Topic: Hello from sunny Oxfordshire... (Read 7266 times)

Kirst · « **Reply #35 on:** February 24, 2011, 17:47:07 PM »

So sorry xxxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #34 on:** February 17, 2011, 18:44:44 PM »

I am so sorry to hear of your sad news

RIP Monza, play hard on the Bridge

AllShookUp · « **Reply #33 on:** February 17, 2011, 10:17:00 AM »

Monzaman · « **Reply #32 on:** February 15, 2011, 23:59:17 PM »

thank you, that was beautiful and so very true.
I miss him so much. A big hole has been left.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #31 on:** February 15, 2011, 20:57:37 PM »

Very sorry to hear this

RIP Monza, safe and sound at the Bridge by now xx

The Greatest Gift

I always knew this time would come,
From the very instant our eyes first met.
How I loved you then! How I love you now!
I made a promise then, and I will keep that promise now...
You will not suffer from a pain that will not heal;
You will not know the loss of a life remembered, now gone.

It is for me alone to make this decision,
The price for the bright joy and pure laughter
You brought me during the time we shared.
I am the only one who can decide when it is time.
When my hope dies, and my fear rides high,
Just when I need you most, I must let you go.

It is for you alone to tell me when you are ready
For without your guidance, I will not know
When to lay my grief, my guilt, my anger
My sorrow and my selfish heart aside
And give you this last gift, this greatest gift.
Your eyes will speak to mine, and I will know.

The pain of this moment is excruciating.
Tears stream down my face in a river of sorrow.
And my heart drowns in a pool of grief.
For you have spoken and I have listened,
And unlike other decisions I have made
This one brings no relief...no comfort...no peace.

For if there´s one thing you´ve taught me,
If there´s only one thing I´ve learned...
Unconditional love has a condition after all,
I must be willing to let you go, when you speak to me
I must be willing to help you go, if you cannot go alone.
And I must accept my pain so you can be free of yours.

Go easily now, go quickly now,
Do not linger here, it is time for you to leave.
Go find your strength, go find your youth.
Go find the ones who've gone before you.
You are free to leave me now, free to let your spirit soar
Rest easy now, your pain will soon be gone.

I pray I will find comfort in my memories...
In the dark and lonely days ahead.
I cannot say I will not miss you, I cannot say I will not cry.
For only my tears can heal my broken heart.
But, I promise you this; as long as I live,
You will live, alive in my mind, forever in my heart.

So I give you this last gift, all I have left to give,
And this will be my greatest gift...sending you away.
It is the measure of my unconditional love...
For only the greatest love can say,
"Good-bye, go find the bridge, we'll meet again,
Loving you has been the greatest gift of all."

Forever and Always... Until Rainbow bridge....

Janeyk · « **Reply #30 on:** February 14, 2011, 11:30:59 AM »

I'm so sorry

RIP little Monza xx

Dawn F · « **Reply #29 on:** February 14, 2011, 09:54:33 AM »

I'm really sorry to hear this

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2011, 22:23:03 PM »

Oh Dawn I'm so sorry to hear sad news about Monza .... please accept my sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you, even when you know time is limited with a furbabe it doesn't make it hurt any less when they go.

I know you must be hurting at the moment but you must take comfort from the fact that Monza had a happy and full life with you, he was loved, and had a warm comfy home. I'm sure in time you will be able to look back and remember him with a smile on your face.

RIP Monza ... much loved and sorely missed. Play hard at the bridge little soul xxxx

Monzaman · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2011, 21:21:18 PM »

My special boy gave up today and now he is in peace. I will post a picture of him in the next day or so.
I wasn't brave enough to stay, but the vet had laid out a blanket for him and I know the last thing he heard was a caring voice and not me sobbing. I feel numb right now.
No more hurt, no more struggle.
Xx

lau200 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2011, 18:26:14 PM »

awww i'm glad he's hanging on in there

Dawn F · « **Reply #25 on:** February 12, 2011, 10:39:26 AM »

Monzaman · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2011, 23:20:58 PM »

Hi,

Thought I would update. Monza is still with us. There have been a few occasions when I have started to think he has had enough. But then he seems to rally.
He is still eating a bit, grooming a bit, wanting a fuss and loves to sit in the patio. He is seeing the vet tomorrow for another steroid shot, but we know that the time is getting close. As long as his ears prick up when I say his name and he is jumping for a treat then we know he isn't ready yet.
Thank you everyone that has offered support and advice.
X

Monzaman · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2011, 00:10:09 AM »

Thank you for all the replies. First thing tomorrow I am off to try to get some liquivite and off to post in health and behaviour now.

Janeyk · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2011, 23:27:12 PM »

So sorry that your cat is still poorly, if you post in Health and Behaviour you may gets many more replies as some people won't read this section, hugs to Monza

Liz · « **Reply #21 on:** January 12, 2011, 23:22:59 PM »

I have my 19y.o. diabetic on Liquivite and she laps that its a special food for cats - you can buy it on line or most vets can order it

Monzaman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 12, 2011, 23:20:55 PM »

Hello again, And thank you all.
the results of the lungwash are back and confirm he has pneaunomia. He had lost more weight, and mow is a bag of bones. He is eating a bit, being very picky. Despite all this he seems pretty much his normal self. He is still only pottering a bit but is alert, grooming and still wanting a fuss.
The vet is still not at all optimistic about the outlook, which I accept as I asked him to be honest with me.
So, I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas to try to get him to eat a bit more? I am not prepared to stress him by force feeding, but if I can tempt him to eat more then maybe he will be around a little longer.
All I can get into him at the mo is the gravy from pouches of cat food and those dried meat chews, which he is eating with some enthusiasm.
Any suggestions would be greatfully received. Tuna and sardines are not cutting it so I need something pretty tempting!
Still wishing for that miracle.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2011, 21:14:46 PM »

So pleased he is pottering

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2011, 20:14:34 PM »

Glad to hear he is feeling a bit brighter today and the steriods have obviously kicked in

BTW ... have you posted a picture of the special boy? Woukd love to see him.

Monzaman · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2011, 20:11:30 PM »

Thank you. The vet gave him a stronger steroid yesterday. I know there isn't long term, but he is much brighter today, eating more and even having a little potter round the garden.
If we can enjoy the time we have left together that will do for now.
Time for sadness later, memories to be made.

Yvonne · « **Reply #16 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:19:50 AM »

Hi and a warm

from me too

Sorry to hear about Monza - good luck

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #15 on:** January 05, 2011, 00:48:41 AM »

Definately Minty will be there and here are a couple of other links that are a bit more happy but also a bit sad and we do them at Christmas.

We also have a candle lighting ceromony on Christmas Eve for all our Bridge babes.

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,29950.0.html

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,34939.0.html

I think that Sam is very right.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2011, 00:39:36 AM »

I'm so sorry to hear Monza is poorly. I agree with Gill about telling your son about the rainbow bridge. I would explain to him that Monza is feeling poorly and that he may soon go to the bridge. It's probably a good idea to gently start the process now so he can ask questions ans it won't be such a shock when Monza finally lets you know he is ready to pass on. I would also use the time you have left to build as many happy memories as you can .... lots of photos.

Monzaman · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2011, 00:38:09 AM »

Gill, thank you.
Maybe his old freind Minty is there too, waiting for the old "who get's the lap" competition with him.
In the meantime, I am drying my eyes and going to make the time he has left truly special. My vet said, we have to enjoy the time we have left, and give him what he wants.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2011, 00:06:32 AM »

This is heartbreaking but think you need to explain to your son about Rainbow Bridge and how its a special place that cats go to be made healthy again and for them to live there forever.

And that they will always be watching over him and in his heart he will always have a pawprint and a purr so he always remembers Monza after he has flown to Rainbow Bridge and everytime he sees a rainbow its a message from Monza saying he is Ok and just checking you and your family are too.

I am not religeous but Rainbows are so special now.

I will come back and put a link on here for you.

This is the Rainbow Bridge section but you need the animated post at top, its based on a poem that was written long ago by an anonymous writer. Sadly this version shows mostly dogs rather than cats but its serioulsy a haert breaker. Not for your son I think .

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/board,13.0.html

Above this within the Rainbow Bridge section is our Roll of Honour which wont mean much to you as you dont know any of the cats but it shows what we think of our very special best friends and each one has music.
Its important to all of you that Monza has as much love and caring until he needs to go to the Bridge and maybe involving your son in this will be helpful to him cos Monza is so special.

Monzaman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2011, 23:53:58 PM »

Thank you, all of you.
That is what worries me the most. Getting it right. I don't want him to get to the stage where he is suffering but equally I don't want to say goodbye before I have to.
I was reaching that stage with Minty two years ago. Then one morning she came up to let me know it was breakfast time and I noticed she was staggering. So I gave her a big bowl of tuna and rang the vet. She was put to sleep an hour later. I take comfort that she never got to the stage where she didn't wantT to eat. But the decision was taken away from me, I had to do it then.
And then there is poor Ted. The rescue cat that walked round the house crying Out whilst Monz was in the vets. How will he cope? Monza is still grooming (vet says that is also a sign he isn't ready to go just yet). He is helping him groom. And my son, he sobbed and sobbed when we had to leave Monza at the vets in Thursday. What do I say to a four year old?
I feel as if I am betraying Monz just even thinking these things.

souffle · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2011, 23:17:52 PM »

Welcome to the forum.
I am new myself but have been made most welcome .
I am sorry to hear about Monza. We have been through the same thing ourselves recently with our beloved Kennedy.
You will know in your heart when the time has come. Monza will tell you and your decision made from love will never be wrong. I hope you enjoy your twilight times and Monza stays comfortable for a while yet xxx

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2011, 22:47:43 PM »

to Purrs Dawn, sorry it's at such a worrying time

Monza sounds like a very special boy, treasure the time you have together

He most certainly is not 'only a cat'

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2011, 22:45:16 PM »

So very sad to hear about Monza and every thing your vet has said is true but hope that Monza has some time with you still

Monzaman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2011, 22:42:22 PM »

Not very sunny here either to be honest (we are North Oxon). I will post some pictures of all three.
Is a very sad day today. Monza became ill very suddenly last week. I had thought his reluctance to go out was snow related. He missed when trying to jump up on Christmas Eve- I thought it was just one if those things that happen to them all from time to time (you know, when they strutt off as if to say "actually I meant to do that"). Anyway it happened a few more times, and then suddenly he got very poorly. He saw the vet on thurs, and was admitted. His breathing got very rapid and the xrays have shown heavy shadowing on his lungs. His breathing is improved but still not right. He was disharged on New Years Day, but when he went back today he had lost another 100gms.
We are awaiting the results of his lung wash & he is on steroids with antibiotics. But basically I know in my heart that the vet is right in his advice. Take him home, enjoy him and spoil him silly. All his moggy dreams have come true- tuna, ham and more tuna.
I know it will be time to say goodbye very soon to a very special cat. So, to make his final weeks or months comfortable and happy. The vet says that as he us eating, wants a fuss and the odd potter round the garden then he is not in too much misery. I did a deal with the vet tonight- he promised to tell me if he thinks
monz has had enough. I promised to make a fuss of Monza.
Sorry to make my first post such a misery. I will be sticking around. It just helps to tell people that I think will understand and not think he is only a cat. Cos he isn't. He is my buddy that I have loved for ten years and has been there purring, dropping hair and sitting in the most difficult a
places for a large part of my life. Bad tempered contrary old puss.

lau200 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2011, 21:43:13 PM »

welcome to the forum

Kirst · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2011, 15:22:31 PM »

Welcome from another Oxfordshire resident - (not too sure aboput the sunny bit here!

)

clarenmax · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:57:34 AM »

Hiya and

to Purrs

Janeyk · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2011, 07:12:54 AM »

Hello and

to Purrs

glad you've found us!

So sorry to hear that Monza has been ill, I hope that he's feeling much better now.

It would be lovely to see photos of your cats

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:04:57 AM »

to Purrs

Monzaman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:02:00 AM »

just a quick hi...
My name is Dawn, I live in Oxfordshire with my 4 year old son and partner plus our two cats.
Ted is a very handsome 2 year old we got from the Blue Cross when he was just ten months old. He is Ginger and White with Amber eyes, he is semi long haired and acutely aware of his own good looks. He is very affectionate. The down side is he is a prolific hunter...

Monza is coming up to 11. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old. He is not as sociable as Ted but still likes a fuss. He tolerates my son in small doses, mainly objecting to his noise- he is very gentle with the cats. Monza was a free to a good home kitten. I am firmly his 'person'

We did have another cat, Minty who we lost to cancer two years ago, she was a truly special girl. But a combination of asthma, arthritis and cancer meant it was time to say goodbye.
It took nearly a year to find the right cat, and Ted is that cat. Monza has Been very very sick, I found Ted grooming him last night.

Anyway, that wasn't such a short intro.

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