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Hepburn, well-loved kitty 1990-2006
Good-bye
posted by Moreena at 5/20/2006 11:57:00 PM
Saturday, May 20, 2006
about me
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the wait and the wonder
I am the mom of two girls, ages 5 and 2. My oldest daughter, Annika, has had 2 liver transplants. You can read her transplant story here. Sometimes I use this journal to update friends and family on Anni's health, sometimes I use it as a mommy memoir, and sometimes I use it just to amuse myself. I make no guarantees as to anyone else's amusement.
moreena@gmail.com
Annika's COTA donation page
All anecdotes involving Annika were made possible by two generous organ donors. Thank you.
Previous Posts
- 6 long months
- OK, I won't do this all the time, I promise
- and a little health update
- blogging for dollars
- words are overrated
- La Dolce Vita
- normal conversations
- zoinks!
- return
- crispy
going all multimedia
Anni sings, age 3
Winnie the Pooh song, Anni age 3
Anni rocks the lullaby song, 3 again
A fave, Anni sings Happy B-day to Frankie. Ignore the insane outburst from the proud parents at the end.
Holiday Spirit, 2004
Anni (age 3) entertains herself in the hospital
Easter movie, March 2005
Frankie can sing, too! (20 months)
After Ralph's hospital concert 9/05
fallen leaf fun 11/05
Liver Links
Liver Families
C.L.A.S.S.
CMH transplant center
Gift of Hope
American Liver Foundation
TransWeb
Liver Friends
Anna
Anthony
Carly
Emma
Grace
Haley
Havalah
Jen and Jon
Marisa
Natalie
Sarah
Shelby
Tanner
Haley's Dirty Rotten
Liver Blues
More to Read
12 cats
A Bird's Nest
a bunch of grapes
A Delicate Boy
A Little Pregnant
aboutMiche
academic coach
accomodatingly
Alenda Lux
All My Loose Ends
allied
Angry Pregnant Lawyer
Anut Candy
Bad Mama
Badgerings
Beanie Baby
Bettie Bookish
Bitch Ph. D.
Building the Bigger Family
Bumblerazz
chatnoire
Come, Mommy
Cookie Crumb Kids
Corndoggerel
Crazy Cat Woman
Crunchy Granola
Daddy Zine
darn tootin'
Daughter of Opinion
De Stijl
Deb Lite
DevilMacDawg
Et al.
Evensong Martini Club
feminist engineer
finslippy
Freakazojd's Palace
Frogs and Ravens
Geronimo!
Griffin's Journal
Gwen's Petty, Judgmental,
Evil Thoughts
Half Changed World
Heart Mom
Hello Josephine
Imagine Bright Futures
InnerDorothy
I Wish I Knew Where to Begin
jo(e)'s page
Kill the Goat
Knocked Up Vegan
Mamassage
mamazine
Marginal Utility
Might As Well Dance
mimi smartypants
Mimilou
MitoGirl
mon trou
M.U.B.A.R.
My Hiding Place
Mystery Mommy
Narrow at the Outset
New Kid on the Hallway
No Fancy Name
One Good Thing
Oy! Motherhood
Pandemonium
Penguin unearthed
Peripatetic Polar Bear
Phantom Scribbler
Pig Puppet
Pilgrim/Heretic
postcards from holland
Postcards from the Mothership
pound
POW
Purple Goddess in
Frog Pyjamas
Purple Puzzle Place
Quinn the Brain
Raising WEG
Rants for the Invisible People
Rocks and Garbage
Running 2Ks
Running*Cooking*Writing
Scrivenings
Set Free
Shelli's Sentiments
Snickerdoodles
Sunshine & Chocolate
The Accidental Ocelot
the least of my worries
The Pissed-Off Progressive
The Republic of Heaven
The Xpat Files
Three Peas in a Pod
Through the Looking Glass
timna
Travels in Booland
True Blue 4ever
under the ponderosas
vindauga
World Enough and Time
Yankee Transplant
Yarn Mom
Yeah, but Houdini didn't
have these hips
Yet Another Damn Blog
29 Comments:
Oh, oh. Poor Frankie. Poor Moreena.
I hope there's a kitty heaven with lots of little girls to play with. and treats. yes, there would obviously be treats.
I always have that hope, too. Thanks, PPB
I'm so sorry.
Oh, no. I'm so sorry.
Of course there is kitty heaven. How could there not be. Dog heaven too, for that matter. :o(
they are so a part of a families life aren't they.....
Oh my dear, that is terribly sad. I am so very sorry, Moreena.
so sad. i'm sorry.
Oh, I am so sorry. that sunshine post has stayed with me....I am glad you have such lovely photos, and memories, of the happiness you shared.
Moreena, I'm sorry for your loss. Blessings to Hepburn on the journey, and a basketful of catnip mice, the charming rabbit fur kind, on the other side.
How sad. I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry. I love animals to pieces, and it's just so hard to say good-bye to a furkid.
I'm so very sorry, Moreena.
Awwww.... Yes, there is totally kitty heaven (and doggy, and rabbit, and horsey, and all other good pets!).
I'm sorry Moreena.
So, so sorry.
Oh no! My heart goes out to all of you. I had my baby kitty that I dearly loved for 14 years. I have never been able to get another cat. This past November, we did, however get a puppy. The very first dog my hubby and I have ever had (together) in almost 25 years of marriage! LOL Needless to say, she is a joy and we have fallen head over heels in love with her.
I know that Hepburn was dearly loved and lived a long, happy life. Hold that thought close to you. Again, I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for Anni and Franki too!
tina
I'm so sorry, Moreena. For grief and the shadow of grief that darkens your heart. I still miss our cat who died when I was pregnant with Ben.
And forgive my ill-timed mercenary-ness, but I have to say: you could market that photograph as a greeting card and make your fortune. I would surely buy a box myself. What an amazingly sweet and comical and moving picture.
xo Catherine
I'm sorry! We too lost a kitty last week, our 16 year old P.K.
It's scary how much Danny and Annika have in common.
Mary O.
Moreena, I am so, so sorry.
I'm so sorry.
So sorry to hear about Hepburn, Moreena. It's terrible to loose a pet. Before I had my baby I worked in Veterinary health, and it was never easy for us to see people lose their pets. We used to send this poem out to everyone who had to say goodbye.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
Author unknown
I'm so very sorry. What a loved and loving cat.
I'm so sorry!!!
I am sorry to hear about Hepburn's death, but it sounds like she had a hell of a life.
I cried during "right again, little one" (this blog) and also again when describing Frankie's first rub of affection (new blog). This really is good enough to be a book.
Take care, and also, I have two real cute bunnies if you want them!
I am so very sorry for your loss. My own special cat friend died 2 years ago in March and I still miss him every single day. Comfort to you all on the loss.
Rest in Peace sweet Hepburn....you were a beloved kitty.
It's never easy. Sorry for the loss of your kitty friend.
I just read the incredible story of Annika's transplants. What an amazing family she was born into. You are all very lucky to share each other's company.
i'm sorry...i hope the girls, specially, are okay...death of a loved pet is hard on anyone but specially to kids...hugs to all.
Is everything okay???
tina (the worrier)
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