That is really sad. The things you don't care about never disappear and others that mean something are the ones that get lost. I think Karen has a good idea in replacing the stockings - they won't be the same but it will be a fresh start and a way to remember your kitties. Even for your kitties that are at the bridge even cut out a shape of a stocking and add the names etc.
And we do understand here. Oh, and by the way I have one of those pen size battery operated beaters aand I love it too.