Sky I understand what you are going thru. I found this poem and thought of you guys.

"Winter of Life"

Lord, he is old and weakened, he walks where he used to run,
In his youth he was always a happy dog, now he sleeps his days away in the sun.
Please make his trail mostly level, as he travels these last few miles,
Provide shade away from the heat of day, where he can stop and rest for awhile.

If it rains let the drops be gentle, if it blows let the breeze be warm,
Let the winter of life be kind, provide shelter and keep him from harm.
Please Lord, if he must suffer, give the pain and hurting to me,
he has been through life's raging waters, as only a man's dog can be.

He doesn't deserve to be hurting, he has lived a hard and long time,
I hope as he leaves he'll be knowing, your love, as he has always known mine.
I raised him, Lord, from a puppy, we have followed some rough rocky trails,
Please Lord, make this last trail gentle, as he comes to where love never fails.

(Author Unknown)