GA 2/20 Willows update

Willow

Willow

Member Since 2016
Hello everyone

This is so hard to write, I’m a complete wreck right now. I have been up since 3AM, found willow in the closet having a hard time breathing again. The morphine is helping her with the pain, yet her lungs are not working correctly anymore.
I brought her back to bed where she laid next to me purring all night. This morning I noticed she had not eaten anything again. She was able to make it downstairs to her water bowl, why on earth she will not drink from the ones upstairs is beyond me. She stayed there for most of the morning. I know her time is up. I spent the next few hours trying to find a vet to come to our home. Every time I tried to speak on the phone I got so choked up words would not come out. My wife had to take the phone. We finally found one who could come today, she will be here at 2:30pm.
I took the day off of work to spend it with her, she laid on my chest, her favorite spot of over an hour purring.
She got down and tried to make it to the halfway, she can barely walk.
I’m going to miss her so much, she has slept with me for four years, never left my side, I have such a connection with her.
 

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Oh James, I am so sorry to hear it's Willow's time to leave you. My heart aches for the pain you and your wife are feeling right now. She is a beautiful girl and you have done so much to ensure she has had a good life. Your love for her is obvious and absolute. Sending you hugs and vines of love, peace, and comfort during this difficult time. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
This is heartbreaking.:bighug: I hope you find comfort in that your timing seems right: she let you know she's ready but she was able to enjoy her time with you today.
 
Update

Willow has crossed over.
I was able to spend the last four hours with her on my chest while she purred herself to sleep. During my life I have had many of other cats and dogs. None have touched me the way willow did. She was a unicorn among cats. She refused to follow any rules or die when the vets told her too. How many times did she not follow the rules from here? This is why so many times in my post I would post willow just being willow.
Sorry about any typos, my eyes are so full of tears it’s a little hard to write this.

Again I would like to thank everyone one of you crazy cat lovers on here. It was because of this forum and group that saved willow in the first place. Never give up hope or stop fighting for your kitties.

Thank you!
 
((((((James)))))))) so many hugs and vines of comfort being sent to you now. You were the best furdaddy to Willow. Until you meet again. :rb_icon:cat_wings>o

RIP Willow, Fly high, land softly.
 
It's always the most agonizing news of all...to hear another one of our precious sugar babies has crossed over...we all ache for you. You were a wonderful bean to her all these years...you're so lucky that she found you to care for her...she was so loved. Thank you for caring .... and helping her cross today. What a wonderful merciful bean you are...bless you. cat_wings>o:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
{{{James}}} I am so sorry for your loss. :bighug: Willow is no longer in pain, but rather flying free with her new set of wings. I am sure she will find some unusual way to tell you she has made it to the Bridge.
 
I'm so sad for you. :bighug: There's nothing worst than having to say goodbye to our lovely kitty with whom we shared all those precious moments! You were there with her till the end, loving and reassuring. You gave her a wonderful life and now Willow is free and flying! cat_wings>o
 
Dear James,
Your dear Willow is soaring high on her beautiful new golden wings to The Rainbow Bridge, where all of our GAs will give her a joyous welcome. She will be "in good paws" until that wonderful day when you are reunited.
We grieve with you and send you many thoughts of comfort. Your girl will always be with you.

Fly free, dear Willow. You are much loved. cat_wings>o

In deepest sympathy,
Ella & Edward, Rusty (GA), and Stu (GA)
 

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Willow knew the touch of a human heart and the comfort of a loving home. You gave her the best of everything. I am sorry for your loss. May Willow's gentle spirit fly high and free. She was loved.:rb_icon:
 
Dear James, :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
Thank you for sharing with us Willow’s and your story. It’s beautiful how much both of you fought to stay and love each other. You did the right thing in exactly the right way. And now Willow is at peace, knowing she was well loved by such a wonderful and giving family. Take care :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
(((((James)))))

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your love and attachment to your very special kitty are so evident in your words. I'm attaching a fable that I hope speaks gently to your grief.

Fly free Willow and land softly.
 
(((James)))). My deepest condolences in your loss. You were always such a fighter for your sweet girl. How lucky she was that you adopted her at just the right time, saved her, and gave her love like she’d never known. Please be gentle with yourself and let yourself grieve. May she dance with you in your dreams.

Fly free, precious Willow. cat_wings>ocat_wings>o:rb_icon:
 
Willow said:
Again I would like to thank everyone one of you crazy cat lovers on here. It was because of this forum and group that saved willow in the first place. Never give up hope or stop fighting for your kitties.
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Your words...
My thoughts and would be words about Nelli.
The richness in value of the FDMB.
We. Are. Lucky.
Be well... you crazy cat lover :)!
 
James, I am so very sorry you lost Willow. The end sounds peaceful and I hope that being with her at the end was some measure of comfort.
RIP, little Willow
 
{{{James}}}

My deepest sympathies to you and your DW on the crossing of your sweet Willow. You have always been an exceptionally dedicated daddybean, and there was never any doubt how much you loved her. She knew that and trusted you to always do what was best for her, including giving her the most precious yet difficult gift of all - her freedom. As you go through these next days and weeks, trying to get used to your new "normal", be kind to one another and remember that although you can't see her, Willow is never far away, as she will always be in your hearts.

Fly free, Willow, and land softly. :rb_icon:
 
I’m so very sorry, James. You and Willow shared such a deep love; she knew how much she was loved, and will forever be in your heart. (((Hugs))):bighug::bighug::bighug:

Fly free, sweet Willow, and land softlycat_wings>o
 
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Willow sounds like a very special cat who adored her daddy bean and who knew how much she was loved and cherished. Fly free, Willow. cat_wings>o
 
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