Part of my world ended yesterday when you went to the Rainbow Bridge at 4:25 PM. I was not prepared to say an earthly goodbye to you. You have given me your love for 14 years and that is not nearly enough time with you. You never hurt a fly, even though you became a "grouch" in your aging with the other cats... except for Cassidy. The two of you shared a very special bond that words cannot explain. Cassidy is wandering around today calling for you and hunting every place she thinks you might be hiding. She seems sad she can't find you.
When you first came to live with my son and his two daughters while they were living with your dad and me after his separation, I never dreamed you would be with us for the rest of your all-too-short life. You gave me so much joy and fun that first year. It was just you and me... no other kitties. You and I played hide'n'seek daily... but you cheated. You always looked where I hid and quickly found me. On the rare occasion that I did manage to really hide from you, you would meow in a pitiful manner until you located me. You loved to hide under things and jump out at us. You gave your meowmy more fun and joy than I can ever express.
Through the years, you have been a very special lady. We lovingly refer to you as "The Queen". You were a very gentle and most loving cat. You and I played "I love you" by blinking our eyes slowly. I had a bond with you that no one can ever break, my gentle angel. You can never be replaced. The hole you left in my heart and soul cannot ever be completely healed. You left some pretty special pawprints, my sweet girl. I miss you more than words can ever express. I am feeling so lost without you. I know Cassidy is too... Please come visit with Cassidy at night and sleep with her. You were her "rock"... and you did not know it, but you were one of my rocks. I have held you and cried and wet your fur during my times of grief. You never complained.
Losing you is tearing out a part on my being. Thank you for some very special times and beautiful memories. You will always be my baby. I love you forever. I will see you again one day, when my time on earth is over. Until that day, know how much I love you. I do know how much you loved me... your eyes said it all when you looked at me.
Today is my 14th birthday. I will be quietly celebrating it. As most of you know, we lost our doggie brofur McDuff a week ago on August 7th. It has knocked the props out from under my pawrents... McDuff had always been healthy... It was so unexpected... Meowmy is trying her best to make my birthday special.
McDuff led my pawrents to a new Golden Retriever named Chance. Meowmy has tried and tried since last night to add him to Dogster BUT the photos are not working so we must wait until this glitch, in a long series of glitches on Dogster and Catster, is resolved.
Please remember Cocoa's meowmy Barbi today as she is having some surgery. She is in our purrs and prayers.
Shortly before 8:30am EST, we got some very sad news. Auntie Barbi called Meowmy to tell her that our dear furiend Cocoa had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He will always be a special part of our furmily and always in our hearts. He left some big pawprints in each of our hearts. We are all still in shock. Please remember Auntie Barbi and Unkie Rob and all the sad siblings that Cocoa has left behind to mourn and miss him. Cocoa was and is very special to my meowmy... she always loved to hear his cute little meows (sometimes very loud) as he chatted when Auntie Barbi and Meowmy were on the phone chatting. Rest in Peace, dear and special furiend. You will never be far from our hearts. We LOVE you, Cocoa.
