One Day More
Eponine is fighting her own battle. However, it is so clearly obvious her little body is shutting down. Her weight is declining and each time I pet her I am discovering this little bony body. She still provides nice and loud purrs. I've been feeding her baby food. Never thought baby food would ever enter our home! Beef was her favorite. Now, it's only a few licks. Watching her appetite vanish breaks my heart.
She doesn't mind me lying on the floor next to her as long as I'm petting her or scratching her head. But if I stop or fall asleep, within a few minutes she's moving away from me. I don't know why.
Your comments have been phenomenal! I often cry as I read them, but overall feel very comforted. I read them out loud to Ep. She and I enjoy seeing all the pictures. Some fantastic pictures of mice receiving Secret Paws gifts, cats discovering snow, rabbits and dogs having fun. My Cowboy -- slip of the fingers -- I laugh and smile at the pics. Don't ever stop posting those pictures! I regret I haven't posted more pics of Ep. (Interpret: Still have dial-up and no digital camera, or loser.)
Discovering your blogs is proving so beneficial and therapeutic. Eponine has spent easily 99 percent of her life in our home only. Not venturing out too far and seldom visiting with other furry creatures. Meeting all of you is a huge blessing.
(Written by Eponine's Cowboy)
24 Comments:
You must be such a comfort to her. I have wondered what it will be like when Oreo's time comes & I hope he will go gently & also give us a chance to say good-bye.
I hope the girls enjoy.
Cowboy and Eppy - we send our prayers
your in our prayers.
the zoo
may saint francis be by your side always.
the zoo
Eponine is such a sweet-natured beauty. Please give her a gentle rub behind the ear from all of us at GK.
Eponine, we all hope your Cowboy has as much time as he needs with you.
From "Prayer for a Cat"
...
And when I am old and the time comes to say farewell, hold me gently in your arms and I will go without a whimper.
For with you I am trusting, safe and secure. A cat who walked alone but loved you with a full and happy heart.
Copyright © 2005 Phylis Feiner Johnson All Rights Reserved
Prayers and Blessings for you dear Eponine and your beloved Cowboy.
Mary Kay
Sending nose nuzzles to you and Eponine, and hugs from Mama.
You are doing everything you possible can for her and I know that she is very comforted by your extra special care at this time. Our pets provide us unconditional love and she knows that you have always given her the same. In the past I have lost pets and never had the time to say goodbye. Spend every moment you can with her now, she is a treasure, as are you.
I have been praying for you both. And crying.
God bless you.
We will keep you in our prayers. This is the time of year for miracles. Never give up hope.
You are in my thoughts. Since I am 18 years old and have had my share of problems, I know that my people worry about me. Your years have been filled with love and will continue so until the end.
Sending love and Bunny Kisses.
WE HAVE BEEN CRYING TEARS FOR YOU. TWO OF US ARE 16 AND OUR OWNERS DOTE OVER US CONSTANTLY. ALWAYS WORRIED ABOUT US. BUT THEY DO LOVE US SO. YOU ARE SO IN OUR PURRAYERS.
THE ZOO
Lots of love, kisses, purrs, head butts, chin skritches and purrayers to both of you. Eppy, you are such a beautiful girl and your cowboy loves you very much. Cowboy, you take such good care of your girl and you give her great comfort. That's all a kitty and a human can ask for.
Both of you are in my prayers.
Amy
The Monsters' Mom
It takes a lot to get my tear ducts working, but reading your blog has done it. Seems to me you two were pretty lucky to find each other. My sincere best wishes at such a difficult time.
Kittycat & guinea pig prayers continue for your from here in Minnesota. I've been lucky to hold all but 2 of the 8 I've had that passsed away in my arms when the time came. Each time I told each dear little one to let go if it's time,that it's ok to go. I still ahve 6 piggies and 3 kittycats. It's the hardest thing in the world. sss's mom
D-I'm very sorry for your loss.
Lots of love and purrs and purrayers for you and Eponine both from me and my sisters Boni and Mini and my Mommy. Some tears too cuz it's hard.
Eponine and Cowboy, our purrayers are with you. Eppy, if you go to the Rainbow Bridge, my dear sweet heart and soul Ralphie will be there waiting for you, with all of the other cherished babies. Cowboy, I know how very hard it is. I cried for almost an hour remembering my sweet Ralphie's struggle - and his favorite baby food was beef as well. It is the season of miracles and we are all purraying hard for both of you.
We are sending fuzzy headbutts & nose kisses to both of you. Your blog made our girl cry, and then she hugged us both really hard. Please know that you are both in our prayers.
Buzzerbee & meep
Each day is a lovely gift. You two are blessed to have each other.
It's Sweetie's Mommy here...I'm so ver sorry you are going through this very painful transition...it is so very very hard I know, and I too want to send you purrayers and if and when she crosses that Rainbow Bridge..(I love that image..) my Sugar, Teeny, Silky, Baby and Mooney will be there waiting with open paws and lots of purrs of love...each one was so very precious to me....cherish every moment, as you are doing right now...Much Love from me and Sweetie, too...purrrrrr.
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