Barney is an Angel Now.

[Catty1]

Barney.

12,636 views of his thread.
598 posts.
88 candles from FIVE countries.

I wish we could bottle whatever this is and send it to heal all the war in the world.

[weluvcats]

Barney.

12,636 views of his thread.
598 posts.
88 candles from FIVE countries.

I wish we could bottle whatever this is and send it to heal all the war in the world.

Judy

Gotta go feed the critters...The two-legged and four-legged kinds! Back later!

[pomtzu]

Barney.

12,636 views of his thread.
598 posts.
88 candles from FIVE countries.

I wish we could bottle whatever this is and send it to heal all the war in the world.

Quite an accomplishment by that sweet little rag-a-muffin, isn't it?

[Purr-tender]

I'm sure Barney's not the braggin' kind, but if he was, boy wouldn't he have major braggin' rights!! He arrived, sent by those here who loved him dearly, on the wings of prayers and warm breezes from his many candles!! What an arrival!!!

[wolflady]

Gosh, I probably shouldn't have opened this up at work, but I wanted to read everyone's posts on Barney's last day. I got LES after that last post by Lara. I've had my mini candle burning here on my computer screen all day, and when I get home I'll light one for Barney.

Purr-tender, you said it beautifully! I'm sure his was an amazing arrival.

[caseysmom]

I will light a candle this evening when I am home for the night.

RIP sweetie.

[weluvcats]

I'm sure Barney's not the braggin' kind, but if he was, boy wouldn't he have major braggin' rights!! He arrived, sent by those here who loved him dearly, on the wings of prayers and warm breezes from his many candles!! What an arrival!!!

I'm sure all the other angels at the Bridge are thinking "Boy, does the 'new guy' like to make an entrance or what???"

Judy

[mamaducky]

... and more prayers for Lara and Scott as they go through what must be such a rough evening.

Barney, look for our Murphy up there -- he'll be sure to be able to show you where the sunny spots and the hidden stashes of milk rings are.

OK, my screen is having the same problem as everybody else's, so I'm off for the Kleenex, too...

Love to all of you,
Diana

[weluvcats]

It's been a tough afternoon all around...Especially for Lara and Scott...Bless both of them. Here's sending them both more hugs and warm thoughts to help them through this difficult evening. I know that Barney is smiling down on them...

Judy

[Catty1]

Lara and Scott - you each feel worn and burnt out and ragged inside to varying degrees at different times...


gentle {{{{hugs}}}} from me, and I think I can speak for all your friends here.

I hope Barney knows that we were his friends, too.

{{{{hugs}}}}

[Moesha]

Snuggle with the other kitties. Let them lick the tears away.

[Grace]

I Did Not Die

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush.
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there;
I did not die.


- Anon -

[weluvcats]

beautiful...It really is...

Judy

[kb2yjx]

I lit my outside candle at 1600. I thought of Barney while cooking at the ham club meeting/supper. I am so glad you all were there holding hands and hugging each other!!! I was there in spirit!!! Here is a little poem book that I bought after Ralph Syracuse left for the Bridge.

WEEP NOT FOR ME Constance Jenkins

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night.

Grieve if you will, but not for long.

Upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest.

There is no need for tears;

For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not;

The fear now is all gone.

Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath,
Remember not the strife.

Please do not dwell on my death,
Bur celebrate my life.

Sleep softly, sweet Barney...

[slick]

Grace, that's beautiful.
Kb, such comforting words.

I'm finally home from work and will be lighting a candle for Barney shortly. It seems I've perfected the talent of driving and crying at the same time...

Gosh, I'm worried about Lara and Scott. This first night will be a long one for them. They have us and each other along with the rest of their furbabies but I fear that may not be enough to bring them comfort tonight.

{{{Group Hug}}}