I was glad that February 11th was beautiful sunny and warm.
I spend all afternoon outside with Gracie and the cats.
Gracie Grace I called.
It's time.
She jumped down and I gave her a final ear scritch. Knowing in my heart I was saying my farewells. Letting go is never simple. How can it be that one moment you're here and then the next you're not? My heart is filled with emptiness. Abby first, Gracie next. Perhaps there is some synchronicity in Abby joining our family in June of 2005 and Gracie arriving in July of 2005, Abby and Gracie came basically together and left us as they came.
Gracie I will miss my little cashmere kitty, my friend who played whap the pen off the desk, who meowed every time I called her Gracie Grace. My sweet quiet girl with the paws of a herd of buffaloes who enjoyed tormenting her orange brother and was her Daddy's baby girl. We will always miss you in our hearts and one day Gracie Grace we will see you again. I promise. You wait with Abby in that meadow and watch for us. I'll be there. Looking for you and Abby.
Such a beautiful post and tribute to your precious Gracie. She will be so dearly missed by so many of us. Sending you much love and gentle healing purrs of peace.
ReplyDeleteThey leave holes in our hearts when they must leave, but also rainbows...
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to be able to put into words your feelings. Am teary eyed as I read this. They definitely leave holes in our hearts when they leave. Hugs.
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Big Big hugs ~~~~~
ReplyDeleteNever easy to say goodbye. That's beautiful that they came in together and went out together. Purrs & prayers for your family ~Rascal and Rocco
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute to your pretty girl. Keeping you in our purrayers.
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) from all of us at Angel Prancer Pie.
So beautiful, this whole tribute to dear, dear Gracie. Those eyes in the third know all. You know I believe in synchronicities, of when cats enter and exit. It's not random and I can see Abby and Gracie happy together. But for now, my heart aches with you. Sorrow shared is halved. xoxo
ReplyDeleteles images sont très belles et émouvantes, pensées pour vous, et Gracie.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tribute to a special, special girl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your lovely Gracie. Sending big hugs and purrs to you during this sad time.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautifull tribute to such a beautiful kitty. She was loved, it's easy to see.
ReplyDeleteIt breaks my heart. And I know yours and you husbands are broken too.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to lovely Gracie and we are so very sad to see her go but we're sure Abby was waiting at the bridge for her to cross. Two wonderful ladies both taken too soon.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
We're heartbroken here too, for you all. Purrs and universal Light and (((hugs))).
ReplyDeletePeace.
Our eyes are misty after reading that. What a wonderful tribute.
ReplyDeletewe are so very sorry....but we get some comfort knowing Grace and Abby are together watching over you all
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs from all of us. Gracie Grace was, and will always be very special and will have a special place in so many hearts.
ReplyDeleteSending purrs and hugs.
ReplyDeleteSending purrs and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. So very, very sorry. But you're right. You will see Grace again. And Abby, too. Sometime in the distant future, you will all be together, once more. In the meantime, Abby and Grace will have each other for comfort. Their love for each other will help them pass the time until that day when, we all shall meet again.
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Nissy
A lovely tribute to your Gracie Grace. So very hard to let them go. I know she is with Abby and both will live on forever in your hearts.
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We are just heart broken that you have to go through this again. Our purrs. And to that Ping--we will come play with you any time you want--Gemini
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ReplyDeleteOh my heart is breaking for you. So much loss in one year...
ReplyDeleteHolding you close in our hearts and thoughts. We agree, this was a beautiful tribute to your sweet cashmere kitty.
We are so heartbroken for you guys=this is just too much to lose both beautiful baby girls so close together...We are really sorry for your pain and suffering over these huge losses in your family...We know Angel Abbey was there to greet precious Grace and they are lounging in the sunbeams by the Bridge together...Wishing you all comfort at this sad time, keeping you guys in our purrs and prayers...big hugs...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tribute to your dear Gracie. Hugs and love to you.
ReplyDeleteWe are visiting from Katie Isabella's blog. Jenna and I are so sad to hear about Gracie. It is so hard to let them go. They leave a hole in your heart forever. We know Abby was happy to see her at the RB.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. It's such a loving tribute to your sweet Gracie Grace.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vicki (and Annie too)
Soft husky woooos,
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A beautiful tribute to your Gracie Grace. Sending you lots of love and gentle headbumps.
ReplyDeletea beautiful tribute for a beautiful girl; we know your mom and especially dad will miss you gracie; while it's really ..not goodbye...just ...see you later...it still is heartbreaking ..God's speed gracie and HIS strength to your mom & dad ~~XXX
ReplyDeletesaying goodbye is so hard. especially saying goodbye twice in 6 months. our norton left us in may of his 18th year and his littermate trixie followed him 2 1/2 months later. gracie and abby will always be watching over you and when you all meet again it will be such a special day
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, but I'm so sorry is has to be about a farewell to another furbaby. Hugs for mom.
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to lose them no matter how it happens, they become such an integral part of our lives. We never forget them. I learned about this on Katie's blog. Hugs from us and purrs from the kitties.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful tribute to a sweet girl. It is always so hard to say goodbye! My heart is full and Austin and I send you much love and gentle purrs! xox
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely tribute. Mom says her heart aches for you, as she knows your is breaking right now. When we lost Madison and Mac within months of each other Mom just didn't know how to manage. We will be purring for you 24/7 and you are in Mom's prayers. Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteso incredibly beautiful. I don't find it to be a coincidence at all that Abby and Grace came to you a month apart and left almost the same way..........I think Gracie wanted to be with Abby.......another precious baby gone too soon. My deepest sympathy to your husband too, he must be devastated. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's never easy to let go. I've said good-bye to so many and miss them all.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you with these two losses so close together. I think of Scooby, and of having to say goodbye to Shaggy & Scout someday. Both girls are in your heart but that doesn't make it any easier. Peace & (((Hugs))) to you.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely post for a lovely sweet graceful angel. Purrs to you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute. I have a huge lump in my throat and leaky eyes. How hard it is for you to lose two kitties in short succession. We are sending strong, healing purrs and head butts.
ReplyDeleteAbby and Grace are waiting for you, paw in paw. they found each other and hope that though can comfort you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to Gracie. We're so sorry you're going through this...first with Abby, now with Gracie...we share your tears. oxoxox
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are crying.
ReplyDeleteWhere we just can't find the right words, you always manage to.
(((love and prayers)))
Sending gentle headbumps.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post. My heart aches for you. I am so very sorry for your second loss in such a short time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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