My best friend in the world
My sweetest, most beloved Cleo died yesterday. I really don’t know how to express my sorrow and grief. She came into my life 12 years ago when I was 21 and had been my right hand through it all and it was a lot. She was the most loyal and loving being in my life, ever.
I wish I had something funny to say, a dead cat joke or something, but I just don’t.
I love you, my girl.
posted by jen @ 5:23 PM
21 Comments:
Oh Jen, I am so sorry. Knowing what you're going through doesn't lessen it one bit. She lived your most important years together with you. Losing someone so special, it is a huge loss.
I'm sorry to hear that. We brought three cats with us from the States, and they all lived to ripe ages in their mid-teens. But it still hurt when they were gone.
We just had a scare with our "new" cat Nena over the weekend. She seems to be OK now, after a €300 bill at the vet, but not fully recovered. She either poisoned herself on a plant or got into someone's rat poison outside. Whatever.
Jen I'm so sorry to hear about your baby :(
Jen,
I am so sorry for your loss.
We lost our dog of 16 years this Dec.
http://photorose.blogspot.com/2005/12/in-loving-memory-to-my-dog-denaos.html
What I did and it may or may not help is go through your albums and collect every Cleo picture you have and put them in a folder or CD. My wife still has not (will not) look at this folder for our dog. But it feels like I have a tribute of her (Our dog's) life. It was therapy. . for me.. . I'm very sorry Jen. . .I understand.
Jen,
I am so sorry about your loss. I am glad that I got to meet Cleo. She was beautiful. Don't worry about dead cat jokes. They are not needed.
Sending you the best wishes,
Claire
Jen, I am so sorry. *hug*
There are cat people and there are people who have never felt the hand of the Creator comfort them on a cold winter night, when there is no one else who cares but the cat that somehow wandered into your life. I told a friend once that I believe cats have a special role, not all of them mind you, but many, and these chosen cats have the power to heal us when we are broken. In my life a cat has appeared at every major time of crisis - it's a bit odd really but true. They are all love these fur ball belching beings - all love.
I wrote a song about one such cat event - email me if you would like a copy and I'll email it back.
Peace ...
I'm so sorry... cats are more than pets, they're family.
No words, jen. :´(
I'm so sorry. I'm glad I got to meet her. It was obvious she was a beautiful lady, a sweet baby, and a best friend. And she tolerated us with grace. I feel your loss very deeply. Wish I was there to give you a hug. :´(
(Lisa from the former american-in-aachen)
Very sorry to hear about that, Jen. I know what it was like when I lost my cat many years ago. *hug*
It is always hard to lose a pet, especially when they have shared a significant portion of your life. You have my sympathies.
ok...seeing the photos...you've made me cry. I want to say more, offer a hug, a comfort but there's really nothing I can say except, I love ya, Jen. oxoxo
I don't even know you or your cats but you had me in tears. One of my cats gives me a scare every so often and I don't think I can bear the pain of him leaving. I am very sorry.
Jane
i've never posted here and just started visiting, but i also was in tears. i don't know what to say except that i am feeling your pain as mine resurfaces from the loss of my best friend kitty a few years ago.
i'm so sorry for your loss and broken heart.
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel.
I am very sorry about your loss. I was just talking about getting a puppy the other day......
Oh, Jen, I am so, so,sorry and I understand completely. My first cat (who looked a lot like Cleo) was with me from college until right before JR was born, and I STILL miss her. But I feel so lucky to have had her to love, just as I know you do about Cleo.
Hang in there.
I am so sorry about the loss of your cat. Both of my cats have given me scares before; luckily they are still with me, but I know I will be a basket case when they go. To quote Sark, "Cats are angels with fur." My thoughts are with you. Pets are family.
I just saw this. I'm so, so sorry that Cleo is gone.
She was a beauty, wasn't she?
so sorry to hear - losing a pet sucks....
Jen,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Just remember that she used to pee in your purses when she got pissed at you.
I know; you wouldn't mind if that were to happen again if she were to be with you again. That's when you know that there was a deep love (well, not exclusively, but it is one of the official things).
Vernon
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