Barney is an Angel Now.

**Scooter's Mom** · 01-05-2009, 08:45 PM

I too will be at work during this time, as I am 2 hours behind the East Coast at the moment.

Lara, please give Barney a lot of hugs for me, and some hugs for yourself as well. Barney is such a special kitty and so very loved the world over.

My prayers are with you.

**Medusa** · 01-05-2009, 09:43 PM

Lighting candles is a daily occurrence for me and at approximately 5:00 PM I will light a candle for Barney. As I anoint it w/oil, the upper half of the candle represents the spiritual realm, ie., sending our request to Spirit and the lower half of the candle represents our request being fulfilled on the earth plane. Bless you, Lara, and God speed, Barney boy.

**jazzcat** · 01-06-2009, 12:50 AM

I've missed so much of this while I was sick.

I'll be thinking about Barney and you. Please give him a little hug for me too.

**Emeraldgreen** · 01-06-2009, 02:00 AM

Thank you so much guys. I can't tell you how much I love the idea of everyone lighting candles (or light houses

) and/or thinking of him at the very time that he goes. That is truly one of the neatest things ever and something I'll never forget.

It has me in tears because it is so kind. And this little, once homeless kitty will finally know how very many people loved him in this world.

p.s. Jazzcat wrote:

I've missed so much of this while I was sick.

I hope you feel better soon. I gave Barney everybody's hugs, including yours.

p.p.s. I'm not sure about all the time zones but Scooter's mom, my brother lives in Tucson and I talk with him a few days a week and he is one hour ahead of me right now. We fell back an hour a few months ago. You'll probably still be at work but it will be at 3:30 your time, 2:30 my time.

**Randi** · 01-06-2009, 05:10 AM

I have to go out now and will post later - just wanted to give this time zone link for now.

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/full.html

**Barbara** · 01-06-2009, 05:25 AM

Enjoy your time with Barney- I am sure he enjoys it too.

**Scooter's Mom** · 01-06-2009, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Emeraldgreen

p.p.s. I'm not sure about all the time zones but Scooter's mom, my brother lives in Tucson and I talk with him a few days a week and he is one hour ahead of me right now. We fell back an hour a few months ago. You'll probably still be at work but it will be at 3:30 your time, 2:30 my time.

Thanks. Tucson and Phoenix are rather close (and getting closer every day with all the construction it seems, lol) so we're on the same time zone.

Cyber hugs to you... now come visit your brother so I can give you real ones.

**pomtzu** · 01-06-2009, 08:44 AM

Re: the lighthouse. I feel that there is a relation here in regard to "our" Barney.

Barnegat Lighthouse (affectionately known as "Old Barney"), located on Long Beach Island, NJ, was re-lit again about a week ago after being dark and out of commission for 80 years!

Coincidence??? - maybe...but for those of us that see the spiritual symbolism of the lighthouse, just maybe there is more to it. I'd like to think so.

**Medusa** · 01-06-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

Re: the lighthouse. I feel that there is a relation here in regard to "our" Barney.

Barnegat Lighthouse (affectionately known as "Old Barney"), located on Long Beach Island, NJ, was re-lit again about a week ago after being dark and out of commission for 80 years!

Coincidence??? - maybe...but for those of us that see the spiritual symbolism of the lighthouse, just maybe there is more to it. I'd like to think so.

That is amazing!

**Emeraldgreen** · 01-06-2009, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Scooter's Mom

Thanks. Tucson and Phoenix are rather close (and getting closer every day with all the construction it seems, lol) so we're on the same time zone.

Cyber hugs to you... now come visit your brother so I can give you real ones.

I can't believe I haven't been back there since 1993. I lived there for 12 years but returned to Canada and have been here ever since. I miss the sound of doves and the amazing sunsets and the smell of orange blossoms in March but I sure don't miss the summer heat!

pomtzu wrote:

Re: the lighthouse. I feel that there is a relation here in regard to "our" Barney.

Barnegat Lighthouse (affectionately known as "Old Barney"), located on Long Beach Island, NJ, was re-lit again about a week ago after being dark and out of commission for 80 years!

Coincidence??? - maybe...but for those of us that see the spiritual symbolism of the lighthouse, just maybe there is more to it. I'd like to think so.

That is so neat. It reminds me of a book I've been reading called 'When God Winks at You' and it is about things just like that.

Slick wrote:

LES I've put this into my outlook calendar at work. Will light a virtual candle on that day to help light his way. As well, I'll be lighting candles every night this week at home in the evening. Pom: That's so beautiful and makes sense to me.

That is wonderful that you are lighting candles for Barney this week leading up to the day. Thank you for that.

Weluvcats wrote:

I'm in North Dakota, and here we are in the central time zone, which is 2 hours ahead of you...And you're right...this is one of the neatest things ever...How this poor, precious homeless little kitty has gotten so many of us (from all over the place) thinking and rooting for and most importantly, praying for him, is just amazing. Thanks for allowing all of us here at PT to go on this journey with you and Barney. We will truly all be with you both on Friday.
Hugs and prayers!

Thank YOU and EVERYBODY for being a part of it with me. It is a journey I would not have wanted to take alone.

kb2yjx wrote:

This is just so wonderful!!! All the prayers, candles(and lighthouses, too)that will be lit, and all the people thinking about Barney, Lara, and Scott on Friday. We are here for each other, and this is proof!!! Lara, you know all are prayers are with you and Scott now, too. Please give Barney a gentle hug from the Clan....

Thanks Sandra. It is wonderful. One candle has turned into many and it is remarkable.

momtomany wrote:

I will lite a candle at the church for our Barn Barn. My prayers are with you and Scott and especially with you on Friday. I hope that somehow you will be able to feel all of us Pet Talkers there with you spiritually holding you and Barney on Friday.

That is so kind of you Julie. I will be there with Barney right to the end and I will definitely be thinking about all you guys and your prayers right at that moment.

Short update:
Barney, or 'Little Man' as I've been calling him lately is as sweet as ever. He chirples whenever we open the door to check in on him. He is eating many meals each day and doesn't appear to be suffering, though I would not call this quality of life. I took another bath in 'his room' last night and when I do this, it really gives me a chance to see his decline because it's as if he forgets I'm in the room and doesn't focus on me like he does when I first enter with food and stuff. It's at these times when he sits there in that position between sitting and lying down and I see clearly that it's time.
He is such a fighter though, I've never seen a cat with so much up against him and the will to combat it. It is truly amazing.
I ran out of insulin today and asked the receptionist to ask the vet if I should come in and get some more. My concern was that maybe he would go into some kind of shock without it? I really wasn't sure. But Robin said he should be fine without it for the next few days. I'm so glad to hear that I don't have to poke him with needles in the morning anymore. He was so tolerant about it as he got used to our morning routine but I know it stung. But the second I pulled the needle out, he started eating again.
The power has gone out a few times in the last few days but thankfully it didn't last more than a couple of hours each time. I'm hoping it doesn't go out again because I don't want him to be cold for one single moment. I've been keeping the bathroom so warm, he's probably thinking it's summer! lol

**MBones** · 01-07-2009, 12:55 AM

Lara,

I just read your update about Barney and my monitor blurred up again. I have also planned on lighting candles until Friday, with special prayers offered up in Eastern time zone, to help his passing.

This little guy continues to amaze me. I cannot read this thread anymore with out getting all choked up over him, and he's not even my kitty. Prayers to you and Barney throughout the week as well. I cannot get over the impact that he has had on every one of us. Amidst all of the sadness and letting go, the unity, hope and love that he has brought us is a beautiful thing indeed.

You will not be alone on Friday.....we'll be with you in spirit.

Mary