This past week, my family had to make the heart-wrenching decision to say goodbye to our beloved family pet, Carlos. Several weeks ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and a failing liver, and by this past week he had stopped eating — of course, he was losing weigh rapidly. When he stopped drinking, we knew the time was close.
While my wife and I were agonizing over the timing, I decided to meditate on it and ask him. Why not? — we’re all one in spirit! Even with my experience with channeling, I was surprised at how easy and clear the conversation was.
As is my practice for channeling, I entered my sacred landscape and sat on my bench, waiting for my guest to arrive. Carlos came and sat with me for a short while, and our conversation went something like this:
Rob: Is this the end?
Carlos: Yes.
Rob: Why now? When we learned of the diagnosis, we had hoped to get through Christmas and the New Year.
Carlos: It’s my decision to go now. Would you rather prolong this and watch me decline day-by-day?
Rob: Are you doing this so the grieving will be over by Christmas (so as to minimize the impact on the holiday)?
Carlos: No. Even going now, it won’t be over by Christmas. But it’s time.
Rob: Are you doing this so it doesn’t interfere with other upcoming events?
Carlos: Yes.
At that point, I was satisfied, so I didn’t ask for any details. I then saw myself throwing a ball down the grassy lane, with Carlos running full out to chase it. Chasing down a ball was probably his favorite activity, but he hadn’t been able to do that in several years (due to a torn ligament in his hind leg). While he loved to chase a ball, he would never bring it back, so he sat with it and looked back at me as if to say, “Well, are you coming?” It was our way to go for a “walk.”
I then saw myself taking him to my sacred temple to meet my guides. The temple sits atop a pyramid with steps up one side. As we ascended the stairs, he stopped about half way, and basically said, “You’re not really going to make me climb these stairs, are you?!” He was a little dog, so human-sized stairs were always a challenge. He would often have to get a running start to make it up one flight. Consequently, I carried him the rest of the way. 😉
I later saw him in the temple, running amongst my guides, bouncing from one to another, wagging his tail as he greeted each one. He loved meeting new people, and everyone felt the joy from such a happy guy!
Carlos showed me what unconditional love really is, and I loved him like few others. It’s true; you get what you give!
I can’t thank him enough for 13+ years of joy and for talking to me to set my mind at ease. I know he is enjoying his “retirement”, most assuredly keeping my in-laws company.
Farewell for now, Little Boy! I love you and will miss you dearly.
