I am thankful that Molly was with me for many, many years. She was present for my life's major moments and saw me through good times and bad. Although I am so heart-heavy at her loss, I can't help but be happy that we were companions for such a long time!
I am also thankful for my friends in the Cat Blogosphere, their outpouring of compassion at my loss and their unbelievably comforting words. I'm not certain I can properly express my gratitude for the comfort they have given me.
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| Molly in more robust days |
I am thankful that I have been able to fly to England three times this year and visit my lovely brother which would not have been possible without my man Robert. When I'm away he keeps the homefires burning and looks after all the kitties so well! Robert would not let me take Molly to the vet last Wednesday evening when I got home. He said how could I be expected to step off a plane all exhausted and jet-lagged, gather up my girl and take her to the vet to go to the bridge...it would just be too much! He was right and as a result of his level-headed thinking I got to spend one final night with Molly sleeping on my pillow, her little face pressed against my cheek as she purred her love to me for the last time. On this day, one week since her death, I am so
very thankful for that memory.
Molly was certainly a beautiful girl. Good memories will keep her in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteCat, we are sending you purrs and hugs! We know how much you must miss Molly, and we are very glad that you and she were able to spend one last night together.
ReplyDeletexoxo from Katie and the Mishkat cats
We are so pleased that you and Molly had that precious night together - another lovely memory to keep and treasure.
ReplyDeleteOh, cat...(((hugs))).
ReplyDeleteI live in dread of losing my fur babies, but of course I will. Either that or I'll go before them, something I don't want. I'm glad you had so many years with her, but it's never enough, you know?
Peace.
(((HUGS))) to you. Your post made mom's eyes teary and she knows what you are going through. She lived a LONG, happy life and we are happy you had one more special night with her.
ReplyDeleteHello Cat,
ReplyDeleteI just recently found your blog through Miss Kitty van Dyck. What a wonderful family you have. They are such beautiful kitties!
I am so sorry to read about Molly's passing. Three of my dear ones crossed over last year and it was devastating.
I love calicos, and Molly was a lovely one!
She will always live on in your heart.
You have my sincerest sympathy!
We are so sad about Molly but happy that she got to spend her happy life with you. We know she was loved very much. Lots of love, Holly and mom
ReplyDeleteThe wonderful memories will be there forever. My sisters and I all send purrs to you, we have been there and know how it hurts.
ReplyDeleteBless you, Cat!!!!!!!!!!! Our mama sends you hugs in hopes they will comfort you a bit. And of course we send many, many, many purrs to you.
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Greetings Catrina,
ReplyDeleteThose moments on your pillow will forever be etched in your heart as a memory lasting a lifetime.
Hugs and purrs,
miss Kitty and Egmont
Mom and I are also so very happy that you had that last night with Molly. If she was purring, it sounds like you did not cause her any untoward discomfort by waiting.
ReplyDeletePurrs and virtual hugs.
WE are so glad that you got that last night with Molly. What great memories. And terrific for Molly too to have a night with you. Good stuff. Have a fine day.
ReplyDeleteI am very Thankful that you had Molly for so long, and that you had that last night with her sleeping with you. If she was purring, you probably did not cause her undue discomfort by delaying. She must have been very happy to have you back from your trip.
ReplyDeleteYou are still in our thoughts. It is hard to say goodbye to a sweet fur baby.
Your post was so sweet. Our pets never live "long" enough to our human standards. The photo you posted of Molly was so sweet, and her puffy tail is just adorable.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be wonderful if our pets could live as long as the humans? However, it's not possible, so we must treasure the time we have with them. The CB is such a comforting group and my mom knows that she will need them one day for me.
ReplyDeleteWe are still so sad that Molly had to go, but we know you gave her a wonderful, loving, happy life, and we know she gave you lots of love and happiness in return!
ReplyDeleteSending over lots of hugs!
Well, we all understand how you felt, and most of the humans have been where you were at one point or another. Molly sounds like she was one of your grounding forces for quite a long time, and I'm sure she was grateful you were in her life too.
ReplyDeleteWe are thankful that you and Molly got to spend one last night together. You'll treasure that forever...
ReplyDeleteWe are glad you had that last night together to give comfort to each other. Now you have your happy memories to help you through the sadness.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) and purrs to you.
Very touching. Purrs-
ReplyDeletePip, Smidgen, Minnie
There was such love between you and in the end that is all that matters. We are so sad for you, and yet happy that Molly had such a good long life. It is never long enough, and it is so difficult to know that we will outlive our lovely furry babies. But it is all the good things that happen that makes up for the grief that comes with letting go. Molly will always be with you, nothing can touch the love in your heart.
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{{{HUGS}}}
Abby
May your sweet memories sustain you and give you peace. Molly will always be in your heart.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss. Molly looks like a sweet little cat.
ReplyDeleteThose are good things to be thankful for. Molly was a darling.
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow :)
It makes us purr knowing you had one final night together before she crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful memories. We are glad you and Molly had one final night together before she had to go to the Bridge. (((Purrs, prayers and hugs)))
ReplyDeletePurrs that your loss gets easier each day.
ReplyDeleteYou said it all, here, Cat. The heavy heart is only heavy due to the mass of sweet memories inside. Years together is a such a blessing. Still got ya in my heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Molly and you had one last night together... This wonderful memory will live forever along with other countless memories and love.
ReplyDeleteWe all of us have suffered this terrible loss and we know what you went through. That deep deep sorrow and broken heart seems as though it will never heal but it does eventually and we're grateful for the sweet innocent love and preciousness we had with our furbaby.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of my Robin who left me at the age of 16 with KD and my present baby who is 12 with thyroid problems and meds. We love them as much as they too love us.
I send love and hugs and the Admiral sends purrs.
This is the Admirals mom..I haven't logged off my own blog..I forgot. ♥
We are so sorry to hear about your sweet Molly. What a beautiful calico angel!
ReplyDeleteYour post was so beautiful and we are so glad that you got to spend one last night together.
Many purrs and hugs
Keiko, Kenji, Pricilla & Yuji