We Love You T-Rex!

Last night after work and school Ben and I went over to Mom and Ron's to visit. Mom had informed us that Rex was not doing so well. We all knew he had been coming to the end of his earthly life but it was so sad to see him confused and in pain. Mom told us that she and Isaiah had discussed that as soon as he couldn't walk anymore they would put him to sleep. After spending some time with him last night, it was decided that we would take him to the vet today so he could return to Heavenly Father.
A few hours after we left, Rexy started crying in pain and was vomiting. He couldn't walk or sit down. At about 10:00pm last night mom called Ben and asked him to come over because she felt it best if they could take Rex right then. It was a tough decision but the most humane one. Mom, Aunt Donna, Ben and Jon, were all with Rex at the Upland Emergency Pet Clinic when Rexy fell into a deep sleep. But, when Rexy wakes up we know he will be with Heavenly Father and Elvis and lots of other friends. I'm sure Rexy is up chasing his ball, sunbathing and lapping up water from Heavenly Father's swimming pool right now.

Rexy joined the Winters family the summer of 94. At the time Isaiah was 8 and was obsessed with dinosaurs. He choose the name T-Rex for his new puppy. Since then T-Rex has had many nicknames such as Rexy, Old Man and Mentally Retarded Dog (thanks to Ronald). He was such a good loyal dog and he loved playing catch. Ben remembers taking him to Magnolia Jr. High and throwing his ball as far as he could and Rex would run after it for hours. My favorite memory of Rex is when we would go outside to pet him. He would grunt and shove his snout between your calves and just sit there and enjoy the scratch.

It was really nice to say goodbye to Rexy. We know he is young and happy again and that we will be able to see him again someday.