RIP sweet Samantha 6/26/88-8/28/08

[jazzcat]

Oh Zoe, my heart just sank when I saw her name and I began to repeat "not our girl, not our girl". I am so sorry and I'm sure this is a very difficult time for you.

Rest in Peace our beloved button nose girl. We will all miss you sweet Samantha.

[CultureJunky]

I am so so sorry to hear about Samantha's passing over to the bridge. I know how you feel, I know the pain, and the ice cold numbness you are feeling, there are many here who understand. It is now 5 months since my Jack went to the bridge, I know oh I really know.
I am sending my best thoughts and wishes to you at this time. Samantha was an inspiration on PT and I always loved her pictures. My deepest sympathies to you and your family whilst you're going through this terrible time.

Kate xx

[Don Juan's mom]

Samantha had a good long life in a home where she was loved and cared-for... but that doesn't make it easier, does it. Play hard at the bridge, pretty girl.

Liz

[Cataholic]

I was sobbing before I even clicked on this thread. My heartfelt condolences on the passing of sweet, fluffy, Samantha. I will miss her, but, never, ever forget her. She had a wonderful life, and I pray the memories will help pull you through this awful time. You are in my prayers.
Johanna

[Edwina's Secretary]

Oh Sweet, sweet Samantha! I am sorry you had to leave your beloved family. Twenty years ..... what a wonder you were.

Godspeed Sweet Samantha -godspeed.

[rosethecopycat]

Lady Samantha,
Thank you for letting us peer into your life. A life well lived.
Twenty years is not long enough, but we know you were tired.

We will all miss you, and we know your mommy will be missing you very, very much too.
Now you are renewed and as beautiful as ever, just waiting for that Grand Reunion. One Fine Day.

Godspeed, to our Gran Dame, Samantha

[jennielynn1970]

I'm so sad to be reading about Samantha's passing. I, too, remember just looking at her recent pics of lying in the sun.

My thoughts and prayers are going out to you. Times like these are so hard to take. Big hugs to you.

Take care, and have fun at the Bridge Samantha. Be sure to look in on your meowmy from time to time. She's missing you very much right now!

[momtomany]

Rest in peace and play happily at the Bridge sweet Samantha. You gave your fur momma 20 wonderful years and she misses you so. We will say prayers for your fur momma that the memories will bring her comfort in her sadness. We are so sorry.

[moosmom]

Vermontcat,

I am so sorry to hear of Samantha's passing. I just this minute found out. She was a beautiful old lady. RIP sweet girl. You were so loved.

My condolences VC.



Donna


"When the hour is upon us
And our beauty's surely gone
No you will not be forgotten
And you will not be alone
No you will not be alone."

Rob Thomas

[AbbyMom]

I'm so sorry to hear about sweet Samantha.

RIP little kitty. You were well loved. Wait for mommy at the bridge.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Zoe, I am in shock as I read this thread. She seemed to be one that would go on forever. But now she will live forever at the RB and in your heart. She will be watching over you and waiting until that day when you will be together again.

Cheryl

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm so sorry that you lost such a beloved friend. What an incredibly beautiful animal Samantha was. Truly a thing of beauty, that little kitty. What a long, full life she graced you with. To lose such a long-lived friend is so hard

I hope you're finding peace with each passing day. My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Vermontcat]

Thank you all for the kind words and thoughts right now.
I just can't read through all of the replies without getting all teary eyed.
I know a lot of you have been through this yourself and know how I feel right now.
I will try to check back in again sometime soon.

[jenluckenbach]

I just can't read through all of the replies without getting all teary eyed.

You have no need to apologize for being teary eyed! Heck, I'd be a bawing, wailing mess. But it IS theraputic. It is the begining of the healing. Remember, the greater the love, the greater the grief. But the memories will last forever and they will never leave you.

[luvofallhorses]

Oh I am so sorry, VermontCat. She was a gorgeous girl and always will be with you in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. ((((((HUGS))))))

Beyond The Rainbow

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.

I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.

I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.

For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.



I'm Still Here

Friend, please don't mourn for me
I'm still here, though you don't see.
I'm right by your side each night and day
and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near.
I'm everything you feel, see or hear.
My spirit is free, but I'll never depart
as long as you keep me alive in your heart.

I'll never wander out of your sight-
I'm the brightest star on a summer night.
I'll never be beyond your reach-
I'm the warm moist sand when you're at the beach.

I'm the colorful leaves when fall comes around
and the pure white snow that blankets the ground.
I'm the beautiful flowers of which you're so fond,
The clear cool water in a quiet pond.

I'm the first bright blossom you'll see in the spring,
The first warm raindrop that April will bring.
I'm the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine,
and you'll see that the face in the moon is mine.

When you start thinking there's no one to love you,
you can talk to me through the Lord above you.
I'll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees,
and you'll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze.

I'm the hot salty tears that flow when you weep
and the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep.
I'm the smile you see on a baby's face.
Just look for me, friend, I'm everyplace!

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

there are more here when you feel up to reading them. again I am so very sorry for your loss of Samantha.
http://www.petloss.com/poems/poems.htm