Barney is an Angel Now.

[kittykatharine]

I cannot not stop crying.... that last blog really touched my heart and I am so very sorry that Barney had to go. I had grown to love Barney, even though I have never even met him. His story was so sweet and I had so much hope for him. Sometimes I just wish we could save everyone, and that is a feeling I constantly have to deal with. You must be so upset, but you did the very best for Barney and he is at peace now. I am sure my Baby and Hercules have met him in heaven - and they are showing him the ropes. ***sobbing*** Barney will be forever loved and never forgotten.

[Emeraldgreen]

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.

That truly is amazing Candace. It's unreal to see those numbers! He was a little tiny rockstar.


Purr_Tender wrote:

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!!!

On wings of prayers and warm breezes from his candles. I love that.

Wolf Lady wrote:

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.

Thank you for lighting candles (both cyber and real) for Barn Barn.

Caseysmom wrote:

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

Thank you.

weluvcats wrote:

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

LOL!

mamaducky wrote:

... 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...

I bet Murphy and Barney are sunning themselves together right now!!

Moesha wrote:

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

Thanks Moe, that is just what I did! Our pets always seem to know when we are down and they stick close and it was so nice. My cat Stinky was very snuggly and she fell asleep with me that night.

Thanks for thos poems you guys!!

Slick wrote:

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.

Thanks for worrying. That was a long day and very sad. I still feel really tired but each bit gets easier and I know he is at peace. It was hard to grapple with that on 'the day' but it's sinking in now and we're doing okay.

I was learning to drive and cry quite well too!

Purr_Tender wrote:

Thank you Scott for Barney's good-bye video.
Thank you Lara for allowing us to be part of his life, too. I am so very sorry for your loss, for our loss. It hurts so much even though we all know he is at peace and surrounded by PT angels. God bless you, Lara and Scott.
Love,Mary

You know, I don't think I ever said this and your post reminded me of it,
I'm so sorry for the loss that you guys must be feeling too. You all have been so kind about how I'm feeling and Scott but I hope that everyone out there is doing better today too. Everybody opened their hearts to Barney and I know it was hard to say goodbye. Wouldn't be neat if he came to visit each one of us in his new role of 'Barney Angel'?? I think he will.
Last night I was laying in bed and had my cat Stinky sitting on me and she was fixated on my pillow and the headboard. She is with us every night and never does this. Maybe Barney was on my pillow.

weluvcats wrote:

I believe that there is a special place in Heaven for people like you.

For all of us!

kt_luvs_kitties wrote:

You can now be Lara and Scotts Angel, and protect them like they did you. I hope that you can see my tears, and know that I loved you very much, even though I never met you. I feel I knew you anyways.... Gentle kisses sweet Tuxie boy.

That is a wonderful thought and I hope it's true!!
I'm sure he did see you and your tears and does know how much you loved him.

Medusa wrote:

Lara, I know that you and Scott realize how much Barney meant to all of us on PT. I do hope, however, that you realize just how much you and Scott mean to us as well. This has been quite an experience and a real blessing in my life. And now I can add another name to my Cat Angel list.

Thank you so much Mary. I also feel that it has been a blessing and I'm so glad to know you guys.

krazyaboutkatz wrote:

Lara, Scott, and Barney, I thought of all of you today and like everyone else has said it's been a very sad and tearful day. I'm glad that Barney is finally painfree and at peace now. We'll never forget you Barney. RIP sweet boy

Thank you.

pomtzu wrote:

Bless you both for all that you did for this once lost soul. You not only cared for him in regard to his health, but you allowed him to find himself once more, never to be alone and lost and forgotten again.

...never question yourself on your decision to help him leave this world with peace, love and dignity. You are very special people, and I am proud to consider you as my friends. If only there were more folks like you in this world - what a truly wonderful place it would be. I believe that there is a special place for you in Heaven, and Barney will be waiting there for you.
Comforting hugs to you across the miles

I've been re-reading posts these past few days and I feel better reading what you wrote about him being once lost and then being allowed to find himself again. And that he left the world with dignity and wasn't alone. I hadn't been thinking alot about how he 'could' have died, outside and painfully. When I think about that, I feel so much better that he didn't.
I consider you a friend as well! Thank you.

Randi wrote:

Lara, I know that Barney felt your love, and also the love we all sent to him. He is your special angel now, and one of these days, he will give you a sign that all is well.

I think he surely must have felt the warmth of those candles and all that love. There is no way he didn't. I do hope he will give a sign of some sort, that would be so great. I will post if he does!

Phesina wrote:

The peace of God be with you, Lara and Scott.

And with you.

Sasvermont wrote:

Gosh, I cannot stop crying.
He is at peace now. Bless you both for taking such wonderful care of Barney!
He is an angel, for sure.

I was like that too the other day. I feel better today and hope you do too.

weluvcats wrote:

I tried to PM you this evening about something, but I got a message saying that you were at your maximum quota and couldn't receive any more. Can you get back to me about this? Thanks!!
Judy

sorry about that. I realized that I had every 'sent' message in my mailbox too and that counts as space that is taken up. I deleted a whole bunch and thankfully got your PM.

kittykatharine wrote:

I cannot not stop crying.... that last blog really touched my heart and I am so very sorry that Barney had to go. I had grown to love Barney, even though I have never even met him. His story was so sweet and I had so much hope for him. Sometimes I just wish we could save everyone, and that is a feeling I constantly have to deal with. You must be so upset, but you did the very best for Barney and he is at peace now. I am sure my Baby and Hercules have met him in heaven - and they are showing him the ropes. ***sobbing*** Barney will be forever loved and never forgotten.

Lots of tears in this thread! I have that same feeling of wishing to save everyone and I know it's unrealistic but it's hard to change. And even harder when they don't make it.
I'm sure that Barney and big beautiful Hercules and Baby are together and having a wonderful time rolling in the grass and climbing trees together.

[Randi]

Barney's candles: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...l=eng&gi=barnb

[Catty1]

Lara - I lit a candle at church for you, Scott, and Barn-Barn.

[Purr-tender]

I lit another one yesterday. I hated to see his candles going out.

Mary

[pitc9]

I've not been here on PT much and when I clicked on this thread this morning at work, I knew I had to read it.
So here I am... an hour (or more.. I don't even remember) after I first clicked on this thread. 20 tissues later, red puffy eyed, make up running down my face, co workers looking at me funny...

Barney sure struck gold when he found a PT'er to take care of him! {{{{HUGS}}}} to Lara and Scott!!

Rest easy now and forever Barney.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} all around!!!

[Taz_Zoee]

I also lit another candle for Barney. And I'll try to remember to light one often.

[Pinot's Mom]

another candle for Barney, and for Lara & Scott in their healing, with a mini-candle on as well....

RIP Barney; play well and visit every once in a while~ Purrs from Pinot, too!

Maggie

[Grace]

I lit another one yesterday. I hated to see his candles going out.

Mary

Me too. As soon as one gets low, I light another.

[pomtzu]

I did also. I'll light one each day for at least his first full week at RB. I hate to see them going out!


I have a thought - anyone interested?...
Start a group in the candles and call it PT. I was thinking of lighting a candle on the first of each month for ALL the PT RB angels as a whole - dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. You could specifically mention the name of your fur kid/kids in comments if you want, or just a candle for all that have left you over the years.

[Taz_Zoee]

I have a thought - anyone interested?...
Start a group in the candles and call it PT. I was thinking of lighting a candle on the first of each month for ALL the PT RB angels as a whole - dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. You could specifically mention the name of your fur kid/kids in comments if you want, or just a candle for all that have left you over the years.

I think that is a great idea. We could have a thread in General maybe to bump up as a reminder occasionally. I would definitely take part in that.

[Grace]

I did also. I'll light one each day for at least his first full week at RB. I hate to see them going out!


I have a thought - anyone interested?...
Start a group in the candles and call it PT. I was thinking of lighting a candle on the first of each month for ALL the PT RB angels as a whole - dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. You could specifically mention the name of your fur kid/kids in comments if you want, or just a candle for all that have left you over the years.

I think that is a wonderful idea.

[weluvcats]

I did also. I'll light one each day for at least his first full week at RB. I hate to see them going out!


I have a thought - anyone interested?...
Start a group in the candles and call it PT. I was thinking of lighting a candle on the first of each month for ALL the PT RB angels as a whole - dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. You could specifically mention the name of your fur kid/kids in comments if you want, or just a candle for all that have left you over the years.

I think this is a wonderful idea!!! A candle group dedicated to all of our beloved RB fur babies is just terrific. I think many here would definitely be interested in this.

I too have been lighting more candles for Barney. I've lit one every day since he died...I just couldn't stand seeing the candles go out, one by one.

I love this idea!!! Count me in!

Judy

P.S. I just checked at Light a Candle...There already is a group called PT, and it is obviously for another purpose...So, we'll need to come up with a little different designation...Maybe, PTRB? How would that be? Ideas???

Judy

[Randi]

I too like the idea for a candles group of PT pets - how about calling it Pet Talk.

[weluvcats]

I too like the idea for a candles group of PT pets - how about calling it Pet Talk.

Pet Talk works, too...Thoughts???