Murphy
My Murphy passed away on Sunday. I hadn’t wanted to admit it but she had been sick for quite a while. I kept thinking that I could fix her and she kept fighting. She was always a fighter. About fifteen years ago, I found her by the side of the road. She was a tiny little kitten, not even weaned, that our vet thinks was most likely tossed from a moving car! I was able to find her because she was screaming her head off but not out of pain or fear…she was pissed off, lol! The vet removed her shattered tail and part of her spine. Because of that, we think she always lived with pain but live she did. She was such a unique character. I will tell her story later in my journal. I think you will enjoy it, her life was full of stories….and love and joy. I’m oddly at peace with her death. When I realized what pain she was in on Sunday and how quickly she’d gone down hill, a matter of hours, I prayed that she would have a peaceful passing. My heart hurt so badly the entire day; I knew the end was near. I managed to get her to drink some chicken broth and then she lay back down, so weak. When I checked on her later, right before dinner, she was sleeping so peacefully. My husband looked in on her thirty minutes later and she was gone. I think it is a blessing that she went so easily and so quickly…..but I will miss her and her fighter’s spirit.
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trwoody
Alas, farewell Murphy. Sweet feline and dear friend. May you reside in the embrace of your family’s hearts and memories for the pleasure you brought to their lives.
Sande Elkins replied
Thank you so much, Tony…..such sweet, beautiful words!
Torfinn Johann...
Cute! Great shot.
Sande Elkins replied
Thank you, Torfinn….I’ll post more about Murphy later in my journal. She left us with so many memories that I will need some time to relate them all and I have to go out of town for a few days. Next week though, I will tell Murphy’s story:)
Enivea
A wonderful feline, who lived and died with those who loved her. A good life:-) I look forward in due course, to some stories of her.
Sande Elkins replied
Thank you. She did have a good life and I think that is one of the reasons why I’m not as sad as I expected to be. It does hurt and I do miss her but she had a peaceful death and a good life where she always knew she was loved.
PrairieRose
Oh how sad dear Sande…........
We love our pet friends more than we realize…...........
Such a beautiful tribute to your lovely Murphy…............ :(((((
Sande Elkins replied
Thank you, Rose…..I do miss her but it hurt much more to see her suffering. I think it is because we had to feed her with a dropper when she was little that we always felt Murphy was more baby than cat. My husband has never really cared for the cats but he adored her. He felt that I should have had her put down six months ago when she first started showing signs that she was so sick but I couldn’t do that while she was still fighting so to live. She was a character right up to the end.
PrairieRose
You did the right thing by letting her live out a full life Sande…..........
Bless you Honey…............
hugs to you and Murphy…............ R xoxoxoxo
Leena Hedman
So sorry for your loss!! What a beautiful cat she is (—I say IS, because I know she lives on in your heart) . After her brutal start on life, she lived ( I’m pretty sure ) a pamperd kitty queen life with you! Thank you for loving a little defenseless one so much. {{{{ Big hugs}}}}
KMorral
A beautiful portrait to remember her by. So sad you no longer have her company, but she is now at peace.
louisegreen
A lovely tribute & pic Sande.
Terri Chandler
My heart breaks along with yours Sande! I am SO sorry! She was such a beautiful girl. Torti’s have a quality about them that is as unique as their color and markings are. I know she will be greatly missed. xo
Edge-of-dreams
I cried when I read this.
MinoYasue
My heart goes for her. It is enough to break me down to know there are heartless exist in this world. Painful world, indeed…. At least, I can comfort myself by knowing she had such wonderful life with you. My deepest condolence to you…
RichardKlos
Excellent!!