Buttons Now Plays at the Rainbow Bridge

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My precious Buttons lost his brief battle with diabetes yesterday. With much sadness and many tears, I said goodbye to him after 14 years. He fought with such dignity. I thank you for your words of wisdom and your sound advice. You were the light at the end of a very dark tunnel as I would visit this Board often for guidance. I question every move I made over the past 24 hours and I pray, with all my heart, that Buttons realizes how much he was loved.
With much appreciation,
Mary-Anne
 
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I totally understand, having lossed my Midora shortly after her 13th birthday (kidney failure). I was all alone, having just moved to Orlando from Philly the year before. I hope you have family and maybe some furball(s) to help you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you. :cry:
 
Thank you for your kind words, Doombuggy. I knew I would find the kindness I needed here. I do have 4 other furry wonders and a rather adorable schnoodle, but Buttons was my main squeeze. He has been a fragile lovie since he was 2 so we formed a special bond. I have one older cat whose only bud was Buttons. She is wandering around the house looking for him. Her actions hurt my heart.
I am sure your furry lovie felt your love and devotion. Memories of those we love fill our souls and make us who we are.
I thank you for your post. This has been a truly wonderful place to come and learn, share, and hopefully, heal.
Mary-Anne
 
I am so sorry, Mary-Ann, to hear that Buttons is gone. It is our greatest gift to them to let them go, but it makes it so hard on us, who are left behind. I remember that Buttons had multiple issues and that you were absorbing information as fast as you could. You tried very hard to help him. You have many memories of your time together and I hope those will help you smile as you remember
 
So sorry to hear about your Buttons boy! :sad: Sitting here reading and sheading a tear or two for you as well.... It is so hard to loose what is closest to you! Please know I will be praying for you and hoping your sad heart can let in those other furry family members to make it somewhat better!
Mom to sugar bean, slappy and my new found heart patient gumpy!
 
I am so very sorry you are missing Buttons, I know the sadness and empty feeling. Somehow our fur-babies with special lovin needs completely fill your heart. My wonderful pets have taught me so much just about life itself, every day I try to see life through their eyes and it is surprising how much easier everything seems such as sitting and watching a bird take a bath in the bird bath, my kittys love that all the while they are making that completely weird chattering noise, funny aren't they.
I do hope you are feeling better soon, love on Buttons friend, hold him tight and tell him Buttons misses him too.
God is lovin on Buttons.
 
Mary Ann, we all know.... :cry:
there are almost no words.
your heartbreak is ours too. we all love these furries soooo much.
fly free Buttons and visit mommie, let her know a minute at the bridge is a lifetime on earth and the two of you will be together again.
((((((Mary Ann))))))
Lori
 
(((((Mary-Ann)))

I'm so sorry that Buttons and you had to say goodbye to each other. Our hearts break for you both, but Buttons is now happy and healthy once again.

Fly free sweet Buttons and land ever so softly.

Mel, Maxwell & The Fur Gang
 
Dear Friends,
I thank you for your kind words and much needed hugs. I have found comfort here many times and, for this sad time, you have again helped a great deal. Buttons is surely purring down upon us as he listens to my reading the posts aloud. The gifts he brought into our furry household are many. He was the peace keeper, the Alpha Bully, the lover of all things winged! I know, because you have told me so, that his memories and deep reaching love will mend the hurt.

Please....continue the quest to have the lovers of diabetic kitties test! It truly is the difference between life and death. My prayer is that Buttons will forgive me.

Mary-Anne
 
Dearest Mary-Anne,

I am so truly sorry.

The greatest gift of love we can give our precious furries is the gift that takes the greatest toll on our hearts... It's the gift of freedom.

You will always be Buttons' champion. And, he will always know that. Love endures.



Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies. And, please be gentle with your heart, dearest Mary-Anne. A grieving heart takes time to mend... So, please give yours time. There will come a day when you find yourself smiling because your heart will suddenly be flooded with wonderful memories of Buttons...





















Fly free, precious Buttons! Soar high on your handsome new wings! Visit your mommy's dreams often to let her know how much you love her and that you're okay now. Tell her how you're chasing butterflies and eating whatever you want. Tell her about all your new friends who are showing you the best sun spots. Tell her how special it is sitting in God's lap... Send us all a rainbow...




Much love and countless gentle hugs for you and your family, dearest Mary-Anne,
Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever whispering in my heart...




Poem For Cats

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
For 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 glorious cat
For I will whisper into their hearts
That I am always with them
I just am... forever and ever and ever.

Author Unknown
 
Dear Deb and Nikki -- and, Giz, forever whispering in your heart,
Thank you! Your words are beautiful...the poem, perfect for my day. I remain forever grateful for your kindness.

Mary-Anne and Buttons, forever whispering in my heart (I so love that!)


Thank you also Sharon and Sparky! I am picturing Button's arrival at the Rainbow Bridge....he was a big fella.....I am not sure he is landing so softly, but rather with a qualifying thud that announces his arrival!
 
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