Re: Saying goodbye to Bramble

[Kerry MacKenzie]

Oh, Michelle, I'm so, so sorry. My heart goes out to you and Bramble. Like everyone else on the list, I'm sure, I feel I've grown to know Bramble so well. He is such a sweet, plucky, gutsy little guy. You two have such a strong bond, and it's been such an intense and tough time for you both...you both have worked so hard, and fought the good fight with such tremendous love and determination and dedication. Like you, I hope if it is time, that Bramble passes peacefully in his sleep. But if that is not the case, you are so attuned to your little guy that there is no doubt you will make the right decision, whatever that may be, and that he will completely trust you to do that. Sending tons of positive healing vibes for Bramble and praying that he rebounds over the weekend--miracles do happen. I'm glad he has such a devoted and loving mom. much love and big hugs to you both and please know I'm thinking of you both, Kerry     ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 4:00 PM Subject: Saying goodbye to Bramble I thought I'd better update - it saddens me to say that on Monday I will most likely be saying goodbye to my boy Bramble. I know I've been here before wondering if I should put to sleep or not - at all other times I had doubt and it felt wrong - now it feels right. He hasn't taken well to assisted feeding and is just getting scared of feeding time despite being as gentle as possible with the syringe - I'm getting less and less food in him each time. The interferon Omega has not killed off the calici like it did last time. He refuses to eat unassisted and is trying hide himself away. After going through so much I think he is now suffering and has had enough. He is alos being affectionate in a different manner than normal when I put him on my knee. When I asked him if he'd had enough he purred and nuzzled me - last time he got very restless.   I think it's time - part of me hopes he passes quietly in his sleep before Monday but I doubt he will.   Michelle, Bramble, Minstrel & Buddy