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[REPOST] Candle for Misty
I realize this Repost may be considered tacky, but when I made the
original post thought changing the Subject line would start a new thread for all news readers (mine does). I've since discovered it doesn't, and I don't want this to be lost in all the messages of the original thread. So, just in case some people didn't see this the first time around, here it is again: On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:21:49 -0500, Kalynnda Berens wrote: CatNipped wrote: Rob passed away today. Pam, you are in my thoughts. May you find comfort in the love of your family (furred and otherwise) and friends. If it brings you any comfort, Rob probably has a beautiful tortie girl kitty to take care of him. We sent our Misty across the Bridge yesterday. I would be honored if Rob looked after her, until we can join her. Kalynnda I hadn't seen a candle group notice yet, so started one for Misty. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=Misty Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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[REPOST] Candle for Misty
thanks for caring enough to do this, nothing tacky at all to me... it is an
example of what i have been rambling on about in some other threads... you saw a neeed and took care of it for a friend... and btw just for all of yo have candles and noticed i didn't light one... the talker doesn't care for that site.. so either DH or gramby sometimes does it for me... time/allwing... but know if i read the post i light a candle in my heart for you. Lee "Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message ... I realize this Repost may be considered tacky, but when I made the original post thought changing the Subject line would start a new thread for all news readers (mine does). I've since discovered it doesn't, and I don't want this to be lost in all the messages of the original thread. So, just in case some people didn't see this the first time around, here it is again: On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:21:49 -0500, Kalynnda Berens wrote: CatNipped wrote: Rob passed away today. Pam, you are in my thoughts. May you find comfort in the love of your family (furred and otherwise) and friends. If it brings you any comfort, Rob probably has a beautiful tortie girl kitty to take care of him. We sent our Misty across the Bridge yesterday. I would be honored if Rob looked after her, until we can join her. Kalynnda I hadn't seen a candle group notice yet, so started one for Misty. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=Misty Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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[REPOST] Candle for Misty
Jeanne,
thank you. Misty left a hole in my heart. Your kindness is very appreciated. We got Misty off the streets. She had been someone's outdoor cat, and the son was still feeding her, but the people had moved out and she was lonely. The vet estimated she was 5 to 7 years old. She had ear mites and a yeast infection in the ears - she was NOT happy when we treated her. Misty was a people cat, but didn't like the other cats. Even after 11 years, and various medications (I HIGHLY recommend amitriptyline), she only got to the point of tolerating them. She hissed a lot - even at us - but we soon realized that it was just her language. She was gentle, even when she was telling us to back off. When we moved to Iowa, Misty decided I was her person. She claimed my lap on the couch and when I was reading in bed, and my back/side when I was sleeping. I miss her warm weight on me. About a year ago, at about 16 years of age, we got the CRF diagnosis. We tried treating her, including sub-q fluids, but she wanted nothing of it. What good is putting her through things she hated, just for a month or two more? So, we went with quality of life. She did tolerate a few things that helped (potassium for muscle weakness, Pepcid in a pill pocket for nausea). About a month ago I realized she had lost more weight. She continued to deteriorate, but was still able to get around and was enjoying life. Carol and I agreed that two signs of the end were not eating and not wanting to be with me. Last Saturday she stopped eating, turning her face away when I tried to tempt her with food. Saturday night I gave her a night with me and without the other kitties, but by 2 AM she wanted out of the room. She went over to Carol's bed and slept there. By Sunday morning, it was obvious that the time was near. We took her in to the emergency vet/specialty center and held the sweet hisser as she was helped across the Bridge. My heart aches for the sweet hissy girl. That is the price we pay for their love - letting them go first, and living on without them. I know I'll see her, and my other RB kitties - when my time comes. Kalynnda, mom to 7 furry freeloaders and 3 RB kitties. Jeanne Hedge wrote: I realize this Repost may be considered tacky, but when I made the original post thought changing the Subject line would start a new thread for all news readers (mine does). I've since discovered it doesn't, and I don't want this to be lost in all the messages of the original thread. So, just in case some people didn't see this the first time around, here it is again: On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:21:49 -0500, Kalynnda Berens wrote: CatNipped wrote: Rob passed away today. Pam, you are in my thoughts. May you find comfort in the love of your family (furred and otherwise) and friends. If it brings you any comfort, Rob probably has a beautiful tortie girl kitty to take care of him. We sent our Misty across the Bridge yesterday. I would be honored if Rob looked after her, until we can join her. Kalynnda I hadn't seen a candle group notice yet, so started one for Misty. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=Misty Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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