It's strange...

[Rajah]

...not having Blaze around any more. It's so easy to just think he's in the other room sleeping instead of gone.

But at the same time, it's strange how my memories are holding -- when we lost Sage, I remembered him sick more than I did healthy. Granted, in the two months we had Sage he was sick one month and well only one month. But with Blaze, every time I think of him instead of remembering him in these past 2 weeks, or even in the past 6 months when he wasn't quite as bright as he'd been before, what keeps coming to mind are memories and "feelings" of him from about 6-8 months ago, when he was happy and healthy, running and playing, into everything...

It's interesting that the memories that are choosing to come to the front are the happy healthy ones rather than the sleepy or sick ones. Usually when I lose someone, I dwell on the sad for a few weeks as part of my grieving process. Not so this time.

 

[jx3smom]

Rajah, I know exactly what you are talking about. I am so sorry that things worked out the way they did. I feel sooooo quilty that I was in FL. when my dear Mr. Red passed away. He'd been sick for a few years but was doing well. He was my baby and then his brother died 12 days later and was only sick a very short time and I really don't remember most of the time he was sick. Both boys were 16 so I was very lucky to have them for so long but I still miss them. By the way, I still have the Mom and one sister.

Fur babies are so much part of your family. My best wishes, prayers and hugs go out to you and your family.

 

[December99]

I'm just getting on here since Thursday and so I'm just seeing anything - I just wanted to say that I'm sorry to hear that you lost Blaze!!!

 

[sammi]

Thank God for memories Tammi, for no one can take those away from us. And I'm so glad you're already remembering the happy times with Blaze.

It's so nice also of your vet to have a plaster cast and a lock of his fur to give you. What a thoughtful thing to do for the owners.

You've been in my thoughts all weekend Tammi. {{{{hugs}}}}

 

[CathyCanada]

Hang on to those happy, healthy memories, Tammie. Those are the ones that give you joy.
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[helenabear]

Tammi, I can understand what you are saying... with one of our cats, Poof, I only remember the good & healthy days. Even when I now talk about how sick he was now, I can't "see" it, I just know that is how it was. It is nice that you can remember the healthy and happy days with Blaze. Hang on to those...

{{{HUGS}}}

 

[catsrule]

It's good to hear from you, Tammi. I'm glad you are thinking of the happy times with Blaze. Blaze had the best mommy and daddy in his life that loved him so much.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

<font color=navy>I'm so sorry to read about Blaze, Tammi.

I'm glad, though, that in your sadness, you can remember the good times he had with you. He was one lucky kitty to get you & Michael as owners.

 

[Sonya]

I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Blaze. I can't imagine how hard this must be.

 

[SnowAngel]

Memories are always the best way to remember a loved one. Keep them alive and the loved ones stays alive in your heart

 

[CourtasanSatine]

I'm sending you some ((((hugs))))

 

[Serena]

More {{{hugs}}} for you.

 

[Dodie]

I haven't been online since Thursday either and just wanted to send my condolences as well.

You'll see him out of the corner of your eye for awhile too, as if he's still around. You'll then catch yourself and realize it's just your imagination.

Again, I'm sorry. Do your best to keep hanging on to those happy, healthy memories.

 

[nativetxn]

That's a good thing, Rajah. How lucky you are that you have happy memories. Don't you think it eases your feelings of loss?

{{{HUGS}}}

 

[tc]

Tammi, I am so sorry to hear about Blaze. It's so hard to lose a pet, and I know you were especially close. Hugs and pd sent from out west.