Godspeed, Mystic...

[Glacier]

Mystic has been a part of my family for over half my life. When I was 15 and my sister was 14, we were at a community picnic when a tiny solid black kitten appeared demanding some of our lunch. We asked everyone at the picnic if they owned him. No one claimed him but one man said he'd "take care of it." Knowing that did not mean give him a good home, we came up with our plan. My sister has always been braver than me. I distracted our parents while Trish stole their car and drove the kitten to our house! We got in some serious trouble for that stunt, but the kitten got to stay!

He grew into a 15 pound black beauty. Affectionate, friendly, and a permanent part of our family. We lived in the boonies and Mystic was allowed outside. He lived a life full of adventure, which wasn't always a goof thing! He spent a week locked in a neighbor's travel trailer, got beat up by a duck and hunted the local squirrels into extinction.

When we left home, Mystic moved with Trish. He was with her through the suicide of her first love; her marriage; the birth of her children; multiple moves and most recently through a bitter divorce. The one constant in her world has always been Mystic. He adapted to change like no cat I've ever known. Nothing phased Mystic. He took everything in stride.

Recently Mystic started to loose weight and developed several ominous lumps on his sides. He was 18 and had cancer. No treatment options would have helped. He was allowed to live in luxury for as long as he was comfortable. Yesterday, he lost control of his bowels and suddenly went blind. The time had come.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery06/mystic.jpg
Godspeed, ol' boy. You will be terribly missed. You were something else and the Mystic sized hole in our family will never be filled.

[critter crazy]

RIP Mystic!:(

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Mystic's passing.:( It sounds like he had a wonderful life. RIP sweet Mystic.:(

[Karen]

Rest in peace, Mystic. And your human, Trish, will now have a furever guardian angel, and especially when the black clouds come, she'll know you're watching over her. Shine on at the Rainbow Bridge, Mystic - and say hi to my buddy Tyler, he just got there two. It's okay - he knows to respect kitties.

[Catty1]

Mystic....how wonderful you were loved and got luxury in your last weeks...and were allowed to pass peacefully on, helped to the Bridge.

Rest in the sunshine and green grass there - whole and healthy, and chasing the squirrels again!

My condolences to you and Trish, Tamara....

[jennielynn1970]

Dear Mystic... you sound like you lived a wonderful life, with people who cared very much for you. How thankful you must have been, and how thankful they must have been to have had you.

Play hard at the bridge dear boy! Keep a look out for my newbie up there too, Alex. He is a sweetie, and being a black cat as well, I know he'll love to be your buddy!

[Barbara]

Mystic, you life has been a wonderful story full of life and adventure. Now you'll be waiting at Rainbow Bridge for your human family.

[CultureJunky]

Godspeed Mystic, have fun at the bridge with all your new and old kitty friends, you will be a favourite there :)

[Cataholic]

Mystic, you must have been magical in this world. May you be remembered with fondness, and the memories help your hoomans through this time. RIP, sweet fella.

[Sevaede]

R.I.P. sweet little angel Mystic. :(

[Kirsten]

I'm so sorry! :(

Mystic, you've been blessed with a very long life full of joy and love. Now you're young and whole again at the Bridge!

R.I.P. sweet kitty!

Kirsten

[Medusa]

What a wonderful, adventure filled life Mystic led! Beat up by a duck. Priceless! That made me giggle in spite of the fact that he's now at the RB. He sounds like he was quite a fella. And was he ever handsome! Play hard at the bridge, boy. I'm sure you will, given the life you led on earth. You'll greet your human one day and you'll both know joy. A candle burns for you both.

[rosethecopycat]

Mystic you still are a constant in your human's lives. They will always remember you and that will give them comfort, even if you aren't there with them. It's hard to get old, and it was time to renew.

Godspeed to the Bridge, Mystic

[Randi]

Mystic, it sounds like you had a wonderful and long life, and quite a few adventures too. :) It is sad to hear it was time for you to go, but I know you will be in your family's hearts forever.

Rest in Peace, dear Mystic.

[Zippy]

I am so sorry about Mystic.He lived a long happy life and is and will be alwas loved.(((HUGS))))
Rest In Peace Mystic :(

[gini]

Dear Mystic, rest now at the Rainbow Bridge, your job is done. It is clear that you have crossed the Bridge and brought with you a long shimmering trail of love. That eternal connection will mean so much to those you have left behind.

[Freckles]

I'm so sorry.

Sounds like Mystic had a good purposeful life.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Mystic
Beloved Buddy
18 Years

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery06/mystic.jpg





I distracted our parents while
Trish stole their car and drove the kitten to our house!

We lived in the boonies and Mystic was allowed outside.
He lived a life full of adventure ...
got beat up by a duck,
and hunted the local squirrels into extinction.

He adapted to change like no cat I've ever known.
Nothing phased Mystic. He took everything in stride.
He was allowed to live in luxury for as long as he was comfortable.

Dear Mystic ~

What a start you had in life ... nice finish with those you loved, too.
Sorry 'bout The Duck ... (don't we humans remember the darndest things?)

Watch out for The Ducks on God's Pond, under the Bridge ... they motor around in Pairs!

And the NutRats with the fluffie tails? NO "hunting" - God "likes" 'em!

See if you Bridge Kids can locate a fill-in to send down to Trish and the Girls.

Rest In Peace, Dear Mystic; you've done a great job raising your Family ...
you deserve a nice retirement.

/s/ :( Phred

{{{Hugs}}} to Tamara, Trish, and the Girls

[Bengalz]

Dear Mystic,

Your life was blessed with a great family and you, dear boy, blessed all those around you with your spirit and your presence. Well done sweetheart! Your next job will be just as important - enjoying peace and good health eternally. The RB will become even more special with you in it.

Rest in Peace now Mystic and remember to give your earthly family a gentle paw's touch every now and then to let them know their hearts are always with you.

[kb2yjx]

That ws just a wonderful tribute to a dear companion of many years! I know it was an easy decision to make to let Mystic go... Sleep softly, dear sweet Mystic....

[Queen of Poop]

Dearest Mystic. I have a candle burning for you. I hope you're finding life at the Bridge everything you could have hoped for. If you have time I have a Granny that has been there for a while now, but her birthday would have been Friday, could you stop by and give her a snuggle?

[catmandu]

On Kaui Island in Hawaii the Pet Angel Army is throwing a special Luau for Big Mystic.All of his favorites will be there and Mystic will get his wings and become as one with All the Pets that we have loved and who have gone on before.
And Mystic will be part of your lives.
In a quiet moment he will let you know that hes still there and still a part of your lives.
And he will be there with a big Purr and Mrreeow when you come to join Mystic in Paradise.
One Fine Day.

[barncat]

I am sorry for your loss... I have loved all of my cats over the years, but there are some that are special heart-friends. It sounds like Mystic is one of those... All love is precious, but the kind you shared with Mystic is a sacred gift.

[cloverfdx]

Godspeed Mystic, you will be missed black beauty. Tamara i am so sorry :(.

[Lobodeb]

Godspeed, Mystic. It sounds like you've lived quite a life. I'm sure your meowmie is going to miss you terribly, so be sure and check in on her every now and then, ok?

Please find my Payton and Velvet and tell them I miss them, for me.

Tamara, you have such a way with words. Hugs to you and your sister.

[finn's mom]

Tamara, your ability to express your love and gratitude and sorrow is simultaneously breathtaking and heartbreaking. I don't think there's been a single loss in your household that I haven't felt down in my own heart. What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful pet. Rest in peace, sweet Mystic. You could not have led a better life.