Boomer 5/16/10

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((Traci)) My heart hurts for you and for Dave. To lose your loved one so suddenly... leaves you with a whole lot of :?:

Fly free Boomer. Know you were loved and loved well.
 
Traci - I am so very sorry to read this. It was such a shock to see the rainbow by Boomer's name - It is hard for me to believe - I have been reading about Boomer, all his posts, and all he has been through. Words escape me - I am just so sorry for your loss.

Find comfort in your memories of all the good that Boomer was - he will live forever in your heart.

Fly free Boomer!
 
Oh Traci, I am so sorry about Boomer :cry: I'm glad it sounds like he didn't suffer to long. He is free and happy now over the bridge with all the other wonderful kitties that have gone ahead. You will always have a Boomer shaped hole in your heart but your wonderful memories of him will halp to fill it up some. Fly free Boomer wings_cat

Hugs to you Traci!
 
Traci,
I'm so very sorry about your Boomer. My heart is breaking for you and I am in shock too. I'm glad that you have Dave to help you through this very hard time. Through your dedication it showed how much you loved him. You did the right thing for Boomer and he knows he was loved very much.

Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Fly free sweet Boomer.
jan and sara
 
Traci,
I am so sorry for your loss. As little comfort as it may be- Boomer is now in the playful company of so many of our wonderful furbabies. Fly free Boomer.
 
Traci.....I am so sorry to read this....many tears.

You did so much for Boomer and he knew how much you loved him and how hard you fought for him.

Our time with them is never long enough.

sherry
 
Oh, no, Traci! I just saw this. I'm so, so sorry. My condolences.
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Oh (((Traci))) I was just getting on to open our condo and saw the rainbow. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Fly free sweet Boomer wings_cat
 
Dear Traci - all I can do now to is cry with you & grieve for the pain you are in. I am so sorry, things were not supposed to work out like this. That tender spot in your heart for Boomer will always be there & hopefully turn to sweet sorrow with time. I can only imagine the pain of picking up his dishes and other items. Cry hard as we cry with you.

All our Love & Affection.
Susan & Lanky
 
:YMHUG: ((((Traci)))) Just stopping in today to give you a cyber tissue and hug and let you know that I am still thinking about you, Boomer and Dave today. Please take care and take time to heal.
 
Oh, Traci, I am so very sorry to hear of this. I can't imagine what you're going through, but please know that we all support you, no matter what you need. You showed Boomer such great love and compassion through all his illnesses, and his last moments were no different. He felt that love from you always. He will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge, happy, healthy, and whole. Remember him when you can, and reach out if you need help or support. We are here for you.

(((Traci))) (((Boomer)))
 
:cry: Oh Tracy, my heart hit the floor when I saw the rainbow next to Boomer's name. I am so sorry, I can't even put it into words. I'm at my desk at work crying for you! We all know how much you loved Boomer, and how much you did to try to help him. He knows it too, don't ever think he doesn't. He loved you very much, and was incredibly lucky to have you as his bean.

When I lost my Potter several years ago to fatty liver, I came to realize that some flames just burn so bright that they can only burn for a short time. He was such a joy to us, and brought us much laughter and love. Boomer was one of these flames too, and he will sorely be missed. My heart goes out to you and Dave both, and I hope you can both find peace and comfort in knowing that you did all you could for Boomer, and that he'll always be with you.

Many, many hugs...
 
Oh, no.. My heart just stopped when I saw that rainbow by Boomer's name. I had really hoped the new diagosis was going to be promising. My heart is broken for you, I could see how much he meant to you and how hard you fought to make him healthy and happy. Special kitties need special people to love and care for them and he certainly had special people in his corner. You were there when he needed you most and made the decision that was best for him even though it was the hardest for you.

Its almost like losing one of my own after these last few months watching and reading Boomer's journey. :cry:
 
Oh Traci, I am so sorry to read this. I have been following your journey with Boomer and saw how much you loved him..this is truly shocking to hear. I am so very sorry.

Fly pain free sweet Boomer - your mama loved you so much.
 
Traci,

I wanted to let you know that my wife and I are still thinking of you. I kept the video of Boomer that you sent out last week and I've watched it a number of times since last night, and a big, bittersweet smile comes to my face. When I look at him, I know that he was cared for as much as any cat could be, and know that although he lost his fight, his all too short life was filled with as much love as any cat has ever gotten.

You said that you feel cursed because you've lost your babies so young, but to me, I see the other side. I see Boomer and your other baby as being blessed to have had such love and devotion in their short lives. I can't begin to imagine how you feel and wouldn't dare to tell you how to feel, but if Boomer and your other baby were destined to be with us such a short time, you were one that was able to make that time as precious as possible. You aren't cursed Traci, you're just the person with enough love to make their lives mean something, even if they were all too short.

Jason
 
Traci -

I was so shocked to read this earlier today, but I didn't have time to post then.

Tears of sympathy clouded my eyes....I am so sorry for your loss.

You are a most dedicated, loving mamma bean, and Boomer knew that - you took the best care of him!

May your happy memories of him comfort you....
 
How are you doing Traci?
Hope you're taking care of yourself, we're all thinking of you and hope you're doing as well as can be expected.
((((hugs))))
 
Hi Everyone-

I'm doing okay. It's weird being alone in the house. Like I said, Dave and I came here yesterday to clean up and it's helped a lot tonight. I did find an open container of a FF appetizer in the fridge tonight. I had started putting pieces on the top of his food to get him to eat. SInce he got home from his biopsies he didn't like freeze-dried chicken any more. Weird. Unconciously I keep looking for him. When I hear a noise I think it's him getting into something. Tonight I used dental floss and just threw it in the garbage without wrapping it up. I've left a candle burning unattended in the kitchen, I have flowers from my land lords (for Boomer) on the kitchen table. I gave Dave my FortiFlora! That was hard. It seemed crazy to give it up! I gave him my pill pockets and freeze dried chicken! Now I don't need cat food coupons...I don't have to think about transitioning to raw, and so many other things. The biggest thing is the relief from worry.

I tried to post a picture of him that I took on Saturday, but every time I did it, even on a new thread, I got an error message saying the space for attachments is already used up or something. :?: :?: :?: What's up with that? Has it happened to anyone else?

Jason-Dave liked your post a lot. He told me to go back and read it. Biscuit and Boomer are two very sweet cats who both died of rare diseases and never made it to age 4. Boomer would have been 4 in July and I lost Biscuit a year and a half ago form acute pancreatitis. I'm glad they are together again because they truly did love each other. I don't know what to do with myself; it's such a huge change in lifestyle. I guess I'll be visiting the Grief forum. I could never do that before because I'd be crying my eyes out if I did visit. It's nice to heave the board for every stage of the journey, especially this one.
 
hi Traci. so glad you are doing a little better. if it helps, I have 6 of my own plus the 2 you know who's and I still feel lonely since Mr. chubbs has been gone. I hear him and see him all the time but when I actually look, he is gone. it is hard also cause Mr. Beasly looks so much like him. It does take time and before you know it, the healing has begun. It is strange to not do some things you have always done. hard to get used to that.
Boomer and Mr. chubbs will never be far from us. they will be in our heats forever. ((((((traci))))
 
I'm so sorry you've lost your sweet boy.

I know how it fels to lose a kitty so suddenly,truly heartbreaking.
Take your time with letting all his things go.

He is now whole again, jumping at butterflies by the bridge, playing with all the other FD kitties.

Fly free sweet Boomer (((Boomer, Traci and Dave)))
 
Traci,

I'm so sorry to hear about Boomer. I just read about him and I can tell how much you loved and cared for that sweet kitty. What Jason wrote in his post is so true.
 
((((Traci)))) I am trying to type through my tears even today. It breaks my heart to think of how you must be feeling. I know how weird it is to be in an empty house, expecting him to come around the corner or looking for him. It is so engrained in us after all these years. Know that he is surely looking after you. He would want you to grieve but to also know that he is now free of any pain he may have ever had. He is eating all the fuds he can get his paws on now ;-) You were the best mommy he could have ever had. You went to every length to help him be healthy and happy.
 
(((((Traci))))) I'm so glad you updated us. I know this is a hard time for you ... our boy cheddar (GA) died unexpectedly at the young age of 1 1/2 and it took me a long, long LONG time to get over his death. I was alone with him when it happened, he had napped on me just a few short minutes before he passed and I was truly traumatized by it. But now, even while I miss him deeply, there are stories about him that me and peter talk about, and it always brings a smile to my face. I know it's hard to think that time will come for you, but it will. And the stories you tell about boomer will always bring a smile to your face.
 
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OMG I cant believe that hes gone I am so very sorry. I am glad you were with him. How sudden. Boomer is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. rb_icon

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I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Boomer. You were a wonderful mama to him, Traci. I'm sorry he couldn't be with you longer.. :sad:
 
Dear Traci,
I'm so so sorry for your loss. Doodles and I are new to LL and enjoy all our new friends.
What a good mamabean and how lucky boomer was to have you! May you find peace and happiness in future days and I'm so glad that
Doodles has so many wonderful GA's over her. She is blessed.
((((traci))))

heidi and doodles >"<
 
Hi Heidi-

Thank you. Lantus Land is a wonderful place. Boomer and my mom's cat Francis both went OTJ with the incredible help of the people here and the AMAZING insulin, Lantus. You are in the best place in the world for a diabetic cat! No one cares more than these incredible people.
 
You took the best care of him that a person could.. he'll be waiting for you. Boomer was special, and the powers that be give the special cats to the special humans that can handle it.. When you are ready, another one will choose you.. and no, it probably won't be one of those perfect cats that lives a healthy life and lives to be 20.. anyone can take care of those.. you've got the gift. And some day another special cat will find you that needs your gift as much as Boomer did.

Many hugs to you Traci.
 
Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. Some day you'll think about him and smile instead of cry. I hope that day will come soon and you have peace.

Donna and Connor
 
I am so very sorry, Traci. You tried so hard to keep him with you. I know he felt your love, and even now at the bridge, your love reaches him. He is now free of any pain, chasing butterflies and laying in the sunshine. He will wait for you. Donna
 
Another flame point guy I see! Awww. Do you work for the same Siamese rescue as Libby? I've been going on that site a lot lately. There is a flame point kitten named (of all things) Beamer who came into rescue the same day my Boomer passed. There is also a little chocolate point kitten girl who is out of my transport area, who I think is gorgeous. I am now a HUGE Siamese fan. Someday when I have the courage and I'm not thinking I'm cursed, I'll get another one.

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Traci, I am so sorry for your loss. Some day you'll think about him and smile instead of cry. I hope that day will come soon and you have peace.

Donna and Connor
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Hi Dawn-
Thank you for that. I've been wondering where you've been, I've not seen you here in a while. I hope to get another once I am in a better place emotionally. As you may know, my BF has a drooler who is terminal and I want to be there for him when she passes. His life will be even more turned upside down than mine- he is the King Caretaker and has been for YEARS. I don't think he'll know what to do with all his time once she's gone - just like how I'm feeling. Ugh. It's so weird. I hope you and your fur-kids are okay.

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You took the best care of him that a person could.. he'll be waiting for you. Boomer was special, and the powers that be give the special cats to the special humans that can handle it.. When you are ready, another one will choose you.. and no, it probably won't be one of those perfect cats that lives a healthy life and lives to be 20.. anyone can take care of those.. you've got the gift. And some day another special cat will find you that needs your gift as much as Boomer did.

Many hugs to you Traci.
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((Traci))

Libby does volunteer with Siamese Rescue. She's going to be fostering a kitty (Jazzy) soon.

Never think you won't be ready. Your heart is too big to not want a kitty to be a part of your life. One day, when you least expect it, a kitty will steal you heart again.
 
((Traci)) I am so sorry to see this post - I haven't posted on LL much anymore because of nothing new to report but do check in from time to time and try to keep track of these sweet kitties on here.

It's so sad to lose them so suddenly like this - especially after being told that it wasn't that serious which allowed you to let your guard down a bit. This is such a shock to you - thank goodness you were able to get him to ER and know that there was nothing else that could be done - you gave him the gift of freedom from the horrible seizure. You set him free from the pain - now and any future pain. It's the most difficult decision and made with such love.

My heart goes out to you in your shock and sadness. What a wonderful BF Dave is to have such love for you and for Boomer - men like that are very special.

Boomer has been welcomed into the LL group at the Bridge - it's a special group of kitties from a special group of people.

Please know that your sadness is being felt by many tonight as evidenced by this thread - Boomer was indeed special and so very handsome.

Sending you many hugs and comforting thoughts - remember the fun times - the healthy times - the times he made you laugh and gave you such love. That will never leave you.

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)
 
Traci, my heart is with you, just like the rest of your LL family. You have done all a human being can do for our feline loved ones - care, and love, and heal as much as you can, and help across the bridge when it is time. Boomer is free of pain, but his love with always be around you.

I am so glad you have Dave's support now. Sending many hugs.
 
Traci,

I am so very, very sorry to hear about this. Everyone knows how much you loved him and how hard you tried. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Hi Everyone-

I can't believe more people are still posting. I still check my posts here daily even though I don't have a cat anymore. It's a part of who I am. It really helps me to see that you guys are witnesses of how hard I tried to save Boo and how much I loved him.

Like I said, I am drawn to cats like a magnet, but I'd like to have a time where I can fully recover from all that's happened and begin to feel like I can confidently get another. I don't want to rush it. That said, I am still looking at the Siamese Rescue board and last night I went to PetSmart with Dave for him to retuirn something and I had a connection with a cat there. He was a large 6 month old long-haired buff colored boy. He looked like Scrabble. He meowed at me and we had eye contact. I didn't hold him or anything - but I felt something towards him. I am not ready for this!!! I need to find a way-maybe through volunteer work to be with cats but not own another one yet. Can I come to your houses and pet-sit for you? Wouldn't I be the perfect pet-sitter for the board's cats? Too bad we're not all in one state. You guys could all go on vacation and i could take care of your cats!

Since Boomer's passing I've spent 2 consecutive nights and days with Dave. We've not done that in at least 6 months, possibly longer because we've both had sick pets since we've met. This weekend I could stay with him the entire time and never have to go home. The thought of that is so BIZARRE I almost can't believe it. I think we got closer after the terrible experience with Boomer. he gets it. I'm gonna need to be there for him when Princess's time comes because his entire life revolves around her care. Sorry, I'm going on and on. I miss you all.
 
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