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My first diary entry

My rainbow bridge birthday!

Saturday was my birthday. Even through I turned 5, it was my first birthday here at the bridge. I thought it was going to be sad and lonely without mommy here. She always threw me a party, bought me presents, and gave me special food. My new friends here gave me a party, though. We had a wonderful time eating whatever we wanted, playing in the catnip fields, and napping in the best places. Before the day was over, I looked in on mommy to see how she was doing. She was moving into a new apartment, but she still remembered it was my brithday. She made a separate trip to move my cremains to the new place and she talked to me during the ride. It sounds like she's got her hands full with my new sister Eva. She's just a baby and mommy forgot how much energy little kittens have sometimes! She said Eva was acting more and more like me by the day. That made me so happy because I know mommy is reminded daily of me.

One week anniversary

It's been one week since Penelope went to the bridge and it still feels so surreal. I keep expecting her to crawl out of one of her hiding places and sit on my lap again. It infuriates me that carelessness by cat food manufacturers took away my baby at such a young age. Most of the time, however I try not to focus on the anger and to picture her playing happily with her newfound friends. She will always be healthy and beautiful and I know she's in good company. I'd like to thank everyone who has offered their condolences. I have tried to write each of you individually, but I'm sure I inevitably missed someone along the way. I truly appreciate the kind words, poems, and just the shoulders to cry on during this very difficult time.

Thank you again,
Penelope's mommy

Thank you!

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who purred, kneaded, and pawprayed for me since I've been sick. It must have worked because I'm getting better every day! The vet is very happy with my progress, but I have to take my yucky medicine for a few more weeks. He no longer thinks cancer or liver disease caused this mess...just a toxin! After all of this medication is gone he will do another blood test just to make sure I'm not anemic anymore. He thinks my chance of a full recovery is quite good. What a relief! This ordeal made me realize that it's silly to be upset about small things like the vet shaving off some of my beautiful fur to run tests (it will grow back soon enough). The overwhelming support has made me feel so very loved and I'm grateful for all of my friends on Catster. Thanks also to the parents who had kind words for my mommy, who would have lost her mind without the encouragement. I'm an only fur child so she would have been lost without me!