Topic: Winston, almost one year on.... (Read 4288 times)

Elaine · « **Reply #21 on:** March 22, 2007, 19:35:59 PM »

Thankyou every one xxx

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #20 on:** March 22, 2007, 18:42:06 PM »

That's lovely Elaine. Winston was a beautiful boy

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 22, 2007, 18:25:25 PM »

thats a cracking photo elaine. Personally i dont find it gets much easier with time, im 11 years on from losing sooty and it hurts just the same, my only relief is i manage to think about it less often.

You are right to cherish the good times and not dwell on the poorly pics, i'm the same.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #18 on:** March 22, 2007, 17:36:49 PM »

Winston does look like a lovely cat. I am sorry for your loss - 21 years is a big tribute to your care for him.

xC

Elaine · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2007, 17:13:45 PM »

Thanx Helen and can i say how sorry I was to read about Tiggy. Big hugs to you girl xxx.
Its taken me a long time to come to terms with my loss, Winston was a very big part of my life as Tiggy was yours.
Lots of love to you Helen and if you ever wish to talk....

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2007, 16:59:45 PM »

What a lovely poem, Winston will be well and truly settled in at the Bridge, just waiting for you to be reunited.

Elaine · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2007, 08:29:24 AM »

Thanx everyone xxx

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2007, 07:24:42 AM »

What a beautiful tribute Elaine.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:44:02 PM »

Wow is it a year already ... I can hardly believe it.

Alovely tribute to a truly wonderful furbabe.

RIP Winston .... still very much in everyone thoughts. xxx

Yvonne · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:25:52 PM »

Rest in peace Winston - you are a truly handsome boy.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:17:37 PM »

Ah right, that explains it then. I wouldnt' not look at his later pics to be honest, he does look really handsome on most of the ones I have seen.

Elaine · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:12:35 PM »

Most of the pictures of Winston before CRF are all pre digital camera days and its hard trying to get them to scan in and look good. CRF was a small part of his life and I choose now not to look at those pictures. I am having a portrait done from an old picture. Will show you once its done, just how trully handsome he really was.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:08:26 PM »

Do you know Elaine, I think I have seen nicer pics of him when he had CRF, the one you used for the keyrings was lovely, and I do smile when I see it on my bunch of keys every day!!

Liz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:06:33 PM »

No probs in his younger days he looks like Shadow our grey feral boy, both beautiful solid grey hunks.

Elaine · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2007, 21:04:48 PM »

Awww thanx Liz xxx

Liz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:59:41 PM »

Lovely poem to a wonderful boy who I had the privilage of meeting when I bought Bernie up toElaines from Dawns.

He was a credit to Elaine in the fact that she became through him an expert on CRF, exceeding everyones expectations and keeping Winston happy and enjoying life until the day he said Mum I have to go now you have Eva and Bernie now to play with but I will always be near you.

He looks down from our freezer at my motley crew and will always be Winston resident of the happiest place to live in the UK - Aberdeen!

Elaine · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:50:05 PM »

Thankyou all. This is a pic of him at the age or around 16 or 17, before all the CRF crap. These are the pictures i treasure now as the later ones always remind me of his illness and he was much more than that.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:44:59 PM »

RIP Winston.

Wonderful tribute Elaine

forever_missing_my_boys(Lisa) · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:40:36 PM »

awwwwwww that poem is lovely
but id be a liar if i said it didnt make me shed a tear

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:37:57 PM »

What a lovely poem Elaine, you were both so lucky to have had each other. RIP little one, do send a message to your mum.

Elaine · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2007, 20:28:58 PM »

Winston

It’s been a year since your passing
My most loyal friend
So many things I wish to say
On this anniversary, a very special day

Its was around this date, 22 years ago
That I fell in love with you and Mutley, your bro’
2 flea bitten kittens, playful and fun
We had cake on your birthday
When you were both one

As the years passed, my handsome young lad
We lost dear Mutley which was very sad
You were always so calm, dashing and wise
You took everything in your stride
And we celebrated your turning 5

I guess as I watched you grow
You watched me in turn
And understood completely
When I took Woody in

You were patient and kind
And allowed Woody time
Good friends you became
As his confidence he did find

Woody never was a lap cat
That space was for you
Do you remember the time?
Woody poo’d in my shoe?

The years then flew by, and you are now 10
Not once did you frown on my bad choice of men
Patient and kind as always my boy
I love you always
You gave me so much joy

I remember all the summers
At the back door you’d sit
Quietly watching, so handsome and neat
Soaking up the sunshine
You always did like the heat

Not once did you roam
Or wander away
You loved your home comforts
And that’s where you’d stay
You were very special
Humble and wise
I’ll never forget
Those pretty green eyes

At the age of 18
You were the picture of health
You could still climb that wardrobe
With precision and stealth

I’m not going to talk
Of the sadness and pain
Of that dreaded day
When your diagnosis came

Those days of your life
Were a very small part
And I always loved you
With all of my heart

Your life was a good one
We shared oh so much
At the ripe old age of 21
You were released from my clutch.

And so my darling Winston
So handsome and wise
I know you’re still with me
Just under a different guise

Our bond was so strong
Our love everlasting
We’ll meet again one day
Together we belong

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