Bloody hell MS, I was doing so well holding it together...thank you, that was a lovely thing to post. I don't think I want Mum to see this thread, could I possibly ask you to re-post that when I do the other thread I mentioned which I can then print out for her to keep? Thank you - ALL OF YOU - so much.
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
Sorry MCW,didn't intend that. It's still a bit fresh here too. June 3rd Mitzi went over the Bridge. I'll repost it on the other thread. That poem says it perfectly form the cat's point of view and is very comforting I find.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
It's always tough when we have to let go. But kittehs know when it is so and try to let us know. Prayers here to ease Bones on her final journey and hugs of consolation for you and your Mom.
Posted 2 years ago by GizzysAuntie #
I'm sorry MCW. I have you and your mom in my prayers
Posted 2 years ago by Cat talk rules #
It's the hardest thing to do, and the final gift you can give him. My heart goes out for you and your mum.
Posted 2 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #
{{Hugs}} White light for Bones to find his way to the Bridge. He has had a well loved and extensive life, MCW.
Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
My thoughts, my prayers, my heart is with you. I have tears in my eyes as I write this...I know how hard it is to let your beloved pet go. You have my deepest of sympathies...I am so sorry.
Posted 2 years ago by NJKatwoman #
Well, the discussion's been had, and Mum agrees that it's Time - prolonging things now would be for us and not in Bones' best interests. She's being quite stoical about it, but sad too. She's staying here for supper tonight so she can spend some more time with him.
So, we will be saying goodbye to Bones on Friday morning - I'll collect Mum after breakfast, and the vet will come here about 11ish. I'll start another thread as previously mentioned which I can later print out for Mum to keep.
Thank you all SO MUCH for your love and support - never the easiest decision to make and certainly not the easiest discussion to have.
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
I am glad that the vet can come to your house so Bones can go on his final journey in a place where he is loved and comfortable. My heart goes out to you Jen. It feels like yesterday I had to help Sebastian go to the bridge. Hugs to you, Mum, Chris and the other kitties who will miss their brother.
Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #
MCW, I am so sorry but I know that you must be somewhat relieved that your mum agrees. You have to care for Bones everyday, and it is so heartbreaking to watch this decline. Still..... never easy.
I will watch for your thread. And I'll be thinking of all of you.
Posted 2 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
{{{{{{{{{MCW}}}}}}}}} and {{{{{{{{mum}}}}}}} and of course {{{{{{{{Bones}}}}}}} In my thoughts and heart...
Posted 2 years ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #
That is great your vet can come to your house so that Bones can leave in a place of comfort and love. Sorry that it has come to the point that you must help Bones to the Bridge but it is the highest form of love you can show for Bones. Consoling hugs to MCW and Mum.
Posted 2 years ago by SylMiaFelixsMomma #
Bones will wake, young and happy, cuddled in the paws of the Wolf of Gubbio.
Kits and cousins by the dozens will surround her, and the breezes will blow sweetly across the green grass on Friday.
Everyone in the Meadow, on the other side of the Bridge, will welcome her as joyfully as you did when you first got her.
And Bones will remember only love.
((( MCW, Mum and Bones }}}, I am crying as I read through all the posts and relating to what you are going through at this time...it's the hardest decision to make but I'm glad that you are able to have the vet at your home when the final time comes. We did the same thing last August with our dog Sheba, it meant a lot that she could be in the place she lived her whole life. Everyone here has posted the most beautiful poems and comforting words, I have nothing to add but my prayers for you now and on Friday.
MCW, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mum. You have both given Bones a wonderful life. {{{HUGS}}}
Posted 2 years ago by BoogerMercurysMama #
Oh MCW! Such sad news to read. I will keep you and mum and Bones in my prayers. I cried when I read MS's post of that lovely poem. Makes you think that cat's have a "higher" understanding of life. Bones is so lucky to have you two, two selfless people to let him go to his next life. God will welcome him with open arms!
Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #
Well, cumudgeonly to the end, Bones decided he'd had enough, didn't want to wait til Friday - I'd asked our cat sitter (an ex vet nurse) to come in at lunchtime and check him today, and she rang me to say that he'd gone further downhill and his breathing was very laboured. Rang vets, managed to get a home slot this afternoon, rang the Home and asked them to tell Mum and get her ready to be picked up and told work I'd be trading this afternoon off and in tomorrow after all. We said goodbye to Bones at about 2.20, and it so very peaceful. Such a relief because Mum had a pretty traumatic experience the last time she did this, but it was fine. And we're fine too - it's hard to be too sad when he'd deteriorated so much. And he was ready - you could see it in his eyes.
I'll start the other thread for Mum now - thank you all so much.
Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
awwww. Bones decided when he wanted to go. God Speed Bones. You are loved.
Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #
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