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Thursday, August 08, 2013

And then ... there were none.

Lucky Charmz
June 20, 2003 - August 8, 2013


Ever dignified, Charmee made his way to the Rainbow Bridge at 6:32 PM today on what is known as World Cat Day and what would have been DMM's twentieth birthday ... and I am absolutely bereft.  I'm a CCL without the requisite feline companion.  I have no one.  I didn't think that it was possible for me to be this sad, but here I sit with leaky eyes and dripping nose and only the scars on my hands from Charmee's love bites to remember him by.  I've had cats in my life for more than twenty-five years and now I just have Charmee's flat on my desk at school.

My dood is gone.  It was too soon.  He was too young.  He seemed so strong.  It turns out that he was as mortal as the rest of us and fell victim to undiagnosed diabetes that left him with destroyed kidneys that his v-e-t swore he could not live comfortably with.  My boy was in pain and I could do nothing for him ... not even help him to the Bridge where I'm certain his best buddy, Sparky Fuzzypants, greeted him with head bumps and nose taps.  Thankfully, Charmee's grandparents were able to see to his last moments on this mortal coil where they helped him "jump the life to come."  Open House trumped personal needs, so I couldn't hold him as he ran off.  They kissed him good-bye and saw him off.

Since DMM left on the last day of 2012, Charmee and I had made an uneasy peace and had even begun to connect where we hadn't in the past.  He had settled into the role of "only cat" and I had adjusted to a life with just one ... And now there is none.  I don't think that I'll be able to adjust to that.  I need a hug ... and a kitten (or ten).  Good night, Foo Phooey.  I miss you already.

48 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

We are so sorry. We are thinking of you on this very difficult evening-

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We are so sorry. Sending lots of (((hugs))) your way tonight. RIP sweet Charmee.

Zoey and the furballs said...

Oh honey I am so sorry and have leaky eyes for you too. Much love from all of us.

Mo and The Purries said...

Oh my friend, words cannot express the sorrow in my heart for you tonight.
Please know I love you so much, and if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask for help.
Love you.
Morgen

Sparkle said...

What a sad, sad day. I'm so very sorry.

Motor Home Cats said...

We are so sorry. We had hoped that there was something the v-e-t could do to give you a few more days/weeks/months with him. We are purring for you.

Cody, Gracie, and (mom)Tara

Unknown said...

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Sending lots of purrs your way.

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are so sorry for your sad and sudden loss.
Purrs and hugs from Flynn and Jackie

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

Me and my mom-person is very sorry for your sudden loss :(
Sending lot of (((purrs))) and huggies <3

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

We are so very sorry. Hugs

Poppy Q said...

So sorry that your heart is broken. I am glad that your boy had some family with him when he passed.

Big hugs.

Julie and Poppy Q
xxx

The Florida Furkids said...

We're so sorry to hear about Charmee. We know the heartache of losing a furkid and are sending out (((Hugs))) to you. You're in our purrs and prayers.

The Florida Furkids

Sweet Purrfections said...

I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this grieving process.

Cory said...

We are so sorry...if you need a kitten or 9...we can teleport over to give you comforting purrs.

Cory and family

The Island Cats said...

We are so very sorry to hear about Charmee. We send you comforting purrs and headbutts.

Jans Funny Farm said...

I am sorry that Charmee's time came so unexpectedly and left you with such pain and sadness. Sending a hug, purrs and pawtaps.

Fuzzy Tales said...

We, too, are so sorry to read of Charmee's passing. Sometimes it's hard to reconcile the transience of Life. :-(

Sending purrs and universal Light to you, to help you through this difficult time.

John Bellen said...

Please accept my condolences on Charmee's passing. They all go too soon but ten years is far too soon indeed. Godspeed, Charmee.

Spike William and Angels China Cat and Willow said...

We are so sorry that it was time for Charmee to run off to the Bridge. Just like Willow (9 years old) he left way too soon. China Cat & Willow were surely there to greet Charmee - he was Willow's Valentine. You were the very first to comment when China Cat & Willow started their blogs 7 years ago and we loved reading about all the cats over the years.

Spike is sending over soft purrs to you and I am sending prayers to ease your pain.

Purrrrrrs, Spike, Angel China Cat and Angel Willow
Love and Hugs, Mom Teri

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

I am so, so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. I am cat-less at the moment too and there is no worse feeling.

Marg said...

We sure send you some mighty big hugs and some good understanding. It is so hard when they have to leave. But he is probably running around like a kitten again. Lots of purrs coming your way.

Meowers from Missouri said...

so sorry to hear this--leaky eyes all around here--we know your pain. (many hugs) to you, and purrs and prayers for your heart's peace.

meowmeowmans said...

We're so sorry that Charmee had to go to the Bridge. Sending you soft and gentle purrs and prayers.

Forty Paws said...

We are so very sorry that Charmee has crossed over. And very sorry that he had diabetes and that it messed up his kidneys. Many many hugs and purrs and purrayers are being sent to you from all of us.

Luf, Us and Maw

Rascal and Rocco said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. Nothing I can say can make it better, but you are in my prayers.

The Tower Hill Mob said...

So sorry to hear this news. We will purr and pray for you.

Ivan from WMD said...

We are so so sorry that Charmee had to leave for the Bridge. :-(

Colehaus Cats said...

Many hugs and purrs to you. We are so sorry to hear Charmee was needed so urgently at the Bridge. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Carolina Cats said...

Deer Charmee's mom, we are so furry sad that Charmee was suddenly called to the Bridge. Owr hearts are hurting for you. We send menny menny purrrrrrs and snuggles for you. Charmee and all the Feline Americans know how furry much you loved them. They are taking care of each other and watching ofur you until you join them one day. In the meantime, please visit yore local shelter and pet some pussycats, maybe one of them will pick you owt and adopt you. Older kitties are furry wise - they know just wat you need!

Lots of love & hugs & purrs,
Finnegan, Buddy & Jazzy

Random Felines said...

we are so sorry..... there are no words for these losses. But know this - you are not alone...and when the time is right, a new kitty (or two) will be led to you and you will know that love again

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

There aren't any words at this time that will bring you comfort.But I am so sad to know that Charmee has gone. We have followed your blog probably since we began blogging. It struck us right after Abby's 14th birthday last month that so many of the long standing cat bloggers are no more. Which Abby will soon join Charmee at the Bridge. She is terminally ill with all undiagnosed illnesses that will take her from me far sooner than I am able to stand she go. So on so many levels I can deeply know the pain you feel and the loneliness that I will face. If you need a shoulder please do not hesitate to contact me:
manxmnewsATgmailDOTcom.

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq) said...

We are all surprised and saddenned to hear that Charmee had to leave you suddenly. Our Purrs of Comfort to you...

cats of wildcat woods said...

We are all so very sad that Charmee left for the Bridge. I cannot imagine your heartache. we are sending you lots of purrs and healing light.

KitKat said...

We were so saddened today to hear about Charmee. We can only imagine what you are going through. RIP sweet Charmee. Hugs and healing prayers.
Angel Normie, Mika, Sasha and Grady Lewis

Anonymous said...

We're so sorry and so very sad. We send purrs and kitty hugs, and lots of kittens. Maybe foster some and see which one(s) pick you as their forever mom? Love & purrs,
Grr, Midnight & Cocoa
Rascal & Riley
Max
Minion & Marshmallow von Fluffington

The Lee County Clowder said...

So sorry. Kitties are experts at hiding pain, and sometimes there just isn't anything you can do.

ppuurrrrrssss

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy and we know how much you miss him!

(angel) Grrreta and Fam said...

We are so very sorry for your loss of sweet Charmee. We send you comforting hugs and purrs.

Mickey's Musings said...

We are very sorry at this sad news.
We cannot imagine a home silent with no kitties.
We send you comforting purrs.
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie
and mom Nancy

Max said...

Aw, man... :(

I really, really freaking hate diabetes. And I am so sorry it got Charmee.

Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I guess he was needed for a very special job at the Bridge that only he was qualified for. Keep all those good memories tucked away in your heart and then share them with that new kitten that I know Charmee is training before he sends him/her to you.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Oh, my goodness! We didn't know and we're so sorry and sad for you.

We came by to thank you for being there for us with your comments when we lost our Tom. Our human is still hurting so bad that we can only respond to a few of our consoling friends at a time. She still goes to pieces. xx

Please know we share your sorrow.

Mom Julie, Tinker, Mittens, Angel Tom and Anastasia

Team Tabby said...

It is very sad to hear that Charmee has crossed over Rainbow Bridge way too soon. Headbumps and purrs to you.


Mindy
Moe
Cookie
Mike

Mighty Kitty said...

I am so sorry that your handsome boy went to the Bridge! My eyes are leaking and my heart breaks for you. We all have another fur angel now!

Everycat said...

We are so very sorry that Charmee has gone, it is so unfair to lose our beloved furry friends. We know you are now without cats, and we hope that until you get catted up again, fond and happy memories of Charmee will comfort you

Rumbly purrs and love
Gerry, Mungo & The Ape xx

Samantha & Mom said...

We are sorry to hear about Charmee going to the Rainbow Bridge!! We will hold you in our hearts forever Charmee!! Lots of hugs & purrrs for your Mom!!
Tears from your TX furiends,

Millie said...

Oh noes! Mom and are so sorry to hear that you are cat-less, and that Charmee has run to the Bridge. I am proof positive that kitties who come after can make you happy again. Mom and I are sending hugs, purrs and headbutts your way.

Millie
xxx...

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