Nina, Once I started talking to Bill, I don't think I did post to the
board. I had no idea he was so famous! He is doing great. He seems to
be adjusting well. He was kind of funny with the kids at first but he
seem to be doing better. My sons, 3 and 5, are doing ok. Mason, 3,
doesn't really get it. Seldon,5, was real confused at first. He was
more mad than upset. My daughter McKenna, 9, is still devastated. She
is sleeping with Midnights girlfriend ( a pink teddy bear) and his food
bowl. She has cried every night so far. She has gotten distant from
Norman. I think it is because she knows he has FeLV and is afraid to
get close. That will pass in time I hope. My husband was very shaken
up. I woke him up that morning with me crying. He doesn't talk about
it much because it makes him cry. He said that after Norman, he doesn't
want any more "sick" cats. I can understand his feelings on this. Me
personally, I feel like Midnight would have died a long time ago, out on
the streets if we hadn't taken him in. Even if we only extended his
life for a few months, they were good months. I think Norman is going
to be our special man. He is going to get a lot of love. I had no idea
how important that it was for us to take him in. I just wanted to be
there for him, I had no idea he was going to be here for me. The first
night after we lost Midnight, Norman wouldn't sleep in the bed so I
slept on the couch with him. But tonight I am going to try again. I
feel blessed to have found Midnight and Norman and also to have found
this group. I will call Bill tomorrow. I have been to upset to call
him today and yesterday. He did call and leave a message on my machine
today while I was picking up the kids from school. Maybe Norman will
talk to him. Wow, what a vocal cat! LOL
Thanks to you and to everyone for your kind words.
Jennifer
Nina wrote:
Oh Jennifer, I'm so sorry your Midnight has gone on. You're right,
there's so much sad news in our world lately. Thank you for letting
us know about Norman. If you posted to the list about adopting him, I
must have missed it. I'm so glad to hear he is doing well. You are
very brave and good to open your heart to him. I'm sure Midnight will
be watching over you both. It's so sad and sweet that he choose to
leave this world cuddled up next to you in your bed. You've mentioned
your little boy, how is he doing with Midnight's death? He's so
little, does he understand what's happened? How is your husband doing
with Midnight's loss? I remember you saying that he had to be
encouraged to take Midnight in. Hugs and blessings to your family in
your grief, prayers of good health and long life to Norman,
Nina
Jennifer Madon wrote:
I hate to add to the bad news but I just want everyone to know that I
lost Midnight over the weekend. He had started throwing up a lot on
Thursday. He seemed a little slower than normal but he had no other
symptoms. I woke up Sunday morning about 4 am to find him curled up
beside me but he was gone. Thank you to everyone on this list. You
have all been so great and helpful.
Jennifer Madon
