Friday, May 4, 2012

My Sweet Mary Louise




Mary Louise died during the night.. I don't know why, don't know how.

 I was woken by the words " Mary Louise died during the night"
To say I'm besides myself is putting it mildly. I said goodnight to her and in the morning she was gone. That's all I know. I don't know what it was that took her little life. 

 Mary Louise my sweetest, gentlest, loving soul of all the cats I've ever had. She was about 7 years old.
 She wasn't sick, hurt , and ate her food last night as usual.. What the hell has happened here.?

 Around 6 years ago I was living in a place north of here , on 3 acres of land, and one day she just appeared there  just sitting there.  I know someone just dumped her.. It was that kind of area.
  I took her in.. vet, shots, spayed, all the things you do when you love animals.  I named her Mary Louise, a sweet name for a sweet cat.   She was indoors, never let out, but there was always something a bit strange about her. Even that young (maybe 2) she slept 20 hours a day, never moved fast,  never curious like cats are and was the calmest, most laid back cat I'd ever seen.  Sweet? You have no idea.
   Whatever happened last night has happened, .. I write this to maybe get some of it out of my system , (do we ever) ? no, not me ..   BJ
  
     

20 comments:

  1. So very sorry, Barbra, sometimes seven years of a great love is better than seventy years without.
    What a lucky cat and beautiful long haired Persian too! Lucky to have found you, in all this world, you!

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  2. Oh, I'm so sorry -- but how lucky you are to have had such a sweet kitty all these years. And, it doesn't seem like she suffered, and didn't have to go through a lengthy illness. Sometimes the Universe is kind like that.

    Wish I could give you a hug!
    xoxo

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  3. Dear Barbra. so very sorry. Yes she was very lucky to have the wonderful life you have given her. She was indeed beautiful

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  4. Dear Barbra,

    So very sorry for your loss. She was indeed beautiful and very fortunate to have a wonderful seven years with you and your family.

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  5. Oh Barbra - I don't know what to say. I can't believe how tough you have had it, what with all the things that you have had to deal with in the past, then Angie, then your health issues and now this. I am so very sorry and my heart goes out to you. I just wish I could give you a proper hug but I can only send you a virtual one. Thinking of you xxxxxxxxx

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  6. I'm so very sorry, Barbra. And so soon after Angie, you must be heartbroken. Hugs, Judy.

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  7. Dear BJ I'm so sorry, she was so blessed to find you and have such a loved life. I share your tears and send you a big hug! love to you,Diana

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  8. BJ I tried to put a message and it's out there but I don't know where. I'm so sorry about Mary Louise. She was so blessed to have you all and be so very loved. I'm so sorry. hang in there dear friend, love to you,Diana..sending you a hug.

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  9. God Bless you..your heart is hurt. Sweet Mary Louise will be in your heart forever.

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  10. Dear Barbra Joan, I'm so very, very saddened and sorry for your heartbreaking loss. My heart is breaking for you, and for your beautiful Mary Louise. This is so soon after your having lost your sweet and beloved Angie. I wish I could find the words to help, to heal your broken heart. I wish so much that I could do or say something to make the pain in your heart lessen, but I know that's impossible. I know you are hurting. I know that pain, and I know no way to get past it other than time. A lot of time. I wish I could alleviate your pain and your heartache and your heartbreak, Barbar Joan. She and Angie will always be with you, in your heart, in your love for them. They both knew they were loved so very much. I know this hurts like hell. I'm sending my love to you, and my prayers for both Angie and Mary Louise, your two sweethearts. I wish I could do or say more than that. We're here for you, with love. I'm just so very sorry. Just know that you loved her so very much, and that she, like your beloved Angie, knew that. You made such a difference in and to their lives. You are a wonderful, beautiful human being, and they loved you.

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  11. Oh no, BJ. I very much feel every word that June said above. Mary Louise is so very pretty. Poor little girl...I cry with you.

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  12. You know I am thinking of you and weeping for you - Love and hugs.

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  13. This is sooo very sad...I really feel for you.
    I had a sweet cat too that just keeled over at seven years old too. He had a heart attack on Christmas day no less. What a story of how she came to you. Be sooo glad that she picked you to live her short seven years with...you were so blessed as was she as I know she had a good home.
    My thoughts are with you...take care.

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  14. How sad Barbara, 'm really sorry for you, I know how you just get to love those animals as if they were your own children, and I totally agree with what Cynnie said . xx

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  15. My heart is just breaking for you. She knew she was loved dearly by you and that is what counts. I truly believe when our time comes we will be met at those pearly gates by all the animals we have loved and cared for. My friends think I am crazy but I do believe I will be with them again and that helps. Take care and know I am so sad for you.

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  16. *hugs* BJ. To lose such a good friend is a hard road to walk. Will keep you in prayer.
    Adieu Mary Louise, you brightened lives while you were here.
    xx

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  17. So sorry BJ. Mary Louise looks very much like a cat we had when I was a child - I was gutted when he died although he did not have such a sweet nature as Mary Louise ovbiously had. (hugs)

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  18. Thinking of you BJ, hope you are doing ok. Sketch a little if you can. sending you a hug.. love,Diana

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  19. Hope you are doing ok, I'm thinking of you and Praying for you BJ. She is still with you, sketch if you can. Love to you,Diana

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  20. Barbra Joan, my heart goes out to you. Mary Louise sounded like a wonderful cat. My given name is Mary Louise and I am Mary Lou to my immediate family.

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Your comments are very much appreciated and I'll be returning the visit. !! BJ

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