One year

On 2006-02-28, Takayuki penned:
Karen wrote:
Egad no. He is (his remaines) in a little wooden chest in my bedroom
with his favorite pompom balls and poems and cards.

This reminds me of when I was discussing Betty's cancer with my
father, and the conversation turned to mortality. I had this great
idea that I could get one beautiful urn and put the ashes of
everyone I love in it, including Betty, my dad, etc. He didn't seem
to like the idea of having his ashes mixed in with a cat's, and who
knows what else... mice? At this moment he's probably amending his
will to keep me away from his remains.

I can just imagine that discussion. Knowing how much you love Betty,
though, it makes perfect sense.

--
monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully

pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

Takayuki wrote:

ther, and the conversation turned to mortality. I had this great
idea that I could get one beautiful urn and put the ashes of everyone
I love in it, including Betty, my dad, etc. He didn't seem to like
the idea of having his ashes mixed in with a cat's, and who knows what
else... mice? At this moment he's probably amending his will to keep
me away from his remains.

LOL. I certainly wouldn't mind having my ashes mixed with a cat's! In
fact, I find the idea rather comforting. I guess your dad isn't much of
a cat person?

Joyce

Takayuki wrote:
Karen wrote:
Egad no. He is (his remaines) in a little wooden chest in my bedroom
with his favorite pompom balls and poems and cards.

This reminds me of when I was discussing Betty's cancer with my
father, and the conversation turned to mortality. I had this great
idea that I could get one beautiful urn and put the ashes of everyone
I love in it, including Betty, my dad, etc. He didn't seem to like
the idea of having his ashes mixed in with a cat's, and who knows what
else... mice? At this moment he's probably amending his will to keep
me away from his remains.

You could have an urn for Betty's ashes and leave instructions in your will
for yours to be added, I've been thinking along those lines for when Snoopy
goes, that way she can be with me for ever.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera)
A House is not a home, without a cat.
http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk

"Takayuki" wrote in message
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Karen wrote:
Egad no. He is (his remaines) in a little wooden chest in my bedroom
with his favorite pompom balls and poems and cards.

This reminds me of when I was discussing Betty's cancer with my
father, and the conversation turned to mortality. I had this great
idea that I could get one beautiful urn and put the ashes of everyone
I love in it, including Betty, my dad, etc. He didn't seem to like
the idea of having his ashes mixed in with a cat's, and who knows what
else... mice? At this moment he's probably amending his will to keep
me away from his remains.


Oh Tak you do bring a smile to my face! I guess I can see your dads point,
but too, maybe Betty does not want to mix with Dad! I really like the idea
in http://www.ashesinstone.com/ but now that I've had time, I like it that
Grant has his favorite toys right with him. It really helped me to feel
better to give him those for eternity.

On 2006-02-25, Karen penned:
One year ago today, I lost my perfect guy, my Grant. I still miss
the flump of him tossing himself down beside me at night. I miss
finding pompom balls in my purse and shoes. I miss his mrrrrp of
greating and his eyes widening at the sound of the word FOOD. I love
my girls, but I sure miss my snuggly, boojie woojie boy, my Mister
Fister, my Good Lil' Buddy, my perfect gentleman, my Mr. Grant. Hug
your kitties tight tonight. You can't ever let them know enough how
much you love them.


*hug* Karen

--
monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully

pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:28:06 -0500, Takayuki
wrote:

Karen wrote:
Egad no. He is (his remaines) in a little wooden chest in my bedroom
with his favorite pompom balls and poems and cards.

This reminds me of when I was discussing Betty's cancer with my
father, and the conversation turned to mortality. I had this great
idea that I could get one beautiful urn and put the ashes of everyone
I love in it, including Betty, my dad, etc. He didn't seem to like
the idea of having his ashes mixed in with a cat's, and who knows what
else... mice? At this moment he's probably amending his will to keep
me away from his remains.

This made me giggle a little. I can just imagine that conversation
and your dad going "Memo to self: Keep Tak away from my remains!"

My plan is to be cremated, and then mix in all my cats' remains who
have crossed over with mine, and then scatter them wherever I choose
(right now, it's vague -- "body of water". Gotta find a more specific
place.)

Ginger-lyn
working on the will . . .

Home Pages:
http://www.moonsummer.com
http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats)
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb....mmer/index.htm (genealogy)
http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against
Animals in Movies Website)

wrote:

LOL. I certainly wouldn't mind having my ashes mixed with a cat's! In
fact, I find the idea rather comforting. I guess your dad isn't much of
a cat person?

Several people here have the neat idea of their ashes mixing with
their kitties. It does seem appropriate for us, doesn't it!

"Karen" wrote:
Oh Tak you do bring a smile to my face! I guess I can see your dads point,
but too, maybe Betty does not want to mix with Dad! I really like the idea
in http://www.ashesinstone.com/ but now that I've had time, I like it that
Grant has his favorite toys right with him. It really helped me to feel
better to give him those for eternity.

Aww, that is a good arrangement. It's a good thing that Grant's
favorite toys weren't those balls in rail toys, or something big, or
else his shrine would be unwieldy! Outdoors is okay too. A friend
had a cat that loved to be outdoors, and whenever I go there, I also
visit the spot where the cat was buried.

Takayuki wrote:
"Karen" wrote:
Oh Tak you do bring a smile to my face! I guess I can see your dads point,
but too, maybe Betty does not want to mix with Dad! I really like the idea
in http://www.ashesinstone.com/ but now that I've had time, I like it that
Grant has his favorite toys right with him. It really helped me to feel
better to give him those for eternity.

Aww, that is a good arrangement. It's a good thing that Grant's
favorite toys weren't those balls in rail toys, or something big, or
else his shrine would be unwieldy! Outdoors is okay too. A friend
had a cat that loved to be outdoors, and whenever I go there, I also
visit the spot where the cat was buried.


I like this idea too, but Spicey might not be thrilled. I want my ashes
poured into Grand Traverse Bay. My familiy (Mom + Dad + Grandparents)
come from Traverse City Mich. I feel a strong tie to there eventhough
I've lived here nearly 8 years.
Suz&Spicey (both still full of P&V)