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Tuscany was sleeping so soundly again this morning - snoring. She startles when you come up on her when she is like this. She got her fuds - a little 8 %, a little stealing of Josie Tiki fish stuff and of course a dollop of the whipped.
When I removed her from the counter I wanted to hold her for a few minutes. We sat on the couch and she kept doing these little shivers like movements. I've felt them before but these didn't stop til I put her down. What is up with that?

I asked DH if he had any Tuscany stories to tell. He had no others to add (his personal favorite has always been the time when Tuscany bit thru his nail, licking the venison juice off his thumb while he was distracted).

Tuscany used to do bow design. I could never leave a wrapped gift out without her putting her touch on the bows. Mostly chewing on them. Sometimes the bows would just disappear off the packages to be found mangled later.

I am running out of time - and running out of stories. Carolyn/Latte posted on grief recently about have trouble remembering the good times. I had responded saying that I too was "trying to remember more of her life and not tons stick out. I think alot of it is just normal day to day cat behaviour (eat, sleep, play, eat, sleep). The sameness of those days blur together and don't creat any "good" stories - but the companionship and joy of the cats was there - steady every day like the beating of our hearts."

GIve all your cats some extra TLC today from us - and if you are talking to your GA's - tell them to come met Tuscany tomorrow.
 
My beautiufl Jealousy will be there waiting for her...I think he is waiting there from early today....it's way too soon, but he doesn't want her to be alone for one minute. There will be quite a gathering of our GA babies waiting to greet her. It is comforting to me to know that she will be among friends. They are all free from their earthly pains and cares now...waiting until we all meet again...

joyce-tuscany said:
...The sameness of those days blur together and don't creat any "good" stories - but the companionship and joy of the cats was there - steady every day like the beating of our hearts."

GIve all your cats some extra TLC today from us - and if you are talking to your GA's - tell them to come met Tuscany tomorrow.
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That was beautiufl Joyce..."steady every day like the beating of our hearts." sniff sniff
You are such an inspiration to me...the way you are dealing with this. Tears forming now as I think of the companionship that you have had with Tuscany, as we all have with our furbabies. It is beautiufl and loving...to share our days with our kitties.
I am glad you had some special time this morning with her.... the little shivers are mysterious. I wonder what they are thinking sometimes, they seem so wise. Thinking of you and DH today...and dear Tuscany...and sending hugs for you all :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:
 
Hi Joyce, What a beautiful post about your Tuscany. You are so right: Every day our kitties are there, doing their thing, helping us get through our day. Have a really nice day today and think good thoughts all the time.

Hugs to you all,

Ella & Stu

P.S. Our Alice will be at the bridge, waiting to greet Tuscany. She had cancer, too, and also never complained.
 
Thank you Joyce. I think you said it all - we owe them so much for the day by day, and just being there. It is that way for me - they give so much, and ask so little.

Beautiful post today. (((HUGS))) to everyone there, and to all the kitties that give every moment, every day.
 
Tuscany won't be alone joyce .. I can guarantee she will be greeted by so many wonderful kitties that have gone ahead .. tuscany has been a brave little girl ... and you have been such a strong momma taking care of her .. I know we will all be shedding tears with you tomorrow ..
 
I beg to differ. I believe Tuscany has some of the funniest, most adorable, individualistic, delightful stories of any cat that I have been honored to meet. :mrgreen:
She has led a most wonderful life, I feel so proud of her and her accomplishments. We love your Tuscany.

I'm running out of time... (((((((((((Joyce)))))))))))
She will stay oh so near -- in your heart.
 
(((Joyce)))

Thank you for sharing your stories...

My Big White Cat will be waiting for your little girl... help her get settled in... Tell her all about how great it feels to be whole and healthy again ... To run and play without pain... She'll love it there.

We'll all be with you in our hearts...
 
(((((((((Joyce)))))))))) I've been following your posts and loving the Tales of Tuscany......I think like most people, first I smile, then I cry.

We'll all be with you tomorrow. I'll tell my Flea to keep an eye for Tuscany at the bridge. I'm going to give Punk some TLC right now.
 
My Buddy GA, a big, super loving, orange tabby, will be there to help her. He always greeted everyone and made them feel special. He will do the same for Tuscany.

I often think now, about the things I want to write about J.D. and don't get around to.

We're here for you (((Joyce))).
 
What a beautiful post Joyce. And a wonderful reminder to appreciate our kitties simply for the day to day life we get to share with them. You, DH and Tuscany have been in my thoughts a lot lately, and will be even more so today while you spend some extra special moments with Tuscany and tomorrow when you give her the greatest gift that love can give. I'm sure there will be tons of kitties waiting to meet her and show her the way. You are an amazing woman, strong, and thank you again for sharing with us. :YMHUG:
 
((( Joyce and DH ))) I've never had to make an appt. like this in advance, I can't imagine the pain you're going through with your sweet girl. Truly a self-less act of kindness... I will light a candle for Tuscany tomorrow afternoon.
 
I love hearing Tuscany stories. You tell with such love, Joyce. Truly, you can feel your love for her in writing about rubber bands and birds and all. Tuscany is filled with that love. She'll be free to run and dance and play and full of love. My heart is aching for you and DH...
 
Dear Joyce, I think you're very brave, and amazing. Thank you for coming to visit Checkers' condo, when you have such a heavy heart.
I loved what you said to Carolyn the other day. I too, don't remember specific 'things' that my Samantha did. What I remember is she was the only one in my life that always had time for me. She was never too busy to cuddle.
After reading your comment I sat and pondered her for a while and got to smiling. Thanks for that.
Sammi also did that skin shivering thing. I never understood it.
When Tuscany is escorted to the Bridge by the crowd of furkids who came to greet her, there will be fun and running and climbing trees, and chasing butterflies.
Thank you for sharing stories with us. (((Joyce)))
 
((((Joyce & Tuscany))))

I'm new to the board but wanted to tell you how wonderful Tuscany's stories are. You will be in our prayers tomorrow.
 
(((((((Joyce))))))))) I can't believe the time is so near. I've been thinking about you so much and I hope you and Tuscany had a good day together.

My 3 GA's will be meeting her at the bridge. I think Tuscany will especially like my little meezer, Bobbi because Bobbi will make her laugh.
 
So a new generation of sail cats started today. DH Ken and I had to take a car back to Canada and our marina. I decided these few hours was a good time to introduce Josie our youngest civie (?3 or 4?) to the boat. We were here for about 2 hours and she did ok. I will probably bring her this weekend - I'll need a kitty.

The marina has 2 young wild kittens living under the docks. One is an orange kitty with beautiful gold eyes. I am thinking it's a boy. The other is a smaller tabby but ?she has a streak of orange on the forehead. Of course I fed them some of my dinner. I was able to get close enuf to touch- but they r skittish. I will bring fuds for them this weekend. Wonder if I should try to trap but not sure if I could sneak over the border.

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I took Tuscany outside today- it was a beautiful blue sky day and warm. She would not eat her fab plant or grass. She grumbled the whole time she was outside so I brought her in. Later she watched from her bed while I was still outside.

She has feasted today. I dismantled my hypo kit. It had some whiskas with gravy. I drained most of the gravy out and let her eat some. She thought she was already dead and gone to heaven!

We will be almost 40 minutes late tonight with shot and bupe. Means I will need to shoot a bit early tomorrow. Depending- I may skinny dose or keep same and just let her eat something very yummy. I don't know how I will concentrate tomorrow at tbp
 
((((JOYCE))))) I have been afraid to come on here as I wasnt ready to cry yet--I have had much contact with you over your time here and feel close to you and Tuscany--I was always there for you, & had to be now!
You have had a wonderful time with your beautiful baby--You had unconditional love given & received from Tuscany.
You have given her a fantastic life, and cared for her through good & bad times--
What we ALL know is that some time down the road, we all are faced with the decision you have made,
which is the final act of love-the freedom to be out of pain.
I cant stop crying as I have a really hard time with this, as these are my first cats, but have had 4 dogs-
If I could I would give you a real Hug right now, I would--All I can say is you are doing what is best for your dearest friend, for so many years--Be Strong, set her free-You will be with her again someday-- HUgs from Us!!
 
I should have known better than to read this at work earlier today!
Yet here I am again, tears flowing...unstoppable.

My heart is around you, DH, and Tuscany.

Ive asked Latte's spirit to be near Tuscany as she enters her next adventure, to surround her with love, and help her in any way she may need. Ive been asking all week, as I continue to read your posts.

Tuscany we love you! You will forever be a piece of not only your mom and dad's heart, but all of ours as well.

Now go enjoy some more treats and love from your beans!
 
(((tuscany, joyce and dh))) i am hurting so much for all of you. like carolyn, i should have known better than to read this at work today - but i did - and then had to run to the bathroom to cry.

i wish there was something i could say to take away your pain.

out of time, yes, but never out of love. she will be surrounded by all our love as she crosses tomorrow.
 
Oh Joyce you and Tuscany and your hubby have been in my thoughts so much. I wish there was something I could do or say to make your pain easier to bear. You and your baby girl have such a special relationship. The love you share is such an inspiration. I only wish that when the time comes I will be able to handle things the way you have. All I can say is that I wish you and your baby a very special night tonight. May it be peaceful and so full of love. Tomorrow may Tuscany's passage be as beautiful as she is. I have asked my Tiga to be there to greet her at the Bridge when she arrives. He'll take good care of her I promise.
 
I'm not sure it would matter what time I came to read -- I'm weepy and I need to go blow my nose.

My George and Gracie will be waiting for Tuscany. They are/were my two mutant cats -- a male calico and an orange tabby female. While not litter mates, they grew up together. They will welcome Tuscany as one of their own and be there for play and snuggles and headbutts and face washing. Tuscany will not be alone. And all of Lantus Land will light her way to the Bridge.
 
((Joyce))

((Tuscany))

Cosmo will be there. He's kinda quiet and will sit in the back. But he'll be all over Tuscany like a cheap suit after a little settling in/get to know you period.

Thank you for sharing her with us. I too, dread tomorrow. Knowing the "when" is really really really hard.

((((((Joyce)))))))
 
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