My Sweet Tina, a faithful and loving Calico cat Options

[DannysMom]

xxForeverxx, thank you for stopping by and remembering Tina. It's only been six weeks, and it is still very hard for me to deal with her death. Tina and I had such a strong bond. She slept on the bed with me every night. Neither Shelley nor Mindy do that. Once in a while Mindy will snuggle with me on the bed, but it's rare. I remember one night we had a bad thunderstorm, and I was awakened by it and my heart was pounding. I was scared, and then Tina started purring right beside me and she purred me back to sleep. I thought that if she wasn't afraid then I needn't be afraid either. Tina has slept soundly through six hurricanes with me, and even an earthquake last year did not faze her. She was so brave. She would sit in the window during a thunderstorm and watch the lightning. But she turned into a worry wort whenever I left her to run an errand. I always had to reassure her that I would be coming back.

[moon_beam]

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. During this grief adjustment journey, particularly during the first year, it seems that every day is an "angel-versary" of something that reminds us of our companions who are now with the angels. Even though we have other precious companions in our hearts and lives this does not diminish the love we continue to share with our beloved companions or the ache in our hearts to have them physically with us. It doesn't mean that we love our precious companions less -- it simply means that our hearts and lives are enduring through one of the hardest experiences we will know on this side of eternity - - adjusting to the physical absence of our beloved companions and establishing a "new normal" that is also a reminder that our lives are now changed.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful and pleasant weekend. I thank you, DannysMom, for your friendship, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how you're doing and your treasured memories fo your beloved Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

Moon_beam, thanks for stopping by and commenting. It helps to know that someone cares. I don't post every day or make a big drama out of my grief, but it is very real nonetheless. Losing Tina was incredibly painful, and it still hurts so much. I wonder when it's going to get any easier. This weekend I've missed her so much. I long for her, and I just want her back. Shelley doesn't curl up beside me every night like Tina did, and I miss that. Starting over with two young cats can be quite a challenge sometimes. I was so used to having two senior cats, and now I'm dealing with "teenagers". I sometimes feel so lost without Tina. She was my best friend, my confidante, my protector. She was always there, and now she's gone. I just want her back.

[Pippin's Mom Kel]

Moon_beam, thanks for stopping by and commenting. It helps to know that someone cares. I don't post every day or make a big drama out of my grief, but it is very real nonetheless. Losing Tina was incredibly painful, and it still hurts so much. I wonder when it's going to get any easier. This weekend I've missed her so much. I long for her, and I just want her back. Shelley doesn't curl up beside me every night like Tina did, and I miss that. Starting over with two young cats can be quite a challenge sometimes. I was so used to having two senior cats, and now I'm dealing with "teenagers". I sometimes feel so lost without Tina. She was my best friend, my confidante, my protector. She was always there, and now she's gone. I just want her back.

I know what you mean, when you say you 'long for her, and want her back.' I adore my other kitties, but Pippin was my rock - and we slept together all the time. The last night he was home with me, before he went to the hospital for the last time, he laid next to me, and I rested my head on him. We fell asleep like that, with him purring. I miss that - and you must miss having your Tina there so much, as well.

Sending hugs your way.

[moon_beam]

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you're doing. Like Kel I do understand what you are feeling when you say you just want your beloved Tina back. It has been 27 months since my beautiful baby girl Abbygayle joined the angels and I, too, long to hold her in my arms once again, as I long to hold each of my beloved companions who are now with the angels. This doesn't mean I love my precious little Noah less - - it simply means that my love for my companions who are now with the angels has not diminished over the many years of physical separation. Your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley will one day be more solicitous of sharing affections with you, but I do understand how difficult it is for you while you're patiently waiting.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful and pleasant evening. I thank you, DannysMom, for your friendship, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how you're doing and your treasured memories fo your beloved Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

Today it has been 7 weeks since my sweet Tina passed on to the angels. I was so blessed to have had her with me for over 14 years. I had wanted her to stay with me for a few more years, but it wasn't meant to be. I will never forget her sweet little face with the pink nose and white blaze, and those beautiful light shadings around her eyes. People always remarked what a cute face she had. Talking or writing about her still causes me great pain and makes me cry. Tina was my dearest friend. She was interested in everything I did, and she even followed me to the bathroom door and would stick her paw under the door to get my attention. I would try to grab her paw, and then I would stick my finger under the door and she would try to grab me. Even in her old age she still enjoyed playing like a little kitten.
My sweet Tina, I miss you so today. I hope you and Danny are happily playing together.

[Tom's Dad]

DannysMom

Thank you for sharing your sweet Tina's angelversary. They are always the hardest. I just had a my 1 1/2 year mark for Sir Thomas on the 8th. I certainly feel your pain. I'm sure she, Danny, Tom and all the others are doing well over the Rainbow Bridge. My deepest condolences, and I hope you and Mindy and Shelley have a peaceful Caturday evening.

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing your and your beloved Tina's 7 week angel-versary with us. The adjustment to the physical absence of our beloved companions is a very painful one both emotionally and physically, and I so do understand how deep yuor sorrow is not being able to play with your beloved Tina, look into her beautiful face and eyes, and hold her in your arms. I promise you, DannysMom, there will come a time when you will be able to remember all the treasured memories you and your beloved Tina share and you will be able to smile once the again - - the deep sorrow in your heart will not be so intense. Until this day comes, DannysMom, please know each of us are here for you to share the not so good days, the not so bad days, and the days when your heart feels like it is breaking anew under the burden of your sorrow.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful and pleasant evening. I thank you, DannysMom, for your friendship, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how you're doing and your treasured memories fo your beloved Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

Today it is 8 weeks since my sweet Tina passed on. Every Saturday, at the time of her death, I think about her and I experience the pain again like I did when her sweet spirit left this world. I look at her photos and the best ones are those that I took in the last few months of her life. There is such a tenderness in her eyes. On Saturdays she would always watch me eat breakfast from the top perch of the cat jungle gym. She would watch me ever so interested in eager anticipation of me spending time with her afterwards and petting her. When a cat loves you, then you know you really deserve it!

When Tina was alive I would often tell her:"What would I do without you?" She was just always there for me, and her presence is greatly missed. It still hurts so much to think of her. This little cat loved me so much, and I loved her.

[DannysMom]

My sweet, beautiful Tina, today it is 2 months since you left this world to be with Danny. I hope you two are playing happily together. We will see each other again one day. Tina, you were my strength and my support. You were always there for me, comforting me with your sweet purr, faithfully curling up beside me on the bed each night. I miss seeing your pretty face and touching your fine, downy fur. I miss brushing you as you always enjoyed being brushed to keep the dreaded hairballs in check. I miss seeing you come down the stairs to greet me and waiting by the window for me. You were always so worried when I left as if you thought I would not come back. And I always told you not to worry, and that I would come back. I know you understood. My heart still aches when I look at your favorite chair and you are not in it. I still make sure that your toys are right there on the chair. I miss seeing your walk around with your little crinkle ball in your mouth and meowing loudly while carrying it. I cherished your devotion to me. I love you, Miss Tina. Please be good to Danny.

[Tom's Dad]

DannysMom

Thank you for sharing your warm thougts on Tina's angelverssary. They are never easy, I know. Not a day goes by I don't think of Sir Thomas. Tina knew she was loved by the very best cat mom she could hope for. I'm sure she and Danny are up over the Bridge looking down upon you with hearts full of love. I hope you and Shelley and Mindy are well. TTFN


TTT

[DannysMom]

Tom's Dad, thanks for thinking of me and Tina. She was loved indeed, and I will not forget her 14 years with me. It's real hard to think about Tina and our special moments together and to not cry. Tina was a very special kitty. When a cat loves you then you know you really deserve it!

[moon_beam]

H, DannysMom, please permit me to add my sincerest thanks for sharing your and your beloved Tina's angel-versary with us. As Tracy has so comfortingly shared with you, please let me affirm his words of comfort to you: "Tina knew she was loved by the very best cat mom she could hope for. I'm sure she and Danny are up over the Bridge looking down upon you with hearts full of love."

I can so relate to your special bond with your beloved Tina, and I know the warmth and comfort of your and Tina's eternal love will always be in your heart as you continue your earthly journey.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful and pleasant evening. I thank you, DannysMom, for your friendship, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how you're doing and your treasured memories fo your beloved Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

Moon_beam, as always, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post. It makes me feel that at least someone cares. So many people have read this topic, but do they leave a comment? Nope. I'm sorry, just feeling rather abandoned and alone with my grief at the moment. Nobody seems to really understand how special Tina was and how much she meant to me. This little cat loved me with all her heart which is more than I can say for some people. I'd rather spend the rest of my life in the company of cats than with my family, that's for sure. Is anyone listening? I'm hurting. I'm grieving. It may not seem like it, but my heart has been ripped into little pieces again and again these past six months and I wonder when it's going to end. I miss Tina so very much.

[Pippin's Mom Kel]

Moon_beam, as always, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to read my post. It makes me feel that at least someone cares. So many people have read this topic, but do they leave a comment? Nope. I'm sorry, just feeling rather abandoned and alone with my grief at the moment. Nobody seems to really understand how special Tina was and how much she meant to me. This little cat loved me with all her heart which is more than I can say for some people. I'd rather spend the rest of my life in the company of cats than with my family, that's for sure. Is anyone listening? I'm hurting. I'm grieving. It may not seem like it, but my heart has been ripped into little pieces again and again these past six months and I wonder when it's going to end. I miss Tina so very much.

Oh, Danny's Mom, I know what you mean - I'm sorry I haven't been around and posting. I've been thinking of you so much lately, wondering how you are doing. It hurts so much to lose such a big piece of our lives, and beyond that, to feel so very alone with our feelings.

I am thinking of you. Often, when I think of my Pippin (which is often), I wonder to myself, "I wonder how Danny's Mom is doing?"

*HUGS* I'm going to send you my personal email address, and I want you to feel free to use it at any time if you feel comfortable doing that. I'm much better about keeping on top of my email than popping in here - sometimes, when it hurts so much, it's hard to come here and share that grief, even if I know it will lighten the burden. I will always welcome a note from you, though, whether it's a good day or a bad day for you.

Kel

[xxForeverxx]

Wow once again showing how much of a special cat Tina was........being brave through all those hurricanes and thunderstorms? And to think she helped you sleep through them....truly amazing. You were blessed with two very special cats and have two very special ones now.

How are you feeling today DannysMom? That has got to be a stupid question but it may allow you to let out some more emotion so you do not have to feel like holding it in. I cannot imagine what it feels like to lose two babies. Losing my Chewy was hard enough......devastating.....still is.

Are Mindy and Shelley keeping you company?

xxForeverxx

[moon_beam]

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you're doing.

Please let me try to reassure you, DannysMom, that you are never alone in your grief journey. Even though people do read our posts sometimes - - for whatever reason - - they do not know what to share from their hearts. So instead of adding a post they lift us up in prayer.

I know this past weekend was espcially difficult for you, and this will intensify the grief you are feeling in the physical loss of your beloved Tina and Danny. This is your first angel-versary birthday without their precious physical presence with you, and I know how devastating this "first birthday without" is for you. Even though you are blessed with two new precious furkids in your heart and life does not diminish the painful feelings of emptiness in the physical absence of your beloved Tina and Danny.

I hope today is treating you, your precious Mindy and baby girl Shelley kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful and pleasant evening. I thank you, DannysMom, for your friendship, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing how you're doing and your treasured memories fo your beloved Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[DannysMom]

Oh, Danny's Mom, I know what you mean - I'm sorry I haven't been around and posting. I've been thinking of you so much lately, wondering how you are doing. It hurts so much to lose such a big piece of our lives, and beyond that, to feel so very alone with our feelings.

I am thinking of you. Often, when I think of my Pippin (which is often), I wonder to myself, "I wonder how Danny's Mom is doing?"

*HUGS* I'm going to send you my personal email address, and I want you to feel free to use it at any time if you feel comfortable doing that. I'm much better about keeping on top of my email than popping in here - sometimes, when it hurts so much, it's hard to come here and share that grief, even if I know it will lighten the burden. I will always welcome a note from you, though, whether it's a good day or a bad day for you.

Kel

Kel, thank you so much for your comforting post. It is such a comfort to me that you think of me when you think of Pippin. Thank you also for sharing your email address, I appreciate it that so much. I was just so upset with my brother and his heartless words that I didn't know what else to do but cry out for help in this forum.

[DannysMom]

Wow once again showing how much of a special cat Tina was........being brave through all those hurricanes and thunderstorms? And to think she helped you sleep through them....truly amazing. You were blessed with two very special cats and have two very special ones now.

How are you feeling today DannysMom? That has got to be a stupid question but it may allow you to let out some more emotion so you do not have to feel like holding it in. I cannot imagine what it feels like to lose two babies. Losing my Chewy was hard enough......devastating.....still is.

Are Mindy and Shelley keeping you company?

xxForeverxx

xxForeverxx, thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. The past few days have been so difficult for me due to the harsh words from my brother. He told me:"You shouldn't have gotten so attached to your cats. You knew they don't live forever, and you should have prepared yourself for that." I was just so shocked when he said that. He and his wife lost their little dog last year, but I would NEVER have said something like that to them. His words hurt me deeply. I cried so much after I hung up the phone. His wife defended him, saying that he just can't show his feelings. In other words, I shouldn't be offended and accept his shortcomings. I just give up.

I am feeling better today due to the support and comfort I have received from my friends here at LS. Mindy and Shelley are keeping me great company. The are such sweet little cats, and I love my two "girls".

[DannysMom]

My dear sweet Tina, it's been 2 months and 1 week since you passed on. I want to keep your memory alive, because you have been so good to me. You always enjoyed sitting on my lap, you could sit there for hours. You were my best friend, and you cared about me. You were worried about me when I got upset and when I cried. You were always there to lend a paw and comfort me. It is still so painful to remember all the happy times we shared. Where did those 14 years go? You were always so interested in everything I did. You gave me so much, and I wish you could have lived a few more years. I will not forget you, sweetie.