tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post8983262062477456211..comments2024-01-26T19:48:37.576+00:00Comments on crivens jings and help ma blog: Jess - Whiskers at DawnAlistairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-30710120130409359192014-03-24T07:51:08.119+00:002014-03-24T07:51:08.119+00:00Thanks Kat,
She was, just like her sister Bailey ...Thanks Kat,<br /><br />She was, just like her sister Bailey who died a few years before, a wee star and we absolutely know we were privileged to have both of them. It's been a week or two but I still see her sometimes: just the tip of a tail disappearing round a door, or hear a quiet miaow from the hall. These are comforting and painful by turn. When we're ready no doubt others will come and stay too. That'll be a wee whiley yet.<br /><br />Cheers for your kind comment.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-16029448191530133362014-03-23T12:53:43.783+00:002014-03-23T12:53:43.783+00:00I am so sorry for your loss! I remember reading th...I am so sorry for your loss! I remember reading this when you posted it the first time, and sharing it with my Sweet Husband. She was a lucky cat and obviously well loved. <br />Being loved in return by a cat is a very special thing. Reading this reminds me of losing our Amoke. She has been gone for years, but still there is an Amoke shaped hole in our lives. <br />Thank you for sharing part of her life with us, your posts about her are all wonderful.<br />KatKat_RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-39288539149331619312014-03-01T22:16:21.553+00:002014-03-01T22:16:21.553+00:00Thanks AC,
Seems like she's still been here t...Thanks AC,<br /><br />Seems like she's still been here this week, peeking round doors and jumping down from her bed in the utility room. Very strange.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-46489558082978261822014-02-27T20:38:10.340+00:002014-02-27T20:38:10.340+00:00Alistair, I feel your pain. Literally. So, so sorr...Alistair, I feel your pain. Literally. So, so sorry.<br />Best advice someone gave me: only cowards don't cry. At least she had you.<br /><br />Let yourself grieve. Took me awhile.Antares Cryptoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197876328401157462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-87414619508368985942014-02-26T16:33:23.671+00:002014-02-26T16:33:23.671+00:00Cheers Jane. You're so right.Cheers Jane. You're so right.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-16801854990148901572014-02-26T12:13:19.141+00:002014-02-26T12:13:19.141+00:00Ocht, I'm sorry to read that you've lost y...Ocht, I'm sorry to read that you've lost your lovely Jess. But, as the others have said, what better way for her to leave than by slipping off to sleep while lying comfortably on your chest. She'll leave a big gap in both your lives, but how lovely that you're left with so many beautiful pieces of prose that were inspired by Jess. I'm sure they'll provide you with a great deal of comfort in the future Al.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866728990345415730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-53639368007042859012014-02-25T07:43:03.606+00:002014-02-25T07:43:03.606+00:00Thanks BB. Thanks very much.Thanks BB. Thanks very much.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-71299314240531277522014-02-24T18:53:55.602+00:002014-02-24T18:53:55.602+00:00I echo everything that Sharon has said. You are s...I echo everything that Sharon has said. You are so fortunate not to have that dreadful "trip to the vet's" with her and she died where she felt safe and happy, and on her own terms. Your world will seem emptier without her, that is for certain.<br /><br />I hope another cat will find it has a future with you. We have a permanent procession of homeless strays wending their way to OUR door.<br /><br />Meanwhile, holding you and G and Jess's memory in my thoughts . . . Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-9231240700496062872014-02-24T15:30:01.343+00:002014-02-24T15:30:01.343+00:00Thanks MM,
I'm sure there will be in the futur...Thanks MM,<br />I'm sure there will be in the future but maybe that will be a while away. You're so right about how subtle cats are compared to dogs.<br />She'll be missed that's for sure.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-11666589156792434652014-02-24T14:06:06.992+00:002014-02-24T14:06:06.992+00:00I remember reading this beautifully crafted essay ...I remember reading this beautifully crafted essay when first posted. It loses nothing on re-reading.<br />You will miss your Jess. Animals take up a large space in our lives--cats far more subtle than dogs in their companionship, keeping their own sense of mysterious completeness even as they demand our attention and give of their own in return.<br />Our sister cats, Eggnog and Raisin, are approaching their 16th birthdays. Both have become physically fragile, but have certainly not diminished in personality. I dread the day when they will leave us and can only hope that they will pass quietly at home as your Jess has done, without a last stressful journey to the vet.<br />A home without a pet is perhaps a tidier place, but a less welcoming one. I trust there will be another cat for you and G.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.com