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Tracey&Jones (GA)

Tracey&Jones (GA)

Member Since 2016
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this post. After much discussion with the vet and the family. We have made the heartbreaking decision to let Jones go find some peace on Friday. We will be releasing him from this mortal coil on Wednesday afternoon. To make his last days as great as possible we have withdrawn all meds except the bupe, antiacid and sulcrate. That means less poking, prodding and pills - which Jonesy really appreciates at the moment. I have also relaxed his diet restrictions a bit - he is now getting whiskas when he does get his remaining meds. I am hoping that he continues to feel ok till Wednesday. Today was our first puddle poo but he got into sisters chicken food.:rolleyes: Always on a suicide mission my headstrong grey cat. Applied some SEB to the situation.

The FD part was easy, the IBD and chronic pancreatitis was not. Jones started to lose weight this time last year. Regardless of what we tried we couldn't get him to stop. He should be a nice plump 5.5Kg kitty. He is barely 3 kgs now. He does well for 3 weeks or so and then he has another flare that seems to take 4-6 weeks to recover. The problem is that he is never able to get to 100% before another flare happens.

I want to thank @Wendy&Neko; @Doodles & Karen for all the help with the FD. It allowed Jones to have another really good year and a half. @Noah & me (GA) for being a great friend and emotional support.

@Bellasmom @carfurby @Bobbie And Bubba @Amanda and a Loudogg @majandra - thank you for all the prayers and thoughts you have sent our way. It is appreciated more than you know.

To this board - thank you in general.

I will not be posting for awhile. But I will be back to give to the all the other sweet kitties what I as able to give Jones.
Jones in July 2017 - a year after our journey with IBD/FD/CP started.
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(((((Tracey)))))

I'm so sorry. Those of us who have stood in your shoes know how hard making the decision to help a companion on a final journey is. Those of us whose kitties are at the Bridge will be there to welcome Jones and the lights of Lantus land will guide him there.

If you've not seen this fable of why we choose tears, a member from many years ago shared it. The LovingOnes.
 
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Oh Tracey, I am so sorry. These are clichés but you have fought the good fight, you loved Jones and he loved you right back. Nigel and Noah were truly low maintenance cats but what you did for Jones was a super human effort. It was the right thing to do and you did it well but it still makes everything harder. For Jones's sake you are doing the right thing. Above all else it was always a continuing weight loss that ate away at my soul and bit by bit everyday became harder.
I know you're crying and I wish I could stop the tears. It never gets any easier does it? Lewis and DH are in my thoughts as well as well as everybody here who stood by your side. We are there right now with you Tracey, you are an amazing person and a good friend. :bighug:
Love from Cynthia and me. We will always be here.
 
{{{{Tracey}}}} I am heartbroken for you. :bighug::bighug::bighug: I know you love that little grey man so much. Such a hard decision for you and DH and DS. May you and Jones will build more good memories the next few days.

And I totally agree that IBD is so much worse to deal with than FD. Take care of you too. Taking care of multi issue kitties is hard on us beans.
 
Sienne and Gabby (GA) said:
(((((Tracey)))))

I'm so sorry. Those of us who have stood in your shoes know how hard making the decision to help a companion on a final journey is. Those of us whose kitties are at the Bridge will be there to welcome Jones and the lights of Lantus land will guide him there.

If you've not seen this fable of why we choose tears, a member from many years ago shred it. The LovingOnes.
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I've never seen that. I"m crying as I read it.
 
Tracey, I'm so so sorry. It is never easy to make this decision. You are giving Jones a loving gift. I hope you can make the most of the last time you have with him. Sending prayers. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Enjoy your kitty and your family as you make memories together. Letting our furry ones go when it's time is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. You did everything possible to help him feel better and he knows you love him. May your hearts find contentment as you surround him with your love. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Oh Tracey, loving you sweetheart. I read your threads every day and hoped that a miracle would happen. I now realize that the miracle is Jones himself, and the extraordinary care and love you give to him.
Peace to your heart, you are giving an awesome gift of love. :bighug:
 
Oh Tracey, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking for you. I wish there was something I, or anyone, could do or say to make it any easier, but we all know there isn’t. All we can do is send you our love and strength, hoping you can draw on that to help you through.

You have been the best kitty parent any cat could ever wish for. Jones is so loved, and he knows it and loves you back. Remember that his love will never leave you.

Squallie will be there, amongst Jones’ other buddies, to welcome him to the Rainbow Bridge. Jones will wait there for you to rejoin him some day. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:

With much love and strength,
Lucy
 
I'm SO sorry it's Jones' time to leave but what a wonderful life of love you've shared together. Thank you for sharing a bit of that with us too - he'll take lots of pieces of hearts with him from here....

HUGS and hugs....
 
Tracey, this absolutely breaks my heart in pieces, u are an awesome kitty mom, I'm sending vibes u find peace and know, please know u did everything u could and as people told me and it did help and I have to remind my myself, u r giving him the ultimate gift of love, know I'm thinking of u :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
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Tracey, I am so sorry to hear this. You are putting Jones first, as you have always done. What an inspirational mama bean you have been for all of us on this board. I am sending prayers of comfort that you may experience peace during this difficult time. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Tracey, I am so so sorry to read this. I haven't been on the board for a while, and decided to pop in today for some reason. I'm glad I did. I always felt a connection with you, and you were so kind to help when I had questions about Rufus, and also when I was job searching. Truly devasting to have to put Jonesy down, but you and the family are brave to do it. Many hugs to you and Jones. You are definetly in my thoughts and prayers. Try to enjoy the remaining time you have with him.
 
Tracey, I am so incredibly sorry. Jonesy is lucky that he has such an amazing mom that has always been there for him on this FD journey and his struggle with various other medical problems. He truly got the best of care than any kitty can ask for. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Tracey, so very sorry to read of this sad news. Jones know what a wonderful mama he has. I can understand you needing time away to heal. We all do...sending my heartfelt prayers and warm hugs across the ether for you and your family at this time. Try to find solace in the peace and rest he will have when he gets his little wings...as I'm sure he's earned them having endured so much. Your heart will be the one left with all the pain and hurt as he will be freed from it all ... as you said from this mortal coil...:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Tracey, I'm so sad to see you've reached this point with Jones. Your love and dedication gained him so much more cuddles, eating, and Jonesy "presence" than he otherwise would have had. Wishing you gentle, peaceful days ahead.

Jones, I love you, sweetheart. We all do.
 
Oh Tracey. This is the post I've feared after reading your last few updates. I'm sitting here with tears running down my face, wanting so badly to yell out a denial, yet knowing you are making such a hard decision based out of love for that precious boy of yours. I have been thinking about both of you often lately, hoping that today would be a turning point. I have so admired your determination, tenacity, and sheer herculean efforts for keeping Mr. Jones healthy and happy. And he is such an amazing kitty, dealing with all of his health issues and still remaining his loving and cuddly self. My heart is aching for you and your family right now. I will be holding you both close in my heart these next few days. I'm sending you many hugs, and vines of love, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Dear Tracey,
We are so very sorry that it is Jones' time to don his wings. He is such a brave, fine kitty, and he knows that you are helping him pass and that his passing will be full of love and tenderness. All of his GA pals will be waiting at the Bridge to welcome him.
Here in L&LL we will be looking to the heavens on Wednesday, when your handsome boy flies free on his beautiful golden wings, and we will be thinking of you and your family. We will light Stu's and Rusty's candles in remembrance.

Fly free, dear Jonesy. You are much loved cat_wings>o
 
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Ach Trace. The post I most wanted to never read from you. :(

Fare-thee-well brave Jones, you very fine grey puss. You have done your bean Trace more than proud & she you.

Trace. What words are there other than sad & sorrow through and through .

Take care of you.
Find your inner Jones.
Kia Kaha.

M
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I'm so sorry to read this. We will be thinking of you all day on Wednesday. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
May you and Jones share this time you have with lots of love and cuddles.
 
I'm sorry that you've reached this point in Jones' journey. While its sad, I, too, believe that you're making the right decision. You have done everything you can for your little man.

I will be thinking of you during these days. :bighug:
 
(((Tracey))) I’m so very sorry to read this. You have been an amazing mama to sweet Jones and although I know it’s breaking your heart, you’ve chosen to do the most unselfish thing by setting him free:bighug: We will all be thinking of you and wishing you peace in these most difficult days:bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
(((Tracey))) I don't have words that will make this any easier for you. You are a wonderful, caring bean and Jonsey knows this. Sending much love and peace for your heart. Fly free and land softly sweet boy, there are many GA's waiting to show you all the fun up there. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Heart breaking...Oh -you have fought so hard & have done all & everything you could do. This is a horrible illness & sometimes we cannot stay ahead of it! Baby & I have been through a lot but we were lucky with the treatment. I know one day it will get worse... I have followed your story with Jones & sent many a prayer your way. At some point it’s just all too much for them & we have to do what’s best for them. Just know that many are sending you prayers & comfort & praises for all you’ve done for your boy! God bless you Tracey. :bighug::bighug:
No more pain - pokes... fly free sweet boy
 
I had to wait to reply- I couldn't be crying while working. You are an incredible mom, and Jones knew it, we all knew it. Your love for him is inspiring. I am so sorry it's his time. That's the hardest part of having pets. They are family members we know will pass on before us. The pain will get better, slowly, but it will.

Thinking of you today
:bighug: :bighug:
 
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