Barney is an Angel Now.

[Medusa]

Here ya go:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng

[Moesha]

My thoughts are with you guys today. Thank you for taking the time to respond to all the messages so personally. You are a dear heart that is for sure. We'll all be saddened today, but it is comforting to know that this sweet little kitty will no longer be in pain and that he was able to find love at least once in his life. And it is quite possible it is for the second time if what you mentioned before about having a home in the past is true. And it must because there's no way he could have lived to the age that it is estimated that he is without being cared for by someone. Thank you again. *HUGS* to sweet Barney!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Here ya go:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng

Thanks for the link!! I just lit a candle there too for Barney; my initials are LL

[Medusa]

Barney Boy and Lara, my thoughts will be w/you all day as they have been recently. May your trip be easy and light, sweet Barney. Look for my Puddy and Peeka at the RB. All three of you have endured so much during your time on earth that life at the RB is such a sweet respite. We'll all miss you so much and I envy those at the RB who will have the pleasure of your company.

[gini]

My heart is with you today! Bless you for all that you have done for this sweet little spirit.

[kb2yjx]

The candle in the kitchen is lit all day for Barney. I was thinking about the poem " Lend me a Kitten," and thought about how we have some of our cats for a very long time, and then there are those that stay for such a short time. No matter how long they were with us, we willis still a hole in our hearts. Emily Dickerson wrote something about that. I will see if I can find it. I looked, but cannot find the poem....Barney, I have asked that all the Clan Angels be there for you when you cross the Bridge...Lara, we will be there with you and prayers, too.....HUGS, Sandra

[Purr-tender]

I lit another candle early this morning. It was both for Barney and my Molly. I never got to kiss her one more time or tell her how much I love her. I want Barney to find her and tell her for me. I know that's silly but it is comforting to think that it is possible.

Lara, it was so touching that Barney touched your foot and looked you in the eyes. I can see him, he is so grateful to you and Scott! Bless that sweet boy!

Barney, you are so loved and we will all miss you so very, very much. There will be an army of PT angels waiting for you.

Love,
Mary

Here is the link for "Lend me a Kitten" it's wonderful! http://www.catquotes.com/lendmeakitten.htm

[Randi]

Lara, Scott, Angela and not least, Barney sweetheart... you're in my thoughts today, and I am sending so many hugs to you all that I hope you can feel them. I also have my own little candle burning for you.

Barney, I hope you will have a nice and quiet day with lots of kisses, before your journy to the RB. Fister says: Go look for my mom, Mrs. Spot, she is a tough lady and will protect you - and Pjevs is waiting for you too. He will want to play and chase butterflies with you. I have lit a few candles so you find them easily.

Lara, I went back to watch some of the previous video clips of Barney. I really like the one in post #293, he seems happy to be able to explore and also relaxed, but still alert. He is so enjoying the outdoors! I want to remember him that way.

Barney, have a safe journey and play hard with the other kitties. You have made a deep impact on so many people and will always be in our hearts.

[slick]

I was awake at 4:15 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. Max couldn't figure out why my face was wet again......

RB Speckles sent me a message last night that she will be waiting for Barney and will guide him to the red carpet. Word has it that Bootz Da Kat, Tubby, Peanutter, Mz Puddy, Mz Sophie, Mz Hoppy and so many other PT Fur Angels will be waitin' on his arrival.

Thinking of you both today and saying a prayer for Barney's smooth journey on "da silver clowd express".

{{{hugs}}}

[Catty1]

{{{{hugs}}}} to you and forehead kissies to Barn-Barn.

[Grace]

The candle in the kitchen is lit all day for Barney. I was thinking about the poem " Lend me a Kitten," . . . . . . .

I had never read this poem before -

Lend Me a Kitten

I will lend to you for awhile a kitten, God said.
For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.
And from the folk that crowds life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'
For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may.
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve,
Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.

Author Unknown

[Emeraldgreen]

This is a picture taken of Barney last night. (I'm in my usual Barney Bathrobe!)
You can see how the cancer has spread to in front of his ear now.
I wrapped him up in his favourite microfleece blanket and sat by the fire and then walked over to the glass doors and let him look out at all the snow. He looked intently at the yard and then rubbed his head on my chest as if to say "I'm sure glad I'm not out there meowmie". I was a complete mess because he kept looking outdoors and then bonked his head on me over and over again. I cried so much his little head was all sopping wet and when the drops would land on him, he'd look up at me. I told him how sorry I was that I couldn't change things and make them better so he could stay.

Then Sneakers walked into the room and he spotted her. He's never seen her before. He was so focused on her and his little ears faced forwards and he watched her wherever she walked. She was really putting on a show for him and was doing rollies on the floor and looking at him and talking. I never put him on the floor but he never took his eyes off her. I really think he liked seeing her.

I've put together a clip of him eating last night and then a few pics inbetween and a final short clip of him this morning. I will also post the pics below the movie because in the movie they fly by so fast. There is one pic of me holding Barney while I stand in the stairwell and you can see Sneakers down below. She followed us everywhere last night.

This morning I brought in a bowl of warm sudsy water and gave Barney a birdbath. I gently washed his wounds again and washed his fur a bit and then really washed his feet again to get rid of all the kitty litter that always got stuck between his toes. I removed the kitty litter from his box and put a towel in there because I didn't want him to get more litter on his paws because then I'd have to wash them again and he isn't fond of it.

He has been eating Fancy Feast this morning and really enjoying it. He's already had 3/4 of a can. He is so sweet. I find myself in a of a fog this morning. It's kind of like autopilot because if I wasn't, I couldn't see to drive.

He has been so affectionate these past few hours and has rubbed up against me more times than he ever has. I really think he knows.


Thank you all for your posts. I wanted to respond to each one as I usually do but my time with Barney is running so short now, I need to go and be with him.

I will post that really short but special video of our Barney (that I took 6 days ago but have never posted) tonight in his memorial thread. It's a heartbreaker but I think we will all want to remember him this way.

I will be forever grateful for all of your support in the many ways that you guys were here for me and for Barney. Words cannot describe. Major LES here. I have to go.

[weluvcats]

Lara, Scott and sweet Barney...Bless you all and Godspeed Barney on your journey to the Rainbow Bridge...Our thoughts, prayers and love go with you.

Judy

PS...I wanted to add this...This is the prayer that we said when our beloved Billy died last June, and we buried a copy of it with him. It's a wonderful prayer...

Blessings for a Dying Pet

Oh, Beloved most merciful Lord, we thank you for the time together
with our beloved pet. We ask that (his/her) crossing will be peaceful
and painless. We ask that you impart to our pet how much we love
(him/her.) We ask that they cross over Rainbow Bridge with ease,
joy and delight, looking back and seeing us standing there with
shining hearts of love that radiates so great that it reaches them in
Heaven. We ask also for your blessings for our own hearts as we
prepare to let go and give our pet back to you, dear Lord. Bless our
pet's last days that as this life comes to a close, our last days and
hours together are gentle, peaceful and filled with love. Let the
pools of our tears reflect the light of your love. Dear Jesus, meet
our pet at Rainbow Bridge and walk them gently to the beautiful
fields of flowers, where all pets romp and play.

We ask this blessing, dear Lord, in our sincere love and gratitude.
Amen.