I'm going to pick up Angel's ashes today

[faeryphoebe1]

This is so difficult. Angel was one of our (2) cats and he was with us for 7-8 years. About a year and a half ago, he developed a nasal tumor and the vet treated him as effectively as I could afford. In the last few months, though, he had a lot of labored breathing and bleeding. It was awful to see him suffer and last Thursday, I had him put to sleep. My kids and I held him as he died in our arms. I've been in tears all week. He was such a soft, cuddly fellow and I truly miss his antics and his purring.
His urn is ready for pick up, today. I'm afraid that I'll burst into tears when I go get it, yet I know that it needs to be done. It's just so final now and I still can't seem to stop crying.

 

[aliray]

I understand exactly how you feel. We have had to put our two minature pinchers Phoenix and ABBY put down in the last four months Pheoix was 15 and a half and ABBY was 17 years old .their ashes are now in our china closet . It is terribly hard but like you there comes a time when you know you have to, to let them RIP. They had both been thru enough. I am tearing up even as I write this. You have my deepest sympathies. Hugs to you and your family.

 

[faeryphoebe1]

Thank you, Aliray. I'm so sorry that you just lost two of your loved ones so recently. It's so hard to let go, but having to say goodbye to two, is even more difficult. I finally picked up the urn and it is a beautiful, little wooden box. I'm not sure where to place it, yet.

 

[chippy]

I'm so sorry...I know how hard it is to lose our beloved pets...

 

[faeryphoebe1]

Thank you, chippy. Trixie has been comforting me. One one particular day when I had been crying, Trixie flew to my shoulder and began giving me kisses on my cheek. She whispered parrot-tongue into my ear in her gravely voice. <3