Calley is at peace now

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Kris10mo

Kris10mo

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Well......My smart, compassionate little girl was my rock tonight. I sat her down and told her what the vet had told me. We got in the car and went to check on Calley. I was having second thoughts and ready to tell the vet that I wanted to give Calley another 24 hours of care to see if she would improve. But we got there, talked to the vet, asked questions and such....but my mind wasn't made up until they walked in with her and put her down on the exam table in our quiet little room. It wasn't Calley. Nope.....it was just a lifeless little body with soft calico fur. She did not know us. Her eyes were open....her tail was twitching but it wasn't because she recognized us, the vet said she had been making that movement all day. She did not close her eyes, blink, anything. We talked to her, petted her etc.....she did not respond. The doctor said she had started to make a deep groaning noise in a rhythmic pattern, late in the day. I truly believe she was in the drying process.

Like you ladies said.....she told me/showed me it was time to let go and Lilly and I helped her along. :)

I'm glad it is over. It's been a rough week and a hard year. Though I am very sad and my precious Lilly is very sad, I am relieved her suffering is over. No more daily ear pricks, or insulin shots, or daily vomiting. This past year of medical treatments bonded Calley to me even more than when she was healthy. The house is empty without her.

We took a picture of her. And the staff made a cement/clay pawprint of Calley's and wrote her name on it. Now we have a special ornament to have forever.

I held her as her tail stopped twitching; she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Goodbye my sweet Calley......I'll see you again one day !!!!!
 
Oh, Kristin, I can't tell you how sorry I am for your heartbreak. But sweet Calley told you she was ready to go and you absolutely did the right thing, as much as it hurt you to do so. You know she'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. You could not have been a better kitty-mom and I have read of the struggles you and Calley have gone through, especially these past few days. I just hope somehow you can bear the grief and that things get easier day by day. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Molly
 
Oh Kristin, I'm so sorry to read this, but I'm glad that Calley gave you a clear sign that it was time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter at this time.
 
More HUGE loooooooong hugs, I'm so sorry it was sweet Calley's time to cross and thankful Lily understood so well. I think you're right, the part that was Calley was already gone.

Soar high on your new angel wings Calley...
 
oh, my heart breaks for you and Lilly and your loss of Calley.

fly free little one. you are loved!
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cat_wings>o Fly Free Sweet Clley! You had such loving beans and brave ones to give you this final sign of love. Watch over the from the Bridge and send them a sign that you are happpy and healthy again now!

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Lighting a candle to guide Calley's way to the Bridge!
 
I am so sorry for your loss- Calley sure fought valiently until the bitter end- what a brave little kitty that will never be forgotten...Fly Free Sweet Little Calley- and land softly! :rb_icon::bighug:
 
(((((Kristin))))) (((((Lily)))))

I am so sorry. You had the ultimate courage to make what is such a painful decision but a decision that was for Calley. There is o doubt how much you care about her and how devoted you have been through this process.

Fly free, Calley and land softly. There are many of our kitties waiting for you at the Bridge. They will keep you safe and be your playmates until you are reunited with the ones you love best.

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So sorry Kristen!

You gave Calley a wonderful life and a peaceful exit.....that shows how much you loved her.

Fly free sweet Calley and land softly! There are many at the Bridge to welcome you cat_wings>o
 
I'm so sorry for your loss; you and your daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest well, sweet Calley.
 
I am so sorry, Kristen...our hearts are breaking with yours. You were the best MamaBean to Calley every, and you are an inspiration to all of us. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you....
 
Thank you all so very much. I can't express how much all your thoughts, advice, suggestions, sharing of ideas etc....this past week since she went blind....and throughout this past year of diabetes hell, have helped me. I never thought I could care for a sick animal like I learned to do with Calley. I wouldn't have been able to cope and do all that I did, without all the encouragement, support, kind words etc

I'm so glad I found this wonderful web group of cat lovers and joined the diabetic cat family.

Thank you thank you thank you.

:)
 
We are so very sorry for your loss. No matter when or how, it breaks our hearts. Fly free sweet Calley, Zener is waiting to greet you. :rb_icon:Send a message to your beloved bean when you can. We will watch out for them as they grieve your crossing.cat_wings>o

Anne & Liz
 
(((((Kristen)))))
my heart is breaking for you. i am crying with you. as hard as it is to make that decision, you did the right thing. i have been through it so many times and they always tell you when it is time. i will send all of my babies who are at bridge (Vinny, Willy,Corey,Munckin, Peggy, Jackie& Susie) to meet your Calley and show her what a great place she has traveled to. i know you are sad but don't worry, Calley is happy & at peace & having a great time with all her new friends.
love & hugs to you & your daughter
 

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(((Kristen))) I was so sad when I read your post. You did everything you could for your sweet Calley and you made the best decision for you, Lilly, and Calley. She is free from pain now. I hope you and your daughter will take comfort in knowing that your family gave Calley lots of love and the best care ever. Hugs and prayers.
 
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Calley and healing prayers to you Kristin and your daughter Lilly and may precious memories sustain you at this time.
 
Dear ((((Kristin & Lilly))))
Calley's star is shining brightly in the heavens tonight. She earned her golden wings and she is at the Rainbow Bridge, sending you her love and her thanks for helping her pass peacefully in your arms. It is never easy for those of us who are left behind, but your Calley will always be with you in that special spot in your heart that belongs just to her.
Fly free, sweet Calleycat_wings>o. You are much loved.

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

I've read your recent posts with dread in my heart, as I just knew this was coming. I am so very sorry for your loss. You absolutely did the right thing to let Calley go when she told you she was ready. You and Lilly are wonderful beans and I know Calley felt your love to the end.

Fly free, sweet Calley, and land softly.:bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::rb_icon:
 
((((Kristin and Lilly))) My deepest sympathy on your loss. The sudden ones are so hard. May Calley send you a sign that she's made it safely to the Bridge.
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Kris10mo said:
Well......My smart, compassionate little girl was my rock tonight. I sat her down and told her what the vet had told me. We got in the car and went to check on Calley. I was having second thoughts and ready to tell the vet that I wanted to give Calley another 24 hours of care to see if she would improve. But we got there, talked to the vet, asked questions and such....but my mind wasn't made up until they walked in with her and put her down on the exam table in our quiet little room. It wasn't Calley. Nope.....it was just a lifeless little body with soft calico fur. She did not know us. Her eyes were open....her tail was twitching but it wasn't because she recognized us, the vet said she had been making that movement all day. She did not close her eyes, blink, anything. We talked to her, petted her etc.....she did not respond. The doctor said she had started to make a deep groaning noise in a rhythmic pattern, late in the day. I truly believe she was in the drying process.

Like you ladies said.....she told me/showed me it was time to let go and Lilly and I helped her along. :)

I'm glad it is over. It's been a rough week and a hard year. Though I am very sad and my precious Lilly is very sad, I am relieved her suffering is over. No more daily ear pricks, or insulin shots, or daily vomiting. This past year of medical treatments bonded Calley to me even more than when she was healthy. The house is empty without her.

We took a picture of her. And the staff made a cement/clay pawprint of Calley's and wrote her name on it. Now we have a special ornament to have forever.

I held her as her tail stopped twitching; she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Goodbye my sweet Calley......I'll see you again one day !!!!!
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Kristin,
I am so sorry of your loss of Calley. Lilly received a lessen in letting go what we love most. I'm glad she was strong and you both were there to help Calley cross. I definitely think the sound she made was her body shutting down and the dying process. I had a cat that died of cancer that did that too. You did the only loving and right thing you could and helped her cross. She was loved very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this trying time.
Till you meet again.
Fly Free Sweet Calley
 
You and Lilly were so brave Kristin, you can't show your love more than by giving the final gift of release. I'm so sorry that this was the way things turned out for you and Calley. Don't ever doubt that you did everything you could.

Fly free beautiful girl.
 
Kristin, I am so sorry for your loss of Calley. You both fought so hard. She is at peace now, and I know she thanks you for your decision. It is never easy to say good bye even when we know it is the right thing to do. I, and Calley, know you did everything you could for her. I hope your memories will be of comfort to you. She will never be far away, always tucked away in a corner of your heart.

Fly free Calley. Land softly at the Bridge.
 
((((Kristin and Lilly))) you did the best for Calley all along and while letting her go was incredibly difficult, it was also an act of the great love you have for her. We wish you many condolences in the days ahead and peace with the know,edge that you did the right thing for her.

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I'm so sorry to read this news this morning. I'm glad Calley told you what she wanted, and I'm so proud of you and your daughter for being brave enough to help her cross peacefully.

Many of us have said that somehow the diabetes has helped us bond with our sugar kitties even stronger. It's a hard, hard loss for us, but she is free of her pain.

Fly free, sweet Calley. cat_wings>o
 
I too am so sorry to be reading this as well. I sure was hoping for the best for you and Calley. I am so sorry for your loss.

Terri
 
Kris and Lilly, I'm so sorry. Calley left surrounded by your strength, your love, your courage. They kept her safe on her journey to the Bridge. And now, she's busy telling all who gathered to meet her about those two people...those two right there...who hold her heart forever. Oh my, the stories she'll tell of her very special people.

Hugs to you both.

Marilyn and Polly
 
So very sorry to hear of Calley's passing. Love and hugs to you and your daughter. I am know you taught your daughter so much about how to love unconditionally as she watched you care for Calley. That example will serve her well all her life.
 
Thank you all so very much for the kind and gentle words. Lilly is doing great. I am so proud of her. She has spoken of Calley several times today, but never with tears....just speaking with words way beyond her age. I however, have cried a million times; every time I see her picture or open the fridge and see her insulin pen or when I slept in this morning and did not have to set the alarm to get up to test, feed, and give her AM shot.

I was lying on the couch earlier today and I actually forgot that Calley was no longer with me, as I was waiting for her to arrive in the LR, like she always did as soon as I got comfy on the couch. But today, she didn't come. :( Sigh.

I cleaned up Calley's litterbox area and took the box back to the basement where it used to be before she got sick. My second cat does not need it in the LR.

Little things :(. It is hard. But each day will get better.
 
I didn't know Calley, but it's clear from reading these posts that you two had a special bond, and I hope all of the wonderful memories you shared together are able to bring you comfort when you need it most. Godspeed Calley.
 
Sending prayers of comfort, strength & peace to you and Lilly. Fly free, sweet Calley and enjoy your new life beyond the Rainbow Bridge. You've earned your wings today. Bless you.
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