Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Parker Parker



Where to Bury A Cat
There are various places within which a cat may be buried. We are thinking now of a tabby cat, a striped cat, whose coat was like watered silk, and who, so far as we are aware, never entertained a mean or an unworthy thought. This cat is buried beneath a cherry tree, under four feet of garden loam, and at its proper season the cherry strews petals on the green lawn of his grave. Beneath a cherry tree, or an apple, or any flowering shrub of the garden, is an excellent place to bury a good cat. For beneath such trees, such shrubs, he slept in the drowsy summer, or chased bees, or lifted head to challenge some winged intruder. These are good places, in life or in death.For if the cat be well remembered, if sometimes he leaps through your dreams actual as in life, eyes kindling, questing, asking, laughing, begging, it matters not at all where that cat sleeps at long and at last. On a hill where the wind is unrebuked and the trees are roaring, or beside a stream he knew in kittenhood, or somewhere in the flatness of a pasture land, where the most exhilarating moles burrow. It is all one to the cat, and all one to you, and nothing is gained, and nothing lost -- if memory lives. But there is one best place to bury a cat. One place that is best of all.If you bury him in this spot, the secret of which you must already have guessed, he will come to you when you call -- come to you over the grim, dim frontiers of death, and down the well-remembered path, and to your side again. And though you call a dozen living cats, they shall not hiss at him, nor resent his coming, for he is yours and he belongs there.People may scoff at you, who see no lightest blade of grass bent by his footfall, who hear no mew pitched too fine for mere audition, people who may never really have had a cat. Smile at them then, for you shall know something that is hidden from them, and which is well worth the knowing.The one best place to bury a good cat is in the heart of his owner.
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The Rainbow Bridge will welcome Miss Parker Pie tomorrow.
Please stop in and leave a kind word for Parker's 'rents. Their hearts are broken.
We will miss you.
Farewell dear friend... for now.
Enjoy the beautiful views , 
run play and ...
embrace your youth again.

20 comments:

  1. Our hearts go out to Parker Pie's family. Even when we know our kitties must leave it is never easy. Thank you for this beautiful post.

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  2. that was lovely.....we are sending purrs to Parker's family as well.

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  3. What a lovely photo and a lovely tribute to one very special, very loved companion to all of us...we will miss her pretty eyes and brave heart...

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  4. Ps: Can we use your pretty graphic on our blog page 'Pawprints, Friends We Miss'?

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  5. we just came from Parker's and our eyes are teary, after reading this they are even more teary.

    Simply beautiful
    xoxoxo

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  6. What a beautiful tribute ::: need large towel to wipe tears :::

    Bless you, bless Parker.
    xo Katie & Glogirly

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  7. Oh sweetie - that is beautiful - simply beautiful. I'm so sorry to hear the news, but we all knew it was coming. My heart just breaks for his staff - we all know how hard this is for them. Thank you for this beautiful writing and for telling us this was coming, I'll be sure to get over there.

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  8. We have the major sads about sweet Parker Pie, but we do understand that she has to go. My heart will forever be filled with joyful memories of our dear friend.

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  9. I left a message for Parker's parents earlier today. It's just so sad... I had to get the peep to type for me 'cause I could barely see through my tears. It's just so sad...

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  10. We're sure gonna miss sweet Parker.

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  11. I am in tears...precious Parker Pie. I will go again to the 'rents.

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  12. We are so sad that sweet Parker will be going to the Bridge tomorrow. We love her, and will miss her so very much.

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  13. We feel so bad for them. Its hard, even if you know it will happen soon. We are purring for Parker and her family. We hope the hurt will subside, knowing they did everything they could.

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  14. Purrs for Parker and her People. And her furiends, too. XOXOXO

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  15. These words are a balm for broken hearts. Thank-you for posting.

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  16. Parker will be missed so much here in Southern California.

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  17. We just got back online this morning, and the first blog we looked for was Miss Parker. We were saddened at the news, but happy she would be able ta SEE again and be without pain tomorrow.

    We will be awake and aware as our dear friend passes, loving the wonderful life she let us share.

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  18. That was just beautiful!

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  19. What a lovely post for dear Parker Pie. We are glad her family will be with her as she begins her journey to the Rainbow Bridge.

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  20. Thannk you for this lovely powt. And for your kind words of support. We are still heartbroken. Your kindness eases the pain a bit.

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