? My Beloved Saoirse has Gone to The Bridge

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Critter Mom said:
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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I am glad that you have found a beautiful resting place Mogs! That's important to me also!
 
Critter Mom said:
I'm not good with graves and I'm dreading it.
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(((Mogs)))
Are you able to think of it as a special sacred space where her body will be embraced by Mother Earth?
And have you thought of any little things that you might like to bury with her? Perhaps there are some special or personal things you could put alongside her?
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Agreeing with Eliz's suggestions above. I've done just that with my two, along with a little handwritten note...

Mogs, is this place fairly near where you live? You may want to visit the spot to help you feel closer to Saoirse. My two are buried under the apple tree in my back garden where I can go and talk to them sometimes... Bittersweet, but that's the way I like it.

Do tell us more about this spot if you can.
 
Elizabeth and Bertie said:
(((Mogs)))
Are you able to think of it as a special sacred space where her body will be embraced by Mother Earth?
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Very much so. From I found the place it immediately felt 'right' - somewhere beautiful and serene, in keeping with her beautiful spirit and her nature.

http://www.woodlandburialscholderton.co.uk/fp.php?id=1061

I laid Amadán to rest beside the Atlantic ocean and it has always helped to know that somewhere of such outstanding natural beauty as his little body's resting place. It is a relief and a comfort to find somewhere beautiful and peaceful for Saoirse's, too.

And have you thought of any little things that you might like to bury with her? Perhaps there are some special or personal things you could put alongside her?
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I'm all over that like a bad rash. I wanted to add one of her little dinghy beds in and her nip toy but I can't leave anything with her that's not biodegradable. :( I'm going to give the vets a lock of my hair for her in the morning. It seems pitifully inadequate. :(


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Critter Mom said:
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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"Do not stand and my grave and cry ....
I am not there - I did not die ....."

Bon courage Mogs
 
(((MOGS)))

It is a beautiful location, so peaceful. A lock of your hair would be a wonderful gesture, and maybe have the vet save a lock of Saoirse's hair for you as well. Your physical beings will be together always as will your spiritual souls.

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Critter Mom said:
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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In this one post, you've already said everything you need to say to each and every one of us Mogs, so don't feel like you need to reply to each person individually. We are a family here....we always have been. Everyone who reads your posts knows how much we mean to you....Just as you mean so much to each of us.

One thing I did when I lost one of my soul cats was I planted a flowering plant next to her burial spot in the yard. Every year that plant has the most beautiful flowers and reminds me that although most of the year it looks like it's gone, it always comes back to be even more beautiful each year.....so I know it's never really gone....it's just preparing for it's next amazing life

I wonder if they'd let you do something like that for her? I know they have certain wildflowers on the property.
 
These are very characteristic images of the sunsets that caress the shores at Ammie's place ( the light, the colour and the mood are quite extraordinary) and the song captures the feeling of the Atlantic; as majestic and powerful as his beautiful, magnificent Spirit:

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Chris & China said:
In this one post, you've already said everything you need to say to each and every one of us Mogs, so don't feel like you need to reply to each person individually. We are a family here....we always have been. Everyone who reads your posts knows how much we mean to you....Just as you mean so much to each of us.

One thing I did when I lost one of my soul cats was I planted a flowering plant next to her burial spot in the yard. Every year that plant has the most beautiful flowers and reminds me that although most of the year it looks dead, it always comes back to be even more beautiful each year.....so I know it's never dead....it's just preparing for it's next amazing life

I wonder if they'd let you do something like that for her? I know they have certain wildflowers on the property.
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Same here. A good friend gave me a lovely white rose to plant in Tom's memory and it still flowers every year. And each spring, a mass of primroses and forget-me-nots surround the area... How appropriate is that...
 
Critter Mom said:
With a heart and a half, Mary Ann. :bighug::bighug::bighug:

I'd love to have a wake for her.


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Hey this is a great idea, Mogs. Think about a way you would like for us ALL to join in a "virtual" wake and we could do that... Something appropriate of course to celebrate Saoirse's life. I am going to a funeral in a couple of weeks' time for a lady who was larger than life - we have been asked to wear bright coloured clothes and get our nails manicured and polished in rainbow colours (her trademark) and we will eat Cornettos (her favourite food). Sorry to go OT but just an example of "appropriate".
 
Diana&Tom said:
I am going to a funeral in a couple of weeks' time for a lady who was larger than life - we have been asked to wear bright coloured clothes and get our nails manicured and polished in rainbow colours (her trademark) and we will eat Cornettos (her favourite food).
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This gets the Mogster Seal of Approval. It is so important to celebrate the life as well as grieve the passing; if the former were not wonderful then the latter would not be painful.

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Do you all have even the slightest idea of how wonderful you are and how great a privilege and extraordinary a blessing it is to be cared for by you? I truly hope so.

:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

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Diana&Tom said:
Needs some thought and a bit of planning perhaps...? And you could possibly start a separate thread to ask peeps for any further ideas...? It would be an incredible thing to do.
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Yes ...a special thread dedicated to Saoirse. If you have pictures of your beautiful girl as a little one and through some of her more memorable times....her favourite toys and foods, the sort of music that she found soothing...tell the world all about your precious Saoirse so that we can form pictures in our mind to hold and share. A celebration of her life. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
 
Tuxedo Mom said:
Yes ...a special thread dedicated to Saoirse. If you have pictures of your beautiful girl as a little one and through some of her more memorable times....her favourite toys and foods, the sort of music that she found soothing...tell the world all about your precious Saoirse so that we can form pictures in our mind to hold and share. A celebration of her life. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
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What a wonderful idea!
 
Tuxedo Mom said:
Yes ...a special thread dedicated to Saoirse. If you have pictures of your beautiful girl as a little one and through some of her more memorable times....her favourite toys and foods, the sort of music that she found soothing...tell the world all about your precious Saoirse so that we can form pictures in our mind to hold and share. A celebration of her life. :bighug: :bighug: :bighug:
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It would be lovely if we could all share stories of our loved ones - 'go with the flow' sort of thang.


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Forgot to tell you all ...

Yesterday morning my doorbell rang unexpectedly. I went to the door and I was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Saoirse and myself - from our vets. I was blown away ...

I am so glad I moved to them from the previous practice; for all of my frustrations with them at times, I know how much they genuinely care for their patients. It meant so much to that they were so good about coming out to the house to treat Saoirse (and they loved that they got to know her in her normal, calm and gentle state instead of just seeing her scared and freaked out at the practice).

(((Our vets)))


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(((Mogs))) I'm so so sorry it was Saoirse's time to cross. No one could have done more or tried harder than you did for her. This summer seems to have taken so many of our babies from us. Nothing I can say will help - I know that only too well. If only I lived closer so I could just give you a hug where words aren't needed. I know Rosa will have been there to welcome Saoirse to Rainbow Bridge along with so many others. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Mogs, I would love to light a candle when you lay Saoirse to rest. She has meant so much to all of us here and you have meant so much to us as well!
 
Mogs, I still have dried miniature roses from a bouquet sent to me by my vet when my precious heart kitty passed on in 2010. They sit by her urn and I know she is always with me. Perhaps you could get a little shadow box and keep a lock of Saoirse' hair, some dried flowers from the bouquet and a small toy, collar, tags or whatever feels right. It would provide you with a little altar at which to visit with Saoirse whenever you want to when you can't get to the woodlands. The spot you have chosen for Saoirse is absolutely beautiful. I'm sure Saoirse is smiling down on you in approval! :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
I've been away on vacation, catching up and at this moment, I'm shedding many tears reading all of the heartbreaking, yet lovely posts about beautiful Saoirse and the incredible love you had for your baby. Rest in peace, dear little one. What an incredibly wonderful Momma she had in you, Mogs to have loved her SO much. My heart goes out to you. ((❤️)) Hugs and thoughts are with you...
 
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