Bed-Ridden Man Says Gut-Wrenching Goodbye To Beloved Dog In His Final Hours
April 02, 2018
Blessed With A Special Companion
Some folks see animals as "just pets." But for Peter Robson, his border collie, Shep, was a constant companion and best friend. Peter's family surprised him with Shep as a puppy after his wife died. And this precious puppy was a true gift from God. RELATED: Inspirational Story About A Final Goodbye -- Nurses Surprise Dying Man With One Last Goodbye To His Beloved Horse Shep and Peter instantly bonded, becoming best buds. His family says you rarely saw one without the other. But Shep did more than help Peter fight loneliness. He was there to see him through a tough health battle, too.“He thought he would never see his dog again,” Ashley Stevens, one of Robson’s granddaughters, said.But those who knew how much Shep meant to Peter were determined to let the two friends see each other one more time!
Inspirational Story About A Final Goodbye
As it became clear Peter was entering his last days, he wanted only one thing. To see his faithful dog one last time. And the wonderful medical staff from this hospital in Scotland wanted to make sure the dying man's wish was granted. RELATED: Dying Man Heartbroken To Leave His Fur-Baby Behind Asks For Help Peter's nurse, whom his granddaughter called "an absolute angel," worked with her colleagues to set up a special meeting between Peter and Shep. And it meant the world to the dying grandfather.“When the dog came, he just broke down,” granddaughter Ashley recalled. “He took his mask off to kiss him and stuff, and Shep was licking his face.”
WATCH: Dying Man Gets Surprise Visit From His Beloved Dog
Peter and Shep got to spend about 30 to 45 minutes together before Peter passed away, surrounded by family. And thanks to the hospital, that included Peter's 4-legged family, too.“He was all my granddad had,” Ashley said of Shep. “So it was just right that we had him there.”
Inspirational Story About A Final Goodbye Goes Viral
Ashley shared the gut-wrenching moment on Facebook, where you can see Peter's joy amidst his family's sniffles and tears.WATCH: Dying Man Kisses His Dog Goodbye
The true inspirational story about a final goodbye struck a chord, wracking up over 6,000 shares in just a few days! And Ashley's praise made its way to the hospital, where a representative commended the staff's efforts at granting Peter's dying wish.“It is often the little things that mean the most to patients and their families and I’m so pleased that the staff were able to grant this wish,” the hospital system’s chief executive, Lesley McLay, said.Now that Peter is gone, Shep will live with the man's son, also named Peter. This precious bond between the man and his dog just goes to show our furbabies are more than "just pets." They are truly a gift from God! h/t: Washington Post / Facebook/Ashley Stevens YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Trucker Gets Dying Wish To Take Final Ride In 62-Year-Old Studebaker
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A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
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