Saturday, January 5, 2019

The Bridge Welcomes Princess Leia


2004 - 2019

Leia was helped over the Bridge this morning at the vet.
I took her in for what I thought was a UTI and discovered that there was a mass on her liver.

Since her last visit, she'd lost a pound from vomiting, and was down to 5.1 pounds.

The vet gave me a huge blessing: there was absolutely nothing that could be done,
regardless of finances. It was, simply, her time. 


I just can't quite get my head around the fact that she is gone. I wasn't expecting her to not come home with me this morning. No more headbonks or nose rubs or quivering tails. No more rushing out to greet me when I come home. No more spontaneous outbreaks of toy time. No more chirps and trills.

For close to 15 years our life has been about three. How do I make it be about two now? 



52 comments:

  1. I am so sorry for the loss of beautiful Leia. I wish I had some words of comfort for you at this awful time. XO

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  2. We are so sorry to hear that you had to say goodbye to your sweet Leia.
    We send comforting purrs and hugs as we know you miss your dear kitty.
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
    and mum Nancy

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  3. Oh we are so sorry. It's never easy to make that decision.

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  4. We're so very sorry for your loss. We're sending lots of healing purrs your way.

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  5. So heartbreakingly sad and unexpected.
    Princess Leia, you were loved beyond measure. xx

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  6. Oh we’re so sorry to hear this news! Our hearts are breaking along with yours. Leia will be missed by all of us. Purrs....

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  7. Godspeed your journey to heaven beautiful girl. We are honored to call you friend and we shall miss you. We understand how devastated mom is and we send hugs and lovez to her and Toby. We are truly sorry ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    daisy, tuna, mackerull, dude, sauce and boomer

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  8. We're so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Leia. Such a beautiful girl...your heart must be breaking. Sending you love and light. ❤️

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  9. Such a beautiful ladycat. I think Mr. Teeth and Clarkie and a whole bunch of other ManCats were lined up at the other end of the Bridge, tails a-quiver, waiting for her to arrive so they could be first to greet her. We know you will be sad for a long time, and we send you our love and best purrs XOXOXO

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  10. I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to say goodbye.

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  11. That time comes to all but it never gets any easier. We are sad it was time to say good-bye to Princess Leia. We know you miss her and will always love her. Hugs!

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  12. We are so very sorry to read this news. Their time with us is never enough, and we are sad to know this was entirely unexpected. She will no doubt be missed terribly—beautiful little girl. Sending you much love and peace.

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  13. Regarding your question, you love the 2 and remember the ONE who is also safely in your heart forever...

    But we are so sorry for this hard loss. No length of time is enough. Our thoughts and purrs to you at this sad time of parting...

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  14. Oh no...I am so sorry for your loss. The lack of forewarning makes it so hard, I can empathize. Sending you a big e-hug. Leia had a wonderful life with you and how lucky were you to give that to her? xx

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  15. We're so very sorry to hear of your sweet Leia's passing. We are at a loss for words, but please know that we send gentle purrs, peace and love to you and Toby, as you mourn the loss of your princess. XO

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  16. Oh no...I’m in shock.. It’s so unexpected. I’m so sorry your sweet Leia has left for the bridge. She was such a beautiful girl and so lucky to have a loving home and family. Please know my thoughts are with you. Sending hugs.

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  17. We are so very sorry. There are so many who have gone before who will welcome her and they will run through the grasses and be free from all illnesses.

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  18. I can't even imagine how you feel - I feel shell-shocked at the news. It's so unfair that we can't have them for our lifetime. Bear's time is coming and I won't know how to live without him - quite possibly not want to live at all. He's my life. I imagine it's the same with Leia. If you ever need to talk ... please let me know!

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    1. Truly ... PLEASE let me know. You aren't alone and I care!

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  19. I am so shocked to hear this, so I can imagine how you must feel. This is heartbreaking and I am so sorry. What a happy girl Leia was and that’s because she was loved and knew it. I do wish there was some kind of comfort I could provide. I will be thinking of you and Toby.

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  20. Oh no! I'm SO sorry and heartbroken for you. We loved seeing Leia on your blog and she is leaving a big hole in our hearts too.

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  21. These are the moments we all dread but, sadly, have to face. Leia knew great love with you, and she left with all that love.

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  22. I am so sorry. I was shocked to turn the computer on this morning and see such sad news. Leia was beautiful and always will be, and she will live on in your heart. My thoughts are with you.
    Love and hugs.

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  23. So very sorry for your huge loss of sweet Leia. (((hugs)))

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  24. We are so very sorry for your loss of Sweet Leia, purrs of sympathy and paws of comfort. ((Hugs))

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  25. We're so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Leia. We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs

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  26. We are all so very sorry to hear about dear Leia. Purrs, hugs and love from all of us.

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  27. Dearest Leia...I am truly sorry to read about your passing and especially sorry for Mom and Toby left to learn to be two. You fought like a warrior for a very long time. I know a sick tummy and nausea is no fun...so dear one I send you wishes for sun filled days, once again running and romping care free and most of all may you have gentle warm breezes on your furs. You were loved and will be truly missed. I know by now you have run into all your furry friends OTRB
    and you and Angel Madi can enjoy sunpuddles
    With love and understanding
    Cecilia

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  28. So very sorry for your loss. 😿 Our time with them is never enough. It’s been a month now since our soul cat, Earl Grey packed his bags and left for the Bridge. I hope he was there to welcome sweet Princess Leia with a head bonk. My tears are flowing for you and sending you hugs and comforting purrs. xx

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  29. Farewell, Angel Leia. Sending hugs and purrs...I am so sorry.

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  30. We are so very sorry fur your loss. Leia was gawjus and will always be a pawrt of your life. We're sendin' lots of hugs and purrayers.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Raena

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  31. Oh no, oh no, oh no. We are so heartbroken we can barely type this. We will miss Leia more than you could know, but we know not any more than you and Toby will. We are so very sorry. Godspeed, beautiful little girl.

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  32. I know the feeling, as that was close enough to what happened with Jack that my heart aches typing this.. My deepest condolences.

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  33. We are so very sorry for your devastating and sudden loss. Its so hard, to say goodbye and even harder when you do not expect it. It makes you feel lost and so empty...but she will be in the treasure chest of your heart, always and forever to be cherished there.

    We send our hugs, purrs and soft aroos.

    ((((( ♥ )))))

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  34. So sorry for your loss. Sending warm hugs your way.

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  35. I'm so sorry about your sweet girl. Run free Leia ...

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  36. I'm over from Eastside Cats. I'm so sorry for you loss. I so know this pain.

    Big healing hugs. ♥

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  37. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. What a beautiful angel you have watching over you.

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  38. We send you love and purrs. So very sorry for your loss.

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  39. I don't even know what to say. I am so so sorry. What a terrible loss. I will miss her face and charm and I can only imagine how hard it will be for the two of you without her. I am just so sorry.

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  40. So sorry about the loss of your sweet Purrincess Leia. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you <3 Fly free beautiful Soul💗💗💗

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  41. We are so sorry for the loss of beautiful Leia - she will be watching over you and Toby.

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  42. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Princess Leia was beautiful.

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  43. Oh no no no. I am devastated for you. I am so sorry and sad. I am in tears. I know that terrible pain when you lose a precious little soul and family member whom you love and loves you right back. Please accept my deepest condolences and love. If you need me, you can call me. Just let me know in a message.

    XXXX

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  44. We are so saddened to hear this news, truly. The fact that it was her time is I am sure a blessing though it may not feel like it and the huge hole that is left in your life, your home and your heart will seem insurmountable to close. But it needn't be closed, just fill it with love and fond memories and life will be with you once more....
    Lots of healing and gentle purrs
    for you all at this time
    ERin & Mrs H

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  45. Such a terrible event, a terrible loss. We always know that they will leave us one day, but we never really expect that day to come. When it does, it’s heart-breaking. Godspeed, Leia.

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  46. Lamento muito a tua perda, é muito doloroso perder um dos nossos bebês peludos, ainda mais tão inesperadamente. Um abraço carinhoso pra você.

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  47. Oh, no!!!!! We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending lots of hugs!
    Mags and Cam

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