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November 21, 2006
sleep on, sweet babes
My beautiful Miss Benny followed her brother this morning, as gentle a passage as he had last February. I feel like a whole era of my life has ended; Benny was born in my bed almost fourteen years ago, and she and Fat Boy have been with me longer than Peter has. She rests beside her brother now, right where we'll plant our flowering crab in the spring.
This morning I wrote to my mom that in a few short weeks I would be snuggled on the couch back home with my head on Peter's shoulder and Benny curled in my lap, where I belong; when I wrote that, my baby girl was already gone. Goodbye, my darling girl.
Posted by jodi at November 21, 2006 07:14 PM | categories: crazy cat lady
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Sleep well sweet kitty.
Posted by: Steph VW at November 21, 2006 07:48 PM
Oh, Jodi, I'm so sorry! Rest well, baby girl.
Posted by: Stephanie at November 21, 2006 08:11 PM
Ohhh, such a sweet face she had. I'm sorry, Jodi.
Posted by: Bakerina at November 21, 2006 08:13 PM
I'm so sorry. I think of you often, separated from your loved ones. I hope your homecoming is still sweet, even if it is with a little bit of bitter thrown in.
Posted by: Cara at November 21, 2006 08:15 PM
Oh Im so sorry. I know all too well what you're feeling, my beloved Murphy died a month ago today. Im so sorry...
Posted by: kelly at November 21, 2006 08:34 PM
Oh sweetie! Sorry to hear the sad news.
Posted by: Mita at November 21, 2006 08:39 PM
*sigh*
That's very sad. Pets become like family, and I'm sorry that you've lost her.
Posted by: NWJR at November 21, 2006 08:47 PM
Aw, Jodi, I'm so sorry.
Posted by: caro at November 21, 2006 09:41 PM
I'm very sorry for your loss. Take care.
Posted by: amber at November 21, 2006 09:47 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jodi. Sweet dreams to Miss Benny, and a big hug to you.
Posted by: alison at November 21, 2006 09:54 PM
Aww, I am so sad for you. What a precious face Miss Benny has.
Huggs!!
Posted by: Inky at November 21, 2006 10:31 PM
Sad for your schmoo. What a cutie. ;-(
Posted by: Jenny at November 21, 2006 10:34 PM
So sorry to hear of your sweet kitty's passing on.
Posted by: Robin at November 21, 2006 10:40 PM
I'm so sorry sweetheart.
Posted by: Sandy at November 21, 2006 11:08 PM
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. -Buddha
I am truly sorry for your loss Jodi.
Posted by: Bob at November 21, 2006 11:57 PM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Carol at November 21, 2006 11:58 PM
This made me cry! I recently went through this with my roomates kitty.......boo. I think this is the only reason that I hate the kitties - we always outlive them and have to see them go......
Posted by: stacie at November 22, 2006 12:38 AM
oh jodi, i'm so very sorry. much love to you.
Posted by: korin at November 22, 2006 12:51 AM
I'm so sorry. They are loved so much, it hurts so much, and it only fades and comes back in waves. Thankful for a gentle passing, but I'm sorry for the pain.
Posted by: Wendy at November 22, 2006 01:10 AM
I'm so sorry sweetheart, lots of hugs.
Posted by: Anna at November 22, 2006 04:51 AM
sweet dreams, benny. sorry jodi, i know how hard it is.
Posted by: anna at November 22, 2006 05:41 AM
She is beautiful Jodi. Sleep well pretty girl!
Posted by: Kate at November 22, 2006 08:44 AM
We just lost one of our 19 yo kitties... and I know there is not much more to say besides I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Heather G. at November 22, 2006 08:50 AM
So very,very sorry. Benny was so loved and full of sweetness, I can tell. Lots of love. xoxo MJ
Posted by: MJ at November 22, 2006 09:24 AM
Jodi,
We lost our sweet Casey boy 2 years ago today. He was only 7 and had kidney failure. We started our day today by remembering his sweet soul and feeling again how wrenching it was to let him go. I'm so sorry for your loss. Miss Benny was a lovely girl.
Posted by: Emily at November 22, 2006 09:31 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. I know home won't feel quite the same without either of the fats around. Benny was gorgeous and lovely and I'm glad to have met her, even briefly.
Posted by: Kirsti at November 22, 2006 09:34 AM
I'm sorry for your loss..
Posted by: Mouse at November 22, 2006 09:42 AM
I am so sorry to hear it, Jodi. Benny was a sweet girl.
Posted by: Lauren at November 22, 2006 09:49 AM
I'm so sorry, the furbabies really don't live ong enough. I'm happy though that she had a peaceful end to a lovely life.
Posted by: Sherry W at November 22, 2006 10:01 AM
I'm sorry you lost your kitty before you had a chance to get home and be with her for a bit. My sympathies.
Posted by: Kathode Ray Tube at November 22, 2006 10:33 AM
Ohhh, my heart is sinking. It's the kind of sad I had when I saw "Where the Red Fern Grows" when I was a little kid(saw it first, read it later).
Sorry for your loss.
It's been one hard kitty year.
Posted by: bonnie at November 22, 2006 11:00 AM
I'm so sorry, Jodi.
Posted by: courtney at November 22, 2006 11:12 AM
I am so, so sorry...
Posted by: cari at November 22, 2006 12:10 PM
Oh Jodi, that's so sad. My sympathies and condolences go to you and Pete with all these others above.
Posted by: Em at November 22, 2006 12:26 PM
So sorry for your loss...such a sweet face. (((Hugs)))
Posted by: michele at November 22, 2006 01:28 PM
Oh, Jodi, my sincere condolences. Losing a friend is horrible, especially one who's been with you through so much of your life. I lost a dear kitty about 2 yrs ago and it still makes me cry sometimes. Hugs.
Posted by: Carol at November 22, 2006 02:05 PM
Jodi, I'm so, so sorry . . .
Posted by: chris at November 22, 2006 02:51 PM
I'm so sorry. I lost mine in 2000 and thinking of her still makes me cry. But as a vet friend kept telling me, good cats/dogs mothers shouldn't stay without an animal as there is so many of them looking for a home. Take the time you need to mourn and maybe you will decide to make an other one happy one.
Posted by: Marie at November 22, 2006 03:49 PM
sorry to hear jodi...
Posted by: brenda in toronto at November 22, 2006 07:41 PM
I am so sorry! I'll keep you in my thoughts. If I lost one of my boys, I would be really feeling it. Stay cool.
Posted by: melly at November 22, 2006 11:38 PM
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. I know that words aren't enough for the grief that people feel when we lose a companion, but I think you understand the sentiment of everyone who has replied.
Posted by: Danielle at November 23, 2006 12:54 AM
I'm so sorry you lost your sweet cat.
Posted by: Bethany at November 23, 2006 11:53 AM
i am so sorry to hear of y'all's loss. ;(
Posted by: pezz at November 23, 2006 06:07 PM
Sorry for your loss :(
Posted by: Melissa at November 24, 2006 02:56 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Cats are so special.
Posted by: Rebecca at November 24, 2006 05:29 PM
she is having a good time with her brother and their friends somewhere way more fun than here. i am sure they miss you as much as you miss them. my kitties send kisses and snuggles your way.
xo
Posted by: natasha at November 24, 2006 11:02 PM
Hey Jodi,
sorry to hear about Benny. Hope you are holding up ok. I will write you a longer email soon. Take care :)
Posted by: Krista at November 25, 2006 10:57 AM
That sucks! I'm glad it was peaceful, tho. No fun for Peter to deal with it by himself, either. *hug*
Posted by: Ghita at November 25, 2006 12:25 PM
My condolences. I hope you have lots of sweet kitty memories to keep you company,
A frequent reader.
Posted by: Klari at November 25, 2006 06:07 PM
I'm so sorry Jodi. Hang in there,
liz
Posted by: liz at November 26, 2006 07:53 AM
So sorry for the loss of your family member, they never complain, and their innocence makes it that much harder to see them go.
Remember good times and companionship.
Best to you and yours during this rough time.
Posted by: Terra at November 26, 2006 08:57 PM
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet whiskered one. Losing pets is so difficult.
Posted by: Gina at November 27, 2006 04:11 PM
She had a good, long life and was a lovely kitty. I'm thinking of you and I'm sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Jenna at November 27, 2006 05:53 PM
I'm so very sorry, Jodi. It seems like you've had a rough year.
Posted by: Mandy at November 30, 2006 11:06 PM
We don't get over them--we only get used to living without them. What a lucky girl to have a mommy who loved her so much. Take care.
Posted by: karinen at December 3, 2006 05:17 AM