GA LEO♡ 3-28-2024

La-La Leo (GA)

La-La Leo (GA)

Member Since 2021
Sorry, but it's been harder to post here than the sister FB group, and I've delayed doing it. I thought maybe when I wasn't crying so easily, but I still do. I miss Leo so much. Our other kitty, Andy, is four years younger than Leo and he still looks/meows for him. I need to clean under my bed, but I know I'll find Leo's beautiful fur.

How can I update my Username with GA?

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7/4/2010-3/28/2024
We had to painfully say goodbye to Leo, almost three months ago, 3/28/2024. He was almost 14 years old. The last 27 months had ups and downs after his diabetes diagnosis late December, 2021. Insulin shots two times a day, 12 hours apart, along with multiple times a day blood glucose checks--since I was following the Tight Regulation protocol for him.

A slight heart murmur was also detected when he was diagnosed as diabetic--which is what ended up using IV fluids contraindicated that last week when he had high ketones (Diabetic Ketoacidosis), though he had four subcutaneous fluids, it wasn't enough.

We rescued Garrett (renamed as Leo), October 2010, from Austin Siamese Rescue, Inc. He had an assertive way about him that allowed him to rule over our two dogs, Trixie & Walker. Four years later, another kitty joined our family when we adopted Andy, November 2014. Leo & Andy were best friends.

Before I think too much beyond the basic facts, I’ll stop now because it makes me cry.

We all miss Leo very much and are heartbroken. There’s no specifics in the Bible if our pets will be in heaven or not, so for now I have pictures and memories of him that will last as long as I’m here, but Jesus is coming quickly. What a sweet surprise if Leo and all the pets we’ve lost are there.
XOXO forever, Leo. ♡♡♡
 
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I had seen your post in the Grief Support forum. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:.

I never changed my user name, too hard. But if you want to, select your user name on the top right of the forum, select any of the entries on the left had side. A menu appears on the left with the bottom entry "change user name".

Have you heard the story of the Rainbow Bridge? Here are a couple poems by Carol Notermann, one of the early members on FDMB on this page about it. https://felinediabetes.com/poetry.htm I've included just one of them.

A Kitty’s Conversation © 2004 By Carol Notermann

“Where’s Mommy?” The wee small cat, asked the One who lifted it.
“She’ll be along.” His voice replied. “We’ll only wait a bit.”

“But she was holding me and crying. I felt her shoulders shake.”
“I know. You see, she made a choice, the hardest she could make.”

“But I went to sleep inside her arms?” the little cat replied.
His voice was soft, “I know, and that was why she cried.”

“I stood beside your Mommy, when the vet was bending down.
I gave her strength to hold you, as her tears fell all around”

“Will you stay with me till Mommy comes?” the kitty asked the Man.
“I’ll be here each day to see you, until she comes to you again.”

“For right beside that RainbowBridge, is where dogs and kitties wait,
And when you’re human’s time has come, I’ll take you both on through the gate.”
 
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
It's absolutely heartbreaking.
When I lost my first kitty, I was unable to speak to anyone about it for 3 weeks.
You've given Leo the best life he could have. But no words can comfort the broken heart, I know.
Sending you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Wendy&Neko said:
I had seen your post in the Grief Support forum. :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:.

I never changed my user name, too hard. But if you want to, select your user name on the top right of the forum, select any of the entries on the left had side. A menu appears on the left with the bottom entry "change user name".

Have you heard the story of the Rainbow Bridge? Here are a couple poems by Carol Notermann, one of the early members on FDMB on this page about it. https://felinediabetes.com/poetry.htm I've included just one of them.

A Kitty’s Conversation © 2004 By Carol Notermann

“Where’s Mommy?” The wee small cat, asked the One who lifted it.
“She’ll be along.” His voice replied. “We’ll only wait a bit.”

“But she was holding me and crying. I felt her shoulders shake.”
“I know. You see, she made a choice, the hardest she could make.”

“But I went to sleep inside her arms?” the little cat replied.
His voice was soft, “I know, and that was why she cried.”

“I stood beside your Mommy, when the vet was bending down.
I gave her strength to hold you, as her tears fell all around”

“Will you stay with me till Mommy comes?” the kitty asked the Man.
“I’ll be here each day to see you, until she comes to you again.”

“For right beside that RainbowBridge, is where dogs and kitties wait,
And when you’re human’s time has come, I’ll take you both on through the gate.”
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Thank you.
I cry all over again as I read those words.
I appreciate all your help since starting in this forum. Amazing group
 
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Mikanmama said:
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss.
It's absolutely heartbreaking.
When I lost my first kitty, I was unable to speak to anyone about it for 3 weeks.
You've given Leo the best life he could have. But no words can comfort the broken heart, I know.
Sending you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Thank you.
We lost a kitty, early October 2010, and it broke my heart since he was only about 15 months old. It was very unexpected. While grieving and reading things online, I came across a comment that someone said.... there's another kitty waiting to be adopted. Something clicked in my brain about that statement. We knew people involved with Austin Siamese Rescue, so we drive to Austin to see "Garrett." He looked nothing like Sheldon, though he was also a long-hair. It took me hours at the Foster's home to decide if Garrett was the one. Was he worth breaking my heart again? I kept asking myself while there. This kitty stayed at the foster home because he didn't manage the Petsmart adoption set up well. Anyhow, it was getting later and later and we had hours to return home. My husband finally said, "We're not leaving without that cat!" The foster did have many of her own kitties, plus several other fosters there we could have chosen. But the kitty we came to see was quite adorable.

I'm just not sure I can do this that soon again. It was October 30, 2010, and we brought the baby home. ♡♡♡
 
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tiffmaxee said:
I’m so sorry you had to let Leo cross. I had trouble posting as well and never added GA. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Thank you. I appreciate your kind words and all your support while here. I expected this massive turnaround. If not for he heart murmur and Lord knows what else, it wasn't meant to be. The tears shoot out instantly as I read through the last week or so. How could it be?!
 
I’m so sorry to read about your loss, Joni. Leo was very clearly such a sweet and special cat. He was so lucky to be chosen and cared for by you.
There’s no grief like losing a beloved kitty. Most of us here understand.
My heart goes out to you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
(((Joni))), I’m so very sorry it was time to say goodbye to Leo. I know what a big place he had in your heart, and that will always be true. I’ve always felt that those of us who love our furbabies like we do never really lose our love for them. When we take in another fur baby, our hearts just grow bigger to make room.

In the time I’ve come to know you and Leo over the years, I know what a big heart you have, and how much you loved and looked after him. Sending you hugs and prayers :bighug::bighug:
 
What a wonderful gift God has given us on this Earth to love and care for these creatures. It's difficult to go through the emotions and tough times, but there are also so many beautiful memories made with our furry family members. It's a blessing to have loved a creature so deeply.
 
Staci & Ivy said:
I’m so sorry to read about your loss, Joni. Leo was very clearly such a sweet and special cat. He was so lucky to be chosen and cared for by you.
There’s no grief like losing a beloved kitty. Most of us here understand.
My heart goes out to you :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
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Thank you, Staci.I appreciate your words of comfort. It still hits me really hard sometimes, like now. I have more time to spoil Leo's charge, Andy, who is about four years younger. Andy will be 10 in September!
 
Christie & Maverick said:
(((Joni))), I’m so very sorry it was time to say goodbye to Leo. I know what a big place he had in your heart, and that will always be true. I’ve always felt that those of us who love our furbabies like we do never really lose our love for them. When we take in another fur baby, our hearts just grow bigger to make room.

In the time I’ve come to know you and Leo over the years, I know what a big heart you have, and how much you loved and looked after him. Sending you hugs and prayers :bighug::bighug:
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Thank you, Christie. Reading everyone's and your supportive words is actually hard and I've avoided it because everything comes back and the tears come. I can't help, but think of what I could have done differently... SLGS vs TR..... or a different insulin than Glargine.... on and on, but no such changes can occur now. It hurts to even write these thoughts. Sorry, I'm just not able to find 100% peace about it all, except to know he's not suffering. Andy gets brushed A LOT. He's a furry boy, like Leo, and doesn't groom as much as Leo, so he's had a backlog of fur. There's a cat under there! Thanks for the hugs. I appreciate it.
 
Bella & Puddin said:
What a wonderful gift God has given us on this Earth to love and care for these creatures. It's difficult to go through the emotions and tough times, but there are also so many beautiful memories made with our furry family members. It's a blessing to have loved a creature so deeply.
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You are so right, Bella. Thank you. I always said to Leo, "God made Leo." He knew what I was saying! ♡♡♡
 
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