Some cats make the sky
more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives awhile,
leave pawprints on our hearts,
and we
are
never
the
same.
***
For myself, I can say I am glad that today is the final day of August of 2013.
I am not the only one who has been affected by great sadness this month.
There have been so many others,
too many others.
Grief and sorrow is not something one can tuck away and hope that it will heal.
It is a long journey.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
There are many who feel the need to keep it inside.
There are those, like myself, who find it cathartic to release it through words and images.
I hope, in some small way, my journey, my pathway
can help someone else heal their broken heart
as I heal mine.
***
Now I say one more time...
I love you Abby
to the Moon
and BACK
again and again and again.
*kisses to my angel*
I won't insult you by saying that I know how you feel, because I don't and can't. We are all different. I do know something of what you went through because I went through months of Herman being sick and being told that his FeLV had taken such a grip on him that it was only a matter of time. Luckily, he survived, but I remember the agony very well. When Herman's time did come, it was only a matter of hours. He was my heart kitty, but I only had him for three years. It must be so much harder when you know a kitty for many years. God bless you and keep you. I think of you kindly.
ReplyDeleteAugust has been rough on so many friends. I am not sorry to see it go either.
ReplyDeleteWe tell about our losses.
ReplyDeleteYet we never tell it all.
We cannot.
There are not words.
For all the pain
Of the loss.
It is absolutely the most painful and difficult part of loving our unconditional-love-giving furbabies, for sure. big hugs xoxo
ReplyDeleteI have tons of respect for you as you take your journey through sadness and pain. Sharing helps others in ways you will never know.
ReplyDeleteThis really was a very difficult month for so many families who lost special furs!
ReplyDeleteWe are purring for all everyday
It has been quite a journey, such a very sad few weeks! xox
ReplyDeleteWe agree. Saying goodbye to our beloved pets is painful.
ReplyDeleteAs time goes by, the hurt fades,but the memories remain forever.
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger, JJ and Julie
August has been a sad, sad month for so many of our friends. Too many goodbyes. We are sharing our purrs and love with you and the rest of the families around the blogosphere and twittersphere who have had such painful losses.
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ReplyDeleteIt's so sad that this has been such a month of loss for so many. I've often thought that your way of grieving is preferable to mine because I keep it in but then it comes out anyway and in a very sad way. I have not doubt that your journey will help others. I know that I've learned from you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful saying. I'm glad Boo is bonding with you more. I'm sure that's a help. I know I'm happy when Annie sleeps on the corner of the bed (the closest she'll get). I think you're amazingly brave and I appreciate all your expressions of love for your sweet Abby.
So many losses, so much sadness.
ReplyDeleteBut at the same time, it's heartwarming to see so much love.
I always think of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet on Joy & Sorrow. I have so many of his beautiful books.
Then a woman said, "Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow."
And he answered:
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that hold your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.
Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.
When the treasure-keeper lifts you to weigh his gold and his silver, needs must your joy or your sorrow rise or fall.
xo, Glogirly
ABBY KNOWING YOU OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS WAS MY PLEASURE AND JOY...NOW TO YOU I SAY...GOOD AND FAITHFUL FRIEND....RUN PAIN FREE OVER THE BRIDGE AND KEEP THAT TWINKLE IN YOUR EYE AND MOST OF ALL KEEP THE MAN IN THE MOON ENTERTAINED WITH YOUR ANTICS!!
ReplyDeleteHUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
As you said, "We all grieve in our own way." Mom used to write poetry to do this. Now she feels very fortunate to have friends to talk to just as you are doing with your posts about Abby. Whatever it takes, you know all your blog friends are here for you. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Misty May, Mauricio, Giulietta, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette
ReplyDeleteAbby,we miss you like crazy too and send the Mom huge hugs. We know you are watching down over your family and wishing them well. Take good care all of you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree, we are never, ever the same, but we are better for the love and joy.
ReplyDeleteYes we agree, August has been a month best left behind. Too many HURTS. Purrs and pawhugs for you...
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long sad month. We'd like to say better days are coming...but we know that it doesn't feel that way to you...and we totally understand. When you lose a special kitty like Abby, it will take a long time for the pain to go away...if ever. We continue to send you comforting purrs.
ReplyDeleteThis has been a very hard month for the CB and Twitter Anipals. It ended with us losing sweet Smokey8. More tears.
ReplyDeleteWe all grieve in different ways and the time period is never the same. It does get better but you can't rush it. Purring for you.
ReplyDeleteas efurryone already has said...such a sad, sad month for anipals...the CB...Mom Linda and I still hope you will think about publishing your grieving process, posts...you love of sweet Abby and how you have shared from beginning to end of her life is a tribute to how all companion furramily must be lived with and remembered...paw hugs, Savvy and Mom Linda
ReplyDeleteSending lots of purrs, headbutts and hugs!
ReplyDeletesimply exquisite. Think of you all the time and I am so sorry I haven't written yet. Between BarkWorld (getting ready to go) and getting sick when I returned my head is spinning. I WILL be in touch SOON!
ReplyDeletexoxoxoxo
Great Blog dear friend. Yes, August has been a terrible month for losing dear pals both on Twitter and the blog world. Abby - we'll always love you and never forget you. One more Mario SMOOCH!
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