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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: Tigerlily (Allison) on November 06, 2016, 16:58:24 PM
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I can't quite believe I'm writing this. :'( :'( My girl has gone.
Molly came to me from rescue 13 years ago. She had been brought in pregnant and was only 11 months old herself. By the time I met her her kittens were 8 weeks old and ready for rehoming. Molly wasn't really the maternal type and my friend Jeanne (that ran the rescue) said she was never sure if Molly was playing with her kittens or trying to kill them. :evillaugh: However, when me and Molly met there was no mistaking it was love at first sight for both of us. She shamelessly threw herself at me, doing roly poly's along my leg as I sat on the floor with her.
I didn't say anything to Jeanne about how Molly had touched my heart. I already had Toby and Lily and had no intention of adding to my brood but that night I tossed and turned, going over in my mind whether I could afford a third mouth to feed (and the insurance). By morning I had decided I could and phoned Jeanne. Before I could say anything Jeanne said 'I know why you're calling'. She said that another lady had been to see Molly and was interested so I told Jeanne that Molly should go to the home that she thought was best for her. The other lady lived in the middle of the countryside, surrounded by fields.
A day or two later Jeanne phoned me. She said 'I have some bad news'. I said 'It's OK Jeanne, I trust your judgement', then she said 'You are going to need another bowl' ;D Jeanne later told me that the reason she picked me was because the other lady was looking for a cat that would mainly be a rodent killer and she knew that Molly needed a home where she would be showered in love and attention.
And so Molly came to live with me. It wasn't without it's hiccups. Molly turned out to be quite territorial, not so much in the house but in the garden and she took to chasing Lily whenever they were in the garden. There were times when I wondered if I had done the right thing as Lily was so obviously distressed but after time it settled down and although Lily and Molly never became best buddies they did live side by side quite happily.
Molly was an uncomplicated cat. She loved her food (anything) and her sleep. She very quickly established 'her spot' on my bed and it remained the same spot for the whole 13 years she was with me. However she had a look and if looks could kill I would be six feet under by now. She earned herself the title of 'Madam Molly' and lived up to that quite often.
She was so affectionate. The minute you touched her she would purr, and wow, what a purr she had. How many times have I buried my head in her and got rewarded with the vibration of that wonderful purr. :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: She would lie next to me on the bed, roll over on her back, exposing that gorgeous white soft fur. Who wouldn't want to rub their hands through that soft fur? I frequently did and Molly would purr so loudly.
I noticed a week or so ago that her breathing had got quite loud and I wish I had taken her to the vet sooner. Would the outcome have been different if I had taken her last week? A question I am tormenting myself with now. The vet suspected heart disease but a blood test proved negative so the vet decided to do x-rays. The results of that were inconclusive so Molly was to be sent home with antibiotics. When I got the call from the vet saying that Molly could come home I was ecstatic. I was at the vets within the hour only to discover that my darling girl had slipped away before completely coming round from the anaesthetic. I raged at the injustice. I was ready to take my girl home, they told me I could take her home, now they were telling me she was dead. Nooooooo!!!!!
The young vet was in tears and she said all the nurses were upset too as Molly had charmed them. That's my girl!
The vet brought Molly into the room for me and I held her still warm little body and buried my head in her fur. I wanted to hear that purr for one last time. "Please purr for me Molly". But she was gone. :'( :'( :'(
These last couple of days have been so awful. I keep expecting to see her in her favourite sleeping places. Night time is the worse. I go to bed and wake during the night, put my hand out and 'her spot' is empty. Toby, bless him, still won't take that spot. Instead he sneaks under the duvet and lies as close to me as he can.
I know from experience that this will get easier, but right now I have a physical pain in my chest. Is this heartache? Yes I think it is.
Goodnight sweet Molly. You were loved so very much.
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Goodnight, God's bless, sweet Molly. How lovely to learn your story and to know the bond you shared with your Mum. Keep watch over her. Your place on the bed is so empty now.
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Allison, my heart breaks for you. :hug: :hug:
Molly was a true Purrs legend and we will all miss her. :'(
You, of course, will find a way through. This time, this dreadful time, will pass but her memory will stay with you forever and the sacrifices and compromises you had to make to accommodate this great Lady will pale into insignificance beside the enormous joy her rescue brought to your life. May you and Toby remember all those good times and comfort each other in the coming days. :hug:
Run free, dear Molly. Your friends down here will say our prayers with you in them tonight. :candle:
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LOVELY TO HEAR MOLLYS STORY AND I KNOW YOUR HEART IS BROKEN BUT SHE LIVED A GREAT LIFE WITH YOU AND WHEN SHE SENDS YOU THAT FIRST RAINBOW YOU WILL KNOW SHE IS WATCHING OVER YOU AND TOBY :hug: :hug:
RIP MOLLY PLAY HARD ON THE BRIDGE, LEARN TO SEND A RAINBOW AS QUICK AS YOU CAN
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I'm so sorry Alison, I know the heartache you have :'(
please do not dwell on the what if's, You gave Molly many many years of love and happiness :Luv:
Play hard at the Bridge Molly, Hamish, Misty and Olivia will see you right xxx
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I feel privileged to learn a little of your story Madam Molly. Your meowmy will miss you so much.
Run free at the bridge sweet girl
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Thinking of your darling girl, run free Molly :hug: :hug:
Very much thinking of you Allison and so glad Molly found you :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Now at the Bridge darling Molly say hello to the Clan cats a lot have gone there this year from here x
Thinking of you and Toby x
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Thank you all so much :hug: :hug: :hug:
The pain hit me like a wave again tonight. I was OK at work but coming into the house, even though I know she isn't here for one split second I forget and expect to see her.
I know you will all know what I mean when I say it's the little things that bring the tears. When I go to feed Toby I still go to where her bowl used to be to pick it up. :'( :'( :'( Last night I went to sleep with my hand on the spot she used to lay in. I want so much to be able to feel her there. :'( :'( :'(
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WE ALL UNDERSTAND :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Allison :hug:
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I know Gill, that's why I can come here and say exactly what's on my mind. No one will think I'm crazy :hug: :hug: :hug:
Thank you Lyn :hug: :hug: :hug:
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It's the sheer overwhelming feeling of poignancy at the reminder of her presence, when Molly herself has gone. Allison..... :hug:
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welling up here :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thank you Sue and Stuart :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
My girl sent me a rainbow today :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: She made it to Rainbow bridge.
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WOW THATS A GREAT RAINBOW AND SHE DID LEARN QUICK :hug: :hug:
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Of course she made it. She's Molly! :Luv:
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If you look very carefully in the top left corner Gill you will see it was actually a double rainbow too ;D ;D
Sue, :Luv: :Luv:
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Sorry Allison, I have just read your thread, what a lovely tribute to Molly your first post was. :care: :care: :care:
We do understand.
She did, indeed, learn to build rainbows quickly.
Play hard on The Bridge Madam Molly.
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Thank you Paula :hug: :hug: :hug:
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She's home :'( :'( :'(
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I'm so pleased, Allison. Welcome home molly. :hug: :hug:
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SO PLEASED MOLLY IS HOME :hug: :hug: :hug:
THATS A LOVELY BOX ;D ;D ;D
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Thank you Sue and Gill :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Run free and play hard on the bridge Molly
So sorry for your loss Allison :hug: :hug:
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Glad your girl is back home Allison :hug: :hug:
I know I've said before but she really was a beauty :blow kiss: RIP sweetheart.
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Thank you Andrew and Rosella :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Welcome home darling Molly. Sending hugs for your meowmy :hug:
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Lyn, thank you :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you my baby girl. The spot on my bed....your spot, still lies empty. Even now Toby won't sleep in that spot. I wish I could reach out at night, bury my hand in your fluffy tummy and hear you purr. :'( :'( :'(
Your nose prints are still on the kitchen window. It's been three months and I really should clean them off but I just can't bring myself to do it because a little part of you is still here.
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LEAVE THEM ALLISON :hug: :hug: :hug:
I UNDERSTAND SO MUCH HOW YOU FEEL AND HAVE SIMILIAR REMINDERS OF MINE AROUND.
MOLLY WILL BE WATCHING TO MAKE SURE YOU DONT FORGET HER :hug: :hug: :hug:
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nose prints on the window will gradually fade. They're Molly's gentle breath in your heart. :hug:
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Thanks Gill and Sue :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sue, I love that "Molly's gentle breath in your heart". So true! :'( :'( :Luv: :Luv:
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THINKING OF YOU ALLISON :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thank you Alison :hug: :hug:
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A year today I lost you Molly. You're still in my heart and that spot on the bed still stays empty. Toby, bless him, still won't sleep there. I hope you've found a nice cosy sleeping place at the bridge.
I love and miss you sweetheart :'( :'( :'( :'(
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ALLISON, VERY MUCH THINKING OF YOU AND KNOW HOW RAW IT STILL IS. SENDING TOBY A BIG HUG :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you and know how much she is missed x
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Thinking of you Allison :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thank you Liz, Gill, Alison and Rosella :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Allison, thinking of you and your lovely Molly. :hug: :hug:
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Thank you Sue :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of you Allison. :Luv: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thank you Paula :hug: :hug: :hug: