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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2005Final goodbyes
Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home page: http://members.dodo.com.au/~tara_k/index.html I've had to further compress the original "Strange Currencies" video to make room for this one, it's now 4.02mb, so if you're on low bandwidth and you haven't been able to download it previously, give it a try now. Warning: some of the footage in this video is from her final hours. I stopped filming at about 2am, but she's very close to the end here. Nothing gory, or horrible, but if this sort of thing distresses you, don't watch it. There'll be one more video to follow this one, which is more of a celebration of her life (and the lives of the other cats who have lived with me and my family). And then I think I'll be able to let her go. I hope that everyone can see that "Fly Away" is not a tragic video, but hopeful. Have tissues ready. Ghod knows I cried enough putting it together. TK PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no other way I can think of to express how much this cat meant to me. My feeling is that although I've been putting these videos together for my own personal reasons, that people have been interested enough in Princess' story to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the plight of homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. > Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home > page: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Have tissues ready. Ghod knows I cried enough putting it together. I've got my tissue and I'm going to watch it now. > TK > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > story to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the > plight of homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. *NOBODY* in this group is thinking "just get over it, already" - *we're* not ready to get over it yet and it wasn't our furbaby! You're welcome to come here and pour out your heart and soul whenever and as often as you like. We'll treat them gently, I promise. Hugs, CatNipped *NOBODY* in this group is thinking "just get over it, already" - *we're* not ready to get over it yet and it wasn't our furbaby! You're welcome to come here and pour out your heart and soul whenever and as often as you like. We'll treat them gently, I promise. Hugs, CatNipped What Catniped said, Tara. We realize this loss is still very new, and most if not all of us have had to say farewell to beloved cats before now. I still mourn my darling Isadora, and I had to say farewell to her over a year ago, now. I certainly think a loving tribute to Princess is right and fitting, especially on this NG. ((Hugs)) Melissa >> Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home >> page: [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > come here and pour out your heart and soul whenever and as often as you > like. We'll treat them gently, I promise. Thanks (you too, Kreis :) I didn't mean to imply that anyone would feel this way, just my own fearfulness that I'm overly mushy about animals. Or that people would get annoyed that I'm sharing my grief so publicly. Hell, it's been a long night (it's now 4am here - if a "video-thought" is bugging me I tend to be driven to finish it before it fades). I'm probably not making much sense anymore ;) > Hugs, > > CatNipped Thankyou people, really. I'm so glad I finally decided to pop into the cats newsgroups after many months of just not having the time to read usenet properly. Your words have all been a great help and comfort. TK >>> Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home >>> page: [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] >fearfulness that I'm overly mushy about animals. Or that people would get >annoyed that I'm sharing my grief so publicly. Nobody here would think anyone too mushy about animals. And if there are other places in your life where you get that, this is the place to come. I can't imagine anything that knocks me sideways like losing one of my furballs. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com No way will anyone be annoyed! aren't we all cat lovers You did very good Tara,you'll be well loved for your caring heart Jean.P. > >>> Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home > >>> page: [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com CatNipped at lcrews@houston.rr.com wrote on4/28/05 4:21 PM: > *NOBODY* in this group is thinking "just get over it, already" - *we're* not > ready to get over it yet and it wasn't our furbaby! You're welcome to come [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > CatNipped Right on, CN. It's essential to be able to express grief, and to tell the stories of loved ones lost. The videos are a creative way of documenting an extremely important piece of personal history, and of taking yourself, Tara, through to the place where healing begins. Whenever any one of us shares that journey, each of us who journey along side are able to accomplish another piece of our own grieving and healing, and we thank you for this.  SignatureDiana Portal To My Pages http://bellsouthpwp.net/d/r/drdrive/ >> PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I >> know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >here and pour out your heart and soul whenever and as often as you like. >We'll treat them gently, I promise. What she said. I love reading the stories here and hearing about the other kitties, especially the ones who are keeping my Darling Fin company up by the Rainbow Bridge. I know my friend's cat is there,too. Last I heard from her, he was dying, and she hasn't called me since. I'm going to try and reach her tonight. We're all here for each other, so go ahead and write all you want. Jane - owned and operated by Rita >*NOBODY* in this group is thinking "just get over it, already" - *we're* not >ready to get over it yet and it wasn't our furbaby! You're welcome to come >here and pour out your heart and soul whenever and as often as you like. >We'll treat them gently, I promise. Absolutely seconded. SignatureMogget >Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home >page: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I can't believe anyone in this ng would feel that way. We've all been there. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home > page: [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > story to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the > plight of homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. Ohmygawd, I needed *lots* of tissues. Poor baby, poor, sweet baby girl! :( Hugs, CatNipped > PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I > know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the plight of > homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. You are welcome to continue pouring your heart out here. A place that also helped me when we lost our beloved Quetzie was the grief newsgroup. It helped telling our story and also reading the stories of others who had suffered losses like our own. We all deal with grief in our own way, there is no right or wrong way of doing it. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I did not make it to the videos, nor will I...just reading her sad story busted me up good. Bast and the Almighty bless you for giving Princess a comforting home, food she lacked, and your and her own kind's brand of love during her last days of life on this end of the RB. She is looking down @ you from the thick soft grass of the foot of the RB, not alone, and as young and beautiful and healthy as she was in her prime....and will wait for your arrival there. > Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home > page: [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > story to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the > plight of homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. Your so right Hopitus, I couldn't watch either, but you told it well she should be proud of herself for the way she cared Jean.P. > I did not make it to the videos, nor will I...just reading her sad story > busted me up good. Bast and the Almighty bless you for giving Princess a [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > story to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the > > plight of homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. > Your so right Hopitus, I couldn't watch either, but you told it well > she should be proud of herself for the way she cared Jean.P. Please do make the effort to watch, the videos are very well produced and although some might find them distressing I for one feel so much better for having seen them and how beautiful Princess was. Ivor . > Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the > Princess home page: [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > here. If it helps people to understand the plight of homeless > animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. Oh wow, Tara, what can I say..? I cried buckets during that, but don't feel bad, you gave that beautiful girl some peace and true love during her final days, and I'm sure she was grateful, as are we all here that you shared her story with us. Rest in peace, Princess. You will never be forgotten. Ivor "Tara K." <tara_k@NOSPAMhotpop.com> wrote in message > PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I > know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no > other way I can think of to express how much this cat meant to me./// Don't EVER appologise for grieving. Everyone grieves in their own way, and I for one will wop anyone who is insensitive to your loss and pain with a bloody great nerf bat straight over the head. It's wonderful that you feel able to share the story of Princess, and I must admit to having shed a few tears of my own for a very special little cat. {{{HUGS}}} Helen M >PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I >know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no >other way I can think of to express how much this cat meant to me. My Well, personally, anyone who really thinks that is cold, callous and heartless. We're all rooting for you, Tara, and so, so, so sorry for your loss. SignatureWe're done for. We're duh-diddly-un for. > PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I > know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the plight of > homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. I don't think anyone here thinks that. I know I surely don't. When we bring a furred one into our lives, they stay there forever. Having them leave this world is one of the most painful things we can ever experience, and it's something that in some ways we never get over. What you did for Princess was very loving, very kind, very giving. It gave a poor, neglected, abandoned sweet girl a chance to know love and happiness and comfort for her last months. It gave her a chance to pass from this world knowing for certain that she was loved. No, none of the regulars here will be telling you to "get over it". Dan Tara, no need to apologize here! We will watch, or not, as we can handle, but NOBODY on rpcc (well none of our community, can't speak for occasional spamming w.nkers) is going to respond with "just get over it". We all know what it is to miss these little furpeople so terribly when they leave us. Many of us still choke up months or years later when something reminds us of those who have passed on. Someone else commented that the loss of a pet can affect them more severely than losing a person, even - I think this is true and not a strange thing! A vast majority of the people in our lives come-and-go, day to day, and our relationships with most people have boundaries. When my grandfather died, there was mourning that we would no longer enjoy his company, but he was 95 years old, elderly and distant and had lived a good long life amongst my large and scattered family. It did not drastically change my daily existence. But when I lose my pets, I lose someone who has been a 24/7 part of my existence and identity, for however long or short a time that was. My life is led with their part in it a constant, steady factor. And they demand so little and give so much. To my mind, only a child could also be that defining. Even my spouse is not *quite so much* part of my identity (because he's another independent adult who functions in the world of his own volition, not because I don't love him dearly). Princess had nothing left in her life and you gave it all back to her, for as much time as she had. And I bet she gave every bit of love and energy she had back to you for it. We all know that's worth the sometimes harsh price and this is a safe place to grieve when grieving must happen. All my fur-folks send purrs, and a virtual *hug* from me... Johanna, of the Furrsome Four... > Tara, no need to apologize here! We will watch, or not, as we can > handle, but NOBODY on rpcc (well none of our community, can't speak for [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > they leave us. Many of us still choke up months or years later when > something reminds us of those who have passed on. I do that, and I choke up when someone else's cat dies. > Someone else commented that the loss of a pet can affect them more > severely than losing a person, even - I think this is true and not a [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Johanna, of the Furrsome Four... Really well put, Johanna. > Tara, no need to apologize here! We will watch, or not, as we can handle, > but NOBODY on rpcc (well none of our community, can't speak for occasional [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Johanna, of the Furrsome Four... Explained beautifully!MLB > Tara, no need to apologize here! We will watch, or not, as we can > handle, but NOBODY on rpcc (well none of our community, can't speak for [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > > Johanna, of the Furrsome Four... Beautifully stated Johanna! Thank you. Hugs, CatNipped >Tara, no need to apologize here! We will watch, or not, as we can >handle, but NOBODY on rpcc (well none of our community, can't speak for [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > >Johanna, of the Furrsome Four... Well said, and I echo Johanna's entiments. You gave Princess the gift of love, she recognised and knew she was loved, and now, even though she's made the final journey, she's still a part of you. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > Another Princess video. Click on the "Fly away" link on the Princess home > page: > > http://members.dodo.com.au/~tara_k/index.html Tara, That was a beautiful tribute to a very special cat. Never apologize for love. My heart goes out to you. Hugs & purrs from Idaho. Rochelle Please don't think that. We are here for you and are thinking of you. What you did for Princess will not be forgotten. Purrs and hugs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek <snip> > PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I > know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the plight of > homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. >PS My apologies for anyone who's thinking "just get over it, already!" I >know, I'm pouring out my heart and soul to the world here, but there's no [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >to warrant posting them here. If it helps people to understand the plight of >homeless animals, then I've done a good thing, I think. Nope not thinking that here. If posting helps you through the grieving process - post away. I find I posted a lot when Rocky was hurt. It really helped get my thoughts straight, as did all the symnpathy and purrs that were posted. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy and Little Bit stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html |
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