9.23.2010

And then there were three...

Molly 1991 - 2010
Molly went to the bridge tonight at 6:30pm, she was two months shy of her nineteenth birthday.  Robert and I were with her, she laid her lovely face down into my hand and then she was gone.  It was without a doubt her time and the right thing to do but that did not make it any easier.  I know our sweet Maxie was at the Bridge to meet her along with many of the kitties from the Cat Blogosphere who have passed lately; in particular beautiful Sniffie and little Winnie :-)  When I rescued Molly all those years ago I gave her a safe and loving home, good food and a warm bed, today my heart is broken because she gave me so much more in return!

I would like to thank everyone who left a comment on my blog yesterday and today, you have no idea how comforting it was to hear from so many friends.  A special thank you to Brian who posted on the CB that Molly was poorly.  As a result of that kind gesture, bloggers and kitties who we have never even met before left us comments and sent hugs and purrs!  The CB is such a wonderful, supportive community and I feel privileged to be a part of it.

When you are sorrowful
look into your heart
and you shall see that
you are weeping
for that which has been
your delight

~ Kahlil Gibran

82 comments:

Sweet Purrfections said...

I am so sorry to hear about Molly. I know that your heart is breaking and I just don't have the appropriate words, except to say, she is running free now and is free from pain. I bet she and Sniffie are having a great time playing Thundering Herds of Elephants right now.

Comforting purrs for you.

The Island Cats said...

Oh we are so sorry to hear about Molly. Even when you know it's time, it isn't easy to say goodbye. We send you comforting purrs to help you through this sad time...

Miss Kitty said...

Dear Cat,

My heart breaks for you and I feel your sadness, in part because it brings back memories of my own after reading how Molly came to pass.

Your quote is very fitting.

May Molly find peace and and be back with those who have passed before, playing among sun puddle rolling fields of green catnip, where birds are perched high in a tree, filling the air with their song.

Miss Kitty and Egmont

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

So sorry to hear this.
We can't say more, too sad.
Sending love and hugs and purrs,
KC & Kitties

Cory said...

Molly had such a good long life with you, full of love. She is now an angel watching over you.

Big purrs from all of us.

Mishkat said...

Cat, I'm really sorry to hear this sad news. Molly will be missed very much. The cats and I send many purrs to you and Robert for giving Molly such a long and happy life.

love and hugs -
Katie

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

We know your heart is heavy tonight...but you are surrounded by those who care deeply and may that comfort you as you remember. The love she gave to you was reflected in your tender care...

cats of wildcat woods said...

Sending loving purrs and healing light to you at this sad time. My heart is breaking with yours. I think it is harder to say goodbye when we have had them so long.

Jans Funny Farm said...

You gave Molly a lot of good years. It had to be very hard to say good-bye. Purrs, tail wags and a hug.

Quill and Greyson said...

I'm sure you gave sweet Molly a happy life over so many years. Purrs to you and Mom hugs during this sad time.

The CB is a wonderful community and we all understand how you must feel. Sending love and light.

Cara n Crew said...

We are so, so sorry. Godspeed, little Molly. Purrs from all of us.

Angel Simba said...

Mom and I are so very sorry for you that your dear sweet Molly has gone. We are sure she is well and youthful and pain-free again, but we know your heart is very sore and that you miss her dearly. May all the sweet memories of her help you ease your sadness. What a good long life she had with you.

Wish there was more we could say and do, but know that we are sad along with you. Mom is weepy here at the computer, wishing you had not had to say goodbye.

Purrs also to Casper, Archie, Benjamin and Robert.

Catio Tales said...

Lots of purrs for you all xxx

The Florida Furkids said...

We're so sorry to hear about Molly. We're wrapping you in warm, healing purrs. Maybe together we can start to heal. We know that Sniffie was there to meet Molly and we think they will take good care of each other.

The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon

Happy Cat Family said...

We are so very sorry to hear about sweet Molly... Big hugs and purrs from us kitties and meowmy...

Gemini and Ichiro said...

We did not know Molly but we heard on the CB. WE are very sorry for you loss. She reminds us of our sweet Georgia cat who we lost about a year and half ago.

Samantha & Mom said...

Oh Cat!!! We are so sorry to hear about Molly going to the Rainbow Bridge!!!! Our purrrs and prayers are with you during this sad time!!! We are so glad you were able to be with her!! She will be forever in your heart and ours!!
(((((HUGS)))))) from your TX furiends,

NIkita Cat said...

Daddy Kiril, Elvira, and I send our condolences to you, and yours in this time of your great sorrow.

On my blog are several poems I recently wrote in response to the great loss in the CB.

If you choose to read them then I hope them bring a little comfort

The Lee County Clowder said...

We are so sorry.

Puurrrrrsss

3 kats and a kwiltr said...

Sending purrs and snuggles between the tears for sweet Molly.
She will live on in your hearts.
Taz, Runt, Charles and mommy, Anna, in IL

Hannah and Lucy said...

You cared for Molly deeply and we are sure she loved you very much. She will watch over you from Rainbow Bridge and be your little angel. I weep again today as I post in memory of all the kitties who have gone before.
Love Sue (Hannah and Lucy's mum) xxx

Sparkle said...

My human is weepy all over again because Molly reminded her so much of the kitty who came before me, the kitty she rescued from the streets of San Pedro, CA in 1986 and who was devoted to her like no other cat. Warm purrs of sympathy to you. Molly had a long, good life... and you gave that to her.

Tia and Millie said...

Myself and my human grieve with you at your loss. Know that you are strong though. My human says it takes real guts to do what is best for us at times like that. You are a truely good person and she sends you a squeeze. Molly will be having a wonderful time up there.

Elizabeth Munroz said...

I'm so sorry that Molly is gone. At least she had your comfort and presence to the last. I know there will be an empty space in your heart aching for her. It will get better.

Ninja, Bambi and Spyder also send their condolences.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Words cannot descibe how very sorry we are that Molly had to go to the Bridge. We hope you are comforted by knowing that you gave have her a wonderful loving home and life, and made the hardest and most painful decision of all ... to let her go when her time had come.

We know how much you will be suffering now and missing her, so we send you our purrs and love and (((((hugs))))).

Jan, and Milo and Alfie xxx

Poppy Q said...

What a sweet post about your lovely girl. I found it the hardest thing to do with my girl Puss four years ago, but like Molly she told me it was her time.

Thank you for filling her life with love.

Julie and Poppy Q

ZOOLATRY said...

Our purrs, our prayers, our thoughts are with you, we share in your sadness at this time.
Hugs to all, from all of us.

Cat said...

Dear Cat, Tiny and I want to thank you for loving and caring for Molly all those wonderful years. Molly is certainly now an angel and is with you still and will always be...only you can't see her, but you will feel her sometimes when you least expect it. She will rub against your leg when you are sitting quietly or gently nudge your head while you sleep. She will race across the room and you will see her out of the far corner of your eye. She is here; she is there; she is everywhere. But that doesn't make the pain of her being gone any easier for you and she knows that. She wants you to only cry a short time then to give another kitty the love that you always gave her. She won't be sad, she will be happy because she knows that she will always have your love, afterall, love is infinite...the more you give, the more you get. We send you purrs and strength, Lautrec and Tiny

Brian's Home Blog said...

Oh that makes my whiskers weepy wet, I am so sorry to hear about sweet Molly. I shall remember her forever.

Anonymous said...

Oh we are so sad the beautiful Molly had to run off to The Bridge. You gave her a woonderful life and in return, she gave herself to you. She knows you showed her the true meaning of love, hope, home, and family. Take peace in that. We will light a candle for her this evening to help guide her on her journey. She will contunie to watch over you all and is waiting for the day you shall meet again.

Gentle Hugs and Purrs~
The Kool~Kittie~Krew and Shannon

Marg said...

We are so sorry and we are so sad too. But Molly was very lucky to have you all her life. Sending lots of purrs to Molly as she is running all around kitty heaven. Big hugs to you Mom. Take care.

The Monkeys said...

Molly was a beautiful girl with a sweet soul that showed through in her pictures. I am so sorry for your loss.

Purrs and hugs from all of us
xoxo

Goldie, Shade and Banshee said...

We are so very sorry. She had a wonderful life and will always live on in your hearts.

Purrs and gentle hugs,
Goldie, Shade and Banshee

Teddy Westlife said...

Oh no, I'm so sorry about Molly. She had a wonderful life with you and knew she was loved to the very end.

Daisy said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Molly. Soft purrs to you during this sad time. Rest in peace, sweet Molly.

The Meezers or Billy said...

we are so very sorry that Molly is gone to the Bridge. almost 19 is a wonderfully long life - our Trixie and Norton were just over 18 when they ran off to the Bridge. Molly had a wonderful life with you, and you had a wonderful life with her that you will always carry in your heart.

Kea said...

((((Hugs))))

It's another tear-filled day. :-(

Molly was so blessed to have found you and had such a wonderful forever home.

We hope that in time the happy memories of her ease your grief and help heal your heart.

Sending purrs and universal Light.

Peace.

Forever Foster said...

I'm so sorry that your darling girl had to go to the Bridge. It is very obvious that you gave her a truly happy, wonderful life and we are thanful that she got to experience that. We're sending gentle hugs and purrs to you.

Cats~Goats~Quotes said...

We are so sorry to read that Molly had to leave for the Bridge. She was a beautiful, loved girl and know she left a hole in your heart.
Sending purrs and ((hugs))
~ The Bunch and Mom Bobbie

Forty Paws said...

We are so sorry that Molly has gone to The Bridge. She lived a very good, long life with you, and she is free and feels no pain now. She will meet you one day at The Bridge.

Luf, Us and Maw

Amy & the house of cats said...

Oh Cat we are so sorry that sweet Molly had to run off to the bridge. We know that she had a wonderful life with you and that you will miss her very much - we are sad but we know it is so much more for you. We are sending you all lots of comforting purrs and prayers.

Princess Jasmine said...

So so sorry to hear your sad news. My big bro Simba lost his big bro Figgy a while ago too. My mummy was also with Figgy when he fell asleep. Mummy says he was a wonderful loving cat and it was only fitting that his family were with him. I'm sure you feel like that too. Sending you lots of hugs and purrs xx

CCL Wendy said...

I'm so sorry for the loss that you feel. As you have said yourself, though, Molly was a gift and she brought so much to your life. That can never be taken away.

It sounds like she went very peacefully with love all around her. If it has to be, then this is the best way to pass.

I'm sure you will continue to feel Molly's love around you for some time to come. That has been my experience with beloved kitties who have passed. It's very bittersweet.

I wish you peace while your heart heals. You know that you gave her the best life possible and that should sustain you in the longrun.

Me and the 3-Ds are all sending purrs and hugs to comfort you.

lupie said...

We are so sorry that dear Molly had to go.
She lived a beautiful life, she had you, Robert and other special furry siblings ...
It is just time...
Sending you our hugs and purrs...

lupie said...

We are so sorry about Molly.
We are sending you our purrs and hugs through this difficult time.

The Taylor CatSSSSS said...

We were so sorry to read about the loss of your beloved family member.

Purrs.

Meowers from Missouri said...

woe, woe. we are furry sorry that molly left you. we are, howefur, furry proud of you for giffin' her life, health, an' love beyond measure for all those years, an' we rejoice that she was loved so deeply an' so well. *headbonks* & ((((HUGS))))

ed, nitro, xing, an' iggy

meowmeowmans said...

We are so very sorry to hear about Molly's passing. It's so clear that you had a wonderful life together. Thank you for loving her so much and so well. (((purrs and hugs)))

Old Kitty said...

Hello

Me and Charlie my kitty came over from Amy and the House of Cats who informed us of the loss of your darling Molly. We are truly sorry. We would like to send you all our purrs and prayers in this most awful time. What a sad loss - she is sure to light up the world over the bridge with her sweet presence. Please take care
x

Charlemagne and Tamar said...

We're glad to hear that Molly's journey to the Bridge was gentle. Even though it is very hard, you did the right thing.

Sending purrs and gentle headbutts and hopes that all of the wonderful memories of sweet Molly will comfort you,
Charlemagne and Tamar

My Mind's Eye said...

Madi and I are so sorry to read about that Molly had to leave her people to go to kitty heaven...she was indeed a beautiful kitty and lived 19 wonderful years filled with lots of love.
Madi and Mom

Everycat said...

Fly free sweetheart Molly.

It is truely the kindest gift to help a dear animal friend to pass quietly and without pain. It's also the most difficult gift to give because it means we lose them. But we don't lose the memories, and you will still have memories of Molly's beautiful life. May those memories make you smile again soon.

Rumbly purrs & love

Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
Gerry
& The Ape

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Firstly I want to say I am so sorry to hear that Molly has gone to the bridge. She was truly a special kitty who has given you so much over many many years. I can tell how well loved she was. Our hearts ache for you and we will keep you in our purrayers and light a candle for Molly.

"Be not dismayed at Good-bye's. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again."

She will be waiting for you and for now she is running free and healthy and playing with all the kitties who have crossed before.

{{{HUGS}}}
Abby,Boo,Ping,Jinx,Gracie
& Mom Debra

Kat's Kats said...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde and their Feeders send purrs & prayers.

May the memories of love outweigh the grief of loss.

♥I am Holly♥ said...

We are so very sorry about Molly. She had a long life and we know she is now at the Rainbow Bridge meeting new friends. Hugs and much love to you. Debbie and Holly

Corbin said...

I'm a new follower and not of the kitty kind, but my momma grew up with kitties and knows how special they are. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
-Corbin

SuziQCat said...

Molly had a great life and will never be forgotten. Sending purrs to you and your family today.

Angel Junior, Orion and Sammy said...

You humans have such a hard time when we leave you, but we understand. We will be purring for all of you, for your hearts to begin healing. We bet Molly will check in on you from time to time to see how you are.

Purrs and gentle headbutts to all of you.

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

We are so sad to hear of Molly's leaving for the Rainbow Bridge. Our mama's heart goes out to you and she sends love and hugs in hopes that they can in some little way comfort you a bit. And of course we are sending mighty purrs your way. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

SeaThreePeeO said...

We're so so sorry that Molly had to go to the bridge. Please know that you're in our thoughts, purrs and prayers xxx

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

We'll try again.....having posting problems today.

We are heartbroken that Molly had to go to the Bridge. Our mama sends love and hugs to you hoping that in some small way they will help comfort you at this terrible time. And of course us boys are sending you megapurrs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mo and The Purries said...

My sincerest condolences for your loss.
You gave Molly a wonderful, loving home and that's the best thing you can ever do, is to love & be loved in return.
~ NTM & The Purries of Purrchance To Dream

Angel Ginger Jasper said...

Purrs love and hugs comming our way.. So sorry.. Hugs GJ xx

BeadedTail said...

We're very sorry to hear about Molly. We're sending you comforting purrs.

Angel & Isabella

Oskar said...

We are so sorry about the loss of dear Molly. I know she will be missed by the blogging community too.

We are sending pawerful prayers to you & your family.

Nubbin wiggles & hugs,
Oskar

Admiral Hestorb said...

I am so sorrowful about precious darling Molly. I grieve with you for all of us know what this heartache is like.

Love to you and the family and blessings to all of you and sweet Molly.

Anonymous said...

Cat,

So sorry to hear about Molly... you gave her a wonderful life, and you now have some beautiful memories of a dear creature that enriched your life. It;s a sad day when one of the family passes. I still remember the day Russell passed. My thoughts are with you.

Gillian

Anonymous said...

The Gibran quote was perfect! Thinking about you constantly.

Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Gee said...

We're sending you a six paw, two arm hug ((((hug)))) it's never easy losing one we love no matter how much time we're given.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sending you hugs and purrs to help you through your sorrow. You will always have your happy memories to cherish and look back on.

Dr Tweety of da Fab Five said...

We are so soree abouts your loss. Nothing canz take da place of our speshul senior beloved kitty frenz.
What a long life Molly must haz enjoyed wit you & da other kitteez. She waz terrybull lucky to haz you.
Love and hugz,
Dr Tweety, Delilah, Iris, Maximillian, & Auntie Stinkie

The Adventures of Scarlett and Melly said...

I'm so sorry about your dear Molly. She had a long and wonderful life and was lucky to spend it with you.

HubbleSpacePaws said...

There are no words, just hugs. Our Percy left for the bridge exactly one month ago today. I know he's welcoming her there!

Anonymous said...

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. What a loving home and long wonderful life you gave Molly.

A while ago you kindly visited my blog to say hello. Thank you so much! Unfortunately it has taken me far too long to drop by and say hello. Sorry about that. I will drop by again soon, and will be thinking of you.

Meow,
Oscar The Cat

Samantha & Mom said...

Hi Ben!! I'll be right over!!
Purrrrs, Clemmie

Tamago said...

I wish to express my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Molly was so lucky that she had you as a family. She had a long, happy life. She played a lot, ate lots of delicious food and spent so much time being happy. She had a wonderful life and it's because she got lots of love from you. It is a very difficult time but I wish your heart will begin healing soon.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I feel like an intruder here, since this is my first time at your blog. I learned about this sad news from Ms Kitty at A Cat's Golden Years. I want to express my deepest condolences on your loss. I truly understand it because I had a loving cat name Dog I lost just 6 weeks before his 19th birthday.

HubbleSpacePaws said...

I came from Jan's to pay my respects. There are no words. Just hugs. From us to you in your time of loss. Run free, sweet Molly!

Rene said...

Oooooooh, i didn't see this post until today. Our heart is sad to read this post, especially when we read about losing a fellow calico. We know Molly is free from pain and waiting for you at the Bridge. "Rise up slowly, Angel; it's hard to let you go. . ."

The Crew said...

Please accept our condolences on the loss of Molly. 19 years is an extraordinarily long life for a cat and we know you'll miss her terribly.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

We came back ~ just to let yoo know we are still all thinking of yoo and missing Miss Molly.

Smoochies.

Raymond and Busby said...

We're so sorry to hear about Molly. She had a wonderful life with you and now she flies free at the bridge.

Thank you for sharing Molly with us here through your blog. We love you!