Baby to RB today

[Baby'sMomma]

Our Baby Boy will be taking his journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. He has fought long and hard against his IBD / lymphosarcoma, but is losing the battle with each passing day. I believe these past few months he has known his mission here with us was coming to an end. I am due with our first child - a baby boy - in December and believe maybe our Baby Boy was put here with us to love and be loved until our other baby boy came along. At least this is what has been helping me cope somewhat with what we have to do today.

Baby began laying across my belly when I was six weeks pregnant - something he had never done in the few years we have had him. He would purr up a storm as he lay there. I truly believe he knows I am pregnant, I just hoped he could have made it a little longer - closer to when I delivered, but that just wasn't meant to be.

Baby will go to sleep at 11AM CST today and it will be one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but know it is the best thing for him. We will miss our Baby Boy, our Mr. Crosspaws, our Mr. Always Talking, our Mr. Motorboat, our Mr. Curious George. He has definitely filled our past 3 years with joy and our hearts with love. We thank his Momma Anne for bringing him to us to care for him in his last years of his life.

Before I close, I'd like to share a poem that a girlfriend of mine shared with me today - "Four Feet from Heaven" by Alice Chase.

Your favorite chair is empty now
no eager purrs to greet me
No softly padded paws to run
ecstatically to meet me.

No coaxing rubs, no plaintive cry
will say it's time for feeding
I've put away your bowl
and all the things you won't be needing.

But I will miss you, little friend
for time could never measure
The happiness you brought to me
the comfort and the pleasure.

And since God put you here to share
in earthly joy and sorrow
I'm sure they'll be a place for you
in heaven's bright tomorrow!

Thank you, everyone, for your support this past few months, and in the days ahead. You are an amazing group of people and all of your babies are blessed to have you in their lives.

Baby'sMomma - Denise

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Please see my post on page 2, dated 8/26/03, for a photo attachment.

[smokey the elder]

Oh, I'm so sorry! Gentle trip to the Bridge, little Baby.

[bisi.cat]

I am all teary eyed here...:(
What a sad and tragic story...GODSPEED BABY BOY!!!

Be sure you'll live on in your human's memories and hearts forever...

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I am soooo sorry to hear about Baby. :( That is a great story about how he started laying across your stomach like he knew you were pregnant. Your furless baby will already have known the love of a cat before he is even born. :)

RIP sweet Baby, you're going to be missed, but you will be happy and healthy at RB.

:(

[Steffi N]

I have tears in my eyes, but I know Baby is not suffering any longer. You filled his last years with love and tender care. And your baby knows the comfort of a cat's purr. Rest in peace dear Baby. I know he will live on in your heart.
Thank you for sharing the sweet poem with us.

[jenluckenbach]

I am crying with you Denise at the news of the passing of Baby. It is always so hard to lose a beloved pet, companion and friend.

If anyone has ever seen a movie entitled "FLUKE" where humans who passed came back in the body of an animal, maybe we can believe that your Baby's precious spirit needs to move on....possibly even into your soon to be born son. And even if you do not believe, you can be certain that Baby's spirit WILL always be with you.

{{{HUGS}}} to you

[Cinder & Smoke]

:(

Godspeed to the Rainbow Bridge, Dear Baby Boy.
May you Rest in Eternal Peace.

{{{Hugs}}} to you, Denise.

:( /s/ Phred

[AmberLee]

Rest in Peace, sweet Baby Boy! Frolic well at the bridge, honey.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Denise, I'm so sorry to hear about Baby's passing. :( Just remember the good times that you had with him and he'll live in your heart forever. I'm sure he's now up at Rainbow Bridge running and playing with all the cats like my RB Pepper. RIP Baby. {{{HUGS}}}

[kimlovescats]

Through tear-filled eyes I bid you a peaceful rest, dear kitty!


What a wonderful poem that was....thank you for sharing it even in this very sad time for you!

Jen, I saw the movie "Fluke" and what a wonderful thought!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Sending prayers for you at this very difficult time. I hope that, eventually, you will be able to remember the good times, and smile. For the moment, just remember that a very special Baby will be waiting for you at the Raindow Bridge. (((HUGS)))

[Kirsten]

(((((((Denise)))))))))

I'm crying now, and I'm so sorry!!!! :( :( :(

What a hard decision to make, but he'll be at peace now and won't suffer anymore... You two had such a special bond and it won't end with his passing to the Rainbow Bridge, I'm sure!

R.I.P. little Baby!

Kirsten

[ChrisH]

Denise, I am so sorry.:( {{{Hugs}}}

Rest in peace sweet one.

[RedHedd]

Denise, I couldn't post last night when I first read your message as I was crying so much I couldn't see. It reminded me so much of my experience with my Goldie earlier this year -- her loss is still so fresh with me and I know how painful it is to lose a beloved kitty. Just know that Baby is out of his pain and suffering and is now playing and romping as healthy as can be with other kitties at RB, including my dear Goldie.

Reading your message did finally motivate me to complete a project that I've meant to get done since Goldie died - put all her pictures into an album. I had sorted them all out when she was first diagnosed with her cancer and looked at them often. It took me three months to finally buy an album for them. The album sat there for about a month, unopened as I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Reading about Baby told me it was time.

I sat down last night and through streaming tears, sorted the pictures again and carefully placed them in the album. Mitzi and Mishi helped dry my tears. The last page of the album has a fluff of her gplden fur (rescued from one of her last brushings). Somehow I feel a completion in doing that simple thing.

Grieving takes time and we're each different in how long it takes. I know I will NEVER forget my Goldie - we had 14 long wonderful years together.

Be gentle with yourself at this time. You will never forget - there will always be a Baby shaped spot in your heart. Have fun at RB, Baby. You will be missed.

[moosmom]

Denise,

I'm so sorry to hear about Baby. I know what a difficult decision it was to make. But it was a decision that was in the best interest of your kitty.

I've had to make that decision twice in my life. It's not an easy one but just know that Baby will be a happy, healthy kitty at the RB.

((((((hugs)))))))))

[PayItForward]

Steve & I, had to make the decision to put a stray we named Caramel to sleep recently.

We know how hard it was to make the decision and how upset we were, over a cat we barely knew. :(

It must be SO much more difficult/upsetting to lose a beloved pet who has owned you, for the past three years. :(

Thinking of you and sending hugs your direction.

Rest in Peace Baby, you certainly had the best possible parents, it is time to watch your skin-sibling grow up from Rainbow Bridge.

[Denyce]

I am so sorry about Baby. Now I am crying again. I had only just about gotten it under control from that Homeless video on the Rescue thread...*deep sigh*

I know that it must hurt incredibly to let go of Baby. I know it has been horrible when I have been at that point. But Baby was so incredibly lucky to have the two of you to love him in his life. Just as you were lucky to have had him. All my warmest thoughts and prayers and cyber hugs to you and your family.

Denyce

[carole]

May you find the extra strength you need to help your Baby to the Bridge.

Rest in peace Baby Boy, your suffering now has come to an end, may you enjoy the rest of our life at the Bridge with all the other wonderful furfriends.

HUGS to you at this very difficult and sad time.

[HayleyRosie]

I am so sorry to hear about Baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time.

[jazzcat]

Rest in peace Baby Boy. You were loved very much and will be equally missed.

I am so sorry to hear about little Baby...!:(
It is hard to let her go, it is more than just a cat, hey!

Try to remember all happy moments you had with Baby, Denise, and lokk forward to the birth of your very own "baby"!!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

*HUGS* for you...

Rest in Peace sweet Baby...:(

[gini]

I fully understand how very difficult it is to make the final decision for Baby. My heart goes out to you at this time.

I hope that you can concentrate on the joy ahead of you and know that Baby is still very much with you and will be always.

[Cataholic]

My heart breaks for you, and the loss of Baby. Know in your heart, and Baby's, you did the compassionate act of love. RIP, and play happily at RB, Baby.

Hugs to you.

[slick]

Denise: I guess I should welcome you to Pet Talk but in view of what's just transpired I don't feel much like celebrating. I'm so sorry for your little Baby and I know how much you loved each other. RIP sweet Baby and say HI to Zachary, Pumpkin, Sandy, OJ, Casper, and Trixie for me.

Hugs to you Denise. Do you have any pictures of Baby to post?? Or did I just miss a thread or two..

[rosethecopycat]

What a good Mama to give the gift of compassion.


Godspeed to the Bridge, Baby Boy.

[Baby'sMomma]

Photo at request of Slick who missed a previous posting with a photo.

We are hanging in there, taking it day by day. It has really been hard on both my husband and me. Baby was so much a part of our lives, our daily routine. He went peacefully surrounded by family - my husband and me, and my parents along with my brother, his wife and son. He got lots of pets and kisses as he began his journey to the Rainbow Bridge. I had to buy a stuffed kitty at the grocery store Sunday to have something to cuddle and pet while I grieve. It's not Baby, but it helps.

Thank you again everyone for your support.

Denise & Mark

[carole]

What a beautiful kitty !!

Take your time to grieve, and try to remember the wonderful times you all shared with Baby, he will remain in your heart forever.

I found it helpful to post a memoriam on the net, I did several infact, the tear's surely flowed as I did, but it helped to comfort me in the long run.

I do indeed feel for you right now, it is the hardest decision to make, but rest assured Baby"s suffering has now ended, you will treasure your memories, and in time the heartache will ease, but you will never forget this special furfriend.

A GIANT HUG TO YOU ALL.

[RedHedd]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm