Zoe, I am in shock as I read this thread. She seemed to be one that would go on forever. But now she will live forever at the RB and in your heart. She will be watching over you and waiting until that day when you will be together again.
Cheryl
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Zoe, I am in shock as I read this thread. She seemed to be one that would go on forever. But now she will live forever at the RB and in your heart. She will be watching over you and waiting until that day when you will be together again.
Cheryl
I'm so sorry that you lost such a beloved friend. What an incredibly beautiful animal Samantha was. Truly a thing of beauty, that little kitty. What a long, full life she graced you with. To lose such a long-lived friend is so hard :(
I hope you're finding peace with each passing day. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts right now.
I just can't read through all of the replies without getting all teary eyed.
I know a lot of you have been through this yourself and know how I feel right now.
I will try to check back in again sometime soon.
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Originally Posted by Vermontcat
You have no need to apologize for being teary eyed! Heck, I'd be a bawing, wailing mess. But it IS theraputic. It is the begining of the healing. Remember, the greater the love, the greater the grief. But the memories will last forever and they will never leave you.
Oh I am so sorry, VermontCat. :( She was a gorgeous girl and always will be with you in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. ((((((HUGS))))))
Beyond The Rainbow
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
I'm Still Here
Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.
My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.
I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.
I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.
I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.
When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.
I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
there are more here when you feel up to reading them. again I am so very sorry for your loss of Samantha. :(
http://www.petloss.com/poems/poems.htm
Oh No! Not Samantha! :( I know she was a stately old lady and lived a good long life with you. That must have been SO hard. I feel your pain as I remember what it was like to lose my Goldie after so many years.
Play hard at the Rainbow Bridge, sweet Samantha. I know there's a handsome big orange dude who's there too - you might want to look him up ;)
I just saw this thread now, as I HATE coming to this section. I immediately started tearing up. My very Favorite PT girl:( What a wonder you were...
I am so sorry for your loss. I dont know what to do or say, I know I cant make this pain go away...
I am crying with you, and for you. I hope that you take some comfort in knowing that Samantha is now a happy pain free girl, and still will visit you often.
I love you sweet cow spotted lady, and I will miss you, all the way in NC. :(
Rest softly in your sunbeams:(
*HUGS* to you and your family.
I'm so sorry. :( May Samantha have fun at the Bridge until you're together again.
Samantha: "Sam" is Hebrew for "heard," as in "Samuel:" God heard. "Antha" is Greek for flower. God heard of a very special flower that He just had to have, and that very special flower was Samantha.
I saw this thread and I just said, "Oh, no." Keeping you in thoughts and prayers, Vermontcat.xxQuote:
Originally Posted by Vermontcat
Oh, what a shock to see this thread! Dear Samantha, you were my favorite PT senior kitty. I loved looking at the cute pictures your meowmie posted. You had a wonderful life and I wish all kitties could have the same. Play hard at the RB. We won't forget you sweetie.
God bless your beloved Samantha.
Rest in peace samantha , she was truly a beauty, just remember all the good memories you had with her , and try not to think so much about her passing away, just remember she kept you company & happy for so long. ahh im soo sad. rip samantha you are a beautiful cat.
Big Hugs to you Vermontcat and many condolences for the loss of your precious girl Samantha. The pain and sadness will soon turn to wonderful memories of a very special and beloved little soul. 20 years is a true testament to the love and care you gave to her; she will always be in your heart and ours.
Sleep softly little princess and give your meowmie a little kiss occasionally - she'll know you're there:love:
I just saw this thread now. My heart sank when I saw her name - my favourite cow kitty.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vermontcat
Yes, I do know how you feel. And even though these replies are hard to read, they also bring comfort since we also share in your grief. :( Zoe, she had a wonderful life with you and I'm sure you were enriched with all she brought to your life.
I'm sure Nakita has now greeted her. Now, my tears are falling.....:love:
So sorry to hear about Samantha :( She was a beautiful kitty. RIP beautiful girl. :love: I'm so sorry
No. Please no. Not our sweet Samantha too. :( :(
I could tell by her last pictures she was getting on in years - I recognized the "old" look that Tubby got in his last year - but I really thought she had many more years in her......
RIP sweetie. You are now with Tubby, and I can see you both lounging in your favorite spot - a bright dash of warm sunshine. May that bright light remain to ease your meowmy's pain.
Zoe, I now know why we've been seeing so many butterflies in the last few days. Terry started calling them Tubby since they are a different kind of butterfly than Peanut, and I now know they are Tubby, Samantha, Tucker and all the other recent arrivals at RB, coming to let me know I should check in here to learn this sad news. Next time you see a Monarch, think of Samantha and know that she is free of the constraints of this world, and she is waiting happily for you at RB. {{{{hugs}}}
:( :( :(
My dear sweet, Samantha! I am heartbroken to hear of your passing and that I missed your thread and no one even told me about it. I love you dearly and will forever miss you.:love::(
Thanks everyone.
I still cry when I read these comments about her, I really miss her a lot.
Debbie, that is interesting about the butterflies, on Sunday morning when I was driving my daughter to her horseback riding lesson she said "Look mom, there's a Monarch butterfly!" It flew right by our windshield and I think it may have been Samantha letting us know that she had done her job in helping us find the two new cats the night before and that she was moving on now and that we were going to be ok without her.
Kim, I will PM you.
Barbara said it so well.
Samantha was my favourite cow kitty and I wish she had more time. She had twenty great years with you, I could only hope to have my cats for that long. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Originally Posted by Barbara
Oh Zoe, I had no idea. :( I'm so sorry. Just Sunday I was talking to Pam, Karen and Robyn about meeting you and we were talking about what a miracle Samantha was. I just missed this post. Please forgive me. :( :(
When I read the title of this thread, my heart sank. :( I can't express how sorry I am that Samantha had to cross to the RB. She was such a beautiful girl.
Zoe, I hope it is a comfort to you that she had a long life filled with love. :) You have done SO much to make her last years comfortable and she knew how much you loved her. She will be missed by you and us all, but I know Samantha will always have a place in your heart and she will never be forgotten.
I send my deepest sympathy and lots of ((((hugs))))
Rest in peace, dear sweet Samantha!
Dearest Zoe, I'm so sorry to just read this now. :( :( Samantha and that darling black nose of hers will always be dear to my heart. :love:
RIP Samantha, the world just isn't the same with you gone. :( :(
Thank you everyone for the kind words.
It's been a month now since Samantha went to the Rainbow Bridge.
I have finally been able to look at some of her photos from this summer.
She really showed her age in some of these last photos.
I still have more to go through but for now, here are some more photos of my sweet girl.
Pouting by the toilet because her favorite rug had to be washed and she couldn't lay on it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s2/6sammad.jpg
Watching the grass grow in the backyard.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...pets2/6sam.jpg
Walking around.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/6sam3.jpg
She would pace around a lot and get disoriented at times.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/6sam5.jpg
A beautiful double rainbow waiting for her.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2/6rainbow.jpg
Aww, that last picture is perfect. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Thank you for posting these pics. All of them show what a great old age Samantha had. I wish the same for me.
I would be particularly happy to lounge in all my favourite spots while someone remodels my house round about me. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Barbara
Thank you for these beautiful bonus photos of Samantha. :love: What a wonderful life she had.
Aww, thank you for the beautiful pictures!
I am sorry that I am just seeing this now.
How my heart broke when I saw your thread. I'm so, so sorry on the loss of your precious Samantha. You were so lucky to have her for 20 wonderful long years. If only we all could be so lucky to have our pets for so long.
I always enjoyed seeing her beautiful pictures.
Rest well dear girl and have fun up on the RB.
Thanks everyone.
I had time to go through some more of her photos from this summer.
She loved sniffing the fresh air by the back door.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/7sam1.jpg
She spent a lot of time on her favorite rug in the bathroom this summer.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/7sam4.jpg
Checking out the new door.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/7sam5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/7sam6.jpg
I smell fresh grass out there.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ets2/7sam9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ts2/7sam10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ts2/7sam11.jpg
One of her better days.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ts2/7sam13.jpg
Her cute panda markings.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ts2/7sam16.jpg
Because she was deaf and blind this past year, she would walk along the walls when she went from room to room.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ts2/7sam19.jpg
That's all the photos for now, I will post some more another day when I have a chance to go through them all.
I still miss her a lot.
How much these pictures of old and pretty Samantha touch my heart.
I'm so sorry. I am just seeing this thread. I always loved seeing pictures of her and hearing about her. She was such a beautiful girl.
Rest in Peace, Samantha:(
I am so very sorry reading now about Samantha. What lovely photos of such a beautiful old girl still enjoying the comforts of her beloved home.
I'm sure Samantha was showing you that double rainbow herself to say "Here I am, Meowmie!"
Thank you for the nice comments.
It's been two months now since she's gone to the Rainbow Bridge.
I still miss her a lot.
I found another nice Rainbow photo that I took this summer just a couple of weeks before she left me.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1.../8rainbow1.jpg
I still have a few more photos of her from her last week that I will have to post later.
It still hurts a lot to look at them.
Thank you for sharing the pictures of sweet Samantha! I know how close the two of you were, and it is no wonder that you miss her so much, especially after being together for so many years.
I know that I will feel the same way when my Tabitha goes to the RB..... we have been through a lot in 20 years together!
Bless you, and keep thinking of the many wonderful memories you have of yoru spotted kitty! :love: :love: :love:
I can't believe it has been a year already since my sweet Samantha went to the Rainbow Bridge.:(
I still miss her a lot and think about her almost every day.
Here are a few of my favorite photos of her from her younger days.
She was about 4 in this photo when my toddler son shared his blocks with her.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...6Samblocks.jpg
This photo was the one used for her Cat of the Day photo.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/vtcat/bigsam.jpg
Here is a link to her day 6/26/06.
http://catoftheday.com/archive/2006/June/26.html
One more photo of her showing her cute black nosie.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...at/samface.jpg
I miss you Samantha, I hope you are having fun with all the other Pet Talk kitties at the Rainbow Bridge.:love:
I'm so sorry to hear about Samantha. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Oh, Sweet Samantha.
We'll remember you forever!
What a Grand Reunion it will be, One Fine Day.
My very deepest sympathy to you on this sad anniversary.
Samatha looked a lot like my cat Alison. Sending out my prayers during this difficult time.
I lost Tigger a month and a half ago. It still hurts. And it will probably hurt forever.