Comments on: and she was gone

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:05:06 +0000

Thanks for sharing this… you put into words what what many of us who had that feeling can’t. My cat was was with me for 14 years, 2 marriages, cross-country moves and many other things that seem less significant than the bond we shared. She has been gone for 7 years and I still miss her.

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:31:00 +0000

Your words lulled me in, but the corn won me over. Having had a kitty who liked popsicles (even banana), I understand how quirks and preferences turn a cat into a family member.

Your emotional tribute brought streaming tears to my face. Thank you for reminding me to go love on my two fatty fluffies, Miles and Emme.

By: marie

marie — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:42:27 +0000

I’m so so sorry. God, I wish they could stay with us forever, they are such perfect creatures. Poly sends a virtual hand-holding.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:01:33 +0000

My cat looks at me the same way. This totally hit home to me. I am so sorry for your loss. She was clearly such a special cat. And what you two had together was magical. It must have been so hard to let her go. I can’t imagine letting my Grace go… and we have only been together 3.5 years. I hope I have at least 10 more years with her cause I think she completes me.

Thank you so much for sharing. I wish you well!

By: Farnham

Farnham — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:58:50 +0000

In heaven, cats and dogs get along together. Here’s my story about our Martha Jane – http://ourbluedog.com/index.html

By: To Kiss the Cook

To Kiss the Cook — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:07:05 +0000

At this point it’s been almost three months since it happened but I just read this and I am so sorry. It’s been a bit of an agitated morning with HoneyCat but this is a good reminder. Similar “girl with her cat” set-up and conversant as such. Incidentally, seeing her go after that corn was the highlight of my day, that’s a first.

By: Suzy

Suzy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:18:03 +0000

Linty will be waiting for you when you eventually get to heaven. xx

By: proteus_pc

proteus_pc — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:43:47 +0000

Hi Leah
I was looking at your amazing sets of images on your Flickr profile and came across your link to your blog – and then this amazing tribute to your dear and best friend, Linty. What a wonderful story. I am so sorry for your loss but like you say – she now lives in the light, all around you, everywhere and all of the time.
This tribute brought a flood of tears to my eyes…
Wish you well

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:28:56 +0000

I’m very sorry for your loss. Cherish those memories. What you did for her was very brave, and I’m sure she loves you all the more for it. God bless you always and keep you both together in spirit. You are bonded for life, by love.

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:41:42 +0000

Thank you all so, so much for all the love and kindness you have left here for me. I wish I could give each of you a hug – you can’t know how much it helped to read all of this.

It’s hard to believe she’s been gone nearly a month now – next Monday will mark that day. I still think – hope – I’ll see her when I turn around, and it’s difficult when I find photos of her I long ago tucked into books as bookmarks or for who knows what reason. But it is a little easier, day by day. I will never stop missing her, but I know she’s with me. My sweet girl.

Again, thank you.