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Bron and Sheba (GA)

Bron and Sheba (GA)

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It is with great sadness and heartbreak that I tell you Sheba passed away this afternoon.
She stopped eating in the last 24 hours and neither zofran or cerenia helped at all. The specialist said I would know it was time when she stopped eating.
Sheba looked at me this morning and that look told me it was time.

Sheba spent the morning lying on her bed in the lounge room being visited by members of the family. One of my DGD spent a couple of hours patting her head and scratching her under the chin which she loved. She was purring up until the end. She was completely relaxed and calm.
I arranged for the vet to come to the house. Neither of my normal vets was on duty but their locum came out with one of the regular nurses and he was very empathetic and understanding. He told me I had made the right decision while she still had her dignity and all her functions intact.
He gave her a sedative and when that had taken effect he put in the canula. She was completely relaxed and comfortable during the whole thing ...except the sedative stung momentarily.......and she was not at all stressed. It was all very peaceful and she just slipped away while I was telling her what a good girl she was and stroking her. I wasn't able to nurse her because she was too uncomfortable being nursed because of her swollen tummy
We buried her next to her soulmate Maxie in the side garden. The DGC each put a flower in the grave with her.
I can't really believe it has all happened. I feel I am in the middle of a nightmare. I am heartbroken to have lost her but I promised her I would not let her suffer and I was determined to keep that promise.

Rest in peace my beautiful Shebbie. I hope you find Maxie at the rainbow bridge:rb_icon:
 
Dear Bron, I am so very sorry to hear this news. It sounds like Sheba had a beautiful send off surrounded by lots of love. Sending you lots of virtual hugs for comfort. Never long enough with our furbabies. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:


RIP Sheba Fly High, Land Softly cat_wings>o
 
I'm so sorry (((((((Bron)))))))

I will light a candle to help Sheba find her way to her soulmate Maxie. They will be so happy to be together again :bighug:

I know you feel empty and torn. You did what was right, with all your love. And Sheba knows how much you love her.
 
Oh Bron, I just can't believe Sheba went so fast! I am glad that she was comfortable and that it was peaceful and not stressful for her. I am so so so sorry! Prayers and hugs for you and your family!! RIP dear sweet Sheba!:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:cat_wings>o
 
(((BRON)))

Crying my eyes out for you. So so very sorry that Sheba had to cross the bridge so soon, but she didn't suffer and she was surrounded and encased with love as she made the journey. RIP Sheba

Prayers and strength sent for you and your family.

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((((((Dear Bron)))))) I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this heartbreak.

You gave your beautiful Sheba the beautiful send off that she deserved, so brave, so loving :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

RIP Sheba:rb_icon:
 
(((((Bron))))))
I am so sorry it was Sheba's time, I am so very sad for all of you, tears are flowing for her here too.
I am glad that her crossing was peaceful and that team Sheba was with her till the end, I have no doubt that Maxie will have welcomed her at the rainbow bridge, where they will both chase butterflies too their hearts content.

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Fly Free and land softly sweet Sheba.
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((Bron)), I'm so very sorry and there are never the right words. She's a special little girl and you're a wonderful mama bean to keep your promise. Fly free sweet angel. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Dear Bron...I know it is near bedtime there( we had that conversation one morning after u so graciously helped Elmo and I as you were headed to bed:bighug:). I am at a loss for words ..all our hearts are breaking for yours. Praying that a strong peace comes and settles over you and your family, a peace that has no explanation...that it wraps its arms around you as our love and prayers come across these many miles. :bighug:
 
I am so sorry Bron... there are never any right words... you did the right thing and the right thing is never easy but being the great bean you are that didnt matter... her final day sounds wonderful surrounded by those that loved her... no wonder she never stopped purring.... what a gift... sending prayers of comfort and care :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
She was so blessed to be able to transition peacefully at home, in the comfort and security of your arms, with your love to light her way to the bridge. Fly free sweet Sheba.
 
Bron,
My tears fall with yours at the loss of your dearest Sheba. Allowing them to leave us with peace and dignity is the greatest final gift we can give them, although it breaks our hearts. Sheba left this world the way she lived... in her own home in the arms of those who loved her and whom she loved. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. The passage below was a comfort to me when my mom passed last month. I wanted to share it with you. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
Fly with the Angels sweet Sheba cat_wings>o


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(((Bron))) Darn it. So fast just like my Max. I'm so devastated and sad to read this. Those of us who love our fur babies so much know how tough a decision this is and yet know it's the one final gift we give unselfishly. I know there are no words to ease the tremendous pain but know I am sending prayers and comfort and love. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Dearest Bron,

We all knew this day would come, when you would have to give Sheba her final hug and cuddle and let her go, surrounded by love and with dignity, and in her own time.

Endless prayers for you and your family for peace and comfort ....... she is forever in your hearts. Fly free sweet Sheba, there are many old friends waiting to greet you at the Bridge. cat_wings>o:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

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((((Bron))))
There are just never any words that make the loss better. Thank you for listening to Sheba when she told you that it was time. It is the last loving gift we can give. I found some comfort in the quote that I added to my signature line after Gabby crossed: "Cats never completely leave you. They side step time, shrug off death - come at the call of memory their beauty undiminished, their touch as gentle, their love perpetual." I hope it gives you some comfort, as well.

Fly free, Sheba, and land softly. There are many friends from Lantus/Lev Land waiting for you at the Bridge to keep you safe until you are reunited with the ones you love best.

 
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️((((Bron)))) with all our love from our family and GA's Bo and Sootie who have joined in to welcome your beautiful soul Sheba:rb_icon: in her new journey. Our love and comfort vines for you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sina
 
I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know my sweet Willie will be among the first to welcome Sheba to her new life free of pain. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve. Know that you gave Sheba a wonderful life and passing with dignity and love. May we all be so lucky when our time comes.
 
(((Bron))) My heart aches for you; I know Sheba has always been like a child to you and your love is endless. Our lives are touched by our beloved babies and how very special they are but once we deal with FD, a bond forms like nothing before or after. She will always know that you showed her the most pure love by keeping your promise to her to not allow her to suffer. You are the best of moms and giving her dignity was truly a great, great gift. I know we will all see and hold and love our beloved babies again at the Rainbow Bridge. It is what gives me hope and I hold onto.

Holding you ever so close in thought and heart today and sending extra prayers for strength and peace. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

The Ridge by Carol Notermann
It’s been such a lovely summer, I’ve been napping in the sun.
This morning, other cats and I enjoyed a long long run.
We chased butterflies together. I climbed high into a tree.
And now I think what woke me up was that small bumble bee.

I’ve yawned and stretched, and still I feel that something has begun.
He’s standing there in robes of white, and telling me to come.
I always run to Him you know, when He comes across the bridge
To see if we’re all having fun and if we’ve checked the ridge.

He gives tummy rubs to all of us and pets and cuddles too
I’m glad to see Him every day, when He comes into view.
Each day He takes a different cat, and chats with them a while
Then off that kitty starts to run. I swear they seem to smile.

But now He’s stopped in front of me. He’s said a name I know.
He said to look out towards the ridge. The sun is setting low.
I start to walk out toward the ridge, and then what’s that I see.
IT’S YOU! IT’S YOU! It’s really you. You’ve come to be with me!

My goodness you are running and I am running too!
You stop to bend, but I can jump and now I am with you.
I feel your kisses on my head, as I did in long off days
You’re holding me and hugging me, and into your eyes I gaze.

And now He’s walking with us, as you carry me once more
We’ve crossed Rainbow Bridge together. We’re here at Heaven’s door.
And He has held it open, and told us to walk through
That from now on and forever, I can always be with you.

Fly free precious Sheba.
 
Bron, I'm SO sorry it was sweet girl's time to cross....thoughts and prayers for comfort for all of you.

Soar high on your new angel wings bootiful Sheba...land softly back in your family's broken hearts...

HUGS and hugs, big loooooooong ones,
 
(((Dear Bron)))),

I haven't visited here in the past few weeks. I was so shocked to come on here today and see this terrible news. You were such an outstanding mom to Sheba and this absolutely breaks my heart. Sheba's sweet face was one of the first I remember on FDMB as you were so quick to greet me when I joined over a year ago. I'm sending my deepest condolences to you and your family, and I'm relieved to hear that her passing was peaceful and in her own safe, comfortable home surrounded with love....no better gift than that. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug: You did what was right.

Rest in peace baby girl...you will never be forgotten here....cat_wings>o:rb_icon:

Dawn
 
{{{Bron}}}

Words fail me, which is totally not normal.

The promise you made to Sheba was probably the hardest you ever had to keep, but it was priceless to her and shows how deeply you loved her. You gave her a peaceful, loving send-off, which is something we should all be so lucky to have. Your family here in L&L Land grieves with you and Team Sheba. :bighug::bighug::bighug:

Fly free sweet Sheba, and land softly. :rb_icon:
 
Bron, I am so, so sorry. My heart hurts for you. You gave Sheba a wonderful life and, at the end, a wonderful transition to her new life at the Bridge, and she will live on in your heart until the day you meet again, there. She knows how deeply you love her. Sending prayers, love and peace to you and the rest of Sheba's devoted family.
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For When They Leave Us…


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

Fly free, sweet Sheba, and land softly back in the hearts of the ones you love cat_wings>o
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All your beautiful messages and poems have given me great comfort during this awful time. Thank you all so much for caring about my lovely Sheba. I will be rereading them again several times I know over the coming days and weeks....at the moment I feel like a zombie.
It is 9 am here.....I didn't wake with the alarm for the first time in years. I had nothing to do when I got up except feed Jess and let her outside.......:(
I am truly thankful Sheba's passing was so peaceful and calm. The specialist told me she could go on for a few weeks or if the swelling pressed on a particular spot .......a vein I think she said......it could be quick. And that is what happened, because only 24 hours before I had been saying to the vet I thought Sheba's QOL was about 70 or 80%. Then overnight it went down rapidly.
I am getting endless questions from my DGC about Sheba's passing as they process it in their minds. It is interesting, they all want to be assured it didn't hurt her and that she was happy. School holidays here so they are here during the week days.......I am thankful for that as it will keep my mind occupied.
 
Oh, Bron.... My heart is broken for you. I am so sorry it was Sheba's time. You were a great kitty mom and she loved you. She will be your guardian angel until you meet again at the bridge. Many vines and hugs to you and your family.
 
Dear Bron, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Sheba. You loved her so much and so well and the love you shared will last forever. You and Sheba have been such an inspiration to so many on this board. So many times I looked at your spreadsheet and your devotion to her was so clear just from all those glucose tests throughout the nights. You were so determined to do your best and you did. You and Sheba were blessed to have each other and she will always be in your heart though of course you also want her in your arms. It is so hard to be without the physical presence of our loved ones. May precious memories of your beautiful Sheba bring you comfort at this most difficult time. Prayers for you and your family and many hugs. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Dear (((Bron))),
Your beautiful girl is flying free, being greeted by many old friends and by her dear Maxie. Your farewell to her was so poignant, so loving. I know she felt nothing but peace and love and gratitude to her mamabean as she departed this world. We grieve with you, dear friend, as you remember your Sheba. She will always be there in your heart--in her special place.

In loving remembrance and deepest sympathy,

Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)
 
Bron, I am so sorry. You've been a great help here on the board. I hope you will stick around.
Miss Sheba was a brave soul, fighting her cancer to the end - but if there is such a thing as a good death, she had it. You helped her perfectly with a seamless transition to the Bridge, where she undoubtedly has been welcomed by Willie and the newbies, and Maxie, and all those sugarcats who have gone ahead.
Rest easy, Sheba. May your fur be warm and soft in perpetual sunlight.
 
{{{Bron and the rest of team Sheba}}} I am so sorry it was Sheba's time to go, but you kept your promise to her, because you are the best of beans. :bighug::bighug: No regrets. Sheba is flying free again. No pokes, not shots, no arthritis and a happy tummy. Neko will show her the best meadows with butterflies and moths to chase. The rest of the GA's will welcome her into their embrace.

Take care of you Bron. It's all still fresh in my memory, and I remember how hard that first night of no alarms can be. I felt exhausted in spite of finally getting a long sleep. We and our lives are so closely tied to our sugar cats. I am glad you have your family nearby so you can share your memories together of your beautiful girl.
 
Oh Bron.....I am so very very sorry for our loss.
When I joined the forum I knew how loved and special Sheba was. I have no words just tears as I read your post, it is never enough time.
Many many thoughts of peace and comfort being sent your way.
Fly free sweet Sheba and land ever so gently......:rb_icon:
 
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