ARTHUR
the moment that you died, my heart split in two
one side filled with memories, the other died with you.
I often lay awake at night, when the world is fast asleep
and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon my cheeks.
remembering you is easy, I do it everyday
but missing you is a heartache, that will never go away.
I hold you tightly within my heart, and there you will remain
life goes on without you, but it will never be the same.
I'll never forget the joy you brought into my life, Poops.
I'll love and miss you forever....Mom xoxoxox
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Arthur is such a beauty... or handsome as my hubby always says about our Jingles since he is a male cat. He thinks males are handsome while females are beautiful. I think males can also be beautiful!!!!!!!!!
I've read many of your posts but when I first began here I was so upset I got cats, dogs and owners mixed up in my mind so don't remember but he looks to be at least part Maine Coon. Our daughter has one and he has such pretty eyes like your Arthur.
Knowing this is a difficult time for you being a 1 year milestone I hope your good times with Arthur and memories of him will help ease the pain of this anniversary.
I've read many of your posts but when I first began here I was so upset I got cats, dogs and owners mixed up in my mind so don't remember but he looks to be at least part Maine Coon. Our daughter has one and he has such pretty eyes like your Arthur.
Knowing this is a difficult time for you being a 1 year milestone I hope your good times with Arthur and memories of him will help ease the pain of this anniversary.
Dear Sweet Angel Fur Baby Boy Arthur
Your Mommy is Always Thinking of You
"Time in a Bottle"
If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that Id like to do
Is to save every day
Till eternity passes away
Just to spend them with you.
If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
Again I would spend them with you.
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them.
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with.
If I had a box just for wishes
And dreams that had never come true
The box would be empty
Except for the memory
Of how they were answered by you.
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them.
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with.
Your Mommy is Always Thinking of You
"Time in a Bottle"
If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that Id like to do
Is to save every day
Till eternity passes away
Just to spend them with you.
If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
Again I would spend them with you.
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them.
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with.
If I had a box just for wishes
And dreams that had never come true
The box would be empty
Except for the memory
Of how they were answered by you.
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them.
I've looked around enough to know
That you're the one I want to go
Through time with.
"Because You Love Me"
For all those times you stood by me.
For all the truth that you made me see.
For all the Joy that you brought to my Life!
For all the wrong that you made right.
For every Dream you made come true.
For all the Love I found in you.
I'll be forever thankful Mommy!
You're the one who held me up ...
Never let me fall.
You're the one who saw me through it all!
You were my strength when I was weak.
You were my voice when I couldn't speak.
You were my eyes when I couldn't see.
You saw the best there was in me!
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach.
You gave me Faith 'coz you believed.
I'm everything I am because you Love me!
You gave me Wings and made me Fly.
You touched my paw I could touch the Sky!
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me.
You said no star was out of reach!
You stood by me and I stood tall.
I have your Love I have it all!
I'm grateful for each day you gave me!
Maybe I don't know that much.
But I know this much is true.
I am Blessed because I am Loved by you!
You were my strength when I was weak.
You were my voice when I couldn't speak.
You were my eyes when I couldn't see.
You saw the best there was in me!
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach.
You give me Faith 'coz you believe.
I'm everything I am because you Love me!
You were always there for me!
The tender wind that carried me.
A Light in the dark Shining your Love into my Life!
You are my Inspiration!
Through the lies you were the truth.
My world is a better place because of you!
You were my strength when I was weak.
You were my voice when I couldn't speak.
You were my eyes when I couldn't see.
You saw the best there was in me.
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach.
You gave me Faith 'coz you believed.
I'm everything I am because you Love me!
I'm Everything I Am ...
Because You Love Me!!!
I Always Carry Your Heart in My Heart to My Mommy Ann!!!
Many Roses and Kisses from Your Fur Kid Arthur xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
"Come What May"
Never knew I could feel like this.
Like I've never seen the Sky before.
Want to vanish inside your kiss.
Every day I Love you More and More!
Listen to my Heart. Can you hear it sing?
Telling me to give you Everything!
Seasons may change, winter to spring.
But I Love you until the end of time!
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
Suddenly the world seems such a Perfect Place.
Suddenly it moves with such a Perfect Grace.
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste.
It all revolves around you!
And there's no mountain too high.
No river too wide.
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side!
Storm clouds may gather.
And stars may collide.
But I Love you. (I Love you.)
Until the end of time. (Until the end of time.)
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
Oh, come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. Oh I will Love you ...
Suddenly the world seems such a Perfect Place.
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
More Roses, Hearts and Kisses to you, Mommy!!!
Eternally, Your Fur Angel Baby Boy Arthur xoxoxoxoxox
Never knew I could feel like this.
Like I've never seen the Sky before.
Want to vanish inside your kiss.
Every day I Love you More and More!
Listen to my Heart. Can you hear it sing?
Telling me to give you Everything!
Seasons may change, winter to spring.
But I Love you until the end of time!
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
Suddenly the world seems such a Perfect Place.
Suddenly it moves with such a Perfect Grace.
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste.
It all revolves around you!
And there's no mountain too high.
No river too wide.
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side!
Storm clouds may gather.
And stars may collide.
But I Love you. (I Love you.)
Until the end of time. (Until the end of time.)
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
Oh, come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. Oh I will Love you ...
Suddenly the world seems such a Perfect Place.
Come what may!
Come what may!
I will Love you. That's what I'll always say.
More Roses, Hearts and Kisses to you, Mommy!!!
Eternally, Your Fur Angel Baby Boy Arthur xoxoxoxoxox
Thank you Flossie's Mom, yes, the vet said he was part Maine Coone. I remember when I use to brush him I would tell him how handsom and dapper he was. He seemed to like that more than the brushing. After reading up on Maine Coons he had all the charateristics except he was not large at all. I watched my ordinary grey kitten grow into such a beauty. Inside and out.
Dottie, Thank you for your beautiful lyrics. Once again they made me cry. 1 yr later and I still can't turns those tears to smiles. It'll happen someday. Listening to the talk radio show on the way home last night, inbetween breaks, they feel the need to play Somewhere Over The Rainbow, man I can't even type the words and I start bawling..
Well, it's now getting close to 2:30a (est). Arthur passed at 8:20am Jun8. I will probably be sleeping thru that moment. I hope he brings me a kiss in my dreams.
I think of him so much and sometimes it hurts real bad, but I just can't stop. Does anyone else feel that way sometimes??? Maybe it's because when I think of him, it doesn't make me feel like he's really gone.
Monday will be rough..Ann
Dottie, Thank you for your beautiful lyrics. Once again they made me cry. 1 yr later and I still can't turns those tears to smiles. It'll happen someday. Listening to the talk radio show on the way home last night, inbetween breaks, they feel the need to play Somewhere Over The Rainbow, man I can't even type the words and I start bawling..
Well, it's now getting close to 2:30a (est). Arthur passed at 8:20am Jun8. I will probably be sleeping thru that moment. I hope he brings me a kiss in my dreams.
I think of him so much and sometimes it hurts real bad, but I just can't stop. Does anyone else feel that way sometimes??? Maybe it's because when I think of him, it doesn't make me feel like he's really gone.
Monday will be rough..Ann
Ann
My thoughts are with you and Arthur on his 1st year anniversary.
My thoughts are with you and Arthur on his 1st year anniversary.
{{{{{{{ANN}}}}}}}
MANY COMFORTING HUGS AND LOVING ANGELS TO YOU AND YOUR FUR BABY BOY ARTHUR!!!
LOTSA LOVE ALWAYS,
DOTTIE xoxoxox
MANY COMFORTING HUGS AND LOVING ANGELS TO YOU AND YOUR FUR BABY BOY ARTHUR!!!
LOTSA LOVE ALWAYS,
DOTTIE xoxoxox
I think of him so much and sometimes it hurts real bad, but I just can't stop. Does anyone else feel that way sometimes??? Maybe it's because when I think of him, it doesn't make me feel like he's really gone.
Monday will be rough..Ann
Oh, yeah....I feel that way many times, Ann. I like your reason about him not feeling gone.
I came here today, Monday, especially for this Anniversary. To let you know I am here.
You posted my favorite picture of Arthur. He is so beautiful.
I loved your poem. When words come from the heart like that, they are words to treasure, just like the memories and pictures of our special boys.
Arthur is right beside you...like I always feel Little Guy is not far away from me.
It is a forever love and so a forever heartache but no one can take away from us, the wonderful years they were a part of our daily lives..in person.
Hugs, Ann to you and Arthur
Judy
Monday will be rough..Ann
Oh, yeah....I feel that way many times, Ann. I like your reason about him not feeling gone.
I came here today, Monday, especially for this Anniversary. To let you know I am here.
You posted my favorite picture of Arthur. He is so beautiful.
I loved your poem. When words come from the heart like that, they are words to treasure, just like the memories and pictures of our special boys.
Arthur is right beside you...like I always feel Little Guy is not far away from me.
It is a forever love and so a forever heartache but no one can take away from us, the wonderful years they were a part of our daily lives..in person.
Hugs, Ann to you and Arthur
Judy
Thank you all so much for being here when I needed an understanding heart. The poem Judy, was not my own, but it doesn't matter, it's still from the heart. And that photo, I love too. Ironically it was taken 1 year to the day he got hurt Jun 7, 2007.... I kissed and held his bundle of ashes today (as I do everyday), I placed a flower at his grave even though I have put some fake ones there, I wore the pendent with some of his ashes, as I do from time to time. I thought of him ALOT! (like always). The only thing I didn't do today was mention this day to anyone (except here) not even Dave.
Funny, he is the one person I feel the most uncomfortable talking about Arthur to. He doesn't want to hear it and the guilt of me instisting he have a life outdoors makes me feel like this is all my fault. He loved Arthur as much as I do, and I took away his little buddy. I played with Arthur's life, I took a chance and we all lost. That is the hardest feeling of all to get over.
But all in all I was ok with the day. I find that yesterday (jun 7) was more difficult. That was the day he came home hurt. The whole hospital bit, me being sick on top of it, not having the mind set to comprehend, except all that was going on that day. I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
I no longer will be saying "a year ago today I was with you" anymore. In some ways it is a relief and a release. Other than that feeling, not much else will change. Arthur as well as my Whiskers and Daisy will never be far from my thoughts, their photos will never be far from my sight.
Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts today...Hugs to all..Ann
Funny, he is the one person I feel the most uncomfortable talking about Arthur to. He doesn't want to hear it and the guilt of me instisting he have a life outdoors makes me feel like this is all my fault. He loved Arthur as much as I do, and I took away his little buddy. I played with Arthur's life, I took a chance and we all lost. That is the hardest feeling of all to get over.
But all in all I was ok with the day. I find that yesterday (jun 7) was more difficult. That was the day he came home hurt. The whole hospital bit, me being sick on top of it, not having the mind set to comprehend, except all that was going on that day. I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
I no longer will be saying "a year ago today I was with you" anymore. In some ways it is a relief and a release. Other than that feeling, not much else will change. Arthur as well as my Whiskers and Daisy will never be far from my thoughts, their photos will never be far from my sight.
Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts today...Hugs to all..Ann
"I Am Your Angel"
No mountain's too high for you to climb.
All you have to do is have some Climbing Faith.
No river's too wide for you to make it across.
All you have to do is Believe it when you Pray.
And then you will see the Morning will come.
And every day will be Bright as the Sun!
All of your fears cast them on me.
I just want you to see.
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
And when all hope is gone I'm here.
No matter how far you are I'm near.
It makes no difference who you are.
I Am Your Angel! I Am Your Angel!
I saw your teardrops and I heard you cry.
All you need is time ...
Seek me and you shall find.
You have everything and you're still lonely.
It don't have to be this way.
Let me show you a better day.
And then you will see the Morning will come.
And all of your days will be Bright as the Sun!
So all of your fears just cast them on me.
How can I make you see?
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
And when it's time to face the storm ...
I'll be there by your side.
Grace will keep us safe and warm.
And I know we will Survive!
And when it seems as if your end is drawing near ...
Don't you dare give up the fight.
Just put your Trust beyond the Sky!
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
No mountain's too high for you to climb.
All you have to do is have some Climbing Faith.
No river's too wide for you to make it across.
All you have to do is Believe it when you Pray.
And then you will see the Morning will come.
And every day will be Bright as the Sun!
All of your fears cast them on me.
I just want you to see.
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
And when all hope is gone I'm here.
No matter how far you are I'm near.
It makes no difference who you are.
I Am Your Angel! I Am Your Angel!
I saw your teardrops and I heard you cry.
All you need is time ...
Seek me and you shall find.
You have everything and you're still lonely.
It don't have to be this way.
Let me show you a better day.
And then you will see the Morning will come.
And all of your days will be Bright as the Sun!
So all of your fears just cast them on me.
How can I make you see?
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
And when it's time to face the storm ...
I'll be there by your side.
Grace will keep us safe and warm.
And I know we will Survive!
And when it seems as if your end is drawing near ...
Don't you dare give up the fight.
Just put your Trust beyond the Sky!
I'll be your cloud up in the Sky.
I'll be your shoulder when you cry.
I'll hear your voices when you call me.
I Am Your Angel!
QUOTE (ann @ Jun 9 2009, 12:40 AM) 
Thank you all so much for being here when I needed an understanding heart. The poem Judy, was not my own, but it doesn't matter, it's still from the heart. And that photo, I love too. Ironically it was taken 1 year to the day he got hurt Jun 7, 2007.... I kissed and held his bundle of ashes today (as I do everyday), I placed a flower at his grave even though I have put some fake ones there, I wore the pendent with some of his ashes, as I do from time to time. I thought of him ALOT! (like always). The only thing I didn't do today was mention this day to anyone (except here) not even Dave.
Funny, he is the one person I feel the most uncomfortable talking about Arthur to. He doesn't want to hear it and the guilt of me instisting he have a life outdoors makes me feel like this is all my fault. He loved Arthur as much as I do, and I took away his little buddy. I played with Arthur's life, I took a chance and we all lost. That is the hardest feeling of all to get over.
But all in all I was ok with the day. I find that yesterday (jun 7) was more difficult. That was the day he came home hurt. The whole hospital bit, me being sick on top of it, not having the mind set to comprehend, except all that was going on that day. I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
I no longer will be saying "a year ago today I was with you" anymore. In some ways it is a relief and a release. Other than that feeling, not much else will change. Arthur as well as my Whiskers and Daisy will never be far from my thoughts, their photos will never be far from my sight.Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts today...Hugs to all...Ann
Funny, he is the one person I feel the most uncomfortable talking about Arthur to. He doesn't want to hear it and the guilt of me instisting he have a life outdoors makes me feel like this is all my fault. He loved Arthur as much as I do, and I took away his little buddy. I played with Arthur's life, I took a chance and we all lost. That is the hardest feeling of all to get over.
But all in all I was ok with the day. I find that yesterday (jun 7) was more difficult. That was the day he came home hurt. The whole hospital bit, me being sick on top of it, not having the mind set to comprehend, except all that was going on that day. I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
I no longer will be saying "a year ago today I was with you" anymore. In some ways it is a relief and a release. Other than that feeling, not much else will change. Arthur as well as my Whiskers and Daisy will never be far from my thoughts, their photos will never be far from my sight.Thank you again for keeping us in your thoughts today...Hugs to all...Ann
{{{{{Ann}}}}} You and your fur baby boy Arthur are in my thoughts and prayers.
Many Comforting Hugs!!!
Always,
Dottie xoxoxox
You are right, Ann. You do not need to have written the words to feel those words coming from your heart. Sometimes others can express our feelings better than we can and when they "capture" our true feelings...how wonderful is that? Makes it easier to tell others how we feel.
you said: I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
That is the same terrifying feeling I had at the ER with Little Guy knowing he was finding it impossible to breathe and yes, looking for something to hang on to..and yes...it's just not there.
I find it does help after the 1 year is over cause it hurt more to remember "last year at this time everything was okay....etc."
Hugs, Ann
Arthur is with you...always...only you can be his "Mom" and he loves you very very much.
Judy
you said: I felt the world spinning out of control and his fate was in the hands of strangers. You try to grab on to something and it's just not there. Very hard to describe. But I think some of us here know what I mean.
That is the same terrifying feeling I had at the ER with Little Guy knowing he was finding it impossible to breathe and yes, looking for something to hang on to..and yes...it's just not there.
I find it does help after the 1 year is over cause it hurt more to remember "last year at this time everything was okay....etc."
Hugs, Ann
Arthur is with you...always...only you can be his "Mom" and he loves you very very much.
Judy
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