Back in March our lovely Mrs. Wilberforce celebrated her fifteenth birthday.
Six weeks later, we discovered that she had a tumor in
her abdomen. Trooper that she was, she hung out with us for ten more weeks,
spending most of her time on our dining room table to keep an eye on
everything. I’m so glad I had those weeks with her, so we could sit in the sun
together a few more times.
This week we had to say goodbye to her. Such a benign,
wise being.
It’s been rather a hard year. We lost Noll Baxter last
July
and Edward in March.
I know others will come to live with
us one of these days, and they will make us laugh. (And sometimes drive us
crazy as well.) I confess I do not understand people who say they loved their
pet so much they can never get another one. To me, the very best way to honor
them is give a good life to another.
But for now, we just miss her.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. We lost our kitty, Turkey, at Christmas. I miss her still.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely girl.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry we had our sweet Sadie Kitty for almost 20 years and she had a tumor in her nose. It is their personality that can not be replaced I miss her still 2 years later.
ReplyDeletecathy
I am so sorry. Pets become such a big part of our family and the hole they leave in our hearts is hard to fill.
ReplyDeleteIt is so difficult to lose our fur babies, they are as much family as our human relatives, and who else gives us that unconditional love. I agree providing a loving home for a new pet is a great way to honor them when you are ready. I think we all have different time frames for that, but eventually get there.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for you. Sending hugs.
So sorry to hear this news. I lost my sweet Charlie in Jan and I have a cat I'm taking care of for awhile. When he returns home I will be ready for a new furry love to find me. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss! It's so hard to lose a pet.
ReplyDeletePeaceful rest Mrs. Wilberforce. She was fortunate to have had a loving family and good care.
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry. That's the sad contract we sign when we take an animal to our hearts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry; be gentle with yourselves as you grieve.
ReplyDeleteI lost Billy Bob last year and I still miss him, he was such a sweet kitty. Since we live longer, it is normal that we will have lots of kitties in our lives.
ReplyDeleteI feel your loss.
Take care,
Valerie x
I clicked on this post hoping to see another furry friend that you made on a driveway. instead, it is such sad news. I am so, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteFrom The Ladykillers? Sad for your loss.
ReplyDeleteYes, she was named for the old lady in the original Ladykillers. I think you're the first person who ever guessed!
DeleteSo sorry to hear that...so sad. my son has a dozen dauschunds and 3 great danes. haha they are looking for homes for some of the weiner dogs....want one? haha
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I love all 3 of my cats. I will give them extra hugs today. I have enjoyed watching Mrs. W's posts.
ReplyDeleteI am so so sorry for your loss. They give us so much in exchange for so little from us.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Wilberforce - though I was never able to meet her in person (closest I came was seeing her under a coverlet), she was a lovely lady cat. My deepest condolences - but like you, I can't imagine a life without these wonderful fur spirit guides.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you; I know how this feels and it is a comfort to know that so many others do understand.
ReplyDeleteI really agree with you the a way to honour your friend is to give a good life to another.
Oh Mrs. Wilberforce was such a beauty. I too am very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh....so very sad. I am sorry, too much loss in one year. We lost cats last year. 6 weeks ago I brought home 7 week old kittens. It's been non-stop laughter since. We have a very tall, multi-level cat tree and they have mastered it. Amazing and fun to watch them chasing each other up & down. When you are ready for new babies you will know. It's lonely without them.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh....so very sad. I am sorry, too much loss in one year. We lost cats last year. 6 weeks ago I brought home 7 week old kittens. It's been non-stop laughter since. We have a very tall, multi-level cat tree and they have mastered it. Amazing and fun to watch them chasing each other up & down. When you are ready for new babies you will know. It's lonely without them.
ReplyDeleteHello, me again.... I also wanted to tell you I love your blog. As a fellow lover of other people's cast offs at bargain prices, I love seeing and hearing about your shopping trips. I usually hunt for pottery, Fiestaware, and old white vases from 20's - 50's. But I've been known to bring home boxes of quilting fabric, little teddy bears, and little rabbits & lambs. It's a crazy passion! I've reached the down sizing stage, purged, and now am very picky about what comes home with me. Happy hunting!
DeleteJust read this and so sorry to hear about the loss of the Mrs. So glad you have Millie; she's pretty darn adorable. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteJust read this and so sorry to hear about the loss of the Mrs. So glad you have Millie; she's pretty darn adorable. Hugs.
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