Hello All
I just recently encountered one of the greatest losses yet...our baby son Lyric was taken from us by FIP. I had never heard of this disease, and I truly hope I never encounter it again. Lyric was only 10 months old. Lyric was so soulful and full of life. My boyfriend and I truly believe he knew we would only be here for a short period of time. We believe this because he was so attatched to us, so in love with us. We were in love with him. He was so unique, so human. Lyric loved to eat fruit, mostly strawberries, apples and bananas. Lyric talked to us all the time, especially when we were in the kitchen. Lyric was never fully healthy. I always thought he just had a weaker immune system. Lyric was getting sicker and sicker last week, so I decided to take him to the Vet on Monday. The Vet told me she wanted him over night, to do some observations. On Monday night, I heard an Owl calling outside our window. I'm fairly spiritual, and knew this was a sign of a spirit talking to me. I felt Lyric was not going to be coming home, and so did my boyfriend. I called the Vet, and was told he needed to stay another night. We both held our breath, and walked around aimlessly. I got the call on Wed. morning. The Vet explained that she truly believe Lyric had FIP. I'd never heard of it, but she said it was almost always fatal. She explained that we needed to make a decision. My boyfriend and I basically broke down. I was losing my baby boy. I was losing one of my best friends. My boyfriend couldn't handle to be there to put him to sleep. I went alone. I almost felt releif that I was going alone, as I was the one that had brought him home 8 months earlier, and I wanted to be the one to watch him go. I held him when I got there, and he was so lifeless. He looked like he had aged 20yrs in 2 nights. Lyric was tired, Lyric was ready. I cried for the times that we had together, and for the times we wouldn't get to share. I cried for his amazing grace. I cried and cried. I called for the Vet, and told her I was ready. I knew Lyric was too. I looked into his eyes the whole time, hoping that a part of his soul would forever embrace me. Lyric left this Earth, with his heart strong and Mother by his side. Its only been 2 days...but I can't seem to get the hole in my heart to close. I don't think I ever will.
I hate this FIP disease, and I've been doing a lot of research. I'd like to know if anyone else has encountered this disease(I'm sure there are lots) who would like to share their story with me.
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I just recently encountered one of the greatest losses yet...our baby son Lyric was taken from us by FIP. I had never heard of this disease, and I truly hope I never encounter it again. Lyric was only 10 months old. Lyric was so soulful and full of life. My boyfriend and I truly believe he knew we would only be here for a short period of time. We believe this because he was so attatched to us, so in love with us. We were in love with him. He was so unique, so human. Lyric loved to eat fruit, mostly strawberries, apples and bananas. Lyric talked to us all the time, especially when we were in the kitchen. Lyric was never fully healthy. I always thought he just had a weaker immune system. Lyric was getting sicker and sicker last week, so I decided to take him to the Vet on Monday. The Vet told me she wanted him over night, to do some observations. On Monday night, I heard an Owl calling outside our window. I'm fairly spiritual, and knew this was a sign of a spirit talking to me. I felt Lyric was not going to be coming home, and so did my boyfriend. I called the Vet, and was told he needed to stay another night. We both held our breath, and walked around aimlessly. I got the call on Wed. morning. The Vet explained that she truly believe Lyric had FIP. I'd never heard of it, but she said it was almost always fatal. She explained that we needed to make a decision. My boyfriend and I basically broke down. I was losing my baby boy. I was losing one of my best friends. My boyfriend couldn't handle to be there to put him to sleep. I went alone. I almost felt releif that I was going alone, as I was the one that had brought him home 8 months earlier, and I wanted to be the one to watch him go. I held him when I got there, and he was so lifeless. He looked like he had aged 20yrs in 2 nights. Lyric was tired, Lyric was ready. I cried for the times that we had together, and for the times we wouldn't get to share. I cried for his amazing grace. I cried and cried. I called for the Vet, and told her I was ready. I knew Lyric was too. I looked into his eyes the whole time, hoping that a part of his soul would forever embrace me. Lyric left this Earth, with his heart strong and Mother by his side. Its only been 2 days...but I can't seem to get the hole in my heart to close. I don't think I ever will.
I hate this FIP disease, and I've been doing a lot of research. I'd like to know if anyone else has encountered this disease(I'm sure there are lots) who would like to share their story with me.
LyricsLegacy