Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Tuxie Toosday With My Angel Abby


Photo circa: January 25, 2007
Abby loved drinking from the faucets.
This was taken in our old kitchen before we remodeled.
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A lasting memory she gave me was the day before she left for the Bridge.
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It was Sunday, August 11th. Nearly one month ago.
She had gotten up out of the chair she had been in nearly all day.
She headed towards the door. Then she sat down.She was exhausted.
I had a cup of water for myself and I went over to the sink to refill it.
When she heard me turn the water on, she got up,which I now know was
very hard for her, and came towards me by the sink. I knew exactly what she wanted.
You see she used to do this every evening. It was a ritual.
So I gently picked her up and put her on the counter top. She came over to
the tap and I cupped my hands together, so she could drink out of them.
She was so tired, she could barely stand. It was one moment of clarity that
I had when I saw how much her illnesses had taken it's toll of her. But, that
veil of knowledge was briefly dimmed because I wanted to see how
hard she was trying. She drank and drank and I was so glad we had this
moment, especially now. She so loved getting that fresh drink herself.
Then I picked her up and told her proud I was of her and carried her back to the chair.
This is such a special bittersweet memory but ONE I am honored Abby gave me, one last time.
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Abby,
I love you
to the
MOON

and back
again
and again
and
again.

32 comments:

  1. You were very kind to Abby. I think that cats love simple pleasures and routine and being able to drink from the faucet was one of those for her. Our Iggy cat loved drinking out of the bathtub when he could no longer jump to the bathroom sink as his kidneys started to fail.

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  2. i am very sure that abby loved you as best she could. you were lucky to have so many wonderful memories together.

    emma and buster

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  3. Whitey also enjoyed faucets! I think Abby and Whitey must be hanging out together, checking out all the good faucets and comfy chairs!

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  4. Sweet Abby. I bet it made her happy to know that you loved her so much that you'd turn on the faucet for her.

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  5. I didn't know Abby was a faucet kitty! How lovely of you to help her have her drink.

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  6. Abby was lucky to have you as her mom :) You knew what she needed.
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger, JJ and Julie

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  7. We don't remember hearing before that Abby loved faucet drinks! We're sure that it meant a lot to her that she was able to have a faucet drink even when she couldn't jump up to get it herself.

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  8. That is a beautiful memory of sweet Abby. :)

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  9. Awww angel Abby!! You were and are such a brave brave girl! Take care
    x

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  10. A special moment and a special drink for both Abby and you. A special memory for both of you.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  11. THE QUALITY OF LIFE IS ABOUT DIGNITY AND BEING ABLE TO DO FOR YOURSELF....
    ABBY WAS THE MOST DIGNIFIED AND SELF CONFIDENT LITTLE TUXIE....I SURELY KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT HER BEING TIRED...THAT WAS HOW WE JUDGED MILKY-WAYS FINAL DAYS. HE LOVED BEING IN MY LAP..ON THE WEEKEND WE BROUGHT HIM HOME TO SAY GOODBYE..HE TRIED SO HARD TO JUMP IN MY LAP...ABOUT 10"..HE COULD NOT DO IT FELL BACKWARDS. I GENTLY PUT IN IN MY LAP AND WE SAT LIKE THAT FOR 2 HOURS....
    HUGS cECILIA

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  12. Dear Abby had to have a drink with you for old times sake.

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  13. we agree with Brian - she had to have a drink with you for your memories.

    purrrsss n nosekissies to mine gorgeous sweet tuxie angel Abby

    your forever adoring floofy cocoapuff meezerman Sammy

    Pee Ess- NICE 'TOCKS

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  14. What a beautiful memory of Abby and I love this adorable picture.

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  15. Bittersweet, indeed. But what a loving and special moment, and we are glad you and Abby got to share it.

    Hugs and purrs.

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  16. Oh what a wonderful memory. What a good thing to do together. Sending tons of hugs. Take care.

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  17. Thanks for sharing this moment with Abby, it is very touching.

    Mindy
    Moe
    Cookie
    Mike

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  18. you are both so lucky to have had each other. That photo is just precious

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  19. What a cute photo and precious memory of Abby. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  20. Abby was gathering special memories to help you through the hard times ahead.

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  21. Mommy and I love what Flynn said too...Abby was taking care of you in all her ways with her special means. xoxoxox

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  22. I haven't been by to visit recently, I am sorry. Losing my pal Dash has been really hard. But I am trying to come back to my other furriends. ANd I don't get near faucets but I sure do like my running water from my very own fountain

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  23. cherish that moment...
    Alex loved to drink from the sink too.. towards the end we almost made him stairs so he could reach them....
    it is easy not to see because you dont want to... hugs

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  24. That is a very sweet moment that you both shared together. My Sadie who passed over the Bridge in 2006 also loved to drink from the faucet...my other cats don't for some reason.

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  25. My Lumpy always enjoyed drinking fresh and flowing water from the faucet. I would leave it running just a little for him, especially as he became dehydrated from kidney failure towards the end. I too have fond memories of us at the sink.

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  26. We hope memories like this helps ease your sadness. Purrs....

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  27. Purrs and purrs for you,
    Abby~~~~~
    Always thinking of you.

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  28. Those last special memories always tug at our heart strings. Purrs to you as you remember your beautiful girl.

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  29. We are All faucet drinkerz in de house only we do owr drinking in de tub...., Sunny taught each one ov us and now dat Rory can get into de tub she learning too. Da mom haz to leave de faucet drip alllllll day ^.,^ x6

    We are so glad you have beautiful memories of Abby to take some comfort in....... ♥♥ we know haw hard this iz ^..^

    We like what Flynn said too .....

    Soft Purrz & Kittie Kissez ~ ♥♥♥xoxoxo♥♥♥

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  30. This should be a good memory to read about but I am very sad. Today I heard that my beautiful neighborkitty Mars went to the Bridge on Monday. Maybe Abby has met him? Lynne

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