On Friday, June 6, 2008 at about 11:00am, our Maxie flew up to the heavens to fly with the angels. She had a very large tumor on the side of her face that eventually caused her to not be able to eat. She was basically starving to death and had lost almost 3-4 pounds over what her normal weight was. John and I, after taking her to the vet, decided that in order to save her pain, sadness and leave this world with dignity that she needed to be put down. She was 14 years old and lived a very full life and it was time for her to be pain free and happy again.
That was one of the hardest things we have ever done and as I write this I still find my emotions to be very raw. We knew before we took her to the vet that day and we would probably not be taking her home and I pretty much have been crying off and on since the day before. John has been really torn up as this was his baby girl that he has had since she was 6 weeks old. It is harder for him to express his emotions but you can see in his eyes that he is really hurting. I never saw my husband cry until this.
Telling Shawn proved easier then I thought. He did not believe us at first, he cried for about 30 seconds and then asked if we were still going to Chuck E Cheese. He has since talked to John about it and asked if she had really died. I think he is just grieving in his own way and I am not sure he fully grasps the whole concept yet. It may hit him later or not at all. I do know for sure that he did love her and will miss his Stinky Drool Face.
Our poor cat Tubby, who is her biological brother, sure misses her. He walks around the house lost. Bubba just does what he does best, sleep. I am worried about Tubby but I think he just needs some extra love.
I will be changing my blog name as it is a constant reminder that I no longer have three weasels in cat suits but only two now.
To my Maxie girlfriend, I will miss you so much little girl. You may have drove me crazy sometimes and you may have acted like a cranky old lady, but you were one of the sweetest little kitties I knew and I will always love my Maxie Girlfriend. Run and play for eternity as that is what I know you are doing right now. I love you.
That was one of the hardest things we have ever done and as I write this I still find my emotions to be very raw. We knew before we took her to the vet that day and we would probably not be taking her home and I pretty much have been crying off and on since the day before. John has been really torn up as this was his baby girl that he has had since she was 6 weeks old. It is harder for him to express his emotions but you can see in his eyes that he is really hurting. I never saw my husband cry until this.
Telling Shawn proved easier then I thought. He did not believe us at first, he cried for about 30 seconds and then asked if we were still going to Chuck E Cheese. He has since talked to John about it and asked if she had really died. I think he is just grieving in his own way and I am not sure he fully grasps the whole concept yet. It may hit him later or not at all. I do know for sure that he did love her and will miss his Stinky Drool Face.
Our poor cat Tubby, who is her biological brother, sure misses her. He walks around the house lost. Bubba just does what he does best, sleep. I am worried about Tubby but I think he just needs some extra love.
I will be changing my blog name as it is a constant reminder that I no longer have three weasels in cat suits but only two now.
To my Maxie girlfriend, I will miss you so much little girl. You may have drove me crazy sometimes and you may have acted like a cranky old lady, but you were one of the sweetest little kitties I knew and I will always love my Maxie Girlfriend. Run and play for eternity as that is what I know you are doing right now. I love you.
5 comments:
So sorry about the loss of Maxie. The thought of losing my Gracie or one of the kitties breaks my heart. I'll give them all an extra big hug today in memory of Maxie.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Maxie. Losing a 14 year member of the family is hard on everyone.
Pets just don't live long enough!!
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry about Maxie.
Aw, I'm so sorry about Maxie!
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