30 April 2011

A Light In Remembrance

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Today I am remembering all my furries who have gone on to Rainbow Bridge. They are all remembered every day with such love and happy thoughts.

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This is my first ever cat who was named William - he was a mighty hunter and when we opened the door after a day at work the first thing we did was hunt for his offerings to us!! He loved to roam free all day and half the night but always came home for his noms and a cuddle.
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He died on 20th November 1991 from a severe chest infection. He is still missed so much

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Then came Maxie and Emma on 22nd November 1991. The first picture is Maxie who I have to say absolutely adored me from the moment he saw me at the Cats Protection League and climbed the legs of my jeans to settle in my arms - I never looked at any other cat.

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He was also a mighty hunter and used to collect his "girl" friend across the road and they would proceed to the local cemetery and bring offerings back to her mum and us.

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He died on 20th November 2005 (the exact day 14 years later than William) he had stomach cancer.

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Emma was chosen by my late husand on the same day as Maxie at the same shelter as Maxie. He fell in love with her on sight and she had very pretty markings. Emma also was a great hunter and always brought her presents home to us including a live rat once!! My husband ran outside and grabbed it from her before she could bring it inside to play with. The rat bit him and would not let it go and he had to hold it and and kill it to get it's teeth out of his finger. He then had to go the the doctors for a tetanus injection!!
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After my husband died she decided I was better than nothing and transferred her affection to me but she only lived for a few months and I had to have her euthanised on 28th November 2009.
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I put her ashes on my husband's ashes plot so they were together again.

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Now Hannah and Lucy live with me - thankfuly they are not mighty hunters.






24 comments:

  1. Such wonderful kitties who came before. We think it's sweet and touching that Emma's ashes are with your husband's.

    We, too, have our candle lit this weekend. It's a lovely way to remember all our deeply missed companions.

    -Fuzzy Tales

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  2. That is some great memories. It is so nice to remember all the ones we have lost. We are going to put a post up tomorrow. That is some mighty good looking cats that you had. Take care.

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  3. Julie says..it reminds me of all the cats I've had, some of them my very best friends and companions. Thank you for reminding me to include them too, this weekend of remembrance.

    We'll be purring our prayers.

    Tom
    xoxo

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  4. Sweet memories of your kitties. Lighting a candle is a wonderful thing to do.

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  5. Thanks for sharing such precious memories.

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  6. We are remembering and purring for all our furiends that have left us. Thanks for sharing William, Maxie and Emma's stories with us.

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  7. Awww sweet William, Maxie and Emma!! Three beautiful mighty hunters and amazing kitties!! What a wonderful tribute to these angels!! And to your hubby too.

    Me and Charlie are lighting candles for all of them in our hearts!

    We are also waving to gorgeous Lucy and Hannah! Take care
    x

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  8. Hannah and Lucy might take umbrance on you not thinking them mighty hunters...thanks for sharing your Angels. All Cats are unique and it's very touching that Emma's and your Husband's ashes are together.
    xx Trish

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  9. What beautiful memories.....thank you so very much for sharing them with us.

    xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  10. What sweet memories of your angel cats. Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Cats of Wildcat Woods

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  11. Lovely memories and such a nice tribute to your furbabies. Many (((Hugs))) ..
    ~ The Bunch

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  12. I should have done this today. I loved meeting all of the furries who came before. xoxox

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  13. Lovely tributes and I am so touched that your husband has his beloved cats ashes with him. Hugs GJ xx

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  14. What adorable kitties and beautiful memories. I am moved when I read Emma's ashes and your husband's are put together so that they are together. Thank you for sharing the story of your angels.

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  15. Awwww thanks for sharing these lovely bonkfully sweet photos of your dear beloveds. Oh my goodness, the memories are so bittersweet. Their faces are adorable.

    hugs and gentle bonks

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  16. Such a wonderful feline family you've had! It's amazing how kitty spirits stay with you -- they are your guardian angels! (from Pisi & Squeak and me!)

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  17. Those are wonderful memories! We like learning about those who came before. My mom has always had cats around. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. that black cat almost same like my kitten..

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  19. Hi Hannah and Lucy - yoor mom's past kitties look very sweet and we are sure that she misses them. We know that yoo are verry speshull to her and hope yoo have many more years togevvur.
    Oliver (and Ruby)
    PS Scott says he is sorry he hasn't let us visit in a while!

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  20. Thank you for sharing these treasured memories.
    We did not recall you mentioning that you lost your husband. We are also sorry that for loss in your life.

    Our softest purrs
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    Abby Ping Jinx Boo Gracie
    purrin
    xoxox
    ~ManxMnews

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  21. What a lovely tribute to the ones that came before.

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  22. We loved hearing the stories of your wonderful Angel Kitties. It was special to have a Remembrance Weekend in their honour. Have a nice week Ladies!

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  23. The way they touched our lives ...
    The love, feeling, it is just amazing.

    Such lovely tribute.

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