5 years

Hello Furriends,
It has been too long since I updated my diary, yesterday was my 5 year anniversary at the Bridge, and I saw mommy looking at my picture and I knew she was sad.

Don't cry mommy. We spent 18 years together and it was wonderful! Whiskey took me to the mountains where we got married and we went midnight skiing! He loves me so much mommy!

Always remember, my love fur brought you Tally and little Sophie too! Grandmaw brought you Nikki.

Love you!

Tiger

My four year bridge annifursary

In the early fall, 22 years ago, mom saw a little girl holding a calico in her arms. Mom went over and asked the little girl if she could hold the kitty. The kitty looked at mom and meowed. Mom took her over to a man in the car, and the man kept saying "no". Mom would eventually get her way, and I was on my way to my new home.

My home life for the next several years would be filled with not love, but jealousy, fighting and lots of screaming. I was very loved, and so was Sami, but our lives would not come full circle until 1997. That's when mom packed us up and we left. Then we met our daddy. I loved him immediately. The four of us lived a happy life, a life that we were denied earlier, but had finally come to us.

Happy times, and sad times, we were together. I spent my days curled up on daddy's arm and lap, snuggled up next to him when we went to bed purring myself to sleep. I sat next to daddy during dinner waiting fur my treat and then putting my face into his cereal and his ice cream.

Years went by and my little sisfur, Sami, went to the Bridge, I then welcomed another little sisfur into our home. I soon became a little slower, not quite jumping on the couch as fast and needing some steps that mom so patiently helped me learn to use so I could sleep on the bed at night.

I wasn't as hungry as I used to be and spent alot of time sleeping by the couch. Mom knew something wasn't quite right. She took me to see Dr. Troy and he gave mom & dad the news that I had lymphoma. We tried steroids, but I didn't like medicine, and maybe after 18 years it was my time.....

Through much heartbreak and many tears, mom stayed home with me, just like she had done with Sami and we spent the afternoon on the swing, with her telling me how much she loved me. I didn't want to snuggle with Daddy, as Daddy was having a furry hard time accepting the fact that this was probably the last time he would see me look at him, give him kisses on the face and purr myself to sleep. I just knew it was too much fur him.

We all went to see Dr. Troy and mom held me in her arms and whispered in my ear, she loved me and Dr. Troy quietly and lovingly helped me cross to the Bridge. I watched from the heavens and mom held me and wouldn't let me go, as Daddy stood next to her with tears flowing down his face and Auntie holding mom telling her that I was gone.

Four years ago today, I left Earth fur the Bridge, never furgetting how much my furmily loved me and now much I loved them.

May our loving memories together give mom and dad the peace and comfort they need today remembering me.

Love,
Tiger

Happenings

Like Sami said, where does all the time go? The four of us celebrated our wedding annifursary earlier this month. Gem had whisked Sami away fur the weekend, so we catsat Cheddar. I do love my little nephew Cheddar - but he is the pawful! MOL!

Whiskey and I then celebrate our annifursary quietly, just the two of us. Sometimes, when I look at Whiskey I remember my first thoughts about him. First being, so gruff! It took me a long time to tame him! But I'm sure glad I did! Under that tough exterior, what a marshmellow he is and I sure love it!

I can't believe that Valentine's Day is almost here! The day of love - I hope that everykitty can find somecat to love as much as I love my Whiskey.

Love,
Tiger

Diary pick!

Oh my cat!
I was chosen as a diary pick today! It's been a long time since I have been chosen! Thank you Catster! I sure do appreciate it.

As I purred the other day, I wish everycat and their furmilies a furry happy holiday season! This is the time for spending time with our loved ones and enjoying each other's company.

Send a purr or two to the furmilies of the military, as their loved ones are fighting fur our freedom. A purr or two to the furmilies that may not have as much as you or I and they could use our help. Times are tough, and any little bit will help.

Most of all, cherish the times spent with one another.

Love,
Tiger

Meowy Catsmas!

Hello my furriends!

It has been awhile since I updated my diary (bad mommy) and I thought it would be a good time since the holiday season is upon us!

Rainbow Bridge is definitely in the holiday spirit, there is snow glistening in the sun, with a little nip in the air. Holiday lights shine brightly and each kitty is busy getting ready for Santa Paws. As we welcome our new arrivals during this holiday, showing each one extra special attention as this will be their first holiday without their furmilies, we give them comfort and support and invite them all to share in the love that only Rainbow Bridge can give. To all those that are missing their Earth furmilies, we send our love.

As I and Sami prepare our holiday feast, with our growing furmilies, we send our love and thoughts to the furmily we left behind on Earth.

May peace and joy be with each of you and your furmily this holiday season.

Love,
Tiger

A purr for mom

Mommy,
I want you to remember all the times you spent together with Grandmaw. No tears today, only smiles. You may think that she left too soon, but she had a job to do, here in Heaven.

She is never far from you though, she is always with you. During your difficult times, she quietly gives you the strength to get through. Don't you ever wonder how you come to the right decision? MOL.

Look to the sky today, and you will feel her close, even more so than usual. She loves you, mommy - always.

Love you,
Tiger

I'm a diary pick today!

Holy cats! What a purrlesant surprise!! MOL!

Geez, I don't even know where to start. First, I'd like to say thank you to HQ for choosing me today. Second, this has been a sad week, as our dear furriend, Lucky suddenly passed and has joined us at the Bridge. As some of you may know, Lucky and her sisfur Squirrel were rescued and nursed back to health by a wonderpurr mommy. Please keep Lucky and her furmily in your thoughts and purrayers.

Also, please keep our other dear furriends, Fela Kiti and Hooch in your purrayers, as they are not feeling well. We are all hoping for a speedy and full recovery for both.

On a happy note, this weekend is the 4th of July and with our troops still fighting for freedom, give thanks to a solider you may see. It means alot to a soldier to know that we're standing behind them. After all, they are fighting for us, for our freedom, for our livelihood.

I would like to mention, if anycat has time, we are having a candle ceremony for Hooch tonight at 8pm CST. Please light a candle, let it burn for 15 minutes and blow the healing light towards him. Please join us if you can.

Wishing everycat a safe and happy holiday weekend. Thanks again HQ for picking me today.

Love,
Tiger

Happy Father's Day

Hi Daddy!

Happy Father's Day to the bestest daddy in the world! I was one lucky kitty to have had you in my life! I was your little girl. Remember how I would curl up on your shoulder and we would watch TV together? I may not be with you, but those memories last a lifetime! I knew when you came over that first night, that you were great, that's why I gave you the paw of approval - to make sure you came back!!!

MOL - mom always said that the only reason you asked her out for another date was to see me! I knew it was true too!!!!

I miss you daddy, and I will always love you! Thank you for taking such good care of mom, me and Sami and of course, Tally and Bella too.

You are amazing daddy and don't you ever furget it!!!!

Love,
Tiger

Me? A DOTD cover cat!

Holy catnip!

I'm a cover cat today - MOL!!! What a furry pleasant surprise! Of course, this would not be possible, would I not have honored my mommy on Mother's Day!

Actually, I'll say that this is for ALL the momcat's out there - as momcats (and some dadcats - but this is MOM's day) are the ones that love us, feed us, cuddle us and let us be naughty while we're terrorizing the house and then give us kisses on our noses.

Mother's Day is always bittersweet, as some cats may know, Grandmaw passed away suddenly several years ago. Mommy says that Mother's Day is the worst, and she tries to stay pawistive and remember all the times they shared together. Even so, a trip to the cemetary and fresh flowers in hand, tears flow from her eyes and she looks to the sky and asks "why"?

While we never know when our time on Earth is over, we all should live life to the fullest, and cherish the time we all have together. Life is short (too short in some cases) and we should all try to get along and be happy.

I give my special day to my Grandmaw... to my grandmaw that taught my mommy everything she knows. To Grandmaw that watches mommy from the heavens above become the person only a mother could be proud of! This honor is for you!

Thank you for choosing me today and paws up to all momcats that love us all so much.

Love,
Tiger

A message for Mommy

Hi Mommy,

Mother's Day is on Sunday. I know how much this day hurts for you. I know how it feels to miss you, so I can only imagine how much you hurt missing your Mommy.

We do see Grandmaw all the time. She watches over you everyday. She is so happy that you've been there for Auntie. She gets furry sad when she sees how difficult these last couple of years have been for her, but so grateful how you and Daddy stepped up and helped them out. Grandmaw says that you turned out just like she always knew you would. I hope that makes you happy.

You were such a great mommy to me. I couldn't have wished for a better life than what you and Daddy gave me. I was one spoiled baby and I see that has not changed as Bella and Tally are quite spoiled too. MOL!

Thank you for never forgetting me. I know that I always will be in your heart and memories. I hope those memories always bring you happiness.

I love you Mommy.

Happy Mother's Day.

Love,
Tiger