Ken,
Thank you for sharing your tribute of Max/Zoid/Loverboy with us. It
touched me deeply. How wonderful that you, Debbie and Max were able to
connect with so much love. What a joy and gift it was that you found
each other. I think that every instance of this kind of evolution of
spirit, both yours and Max's, brings all of us closer to the kind of
world I wish to inhabit. Wouldn't it be wonderful if every human on the
planet could connect in such a way? On days when I find myself in
despair of the suffering that comes with this life, I'll do my best to
conjure up the warm image of Max rolling and stretching in new found
safety, love and trust. Your experience has bolstered my hope for a
better world. Blessings and comfort to you and your family during your
time of grief. With love like yours, I pray it won't be long before you
are smiling through your tears.
Much love,
Nina
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thank you all. This is what i posted on the feline diabetes board. I
have immuno regulan coming tomorrow and will donate it to the first
person that I get the email from. I wish you all the best of luck and
long lives for the ones you care for.
Max was put to sleep on my bed in my house with me holding him tonight
Normally I named my animals based on what I think fits. Max went
nameless for a long time as I got to know him from feeding him
outside. It was a last resort name as I didn't have his personality
down pat since he was a stray at the time. If I had known him better
when I named him, it would have been zoid which would have been short
for skitzoid. If I walked the wrong way, he would growl and slink
away but then realize it was okay so he would roll and stretch. When
he saw debbie he would hiss until she talked to him, Once she spoke he
melted. The eyes would go soft, the face would light up and he would
go to her and try to give her a concussion with his head bumps.
One thing Max did was wear his emotions on his face and body and you
would know exactly how he felt at all times. When he wanted to go
outside, it was urgent and an emergency and he would tell you and his
eyes were narrow and he would sulk. At night, all cats have to be
inside the house and it took a 3 day "grounding' of Max before he
dutifully learned the rules.
If he wanted to go out late and we wouldn't let him,we counted on the
zoid part. I would sit on the sofa as he was crying at the door and
call him. He would come running over, strech, roll over and proceed to
play with me totally forgetting that he wanted to do something else.
Zoid wouldn't have been a fair name either. Sparkle maybe because of
the sparkles that were in his eyes. Also because of the way he looked
at me with such faith and trust even after having his trust and heart
broken by the bastards that threw him away. He's better than me that way.
Loverboy because of the way he loved me so damm much. All I had to do
was sit on the couch, lean back and offer my chest and he was up there
in 2 seconds kissing my face and neck.
I'm sorry we didn't have more time together Max. I'm sorry for the
times I yelled at you. You were so young and happy. I'm grateful for
what you gave to me and taught me. I thank you for the love you
always gave me. Fly free my boy.
