Remembering Tabby

It has been over 2 months since I lost my dear, sweet Tabby to heart disease.  I still cry almost every day at some point, whether it be first thing in the morning when I wake up, or when I kiss his picture good night as I go to bed.  Last week I ordered a memorial stone to put in the back yard in the place where he liked to lay in the sun next to the shed.  It came in the mail today, and when I opened it up the flood gates opened.  I am trying to remember the good times we had and the incredible bond that we shared.  I just can't believe that he is really gone.  I knew his days were numbered, but I was not prepared for the loneliness around the house without him.  My heart is so empty and my lap is so cold without his purrs and his warmth.  I know that time will help to ease the pain, but right now I would give anything to have just one more day with my dear boy.  I miss you Tabby, with all my heart.

Hey there Bgregory. Must be one of those days for us and the whole world I think. I cried my eyes out today the most in a while got my boy. Really hurt today more than most for a long while. Over where I'm from a professional cricketer who died playing the game had his funeral today, and today is also my grandfathers anniversary when he passed. Something interesting happened to my mum today. She went for a walk and thought to herself she'd like a couple of gum nuts to put on the Christmas tree. When she visited my grandfathers grave site hours later, behold, what do u know, two gum nuts were at his grave site. Exactly two. How's that for coincidence. My grandfather left his daughter a Christmas gift

God does exist although I myself do doubt it. And he'd be watching over your boy, while he watches over you. Our guardian angels will always be with us, watching over us and protecting us.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious boy
My boy passed just over a year ago and I sometimes still cry for him now and he is always the last thing I'm thinking of before I go to sleep at night.
I know it's hard to believe but time really does ease some of the pain and you will start to remember the good times more and more. I'm now able to have a conversation about my boy and not burst into tears but laugh at how silly he sometimes was.

It's been almost two years for me(Dec. 8th), and I still can cry when I think of what I lost. Time is working to soften the edges, but like a tidal wave all the hurt can come flooding back. It really helps me to have my lap filled with my 'boys', I still feel connected to a cat's love and it helps tremendously. You might want to go to your local shelter and just love and play with the cats there, it would distract you for a while and fill you with peace knowing you are helping a cat in need in your Tabby's name. You might have to force yourself at first, it's not easy, but who knows, you might just fall in love again. It would never replace what you have lost, but like a parent with several children, you learn to love each child in a different way, you love them for who they are, each as different as can be. Your precious Tabby left you with the legacy of his love, and would want you to pass on his legacy and fill that hole in your heart. He gave you a tremendous gift, his love, and taught you how to have the ability to share and return it. My heart breaks for you because we  all have to walk this path through our grief in our own way. It helps to share our pain with others who have felt the same loss as we have, it releases some of the agony each time, like a wound that is allowed to drain. Please keep in touch and release some of your pain, we will share your burden and cry with you. Bless you once again to hurt so bad because you loved so much. Take care of yourself........

Thank you so much everyone for your kind and comforting words.  It is a painful path to peace after losing such a beloved pet.  I just try to take it one day at a time and am so thankful for all of you.  I know I can come to this site and find some comfort when it gets too much to bear alone.  

Im so srry for your loss..i can relate my kody died yesterday..after being nuerter..im still n shock wont stop crying i feel as if im n a bad nightmare..i just want my kody back..

Hi Bgregory I am so sorry you are hurting so much. I wish I had some magic words to say to help you. All I can say is that I do understand the loss you are feeling.I lost my preciouls Mickey in July about five months now. I still cry over his loss everyday. I miss him so much and yes the house is lonely without him.The holidays here is making me more sad since my Mickey won't be here to share them with me. People say that time heals.I don't always think so.The longer it is for Mickey the more I miss him.I feel that we just must learn to cope with the loss which is what most people do.I was thinking of ordering a memorial stone for my Mickey.I also talk to his picture constantly.I say good morning and good night to him. I tell him I love him and miss him.I kiss his picture every night.I only hope he knows how I miss him.Take Care Bgregory. I know your heart is full of pain. This site is great. The people on here really care and listen. It is like we are all good friends.We may not know each other personally but we all understand.You will come to think of these people as true friends

I'm so sorry.  I think the memorial is a nice tribute.  I wish everyone cared for and loved their pets as much as you do; the world would be a better place.  I hope that your grief is eased soon. 

Oh dear, I'm so sorry about Kody.  I hope you can find some peace with his loss on this site.  It has been a saving grace for me since I lost Tabby.  The people here are very kind and we have all suffered terrible losses.  You will find a world of support here to help you through your grief.  I hope you can find some comfort in the days ahead.  Please know that others care and are holding you in their prayers.

Thank you, I know you and others are grieving too.  As sad as it is, it is also comforting to know I am not the only one going through this.  Not that I would wish this type of pain on anyone, it's just nice to know there is a place to come to where others understand.  I'm so sorry about your dear Mickey.

Thank you, the memorial has been a comfort to me.  It sits where Tabby sat every day, so it's a reminder of him when he was in his happiest place.

The memorial sounds great. I hope it puts a smile on your face as you visualize Tabby stretching out on a nice sunny summer day.

Thank you zoneout, that is very sweet.