tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post1152492418630970351..comments2024-03-03T10:43:48.121-05:00Comments on fourwhitepaws: making time to grieveThe Cat Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17862401517530290759noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-124935524202718812013-08-22T12:49:20.781-04:002013-08-22T12:49:20.781-04:00I just finished reading Abby's story - I am ne...I just finished reading Abby's story - I am new to her blog today and have been reduced to a sobbing mess. It's stirred up so much in me too - 3 times I have been down such a similar road and it's unbelievable how raw it still can be, years later.<br />You're very close to my home in this pics - I live in Ontario. Beautiful country side.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587594632756267997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-27855153042885083602013-08-21T20:37:05.856-04:002013-08-21T20:37:05.856-04:00WOW, what a beautiful post. Lots of feelings expr...WOW, what a beautiful post. Lots of feelings expressed. Grief, sadness, love. Very beautiful. <br />If I ever make t to Michigan, I will have to visit your island. It looks like a place I would love. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-89777476456795192942013-08-19T07:09:35.857-04:002013-08-19T07:09:35.857-04:00Death is hardest on those left behind but the pain...Death is hardest on those left behind but the pain and sorrow we feel can also remind us of how truly special that loved one was to our lives.<br /><br />I'm so thankful to see that you have found someplace that brings solace to your soul. Being from Canada (Toronto), I am touched that part of your journey takes you closer to us here in the North.Safe Haven Hotelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822665216770995603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-48264454727275357212013-08-18T09:52:48.156-04:002013-08-18T09:52:48.156-04:00Abby has brought our family to thinking of our Ang...Abby has brought our family to thinking of our Angels also and how much they brought into our lives.<br />Thanks for sharing as this allowed us time to think as we visited this magnificent healing place along with you.<br />Timmy and DadTimmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-16441890412511974692013-08-18T03:35:31.372-04:002013-08-18T03:35:31.372-04:00I just lost my beloved cat a couple of weeks ago, ...I just lost my beloved cat a couple of weeks ago, so I know about the pain you felt with your beautiful Max. At least, it embarked you on an adventure.Avalon Cat Cartoonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616026620806795575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-24433993654850918382013-08-16T11:38:54.886-04:002013-08-16T11:38:54.886-04:00I deeply enjoyed this blog as I do ALL of your blo...I deeply enjoyed this blog as I do ALL of your blogs including the TNR one. I too grieve my Admiral and Robin and Abby's loss reactivated my deep pain at losing those girls who are and were preciously dear to me. Katie is the same. You think you won't survive the pain but somehow, day by day you do.<br /><br />I had no where physical to go but I do have my faith and life in the Lord so that was my refuge..my very present help in trouble.<br />xoxKatie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-81123014785736120852013-08-16T09:09:42.117-04:002013-08-16T09:09:42.117-04:00What a deja vu moment this post burned into my mem...What a deja vu moment this post burned into my memory bank! I've only been to Isle Royal once (I'm native Michigander) and that was in 1973. We packbacked both ways and I remember being at each of the sites you displayed. At that time all the drinking water obtained on the island had to be boiled. We did that at every campsite for the next day--turned out to be significant family moments. Cats do definitely leave pawprints on our hearts--I lost my Siamese Tabitha in '83 & the sharp pain of loss still floats close to the surface. I love the transparency of you writing. Thank you.12Pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04127499889461887864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-72784277344592466632013-08-16T05:47:07.538-04:002013-08-16T05:47:07.538-04:00Non cat lovers will never understand us cat lovers...Non cat lovers will never understand us cat lovers. I fully understand how you feel, I still grieve for my 2 black boys from long ago and more recently my wonderful Kitty who died in 2009. I still can't look at her picture without getting wet eyes.<br />Looks like a wonderful hike you had.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-35222429832072119132013-08-15T21:05:45.919-04:002013-08-15T21:05:45.919-04:00You were so wise to get counseling to help with yo...You were so wise to get counseling to help with your grief of losing Max. I've been having a very tough time mourning Lucy. What a blessing that you have this beautiful place to go to. These pictures are so beautiful!Annie Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401355285263563945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-37816714435948954932013-08-15T16:54:24.519-04:002013-08-15T16:54:24.519-04:00What a beautiful, quiet place. It's so hard w...What a beautiful, quiet place. It's so hard when we have to say farewell to our special, beloved pet. It's nice you have such a beautiful place to retreat to when you need to reflect.Mariodacathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600880780597061337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-12079233952268899952013-08-15T13:51:51.045-04:002013-08-15T13:51:51.045-04:00What a wonderful way to honor Max.. What a wonderful way to honor Max.. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-43413403666961506322013-08-15T12:18:02.758-04:002013-08-15T12:18:02.758-04:00The only thing in the end for me when it comes to ...The only thing in the end for me when it comes to grieving the loss of one of my animals is knowing that one day we will again be together. You have a lovely blog.Liz Rice-Sosnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705708193546909432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-31070348366538667732013-08-15T11:44:41.287-04:002013-08-15T11:44:41.287-04:00I am happy that you had this little bit of paradis...I am happy that you had this little bit of paradise, too, to help you heal. It is so beautiful there. Losing our pets change us and it is a heaviness that we carry for the rest of our lives. It is so personal...one that cannot be shared. I still think often of my cats from long ago. I have them all resting on our property and can visit them when I need to. Only I will appreciate what the spot means to me and the memories that it gives me. I understand fully how everytime you hear of one passing it brings back such vivid memories. Sending a big hug your way, DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-63433542501501538072013-08-15T11:07:39.150-04:002013-08-15T11:07:39.150-04:00Your writing is something I have intensely enjoyed...Your writing is something I have intensely enjoyed. You have a way of expressing what many of us feel in our hearts. I know I am finding that I must forge a new pathway for my loss and grief of my dearly beloved Abby. I know the loss of her will always be a soft deep painful spot for me and there is nothing that can change that. No amount of passage of time will stop it but it won't be as intense as it is right now. I believe you are right when you say grieving is an active process, and one that must be expressed or else it will morph into something that is destructive. As much as I want to be reunited with Abby, I know that it is not my time to be with her and that she is going to lead me forward into something I can't even begin to understand right now. Thank you again for your kind words of compassionate and just your understanding. It is so healing and helpful to me... and I know my Abby girl would deeply appreciate it too.<br /><br />((hugs))ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-25280894906001597132013-08-15T10:42:17.311-04:002013-08-15T10:42:17.311-04:00We have a special place we go to on our property.I...We have a special place we go to on our property.It seems to connect us with the cats we have lost.I don't think we ever stop grieving...just the effect it has changes with the passing of time. Thank you for sharing this special place with us.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961605850025742393.post-66724142314612335472013-08-15T09:29:49.727-04:002013-08-15T09:29:49.727-04:00Yes, I've relived all my grief over Annie thro...Yes, I've relived all my grief over Annie through this too.<br /><br />But there is healing and a connection to God/Universe/Spirit to be found in Nature that simply cannot be found elsewhere, IMO.<br /><br />I'm glad you had that, after Max's passing.Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.com