Gil,
I'm so sorry for your loss of Marble... he was a beautiful glider...

Trying not to cry at work...I'm SO, so sorry to hear about Marble. I know, everyone on GC knows, and Marble knows that you did everything you could for him. Many other animals don't even get a fraction of the care you gave Marble. He is a lucky glider. Be sad, be angry, but don't be bitter.

I'm sorry for your lose. Please don't be angry and bitter - it was his time to go. You did all you can, that's all anybody can ask.

Gil, i am so sorry for your loss...

Gil, I'm so sorry that he didn't make it. Its awful that he had to go so soon (6 years was nowhere near enough for you two to be together) Its okay to be angry for awhile, I know it doesn't seem like he should have died. Just concentrate on your gliders, your family, and yourself for awhile. I hope you feel better after all of this. Marble was a part of many lives and he won't be forgotten.

Gil, I am so deeply saddened to hear of your loss of Marble.

I have a picture of one of your joeys with a green background up as a wallpaper on my computer monitor. I can see the camera in the reflection of his eye. Thank you for taking that picture, as I absolutely love it!

Many hugs are sent your way, Gil.


Jen

Gil, I am soooo very sorry, My cyber love and prayers are sent your way, please catch them as they reach you..

I will not say the pain gets better, for the loss of him is far too great, but i will say the pain puts a smile in your heart after the tears dry when you realize it is his memories that you will always carry with you, I am a firm believer that with each thought, it means that he is there with you, trying to let you know he loved you and that he knew you loved him too.

it IS okay to be angry, it is okay to feel that pain, it is okay to feel that loss.. Marble will be there with you though it all. you will know it with the breeze you feel in the air, and the light touches, that seemingly comes from nowhere..

he is with you, and always will be..

Gil, I am so sorry for your loss of Marble. You and the Doctors did everything that could be done for him. Feel that in your heart, feel the strength of your determination to help him get better, feel the love that he felt knowing that you were doing all that you could to help him. His fight was not of that to stay, but that of wanting to say how much he loved you for offering him a home full of love. Be still with anger, and fill your spirit of his love. Prayers are with you....Rest in Peace sweet little Marble

I'm so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful picture that is of your gorgeous Marble - a very nice memorial.

Gil, I didn't want to read this about Marble-but have an idea how you feel.
And I promise that's not just empty words. On the 21st I lost Chronos...he was a special guy like your Marble, though he wasn't with me as long. His story is here:

http://www.sugarglider.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/240998/page/1#Post240998

My total for vet bills his last month was over $1600, $847 his last day, and I too have a family other than the gliders. The heartache when you lose one is unbearable, but one so special as yours is unfathomable.

You know, and he knows, that you and your vet did all you could, and spared no expense. He knew he was loved, and cared for, and valued, and treasured, as a family member.

He was being called home for reasons we may not ever know until we get there ourselves...but know he'll be waiting for you at the bridge, and watching over you until the one day you join him. And know we're here for you.

I agree with Jen!! You did all you could for him and more! Even with his struggle there are still worse things that could have happened to him that never did because of your excellent care! He felt love and lived a high suggie life!! There are SO many suggies out there that go without that and the bottom line is that he lived a better life because of you!!

As a side note, I LOVE that first pic of Marble! It's very "Here's lookin' at you, kid!"
:hugs:

Marble was a very special glider and his pictures show that. You made the right choices and were with him when he needed you. Don't beat yourself up. Marble is waiting with all the pets that have gone before. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his life with us. I want to share this poem with you and others that I have found helpful in situations with my pets:

"If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.

You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,

Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree

It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears. "

You are all so wonderful. The poem is very touching and real. The happy memories are eclipesed by his last moments. I look back and wonder if there was something else I could do. I miss him. I never considered losing him before any other glider in my home. It never crossed my mind. He was the healthiest..well, the fattest and over spoiled. All my gliders are a bit on the large side. They are all well fed. But Marble was such a tender fool. You could make a pretzel out of him and he would just take it knowing he would get a snack reward. At the end, he could not even open his smouth or swallow with out chocking. Ironic. He deserved better. There was a time he went everywhere with me. He even joined me for the premiere of Finding Nemo. He was with me at work, often. He was with me when I volunteered for the Toy Drives at Christmas. He came with me to church, kids show and tell at school, flea market and just about any place I could just hang out with my Ol' Friend. I miss him. He is the reason I love Gliders. He will always be the reason why this 40 year old dork loves and cares for gliders. Any glider which I look after owes Marble many thanks.
Many more tears will be shared in your honor. I wish the scars on my hands from feeding you the last days would never heal. He even scratched my face the last night. We both layed in bed while he struggled to walk and gracefuly, walked accross my nose and eyes. I just smiled as he left his nails imprints on my face. Then he slept for an hour and woke up feeling worse. He could barely breath. The infection was winning. My vet did all he could for three straight nights. This will be an Easter week end I will never forget.
My hero, My Marble, Your Gil.

Gil~ I'm so sorry I know there's no words to help ease your pain. Walk yourself through all the memories you and Marble made together. Don't cry because Marble is gone, Smile because you had him and created those memories.

My Serenity is one of your joeys, Not sure if he's a son of Marble though- I just remember his momma is the gal missing her front arm. Either way- he's a beautiful sweet boy and I know he had a wonderful start in life with great role models.

Thanks Nancy. Yes, Serenity is Marble's joey. I have great memories of all of Marble's joeys. He carried many on his back. He had plenty of room for triplets! I miss him. Serving them food today was hard. I always favored a little extra on his dish. Yes, that's right. I showed favoritism!
Thanks for stopping bye. It has helped to hear from all of the Joeys that Marble has sent out to the world. There are many pieces of him everywhere. From Ohio to Mississippi, to Phoenix and Kissimmee. His Joeys are nation wide.

Kinds regards,

Gil

Gil, I'm so very sorry to read about Marble. He was a special little guy & will be greatly missed. He knows how much you love him & he will be waiting to see you again.
THE RAINBOW BECKONS

In loving memory of my angels who have crossed over the rainbow bridge


The rainbow has beckoned
It’s calling you home
To meadows and forest
In which you may roam

My heart it grows heavy
To think you might leave
I’d be all alone then
Alone then to grieve

I know deep inside me
That you cannot stay
The pain that you’re feeling
Grows more night and day

You look at me asking
In your silent way
To let you go home now
“Please let me” you say

You say there’s no pain there
No fear and no hate
Just peace and well being
Once you’re through the gate

You tell me you’ll always
Hold me in your heart
That time and that distance
Can’t keep us apart

And if I should need you
At my side you’ll be
Tho I cannot see you
You’ll be there with me

You promise to wait at
the rainbow for me
To wait `til I join you
Together to be

I just want to hold you
And beg you to stay
To ask please don’t leave me
Alone on this day

Yet deep in my heart know
I must let you go
You must make the journey
now to the rainbow

I bow down my head then
The tears fill my eyes
I give you my blessing
My love now to fly

So fly to the rainbow
And wait there for me
Some day I will join you
Together to be


by:
Chris Hamann

Gil, I am so sorry that you lost your friend of six years!

Nobody will ever replace your first fuzz-love, and I guess it's meant to be that way...others may fill the void & the tears will eventually be replaced by the fond memories of all the adventures you two had, but that first little guy is SO SPECIAL.

May you find peace with time...you did EVERYTHING that was humanly possible for Marble. If love alone could heal illness, what a wonderful thing that would be....

Gil, Im so sorry for your loss. May the memories you have with Marble keep your heart filled with joy.