*** Diary of a Lovebug ***

My One Year Anniversary at the Rainbow Bridge

The Rainbow Bridge

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,
Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.
Where the friends of man and woman do run,
When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,
Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.
On this golden land, they wait and they play,
Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,
For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.
Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,
Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,
Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.
All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,
Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;
Together again, both person and pet.
So they run to each other, these friends from long past,
The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,
Has turned into joy once more in each heart.
They embrace with a love that will last forever,
And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

Inspired by a Norse legend

Dear Mommy

Please don't cry. I'll take good care of Jake while we wait for you. I think you knew in your heart that we couldn't be apart for too long. We're together now as we should be and I know that brings you peace even though your heart is broken. Let Jonah make you smile. That's why I sent him to you. Don't worry about us anymore. I came down from the Bridge to get Jake from you and now we're cuddling, wrestling and making mischief up here just as you remember. Please let your memories and love for us fill your heart so that there is no room for tears. ~ Your Sweet Micah Angel

8 Month Anniversary...

of missing your sweet angel face, Micah. Jake misses your cuddles and so do we. There isn't a day that passes that we don't think of you a multitude of times. We know you're watching over Jake from where you are and that is one of the reasons he's still with us. As much as you want him to be with YOU, you know we still need him here with us awhile longer...

Daily Diary Pick

Mommy had a bittersweet surprise today, the day before the 6 month anniversary of my flying to the Rainbow Bridge. I was honored by being one of Catster's Daily Diary Picks! Mommy and daddy have been thinking about me a lot lately (even more than usual) and miss me so much still. Sometimes mommy likes to imagine what life would be like if I were still around even though it makes her very sad. The weather is beginning to get warm again. Spring and summer were my favorite seasons because mommy and daddy would take me outside with them to enjoy the sun and fresh air. I want to tell them that I'm still with them in spirit if they just take a minute to feel my presence they might feel a soft tickle of fur or the whisper of a wet nose...

Adventures in Catnip Blog

My family has a blog Jake & Micah ~ Adventures in Catnip. You can read more about me there and see frequent updates on my brothers and sister. (They're so silly!) I might be at The Rainbow Bridge but I'm still a big part of their lives because I check up on them every day to make sure they're alright. Purrs, Micah Angel

December 30th...

Micah I miss you everyday still. I can't believe it's been 2 months since you left us. It seems like forever. The pain isn't so close to the surface anymore but when I really think about you the pain is still just as deep. I know you're helping us to go on with our lives from where you are. Jonah was a wonderful gift to us. His playfulness reminds me of how you were in your youth, enthusiastic and innocent. I just found out today that you're bringing another surprise into our lives. In your special way you're trying to give me those things that you couldn't give me in life. Mommy always wanted more kitties but Micah thought that 2 was enough. You're personality was so big it commanded all of daddy's, mommy's and Jake's attention. When you left mommy and daddy had a big gaping hole left in their lives. Now you're planting little seeds in the hole to help us heal. You'll always be in our hearts Micah, we love you. ~Mommy

1st Birthday at the Bridge

Today is gonna be a tough day for mommy and daddy. It's my 9th birthday today. It's the birthday I did not quite make it to... mommy and daddy didn't know my real actual birthday since I was adopted but they picked Dec. 23rd as my special day.

Mommy had already started planning my big event before I passed with loads of seafood (my favorite food) and a kitty birthday cake. I'll be watching them from The Bridge and I'll probably stop by sometime during the day to chat with my brother Jake. He sees me all the time if I want him to. Mommy and daddy can't see me though so I make Jake do things to remind them I'm around the house. Don't be sad for me today - I'll be celebrating my 1st birthday at the Rainbow Bridge with all my new friends here! ~Micah Angel

I'm an Angel Now!

Mommy has been missing me a lot. The last few days have been especially tough on her. She likes to me picture me as a beautiful angel and that makes her feel happier sometimes. Krishna's Daddy on Catster gave me my lovely angel wings today. Mommy cried when she saw how beautiful I am now. Mommy I love you. I'll always be in your heart. ♥ ~Micah Angel

Sweet Micah ~ We Miss You

Today is one week to the day that your sweet soul flew away. We lit a candle for you my little lovebug and remembered you on your happiest of days. We miss you sweet Micah.

Loyal, loving, faithful, brave
Until our saddest day
When you went alone your lonely road
But here we had to stay.
Oh you will live on in our hearts
Our little friend so true,
And memories of you fill our minds
Until we go to you... ~ Grace Strong Dignowity

Micah Flies to the Rainbow Bridge

Micah passed away naturally at 6:45 AM today. He suffered a Thromboembolism on Tuesday night when we rushed him to the emergency hospital. It was diagnosed that he was in advanced stages of heart failure due to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). He had been hanging in there, still fighting hard the three times we went to see him on Wednesday. He was trying to pull himself up as if to tell us "let's get out of here, I'm ready to go home." We were hoping he would pull through despite the incredible odds. At least enough to come home and live out his remaining days with us and Jake.

At 4:15 AM the hospital called. They said he might be crashing and that we could come down and see him if we wanted. We were able to go see him one last time for about 45 minutes. He knew who we were, was very happy to see us and peaceful when we left. His tail would always get really puffed up like a raccoon when he was super happy and excited and he did it for us one last time as we were petting him and saying his name. It was really amazing considering he lost movement of his tail and back legs and a definite sign to us that he was so happy and comforted to see us. I think he was waiting for us to come back again before he decided to go peacefully to sleep and slipped into unconsciousness after we left. The doctor thinks that as the clot began to break up, a piece of it went to his lungs and that started a chain reaction to his heart. We're so heartbroken. Sweet Angel we'll see you again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Micah's Diagnoses with Many Tears

Very late yesterday night we rushed Micah to the emergency hospital. He was acting completely normal until I heard him screaming from the hallway and dragging himself by his front legs. His back legs were limp. Once at the hospital he was placed in critical condition and diagnosed as having suffered an Arterial Thromboembolism. X-rays confirm that Micah has severe heart failure. Micah's diagnoses is very grim. We've been a complete mess since this happened. It was so unexpected especially considering what we're going through with Jake.

We went to see him in the morning. He looked really good. He’s a strong and determined boy. He kept trying to stand up as if to say, "I'm ready to leave now!" His blood work is normal. Electrolytes are not spilling into his bloodstream yet and his pulse is normal. He has a 50% chance of pulling through. We are waiting for the clot to dissolve naturally over the next few days. If he doesn’t have a heart attack from the toxins that were trapped in his leg (when they re-enter the bloodstream) the blood will flow back into his leg and he won’t be in such excruciating pain. (He's on hardcore painkillers now.) If he makes it through, he can come home and will regain the ability to walk. Most cats survive another a few weeks to a few months following an episode like this. That is all we can hope for. We would like him to die at home with us and Jake. He adores Jake. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.

When I spoke to the vet again this afternoon, Micah is the same (which is good, he's stable) They did a ultrasound on him and know he has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (The enlarging of the heart muscles.) We always say Micah is a lovebug, 100% love, his heart is literally bigger than most cats. We are preparing ourselves for the blood clot to dissolve to see if Micah can make it through this.

We just got back from visiting Micah again tonight. He's doing pretty much the same. He seemed a little more "with it" recognizing our voices and scent. Our sweet lovebug kept nuzzling up close to our faces and arms just wanting to fall asleep as though in our arms tonight...it broke our heart to leave him behind. We're just praying we're able to bring him home for his last days....

The Me Me Game!

I was tagged by my pawsome bro Jake!

THE RULES
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Cats who are tagged need to write about themselves (the seven random facts) as well as the rules in their diary. You need to select seven cats to tag and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment (via p-mail) telling them that they've been tagged and that they need to read your diary for more information.

MY SEVEN FACTS:

1. I like being dirty. Basically I clean my legs & stomach and that's about it. My brother helps me with the rest. He is OCD about cleaning.
2. I am not such a good jumper. I've been known to fall off windowsills and overjump things, OUCH!
3. My favorite food is King Crab Legs, YUM!
4. I really like Rainbows, they are so pretty.
5. I LOVE to go outside, supervised that is...
6.My favorite place to sleep is with my big brother.
7. I love my daddy. He's my favorite human.

The 7 Cats I tagged are:
My cousin Bear
My cousin May May
Osiris
Jackson
Teddy Roosevelt
Milo
Sarah Blue Eyes

=^..^= Bud of the Day!!! =^..^=

I can hardly believe it! I was voted BUD OF THE WEEK by Navin and Buds! Navin is one of my really good friends. His mommy started the group called Navin and Buds. Navin is a real cool cat. He's at the Rainbow Bridge but he is quite active in our group. Being named BOTW is such an honor! First I was named Bud of the Day on Sunday and then I was voted Bud of the Week! As soon as Mommy found out she and Daddy were hugging me like crazy and catgratulating me. Even Jake was nice to me this morning and let me lay in the window seat with him and groomed my head. Maybe if I'm lucky I'll get to go outside with Mommy and Daddy this weekend. I deserve it, after all I am Cat of the Week right?!

Micah Hearts Spongebob

Mommy finally found an awesome picture of Spongebob to put up on my page! He is all glittery and shiny! Spongebob is my favorite! I just love watching the shows with mommy and daddy. He has such a super attitude just like me! I like everything about Spongebob from his color (bright yellow) to his awesome square shape and cool outfits. All he wants to do is have fun jellyfishing, working at the crusty crab and helping other people. (If you didn't notice mommy made me yellow like him in my pop art pic, wink wink) Most of all I like his eyes, bright blue just like mine... He is lucky to have a best friend like Patrick. I have my brother Jake so I am pretty lucky too but I think Jake is more like Squidward than Patrick. (Don't tell him I told you that.) Sometimes he is grumpy like Squidward and doesn't want me to bug him. I don't let that get me down though! I usually figure he is just playing hard to get so I sometimes bite him on the neck. hehehe.

King Crab Legs

I got to eat the most yummy food I've ever tasted. I have to say I liked it as much as Tuna. Jake didn't like it AT ALL even though he loves Tuna. That didn't bother me one bit, all the more for me! He didn't even want to try one piece. They are called King Crab Legs. I don't know what a crab is and I didn't see any king either. Mommy and Daddy brought it home from the grocery store and it smelled so good! I could barely contain myself. I was crying and jumping all over the place! Did I mention that I LOVE seafood of any kind? Daddy gave me lots of tiny pieces to eat. It was absolutely DE-licious! After I ate it Jake told me my breath stunk though. He can be so mean sometimes. He is always trying to clean my face and head. Big brothers can be SO annoying sometimes, but I still love him!