July 6, 2011

July 6, 2010 marks the day I had my surgery for cancer. The surgery was a success and the pathology showed the cancer was contained.

It should be a happy day for me, but I find myself grieving. Not only because I now have a history of cancer in my life, and I still find it hard to deal with at times, but also because on July 3, 2010, I made the awful decision to euthanize my beautiful 18 year old girl, Chynna because her health was declining and I wanted her to go while she still had kitty dignity.

Oh, sweetie... I'm sorry it still hurts so much.

I am so sorry you are dealing with the loss of your cat. Hugs to you. I understand how you feel about the cancer history. I have not had to deal with it myself but my daughter has faced the big C two times. She will be 49 in November. She told me it is like a black cloud hanging over you. She had a time span of 15 years between the first diagnosis and the last one, which was last fall when she had breast cancer. I pray that you will find peace in your heart. It is not good to have cancer, but it is a blessing to be a survivor. May you have many years of good health and happiness.

I completely understand about Chynna. It will be two years in August that we lost our Banshee and, do you know, I still become so emotional when I think of our little girl. A day has not gone by that I don't think of that baby....she is always so near in my thoughts even now. I don't think it's something we ever entirely get over....those heart kitties are truly special.

Congrats on being cancer-free!

Two years ago today, I helped my Sheba to the bridge. Even now, I'm sometimes just gripped with a huge pang of grief that will take my breath away. I'm sorry you are grieving for your Chynna girl as well.

Congratulations on your one year anniversary of being cancer free! May you never have to deal with that monster again!

Cally

Originally Posted by Natalie_ca

July 6, 2010 marks the day I had my surgery for cancer. The surgery was a success and the pathology showed the cancer was contained.

It should be a happy day for me, but I find myself grieving. Not only because I now have a history of cancer in my life, and I still find it hard to deal with at times, but also because on July 3, 2010, I made the awful decision to euthanize my beautiful 18 year old girl, Chynna because her health was declining and I wanted her to go while she still had kitty dignity.

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I'm sorry to hear about your loss. That is a hard decision to make.

I'm very happy you're still here with us to share this 1 year anniversary!!! Cancer came into my life this year. It's a demon in the shadows, isn't it. It certainly taught me to live one day at a time, so I'm not waiting to exhale. I also understand your grief over Chynna. After sharing your life with her for 18 years you feel that hole in your heart. That's the painful side of love. You did the best thing for her. She left this world with her kitty dignity.

I'm so sorry about Chynna

to you tonight.... you have had to overcome some rough times. I, too, remember dates of good and bad things... Hope you have a better evening and a brighter day tomorrow

Sorry about Chynna
Congratulations on the milestone.

A big from me too sweetie!