GA Trixie is at The Bridge....

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I'm so very sorry to hear about Trixie. It's just too hard, huh?! Thinking of you and praying you'll be comforted by knowing you gave her a good and loving home. :rb_icon:cat_wings>o:rb_icon:
 
Dear Amy, you and urs will be in my prayers and heart. May all the love and support from ur FDMB family wrap arms around and comfort you .
 
CD and BigMac said:
Amy, I am so sorry about Trixie. Beautiful, feisty Trixie was always a favorite of mine with that sweet face. I know how heartbroken you must be and I wish I could remove that pain for you. She had a beautiful life with you, full of love, and she will carry your love with her forever, as you will carry her love. Sending you peace and many hugs. (((((Amy)))))

Attached below: Trixie is using the compass as the navigator for the FDMB Bus Party 2011. Many of her party friends will meet her at the bridge where they will continue their adventures.


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Oh my, thank you for sharing. Seeing our beloved Zener in his cape with his red Z and so many of our beloved GA kitties made me cry all over again. I miss them all and their wonderful beans so much. There are still a few old timers on the bus who continue to teach others. Trixie will have a huge welcoming party.

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My heart goes out to you and your family Amy. I really am truly sorry -- I know how bad it hurts :-( Sending hugs and prayers....Trixie is smiling at you and knows how much she was loved. Xoxo Kat & Gobbles
 
My deepest condolences to you Amy on the loss of your beloved Trixie. May precious memories comfort you at this most difficult time.
 
Dear (((Amy & Mark))),
Trixie--so beautiful, so strong, so feisty, so loving--will look down from the Bridge tonight and thank you for being her beans and for listening to her when it was her time to begin a new adventure. She is "in good paws" with so many old friends. And Petey and Mario are there to give her big hugs.
We will never forget your girl. She was an inspiration to us all. We are privileged to have been on this journey with her and with you. That bright star in the sky tonight, illuminating the Full Strawberry Moon, is your Trix, trying out her new golden wings.
Fly Free, dear girl cat_wings>o You are much loved.

In deepest sympathy and loving remembrance, :rb_icon:
Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA)
 
I am so very sorry for your loss... I hate that we have to make these decisions and that they can't just live happily as long as we do by our sides...not fair. sounds like you were an incredible mom to her. :bighug:
 
Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to read this. You've had such a hard heartbreaking time in the last while:( I was hoping she would rally and stay. You both fought so hard together. Trixie knew how much her beans loved her, and she'll be keeping an eye on you from the bridge. I wish they could stay with us forever. Fly free, sweet Trixie, you will be very missed. (((Amy))) Hugs and prayers :bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Oh, Amy... I was so sorry to see this!! You all have been such wonderful caregivers to this sweet, adorable girl who always made me small. No doubt the whole crew will be greeting her upon her arrival on the other side of the bridge. Here on earth, I'll be keeping you all close to my heart, sharing your tears, and Herbie and I will be lighting our special candle that sits by Willie and Miss Jezebelle and keeps the memories of them and all our FDMB family alive.
 
(((Amy and Mark))). We will all miss Trixie's spirit and what a little warrior she was. Everyone in L/L Land is heartbroken and many of us know too well how hard it is to make that decision that sets our baby free but devastates us.

You did an amazing job with Trix while she was on insulin and as she fought the CKD. It wasn't just luck that gave her so many more high QOL days....it was all your love and care.

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@CD and BigMac Thank you, my friend, for reposting that infamous bus party photo. It breaks my heart to see so many of our babies in that photo have crossed but also brings me comfort that they are all together and my LBG is driving them all around. It also brought a smile to my face to see them all...Zener with his cape, Punkin hollering, BK, JD, and Moonie, Sweet Tess, Maggie, Gabby in the helicopter. And I am so thankful for the ones still alive.
 

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((((Amy and Mark))))
So many beautiful and heart felt words for your fiesty little girl. She had the best beans any kitty could have wished for, she is truly a LL legend.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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(((Amy))) I am so very sorry to learn that Trixie has gone to the Bridge, sending many prayers and hugs for peace and comfort as you hold happy memories of your darling girl close to your heart :bighug::bighug::bighug:

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Many Many hugs Amy.... I am so very sorry to read that it was Trixie's time to make that journey. My heart too is broken. I shall truly miss her. every day I would check to see how she was. What a warrior, and at the same time such a gentle soul. So many wonderful memories. I hope there is consolation in those memories for you. Always remember that she is never far away, tucked away in the special corner of your heart. Watch for the signs, she will let you know she has completed her final journey. There are many wonderful kitties waiting to welcome her at the Bridge, Mannie being one of them.

Fly free Miss Trixie, land softly at the bridge. You will always be remembered, never forgotten. :rb_icon:
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For Trixie... May there always be grass at your feet, meadows to run in, trees to climb, and rainbows to shelter you. Fly free little one.
 
(((Amy))) I am so terribly sad to hear that your beloved Trixie has crossed to join her friends at the Bridge. You were an absolutely dedicated caregiver and loving Mom to her, and the bond of love that the two of you share can never be broken. My deepest condolences to you and Mark. May the memories of your happy times together give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
 
Trixie is OTJ for all eternity at the Bridge. She is completely content and free of pain, but how hard it is for those she's left behind. Take care of yourself, Amy. You might feel like your schedule is totally empty and it will give you a lot of time to reflect on your loss. I hope those wonderful memories will warm your heart when the pain lessens and you can close your eyes and imagine Trixie in the sun. Rest easy, Trixie.
 
Amy. I am really, reallly, really so sorry to read this news. for so long, reading Trixie's condo was always a bright spot - I'm sorry it was her time. Know we are all mourning with you
RIP, sweet little girl
 
This sucks. I'm so sorry, Amy. I hate saying goodbye...even if she wasn't my cat :arghh: I just wish The Rainbow Bridge had visiting hours. I'm sure Trixie is hanging out with Shasta and all of the amazing cats that have gone before them...hanging out at blue lagoon by the green grassy knoll...no more elevator rides up and down the pink and yellow floors. Hugs to you, my friend. :bighug:

Fly free, sweet Trixie and enjoy your new life at the Rainbow Bridge. :rb_icon: You've definitely earned your wings. cat_wings>o
 
Oh Amy, It's been days since Trixie passed and I'm still feeling weepy and so sad for you and Mark. Trixie has been part of our FD journey from the beginning. I think you and I joined FDMB in the same week with Trixie and Punkin, learning the ropes of the Sugar Dance together.

What a ride this has been - full of joys and sorrows like nothing else! I'm holding you close in my heart as you go through the days ahead. It's such an enormous change after you've had your life routine all arranged around meeting Trixie's needs.

It does bring a smile to me to imagine Punkin and all these sweet little ones who are gone ahead greeting Trixie as she arrives. Good thing she's got the compass to help her navigate!!

CD - thank you so much for sharing the party bus. Punkin's still trying to get cheeseburgers for all of his buddies at the party! What a great memory. I miss my sweet boy and all the kitters who were part of LLL at that time and are now gone.

CD and BigMac said:
Amy, I am so sorry about Trixie. Beautiful, feisty Trixie was always a favorite of mine with that sweet face. I know how heartbroken you must be and I wish I could remove that pain for you. She had a beautiful life with you, full of love, and she will carry your love with her forever, as you will carry her love. Sending you peace and many hugs. (((((Amy)))))

Attached below: Trixie is using the compass as the navigator for the FDMB Bus Party 2011. Many of her party friends will meet her at the bridge where they will continue their adventures.


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Lots of love to you and Mark, Amy.

Fly free Trixie, and land softly.
 
I've been checking back here but have been having a hard time being able to actually sit down and find words post. But I have to thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for all the beautiful words, thoughts, sentiments, memories ( @CD and BigMac - gosh that picture brought a smile to my face), support, and love.

The loss and the huge change in routine are tough, no doubt about it, but it so truly helps knowing I've got this amazing worldwide FDMB family. And, I love knowing that Trixie is surrounded by so many friends, along with our own GAs Petey, Mario, and Mr Kitty, at The Bridge while she waits for us to join her one day.

As we've often said here, FDMB is the best place we never wanted to be. While I would never wish a diabetes diagnosis on anyone, if Trixie never developed it, we wouldn't know all of you, and without a doubt we would not have had nearly as much extra time with her if it weren't for that dreaded diagnosis that led us to this incredible group.

Thank you, once again, and we will still be around....

Amy
 
Thank you for all the hugs and checking in on us, everyone.

Ann & Maggie11 (GA) said:
And Katie and I send more hugs. :bighug::bighug::bighug: Thinking of you, Amy.
How are your other furry babies?
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Frankie seems to be doing OK...she's so happy-go-lucky about anything and everything that nothing ever seems to faze her.

Noah and Zen have had a harder time - they are both very sensitive kitties, and Trixie spent a lot of time snuggling with both of them, so they have been feeling the loss. I was actually pretty worried about both of them over the weekend, because they were acting so off - not eating well, moving slowly, tummies seemed to be bothering them. I knew it was most likely grief, but it was still very unsettling. They are both doing much better now, though...they do seem to have "moments" when they appear to be depressed, and they are both extra-needy/clingy (more so than usual), but their eating and activity levels are much, much closer to normal.

It has been a tough adjustment for all of us...not only the huge loss of Trixie crossing, but also the huge change in routine. I do feel like I'm slowly adjusting to all of it, but as you guys know, I spent SO much time every day taking care of her that - even though there is a ton of stuff to occupy my time - I still tend to feel a bit lost. It seems to hit me hardest mid-afternoon-ish, for whatever reason.

But, I am trying to make myself push through it as best I can. I've been reminding myself that Trixie (and Petey and my Dad and everyone else who has gone ahead) would want me to be living, so I'm doing my best to honor their memories by trying to do that, even though my heart isn't fully back into it just yet.

Thank you again, everyone. And I am slowly working my way back to posting...I've been checking in on everyone regularly, but it's still a little hard to "participate".

Prayers to all....
 
Thanks for the update Amy. I know with the routine as I felt the same after Maggie passed. Good to hear Frankie is doing good. I remember seeing pics of snuggles. Sending comfort vines for Noah and Zen and Frankie and you. Before Mags was diabetic I had a boy kitty (Mikey). After he passed, she kept looking for him, so I feel for Noah and Zen. Lots of prayers and hugs. :bighug::bighug::bighug:
 
Amy, even though I've not been here much in recent weeks, my thoughts and prayers have been with you all the time.

The path to finding the way in coalescing, for everyone in the family, somehow finds its new balance but, as you know, it's all in his/her own way and time. I was so surprised and grateful that civies Bella and Dancer found comfort with each other after Sootie passed on and that their bond continues to this day.

Our love in heart and soul to you, your family and with Trixie, whose glorious courageous spirit shines forever.
❤
Sina and Sootie's Tribe
 
Thank you yet again, everyone...the outpouring of love and support has truly carried us through this difficult time.

We're doing "OK" here. Civvies Zen and Noah have definitely had a tough time. They've both had digestive issues that wax and wane all their lives (so frustrating on many levels), and the last week or so we've had appy issues and LB issues and sluggish demeanor issues. My nerves have been pretty rattled, since there is no way of knowing if they are reacting to losing Trixie, to my stress and grief, or if it's a "normal" flare that they'd have anyway. My guess, though, is they are reacting to the situation as a whole...grieving for Trixie, confused by the huge change in routine, stressed by my stress, etc. They are very sensitive boys. We even hauled poor Noah off to the vet last Thursday because something just seemed so off...couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I knew I needed him checked out. And he did check out OK, at least on paper. And poor Zen, who is usually unfazed by cat carriers and such, when he saw Noah heading off to the vet, Zen's eyes were huge and HE backslid into a crappy appy. UGH.

Fortunately civvie Frankie is a tough, happy-go-lucky little girl and she just keeps on keepin' on. I'd love to know her secret.

Anyway, I do believe (and hope and pray) Noah and Zen are probably on the other side of the hurdle...I expect they may backslide a bit, but hopefully not back too far (or hopefully not at all). It's been a bit rough and quite stressful. But I am doing my best to TRY and hide my stress (so not easy to do), because I know them seeing me stressed just magnifies the problem.

I picked up Trixie's ashes today, too. I knew it was going to be hard, but it was even harder than I expected. Honestly, I still haven't been able to take her pretty little box out of the packaging yet...I just can't do it. But, she is back home where she belongs. When DH gets home from work, I'm going to have him put her meter in the box with her.

I've been keeping myself busy with lots of stuff around the house that has been neglected for the past several years because I had been so busy with both Trixie and my Dad's care, too (It's already almost been a full year since he passed....July 15). Over the last few days I power washed the patio and porches, and repainted the porch decks. Not fun, but necessary, as well as a good distraction. And it feels decent to be getting things done that need to get done.

I'm trying to get focused on my business stuff, too, but I am still lacking my creative mojo.

I do keep checking on everyone every day...it's just been hard to post...but I feel like I'm moving closer to being able to get active again.

It is incredible how drastically all of our lives changed in a instant when she crossed. But, I know she is always near.

Prayers to all.....
 
I hope Noah and Zen are over the hurdle and things settle down with them soon. Sending prayers.
I'm glad Trixie is home with you.
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