? My Beloved Saoirse has Gone to The Bridge

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:bighug:Over 10 years ago I lost my soul kitty, Chessie. I cried everyday for over a year, and still do occasionally, but somewhere along the way I also started smiling when thinking of her. This song was popular at the time and became my tribute to her. It still gets to me.
 
Sharon14 said:
:bighug:Over 10 years ago I lost my soul kitty, Chessie. I cried everyday for over a year, and still do occasionally, but somewhere along the way I also started smiling when thinking of her. This song was popular at the time and became my tribute to her. It still gets to me.
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Thank you, Sharon - captures so much of what this is like. :bighug: From the day I lost Ammie that's how I felt and have continued to feel ever since. My feet are taking the first steps down that painful road again ... but this time without the physical presence of my beloved Saoirse to mitigate the feeling of devastating loss. (While she was still here I always felt that a little part of Amadán still remained with me in this physical plain; alas! no longer ... not only have I lost Saoirse, I've now lost Amadán a second time.)

I am so grateful that this time I will have you and others here to comfort me as I walk that oh-so-lonely, agonisingly painful path. The Universe did not see fit to grant me such a precious benison in the past; I was left to the dubious mercies of the "He/she was only a cat" brigade. :(

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My inexpressible gratitude to everyone responding. I can't adequately express how much your messages and caring mean to me. It will take me a little time to respond properly to you all but I will get there in time.

Thank you all for saving me from the horror and torment of trying to go through such a profound loss utterly alone. You have no idea how much that means to me, nor how incredibly deeply I appreciate the love and caring you have for my beautiful, beloved baby girl. (((Saoirse)))

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Tuxedo Mom said:
Mogs I am sure I can speak for hundreds of people here in saying that losing Saoirse is like losing one of our own.
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Oh, Mary Ann, thank you for this. I am so glad that I was able to tell you all enough about Saoirse so that you all might learn about even the merest fraction of how wonderful her spirit is, and that you came to care so much for my beloved girl. There was only one of me and she deserved much more love than I could ever give her.

Behind the scenes I faithfully passed on every single prayer, every single fuss, every single scritch and every single healing thought that every single one of you sent her way. Even our vets know about how many people around the world have prayed and sent healing for her. It is a tremendous comfort to me that, in some small way, I was able to convey to you all some small part of the essence of the oh-so-beautiful miracle that is - and always will be - Saoirse de Faoite, and that so many of you here came to love her.

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Critter Mom said:
I was left to the dubious mercies of the "He/she was only a cat" brigade. :(
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People can be so heartless when they say that but one thing I know for sure Mogs, you will never, ever hear that here. We all grieve when one of us loses our beloved kitty, and the amazing love and support from everyone gives us hope and the courage to carry on. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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Like so many others here, I woke this morning wondering how you are doing. That feeling you have, that Saoirse is still there, is because she is. She will never leave you Mogs and those feelings are Saoirse telling you she is fine. They are reminders of all the good times you shared and why your love for each other was and continues to be, so very special. Be kind to yourself Mogs because that is what Saoirse wants for you.

Remember we are all here for you and sharing your grief...... all wishing the miles did not separate us so we could be there to offer you even more support. Sending a boatload of hugs! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
oh I am so, so sorry. I know it hurts so horribly bad. its like a nightmare losing a furbaby. awful awful utterly heartbreaking. I really feel for you. i'm so sorry!!!!!
 
Mogs, I am so very sorry to hear that Saoirse felt it was time to leave this physical world.....it is so hard being the one left here. This isn't about "me" but the point is releveant, as you will see. Since 2012 (I am 48) I lost my parents, my dog Hannah and my cat Toto....I was drowning in loss. I'm not a religious person but am extremely spiritual and have had amazing connections with those who left me here. Each departure was right on the heels of some new door opening..........my mom left right when my dad got ill and needed my care. My dog left right when I had to move to care for my dad....and so on (Spot got diabetes exactly when my dad went on hospice). Most importantly, I learned that when I can find a quiet space and drown out the "noise" from this physical place, I feel connected to them all. My mom visited me in a dream right before my dad went on hospice and was looking for him....she told me it was his time (my daughter had almost the same dream...mom told her she was waiting for him now). I have had numerous experiences like this these past four years. My point is that, in my experience, spirit is still with us everywhere...but the signal is hard to catch in the chaos and noise of our daily lives. Find that quiet and reconnect with Saoirse........

A few more things.........Animals and the Afterlife (Kim Sheridan) is an amazing compilation of inspiring stories (sort of like Chicken Soup for the Soul) of those from all walks of life who have had amazing experiences after their pets moved on to the next chapter.

Finally, this poem has been my inspiration and got me through these losses.....it is just an excerpt.........here it is..........hope it brings comfort.......

Excerpt from Henry Scott Holland poem:
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Wishing you peace and the ability to smile and find comfort in the near future...........Love and hugs, Robin
 
Tuxedo Mom said:
Her spirit is on a different plane of existence now, but still remains with you.
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I truly believe this.....and choose to believe that when I am most missing the one who has gone ahead, that is when they are walking right beside me. Many more (((hugs))), dear Mogs. We are all thinking of you.
 
Oh Mogs, I am so sorry that Saoirse has gone to the Bridge. Continue to lean on everyone here - you have welcomed and supported so many of us, now it's our turn to support you. Sending comfort over the Atlantic to you. :bighug:
 
Oh Mogs...I just don't know what to say. I am stunned by your sad news, and crying along with you, as if Saoirse was one of my own. I am so very, very sorry. My heart is breaking for you, dear friend, and I wish so much that I was there to hug you and help see you through the next few days! You and Saoirse have touched my life deeply, and I hope it will help you to know that she will always have a place in my heart.

And God asked the feline spirit
“Are you ready to come home?”

“Oh, yes, quite so”, replied the precious soul.
“And as a cat, you know I am most able to decide anything for myself.”

“Are you coming then?” asked God
“Soon”, replied the whiskered angel.
“But I must come slowly
My human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.”

“But don’t they understand?” asked God –
“That you’ll never leave them?”
“That your souls are intertwined, for all eternity,
That nothing is created or destroyed,
It just is . . . forever and ever and ever?”

“Eventually they will understand” replied the cat
“For I will “Whisper” in her heart – that I am always with her.
I just am . . . forever and ever and ever!

– Unknown

Love and (((((((hugs))))))) to you, dear Moglet.
 
I believe Rover is still with us. At first, I thought it was just the habits of testing, shooting, feeding, monitoring. I kept thinking I should be doing something. I still think I should be doing something at certain times of the day. But that wasn't it. I hear a meow in my head every once in awhile, so I smile and say "hello." If Saoirse is still with you, enjoy the time.
 
Sweet Spot said:
Mogs, I am so very sorry to hear that Saoirse felt it was time to leave this physical world.....it is so hard being the one left here. This isn't about "me" but the point is releveant, as you will see. Since 2012 (I am 48) I lost my parents, my dog Hannah and my cat Toto....I was drowning in loss. I'm not a religious person but am extremely spiritual and have had amazing connections with those who left me here. Each departure was right on the heels of some new door opening..........my mom left right when my dad got ill and needed my care. My dog left right when I had to move to care for my dad....and so on (Spot got diabetes exactly when my dad went on hospice). Most importantly, I learned that when I can find a quiet space and drown out the "noise" from this physical place, I feel connected to them all. My mom visited me in a dream right before my dad went on hospice and was looking for him....she told me it was his time (my daughter had almost the same dream...mom told her she was waiting for him now). I have had numerous experiences like this these past four years. My point is that, in my experience, spirit is still with us everywhere...but the signal is hard to catch in the chaos and noise of our daily lives. Find that quiet and reconnect with Saoirse........

A few more things.........Animals and the Afterlife (Kim Sheridan) is an amazing compilation of inspiring stories (sort of like Chicken Soup for the Soul) of those from all walks of life who have had amazing experiences after their pets moved on to the next chapter.

Finally, this poem has been my inspiration and got me through these losses.....it is just an excerpt.........here it is..........hope it brings comfort.......

Excerpt from Henry Scott Holland poem:
Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Wishing you peace and the ability to smile and find comfort in the near future...........Love and hugs, Robin
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Robin, your message here is just beautiful and said so perfectly and poignantly.
 
Dear Mogs, i'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out too you. Sending you lots of love and hugs! Know that you are not alone in this, you have all your beautiful friends here on FDMB who are right there beside you to hold your hand in this sad time. The loss of a kitty friend is so extremely hard... :( Although it's the best for Saoirse, because there is no pain anymore, but still the loss of your friend is the hardest to handle.
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Mogs

I hope and pray that you will continue to post here in the days and months ahead. You are a valued and loved family member here and we will all do what we can to support you. Your wonderful, kind compassion has helped and will continue to help new and long time members.

I use an animal communicator and she is able to contact animals that have crossed. She tells me that when the bond is strong between animal companion and human, as yours with Saoirse, that the beloved animal stays for a very long time and we actually see them because they ARE there. We dream of them because they want us to know they are still with us. She said cats have the ability to move back and forth across the veil so they can stay in our presence to comfort us but also spend time in the spiritual world. They miss and love us but when they've been so ill, they are happy to be in a form that is whole again and without pain. They wait for us.
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Mogs I woke up today and thought about you and Saoirse and shed a tear. I just wanted to express again how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I know I've only been on the board a few short months but the amount of care and love you had for her was expressed through each and every one of your posts. You went above and beyond for her and people like that (you and everyone else on FDMB) hold a special place in my heart because how deeply and unconditionally we care about our animals. You will see her again and she's always with you, forever. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Sweet Spot said:
Hope it gives Mogs a little dose of comfort during this rough time of letting go physically..........
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It has brought me some comfort, Robin. Thank you. :bighug:

It saddened me to read of all the huge losses you endured in such quick succession. I've been through similar and it's very hard to go through. ((((Robin))))


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Thank you all for your messages and words of comfort. They are helping me so much - don't know what I'd do without you all and I'm so grateful to each and every one of you for caring about me and my beautiful girl.

I wish I had the wherewithal to reply to all of your messages straight away but I'm absolutely reeling right now. Please know how very much they mean to me and how deeply I appreciate all you are doing to help and comfort me. I would be doing so much worse without your warmth and caring.

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I just don't know which way is up. I'm shaking, dissociating, and swinging between crying and then needing to cry and not being able to get past the numbness in order to let the tears come. I can't eat and a very large part of the time I feel like throwing up. I feel so cold and tired, so lost, and so fearful of the pain that's going to come when the shock wears off.

I'm still in a state of disbelief. I still think Saoirse is here. My Bonnie ...

That's all I'm able to write at the moment.


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Mogs, you are doing an amazing job responding. When my Billy passed it took me days before I could respond to anything. Every time I tried, I cried so much I couldn't see.
 
((((Mogs))) I've been offline for a few days and am just now seeing this sad, sad news. I'm so sorry that Saoirse has passed away. I know how devoted you have been to her, and how you have done everything possible to take care of her and keep her healthy and whole. The loss of a sugar cat is, for many of us, a loss like none other, because the gift that comes with caring for them is a relationship and bond that is also like none other. That's the gift of the diabetic cat - we get a heart kitty that is one with us. I know that gift and I know the grief that comes when they have to leave us behind.

You have my deepest sympathy. I hope you know how important a part of this community you are. You have helped so many here with their sick kitty - because they are not "just" cats. They are vulnerable little souls in furry bodies that trust us to care for them. I hope you will stay.

Yet one more poem . . .
Grace Noll Crowell said it best:

To One in Sorrow

Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in - I would be very still
Beside you in your grief.
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief.
Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
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Fly free little one, knowing you are loved and cherished.
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(((MOGS)))

Everything you are experiencing is so totally normal...you are in the mourning and in the midst of a deep anguish from losing your very special Saoirse. You have given the greatest gift of all to allow your precious baby to escape from pain and suffering, but now you are the one with all the pain. As you grieve you must remember to take care of yourself as best you can. You are such a special person who has given so much to this community and as we also all grieve the loss of Saoirse, we worry about you as well. You have so many people from all over the world that are sending prayers and strength and hugs for you. Allow yourself to grieve, but don't allow it to destroy your beautiful spirit. Reach out to us all as much as you need.

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I want so badly to reply to all your messages - so many things I want to say to thank you but I'm absolutely shell-shocked. A lot of the time I can hardly see the screen for tears and some of the time I'm in such a daze I don't know what I'm doing. If you were all sitting beside me I could tell you straight away but trying to write is very hard. I wish, wish, wish I could write to you all straight away.

Please know that I cherish every word, every thought, every kindness. Please know how much you are all helping me. Please know how much I treasure you all. You're the only family I have. I shudder to think how things would be without you.

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Mogs, I don't think you should even begin to consider replying to messages - we know you're reading them and deriving what crumbs of comfort you can at this time, and we don't want you to have an additional burden in the form of feeling obliged to reply. First and foremost you must rest as much as possible because grief is exhausting and you need to stay strong for your own sake and your little civvie's (Lunasa? Sorry if I've got that wrong).

We know how hard this is. We do, we really do. Keep holding on to the positives - there are some... Saoirse is not in pain. She is in a lovely calm place where nothing can hurt her. And she will always love you because love is endless.

Great big hugs to you, Mogs...

Diana
 
Far too many of us have experienced a loss that has sent us reeling as the waves of emotion ebb and flow uncontrollably. We understand how paralyzing those emotions can be and don't want or expect you to reply to every message. We simply want you to look after yourself first and foremost and to know we are here for you and share your sorrow. Saoirse is with you in a different way now but she is there and always will be.

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I agree with @Diana&Tom, responding to each of us should be the least of your concerns, unless it helps you to do so.

I can't even express my sadness, and everyone else has already expressed it so eloquently.

But I mostly want to say this to you: Although you and I have crossed paths in some threads, we've never "spoken" directly. But I sincerely wanted you to know what an inspiration you have been to me. Your wisdom, experiences, knowledge of medications, supplements and kitty procedures and treatments, empathy for others, and most of all your strength in the face of adversity.

I very often hear you sell yourself short in that regard, but I just want to say that I think you are one of the strongest people that I know. I aspire to be as good of a Cat Mom, and a person, as you are.

Whisper, the civvies and I are all holding you close in our heart right now and always.

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Critter Mom said:
My beloved Saoirse crossed over the Rainbow Bridge just a little while ago.

I thank God she's no longer in pain.

I love you, Saoirse. I will always love you. I am so lucky, so grateful and so blessed that I am the one that got to be your mum. Thank you for loving me. I will hold you forever in my heart.

(((((((((My Beloved Saoirse)))))))))


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I know we have not spoken for a while but I just wanted to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I don't need to tell you what a wonderful Mum and friend you were and are to Saoirse - she will always be with you ... our cats never leave us - they are spiritual creatures. I have lost babies too and someone once said to me that 'when you lose someone you love, you gain a Angel you know' and I hope these words bring you some comfort too.

One of my cats spoke to me through the rainbow and these were her words ..... I am sure Saoirse would say the same:

"I am always with you, your love is my home ...
You are always with me wherever I roam.
In our gardens of green where the sun is so warm,
My spirit is free and our friendship reborn"

She will be well now and playing with all her new friends and sitting by your side or on your bed until you have healed and can smile when you think of her. She was lucky to have you and you must never forget that ... big hug

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we don't want you to have an additional burden in the form of feeling obliged to reply.
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It's not a feeling of burden nor is it a feeling of obligation, Diana; it's a feeling of overwhelming appreciation. If you knew my life story, you'd understand why I want to write to you all so badly. I have never - NEVER - received such kindness nor felt so valued in all my life. I am completely and utterly humbled ...

There aren't enough words in any language on the planet to express how much all your kindnesses mean to me; in all my days I've never ever known the like of it and I am profoundly grateful to each and every one of you for taking my beautiful girl and me to your wonderful and generous hearts.

I will NEVER forget this to all of you. With every ounce of my being I thank you for all you're doing to help me, but I thank you even more for the space you found in your hearts for my beautiful baby girl.

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Awwwww Mogs - what I meant was don't tire yourself out when you need to conserve your strength. We know you'd *like* to reply but we would simply like you to take things easy for the time being. Your health is so important.

More hugs to you,
Diana
 
I've found somewhere beautiful to lay Saoirse's little body to rest - in a natural woodland. I am so grateful for this. I have no home of my own and no garden and I was dreading having to go for cremation. (I'm completely weak and pathetic when it comes to 'the aftermath' and it would have completely freaked me out.)

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For me, the thought of returning her little body to rest on the bosom of Mother Earth is the least difficult way to deal with things.


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Do you have people to help you with laying Saoirse to rest, Mogs?
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My friend is going to take me down there. He's very good and kind (and God only knows what I'd do if he wasn't there) but he's not really an animal person and doesn't grok how big of a deal this is for me. I know that all of you will be there in spirit with me but, hand on heart, this is one time when I really wish ye could be there physically as well. I'm not good with graves and I'm dreading it. :(


ETA: It's going to be so lonely.

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