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Sasha!!! This is GREAT news!! I am so happy to hear that you are eating and drinking!! The Campbell Clan Cats want you to know that they are continuing to prayer for you and your parents,too!
Have a happy day looking at your kingdom from the palace window!! Lots of love, hugs, and kisses, Sandra & the Clan
Sasha, our thoughts and prayers have been with you every day. I know it's a difficult time for your meowmie and your paw-paw; I've been through the exact same situation with my RB Goldie a couple of years ago and I remember how tough it was. Stay strong while you can, enjoy the special treats and know that you are loved and cherished. When the time comes, it will be hard, but we know we have to let you go to the bridge. My Goldie will show you the way. It's hard to type with LES, gentle bumples coming your way from the M's.
Sasha, we have been following this day in and day out and have not posted. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. You are such a strong fighter. You have battled this wicked disease valiantly. Please know that we are constantly thinking and praying for you and your family.
Love to you and your family....Tigger, Smokey, Tucker, Mystic, Abner, Gracie, Gabriel, Meg (Meowmie) and Mark (Paw Paw)
Oh my, I am just catching up with the past two days, and I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. You know how much I love Sasha, who has connected to the soul within so many of us. Her pictures reflect the words she has spoken so eloquently on this board, which though she may have received help with the typing, undoubtedly came straight from her. That she is able to give KatMa and PawPaw some *good days* is another reflection of her one last gift to those she loves.
This is a poem that Sasha may want us to reflect on....
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.
-- Unknown
Rachel, that is beautiful. More tears to my eyes.
Sasha, you have brightened my day upon reading the fantastic news that you are eating - YEA!!!! :D - and your photos reflect that you are feeling better . . . I so hope that you and yours continue to be strong and share many more tender moments together. Prayers continue, darling girl. :)
This wonderful update somehow slipped by me. What lovely photos and happy news. As long as Sasha is happy and pain free, what more could you ask. Treasure those nano-seconds. We are all learning just how precious they are.Quote:
Sasha is still fighting
Dear Sasha, please know that I am thinking of you this morning as I do every day. You are never far from my heart and mind. I'm hoping that the food you are able to consume is giving you the needed energy to survey your territory and give you Katma and PawPaw all kinds of indications of how special they are to you. You know how they love that and these are moments they treasure.
Oh, and thank you for posing for those pictures. You gave it your best and you look so sweet. I can see the sadness in your face though, and I wish I could make that go away along with the awful illness you have had to endure.
Thank you too Sasha for letting me think of you as one of my special kitty friends. Can you tell I'm crying? I am. I'm sorry. It's just that you are so brave and so is your Katma and your PawPaw.
I hope nobody else reads this but you, Sasha, because I think you will understand, but others might conclude something different. I love you.
Dear Sasha, Hope you are having a good day today and are continuing to be spoiled!!! The Clan Cats (and the humans, too)continue to pray for(and for Mom and Dad, too).
Lots of love,
Sandra, Ralph Syracuse, Norton, Molly Meu, Raven, Tina Peepers, Nicholas, Riley, and Hayley
Lots of (((HUGS))) this morning for Sasha and her family.
I am looking at your pictures today Sasha, because you are so adorable! Hope today is a GOOD day! :)
:D I’m on my KatMa’s lap and she is being my secretary right now, keying-in my thoughts to all of you wonderful people and pets.
Killearn Kitties
Purrs and headbumpies from Samantha, Daisy and Jessica + Karen are very good medicine. Thanks, purrrrrrrrrrr.
Karen
That must have been good to see, the queen deigning to dine again! My purrents are purring over this.
Purrs from Sasha
furrykidsmother
and furrykid
Thanks! All of the love in this Forum is definitely helping me.
Tubby & Peanut's Mom
and Cracker Jack's too!
We love the photo of all of you fine felines. Tubby must have met my fursibs Bobby the Dog, Tiggy AKA The Best Cat in the Universe, Princess and PaddyPaws. I’m sure my fursibs at RB are friends with Tubby and all of the darlings at RB.
Logan
Re: "That little girl stole my heart a long time ago." Wow! I am soooo pleased about that. Your love comes through and it is very good medicine. Mother of Many, your furkids are blessed that you are their mommy. Purrs, Sasha.
momoffuzzyfaces
Mew, I’m very blessed. You are NOT “just my imagination”, you are real and good stuff! Thanks, Sasha xoox
slick
Casper and OJ were such beautiful cats. I hope they play with my fursiblings at RB. KatMa likes your saying:
I'm not gonna stand here and watch you go down, I love you too much, no I won't let you drown.. So forgive me for giving a damn--dw
smokey the elder
I will take your advice and keep eating all the forbidden fruit!
krazyaboutkatz
My wish is to have many more years here with KatMa & Paw-Paw and I’m giving it my all. Whatever time we get together we will treasure. Purrs from Sasha
kb2yjx
Raven & Mommy, thank you! KatMa wonders if you would post in this Forum a photo of Raven. Purrs, Sasha
RedHedd
Mew, I hope RB Goldie has met my fursibs! They are very nice and would be pleased to be Goldie’s friends. KatMa put into Favorites Mitzi and Mishi’s album. My album is at ImageStation too. Can you tell my KatMa how to put a link to it in this Forum?
Thanks for caring about us; we get strength from the humans and pets who write to me. Purrs, Sasha
catlover4ever
Just knowing Tigger, Smokey, Tucker, Mystic, Abner, Gracie, Gabriel, Meg (Meowmie) and Mark (Paw Paw) are pulling for me gives me strength! Thank you. Kittykisses to the furkids and purrs to Meowmie and Paw Paw.
Rachel
and the muttly crew
The Last Battle by Unknown is very, very moving. furrykidsmother’s comment: “Rachel, that is beautiful. More tears to my eyes.” is what we feel too. My KatMa will post one day soon another very lovely poem that all animal lovers will appreciate. Thank you so much for posting this. Meeow, Unknown and Anon are just fabulous poets – my favourites!
AvaJoy
AvaJoy, thank you for cheering me on and for liking my pictures. My purrents say I’m the most beautiful little girl on Earth but, tee-hee-hee, I know they are biased. Leonardo da Vini said: “The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” To see da Vinci’s Study of Cat Movements and Positions Visit: http://www.artchive.com/artchive/l/l...nardo_cats.jpg
da Vinci study of child and cat, http://gallery.euroweb.hu/art/l/leon...dy/02child.jpg
Purrs, kittykisses, headbumpies, and fancy figure 8's from me,
Sasha The Queen Calico...
Aw, Sweetie, you make me smile!!!
So glad you are still eating those goodies!!!
Lots of (((HUGS)))!!!:)
Sasha you keep up fighting sweetie. With all the love you have surrounding you if anyone can win this battle you can.
Susan, I am sorry I having been lending as much support as a lot have. I read this thread everytime I see there is a new reply. I have found it difficult to find the right words as words are just not enough now. I went though this same thing a little over 2 years ago with my calico so this really hits home and makes it that much more difficult to know what to say. I know for me at the time nothing made me feel better. My girls (both calicos) and I are holding you, Sasha and you husband close to our hearts in these days. We are hoping beyond hope and praying Sasha shows everyone just what love can do and shocks everyone with a complete turn around. No matter what she will know that she is loved to the fullest extent of this universe and beyond. Sending hugs to you, your husband and Sasha from your neighbors in Ontario.
(((((((((((((((((((HUGS TO YOU ALL)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Michelle, Lilith & Vixen
(affectionately known as The Girls)
Sweet Sasha!!!
Many thanks for your note!!! I have to learn how to post photos!!! However, please tell your Mamcat(is that right??) that Raven was COTD 12/9/04!!!
We love you Sasha!! Keep up the good work and enjoy every day!!! Good thoughts, prayers & hugs to all of you!!
Sasha, how precious of you to respond to each of us that way!!!! :) I hope you've had a good day, sweetheart. I sure have had you on my mind.
Love,
Logan, along with Butter and Mimi
My Dearest Sasha:
How touched I am that you would say a few words to me. It has brought a tear to my eye and I thank you so much for thinking about me. I've had a busy day but came back here to check up on you. Hang in there sweetie...you know that there are may furprayers coming your way.
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I'm not gonna stand here and watch you go down, I love you too much, no I won't let you drown.. So forgive me for giving a damn--dw
Please tell your KatMa this is from a Doc Walker song and it represents how I feel about people and pets that I care about...including you, KatMa and PawPaw.
Bumples to you Sasha and {{{hugs}}} to the hoomans.
xo
Rachel and the muttly crew
submitted in this thread a poem for Sasha entitled:
"The Last Battle"
I thought all pet lovers would appreciate this poem:
THE LITTLE CAT ANGEL
THE GHOST of a little white kitten
Crying mournfully, early and late,
Distracted St. Peter, the watchman,
As he guarded the heavenly gate.
"Say, what do you mean," said his saintship,
"Coming here and behaving like that?"
"I want to see Nellie, my missus,"
Sobbed the wee little ghost of a cat.
"I know she's not happy without me,
Won't you open and let me go in?"
"Begone," gasped the horrified watchman,
"Why the very idea is a sin;
I open the gate to good angels,
Not to stray little beggars like you."
"All right," mewed the little white kitten,
"Though a cat I'm a good angel, too."
Amazed at so bold an assertion,
But aware that he must make no mistake,
In silence, St. Peter long pondered,
For his name and repute were at stake,
Then placing the cat in his bosom
With a "Whist now, and say all your prayers,"
He opened the heavenly portals
And ascended the bright golden stairs.
A little girl angel came flying,
"That's my kitty, St. Peter," she cried.
And, seeing the joy of their meeting,
Peter let the cat angel abide.
This tale is the tale of a kitten
Dwelling now with the blessed above,
It vanquished grim Death and High Heaven
For the name of the kitten was Love.
Poem by: LEONTINE STANFIELD
Page 588—The Best Loved Poems of the American People
Copyright 1936, by Doubleday & Company Inc.
My beloved late mother, Marjorie was 16 years old when she purchased this book.
If my pets can't get into Heaven, then I'm not going. I'll only go to the place where my pets spend the next plateau of life.
xo Susan
purrs from my little Queen Sasha
I wrote this tonight -- a poem which reflects my view on what a pet wants from a human. Poetry and prose are one way I express my feelings. Naturally, the worry we feel about our darling Sasha needs to come out and writing is the balm. I've penned many other poems regarding pets [and other topics too].
So, for all the Pets in this Forum and everywhere else, here is the poem entitled "Promise Me"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...e/f2d5925e.jpg
Susan....all I can do is cry when I read that poem...:( :( It's beautiful and I'm sending you a PM. :(
Edit, your PM box is full so I've sent you an email through PT.
{{{hugs}}}
What lovely poems.
Susan that is a beautiful poem that you wrote. How is Sasha today? Still eating, drinking and surveying her Palace I hope!
Susan, that poem truly sums up what kind of commitment we all made to our cats(dogs, too)when we first found, adopted, or however they came into our lives. Several days before my beloved Boo died, we had our talk. I told her: you are not going to get better, I cannot make you better, and you are not going to live forever. But I promise you there will be no pain, no suffering. I promise that you will leave this life with the dignity that you had all your life. I miss her so much...
Sasha, Raven sent you a message, but your box is full!! SHe will write to you again!!! Hope you are doing good today. Havea peaceful and loving day!!!
Sandra
Darn I can't read it, my eyes are so bad and that print is so small.
Thank you, Susan for sharing your poem. It is indeed beautiful and holds a message for each and every one who comes to this board.
Thank you, Sasha, for your messages to the people here who have decided to share your journey. As always you are a caring kitty, but now may be the time to wind down on your caring for others and concentrate on Katma and PawPaw and concerve your energy for making your days and nights as comfortable and easy as possible. We will never stop caring for you or remembering what a wonderful kitty we came to know here at Pet Talk.
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Originally posted by sasha the cat
If my pets can't get into Heaven, then I'm not going. I'll only go to the place where my pets spend the next plateau of life.
xo Susan
purrs from my little Queen Sasha
Heaven wouldn't be heaven for me if my pets weren't there. I've always felt if anyone deserved to go to heaven, it would be pets and little children.
I'm as sure as I'm sitting here that both are waiting for us there.
Hope you are having a good day, dear Sasha!
The cat kids send gentle head bumpies and purrs to you today!
I send (((HUGS))) to you and your purrents!
Susan, I'm praying that you and Sasha have a good day today. Treasure each moment you have together.
{{{hugs}}}
Goodnight, sweet Sasha. I have included you in my every thought and prayer over the weekend. I think Butter and Mimi sense that they are getting extra loving (if that is even possible).
We love you.
Logan, Mimi, Butter
Having friends staying here over the weekend I could not check in. I am so glad to hear Sasha, that you had some food and were able to post here.
Hope you are still with us for some time, sweet girl:)
JUst checking in to see if there is anything new! The prayers keep coming for you Queen Sasha!!!!!!
Hi there,
I've been so wrapped up in my drama w/Puddy that I really haven't checked other posts. But now that she's home (see my latest post), I'm trying to catch up.
I'm so sorry about Sasha. I can't believe how much she looks like my Puddy! I will definitely say a prayer for her and you and Murray, too. We're here for each other.
Blessings,
M
Sasha how are you doing sweetheart? If you are up to it could you give us an update? We are all thinking of you and KatMa and PawPaw and hoping that all is well!
How are you Sasha? I'm glad you are doing well. I just got to this now :o so I was so worried in the begginning of the thread, :( now I'm so happy :D you're doing OK! You are such a beautiful girl!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f35595eb.jpg
Murray and I have accepted that we are now giving our darling purrecious Sasha palliative care and each day we have her is truly a gift -- in spite of our sadness -- a happy day. BTW, re this week's Poll: Sasha is lefty-pawed but is quite adept at using the right paw too.
For some reason my PM message inbox is full although I've emptied it. Please send your personal messages to us at:
[email protected]
From Sasha the Queen Calico Cat
Medusa:
We understand purrfectly! How is Puddy today?Quote:
I've been so wrapped up in my drama w/Puddy that I really haven't checked other posts. But now that she's home (see my latest post), I'm trying to catch up
Lightning SuperCat
Thank you for your good wishes. Purr, mew, I'm giving it 110% and hope to spend many more days with my Purr~ents.
May the great cat goddess Bastet hear our pussycat prayers and help all of us who are ill.
Bastet The Great Goddess from the website
www.metmuseum.org
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/new...ge/sac_cat.jpg
Sasha, check your email - there's a probable reason for your PM box reading as full, I sent you an email.
My dearest Sasha: Your Meowmie tells me that your time on earth is coming to an end and that makes my heart break in two. What a beautiful kitty you are and you've had such a happy life and such a loving home. When your time comes, I know that all the pet angels will be there to greet you and show you around. I hope that's not too soon, though. Your Meowmie has given me purrmission to put your picture up on my "wall of fame" at work along with the poem she wrote. That way, I'll be able to see you everyday and wonder how you are enjoying the sweet grasses of the RB.
For now, I send you kisses from BC and pray that your last days on earth will be peaceful ones.
{{{hugs}}} and bumples
slick xoxoxo
Today Sasha ate and drank a little. Not as much as we hoped she would, but she did so that is good.
Karen Thank you for the tip re the "sent" items. I deleted many and perhaps now PMs will arrive.
slick We watch very carefully. Sasha is mostly comfortable, not in pain [we feel]. She still enjoys pussycat life -- looking out windows to survey her palace grounds, listening to the crickets and birds, eating & drinking [not very much, but trying], sitting on her Paw-Paw's lap, cuddling with me. Our darling is still with us; we've had today with her...and means today was good.
Sasha, this message was so hard to read. But it is good to know that you are comfortable and your parents are keeping a very close watch on you. I will try to locate what Boo told a communicator about life and death. It is so beautiful!! I have ot leave for work, will be back later!! We all continue to send you our prayers. Love, Sandra and the Clan