearts with his love and friendship.  Many people have come over the last few days to say good bye to him.  We decide to stop Marty's bloodline.  There will be no more puppies from his line, other than as a grandfather to great-great-great grandfather.  Our lives will be less full with out him, but we will see him in heaven one day.    We are happy to know he will be with Jesus and his wife Cheyenne playing in the wonderful garden Jesus has made.

P.s. We just got home from the vet office.  I get there people are waiting and they ask what is wrong with him?  I had to carry him in.  I said nothing just is old and it is his time to go to heaven.  I call out to Linda (his office woman) say he is heavy and go into a room.  The people are shocked that I could do that.   My vet has been my vet for 25 years.   He comes in and I ask him, Robert(vets name) is it time he looks him over and says yes.  I ask him if it is the right choice, he says yes. Kristi gets down to say her good byes and she hurts her eye and Marty in his last moments is still trying to care for his sister by moving to her and try to help her.  The love he has for that baby is amazing.  Kristi leaves the room.  Shayna and I stay.  Robert gets ready I say wait please.  I move to his other side and put his head in my lap and hold his other hand as Robert sends our son home to God his creator.  I stayed and told him over and over how much we all love him and we will see him soon, I stay until I was sure he arrived in heaven.   As I got up to go , I see him laying down and I say " ok, Marty lets go" like I always have when we are going some where.  I am so used to saying that.  It took me a second to remember he is not here with us anymore then I cried even more.  I took me forever to leave him, I just couldn't.   I told Shayna I need go or I never will.  I gave him one more kiss and told him how much I love him and walked out.  Marty is in heaven and his body will be coming home in a few days.  It is verry odd to come home with out him.  We now have 6 dogs on earth with us.

God Bless you all thank you for your prayers.  Could you please keep them going for us for awhile.  We all need to heal from this.             God bless, mj

You may not agree with me that animals do not go to heaven, if so please keep that to yourself.

Your in my prayers.........

{ 05:50, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by srusnowangel }

I know what a special bond you can make with an animal. My two cats and our one dog are also are children. They are my son's furry brother and sisters. I too feel that animals will be with us in heaven. If you ever own a pet you know that they have such loving souls. God Bless and keep you and yours in your time of healing and remembrance!

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{ 05:54, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by gabbie427 }

What a wonderful dedication to Marty!!!! I will be praying dear.

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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{ 06:11, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by CheleLew }

How simply beautifully you described your life with Marty and how much he meant to you and your family. It is never doing what you knew needed to be done. And as I've learned in my own experience even the same breed will never be able to fill the hole that has been created. I am so very sorry your family is experiencing this pain and loss. May our Lord bring you the comfort you need at this time. Hugs
CheleLew @ homeschoolblogger.com/chelelew

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{ 07:33, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by MtAiryMom }

My heart aches with you, reading it took me back to letting go of Lil' Richie. Even if it's the right choice, it sure doesn't lessen the pain inside. I'm sorry and I am praying for all of you mj. I'll email you soon.
Love,
Sharon

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{ 07:42, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by bkearls }

I know the special bond between humans and the animals. God is wonderful to provide us with so many different types of living things for us to enjoy. I am sorry foryour loss and pray that you will be comforted.
Kristen

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{ 08:34, 2008-Nov-7 } { Posted by mashelle68 }

I am so sorry about Marty.
I know how hard it is to lose a animal you love.I will be praying for your family.
Hugs
Rachel

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{ 08:00, 2008-Nov-8 } { Posted by justmestracy }

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart grieves with you. Our dogs are our family, as near and dear to our hearts as anything. I am praying for you and yours. Blessings

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{ 02:45, 2008-Nov-9 } { Posted by heatherdmc }

{hugs and more hugs} They pull at our heart strings and some just don't understand. Especially if you have a bond as strong as you did. He knew your compassion and love for him and you finally got to help him in his time just as he helped you so many times. Cry in your sadness, smile in your memories. How wonderful you had each other.

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{ 03:39, 2008-Nov-9 } { Posted by Nurseforlife }

I know all to well the sadness you are feeling at the loss of your beloved Marty, I too believe that our animals go to heaven and are waiting patiently for us sot hat we may all be reunited again one day. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So Sorry

{ 06:46, 2008-Nov-12 } { Posted by HopefulHeart77 }

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost Milo recently. It is very painful still. May God Bless you and yours!

You are in my prayers

{ 09:19, 2008-Nov-15 } { Posted by inthemeadow }

I cried as I read this, because it hits so close to home. I had this same experience with my beloved 13 year old Golden, Bailey, last March. I still cry for him. I'm so sorry for your loss:-( I Wish I had bred Bailey and kept on of his pups. He was one of a kind, and I'd love to see him living on that way. Our Golden that we have now has been acting really strange when a certain little boy comes over here. I have wondered if he can sense something that could be wrong with him, because he acts all upset and whines and follows him everywhere...even upstairs, where he won't go any other time. We have lots of kids who come here, and he only acts this way with him. Your story of Marty makes me wonder even more. Again...I'm so sorry!

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{ 05:30, 2008-Nov-17 } { Posted by WildThings }

Hi there, I am sad to hear of your loss. I am one of those who is subconsciously avoiding getting too close to any of our animals due to potential grief issues. Though we have lost many cats, chickens, ducks, hamsters, rats, bunnies, and a favored dog.

My Dream of Heaven by Rebecca Springer is a book which I think you might like to read. I liked the part about the favored pet residing there. If you can, get it. I am only half through it with a list of those to read it next.

Blessings to you and your family,
Michele