ClaiborneDarrow583
Do Animal's Spirits Stay Behind
Animals for a lot of people hold a unique place in our way of life and hearts. It was the situation for the dog, Crystal, who unfortunately passed on Monday, May 3rd 2010. She'd developed a cancerous tumor in her mouth in September of 2009. Since September, my family and that i knew that we could be confronted with needing to make the decision to place her to rest. The week before, we felt that it was the very best decision to make. She had been active up until Monday, but we were concerned that the tumor may spread into 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 know that every animal lover who believes in the information on spirits will accept me. Animals develop their very own personality, and be area of the family. The typical scene in movies and commercials of the loyal dog waiting patiently at the door for you to get home, riding in the passenger seat of the car or truck with their head in the wind, and coming in your living space each morning to wake you up may all be cliche, but they're all true.
Crystal developed her own personality, and her unique habits. She always laid in our front yard on sunny days, making it her passion to chase the kitty across the street when he strayed into our yard. My dad could not go for a drive anywhere without Crystal bounding up the stairs blocking the doorway until he grabbed her leash. Even though she might not physically be around anymore, I know that her spirit will visit whenever the neighbors cat is within our yard, when my father applies to a drive, in order to lay in our yard on sunshine. Even speaking with our animals which have passed on may bring their spirit closer to us.
One of the most common things I have heard others say about losing a pet, is "It requires a while to obtain used to them not being there. You walk in thinking they will be there, and then you understand that it really happened. They aren't there anymore." I finally understood what others had meant by that Tuesday morning. I expected to see Crystal laying within our yard under the sun. I started to consider, "What if she really is there, and i'm sensing her." Honestly, I believe that is what it had been. I was sensing her. It would seem crazy in my experience that they would not visit us.
When others believe they expect their pets to become there, I would be willing to bet their animal remains watching them over, making sure that their loved ones is okay. Once they know their loved ones is ok, In my opinion they move ahead. This is actually the time when I believe families adjust to and fully realize the fact their animal has passed on, since their spirit is not there as often anymore since they know their family is okay. However, they will always visit time to time to say hi and sit in their favorite spots.
