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Nina, Reading this (so late) I can't recall if I sent you my condolences on Spencer. Things have been topsy turvy here, but you've been in my thoughts and prayers. tBelinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nina,Your tribute to Spencer is lovely, I have added it to the service. It sounds like he got to do everything he wanted and his crossing was peaceful surrounded by your love. He was ready for this new journey and I'm sure is with you right now, thanking you for the love and compassion you showed him in his last months on this earth.You deep love and respect for all of God's creatures is very evident and that's why these special animals come to you, you have much to teach them and I'm, sure have learned more than even you can comprehend.I'm glad Spencer came into your life and I hope the deep emptiness you have in your heart now will be filled with memories of the time you have shared in the short time you spent together.Take care Nina, you are a very special person ...-- Belindahappiness is being owned by cats ...Be-Mi-Kittieshttp://bemikitties.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittenshttp://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Servicehttp://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design]http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites]http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Nina, I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Spencer will always stay near you. tSherry DeHaan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Nina my heart cries for you,I understand your feelings and I wish you comfort. SherryNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
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Hi Nina, I just read your posts about Spencer. I am so sorry to hear that you had to let him go. He sounds like such a miraculous kitty, the way he reached out to you before he passed on. It sounds to me like he was trying to comfort you before he left. Bless you for doing all the wonderful small things to make Spencer's last days here as happy as possible. I just know he loved going outside that last time. Again, I am so sorry you had to let him go. Bless you for doing it. He's free now. Prayers and blessings going out to you, Wendy __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Thank you Leslie. As always you express yourself so well. Your mention of dreading certain subject lines brought the memory of similar pangs experienced for other's fur kids when reading the list. Sometimes this group is a difficult one to be a part of, but isn't that just the way of meaningful life? Difficult to be a part of, but oh so worthwhile. I have to look for the email in which you liken my mental gymnastics over what to do about Spencer to an amazing ballet. That one is a keeper. Such a perfect description of what we all go through. I think I saw mention from you about someone sneezing at your house. Is everyone okay? Nina Leslie wrote: I can't be like this at work. no, no, no. When I got the digest, I said, yay! a break from the toil, but then when I glanced at the subjects and saw your wish to add Spence to the CLS at the bottom, I was devastated. I scrolled slowly down reading through the messages and as each one ended, I hoped, hoped, that the next one would not be the one, keeping him alive for a few moments more in my reality. Like reading a book over and over, but hoping that somehow this time, the end will be different than the last time. But it wasn't. Nina, your beautiful description of Spencer and his life and spirit made him a part of our days. I grieve for him and for you and can only make myself feel better by imagining him and my Sushi, Hepburn, and Azrael meeting now. I am so sorry, but thank you so much for sharing such an amazing force with us, I feel completely touched to have "known" him. Leslie
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Kerry, I am so sorry to hear that you lost one of your babies. Yvonne In a message dated 10/13/2006 8:31:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am so sorry to hear about Spencer..I haven't been on here in about a month as I have lost another myself, 9/27.
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Oh Nina! My heart breaks for you! I'm sending you lots of hugs/headbutts from my gang and myself. You will be with Spencer again someday. May his journey to the bridge be greeted by all the other furangels that have passed including my Taz. Your in my prayers and thoughts! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE & COLLIE RESCUEDonations accepted at:https://www.paypal.com/http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlhttp://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://www.petloss.com/
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Nina, Your tribute to Spencer is lovely, I have added it to the service. It sounds like he got to do everything he wanted and his crossing was peaceful surrounded by your love. He was ready for this new journey and I'm sure is with you right now, thanking you for the love and compassion you showed him in his last months on this earth. You deep love and respect for all of God's creatures is very evident and that's why these special animals come to you, you have much to teach them and I'm, sure have learned more than even you can comprehend. I'm glad Spencer came into your life and I hope the deep emptiness you have in your heart now will be filled with memories of the time you have shared in the short time you spent together. Take care Nina, you are a very special person ... -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
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Dear Nina, I am so sorry about Spencer. You did good, both in finding him again so that he could spend his last days with love and comfort, and in helping him go on when the time was right. It is so sad, but so wonderful that he spent the last of his time here sitting on the porch next to his good friend. I don't know if your "GSD" is a cuddler, but a good cry on a big dog's shoulder has helped me at times like this. Peace to you and yours, Beth
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Hi Nina, I am so sorry to hear about Spencer..I haven't been on here in about a month as I have lost another myself, 9/27. So I haven't kept up too well..I knew Spencer was having some problems, but we were praying for his recovery. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.. Guess we just have to take it one day at a time as it never is an easy thing to deal with when we lose one of those special furr babies.. Hugs to you, Kerry, Bandy, Inky and Angel's Buster, Lil Rascal, Snoopy and Tom Cat Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
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Dear Nina, My heart breaks for you on your loss of little Spencer. He sounds like an absolutely magnificent boy & I am so glad that you both got to share your lives with each other. I have no doubt that he is chasing butterflies at the Bridge with my Peanut & all of our furkids. I have been impressed many times with your strength & faith, and I know that you know that Spencer's spirit is with you always. Take very good care. Love, Yvonne P.S. What did Spencer look like? In a message dated 10/12/2006 11:29:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina
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Nina, just want to add my condolences - yes, we do understand. I'm so very sorry, I know how hard it is. Blessings, Gloria On Oct 12, 2006, at 11:19 AM, Nina wrote: Hi Belinda and All, I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps. I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye. Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?). I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers. Much love as always, Nina
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My heart breaks for you. We all have gone through losing that very special one, but you still have those beautiful memories. Thank you so much for sharing Spencer with us. Sheila
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Nina, I am so sorry to hear about spencer, I think everyone has cried when reading this. This is so heartbreaking, once again very sorry to hear about precious spencer. My prayers are with you. Lori
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Nina, I cried after reading about your last moments with Spencer. It is a blessing knowing you and the others on this list and being able to share in your lives. I would like to see Spencer's picture if you would send it to me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gina Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,NinaVisit my Tigger Tales site! See my cats' gallery at Zazzle All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster.
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Nina, I'm so sorry to read this. I was just thinking about Spencer as I was heading for the site. You and he have been in my prayers for the last few weeks. Thank you for being there for him through all that's happened (his leaving and homecoming, illness, etc.). I can only imagine how hard it's all been, but of course, it's never easy. My thoughts and prayers remain with you. Lance
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Nina, I'm so very sorry for your loss of Spencer Take care of yourself. Kelley On 10/12/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Nina I am so sorry about Spencer. I have been bawling my eyes out for 15 mins. As Leslie L stated I felt like I knew him. OH Nina you sweet woman. I am so sorry. I have the pictures of Spencer laying on top on the couch that beautiful Angel. My heart dropped when I read this post. I can imagine you and Spencer sitting outside. You poor thing. My God I feel like I lost my own cat. I cant imagine your pain. I am so glad Spencer came back to you and you guys had made many more memories. Please Nina if there is anything I can do please let me know. kayte and Crackers-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
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Dear Nina I am so sorry about Spencer. I have been bawling my eyes out for 15 mins. As Leslie L stated I felt like I knew him. OH Nina you sweet woman. I am so sorry. I have the pictures of Spencer laying on top on the couch that beautiful Angel. My heart dropped when I read this post. I can imagine you and Spencer sitting outside. You poor thing. My God I feel like I lost my own cat. I cant imagine your pain. I am so glad Spencer came back to you and you guys had made many more memories. Please Nina if there is anything I can do please let me know. kayte and Crackers
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Nina, I am really sorry. It sounds like he really did not have any pain, just weakness, which is such a blessing. death itself is never a blessing, no matter what people say. I am so sorry. Michelle
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Nina my heart cries for you,I understand your feelings and I wish you comfort. SherryNina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
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I'm so sorry Nina Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous - Original Message From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:19:37 AMSubject: Please add Spencer to the CLS Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?).I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina
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It is so painful to say goodbye. Love and prayers to you. elizabeth -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Please add Spencer to the CLS Hi Belinda and All, I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know you all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next to Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love going out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeep parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl. I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps. I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up the front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye. Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you his picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hard one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?). I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list of caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer's illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers. Much love as always, Nina Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
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I can't be like this at work. no, no, no. When I got the digest, I said, yay! a break from the toil, but then when I glanced at the subjects and saw your wish to add Spence to the CLS at the bottom, I was devastated. I scrolled slowly down reading through the messages and as each one ended, I hoped, hoped, that the next one would not be the one, keeping him alive for a few moments more in my reality. Like reading a book over and over, but hoping that somehow this time, the end will be different than the last time. But it wasn't. Nina, your beautiful description of Spencer and his life and spirit made him a part of our days. I grieve for him and for you and can only make myself feel better by imagining him and my Sushi, Hepburn, and Azrael meeting now. I am so sorry, but thank you so much for sharing such an amazing force with us, I feel completely touched to have "known" him. Leslie From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Please add Spencer to the CLS To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know youall understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, butstill so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has. The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next toSpencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted hishead and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificent body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love goingout with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he mightenjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he rallied and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeepparked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl.I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer andput him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood comings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up thefront walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Ofcourse, it was time to finally say goodbye. Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you hispicture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hardone, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?). I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list ofcaring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer'sillness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina--Message: 22Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:37:55 -0500From: "Rosenfeldt, Diane" < [EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: RE: Please add Spencer to the CLSTo:Message-ID: < [EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"Nina, I know how excruciating this has been for you, but please resteasy that you did what you knew to be best for Spencer. My heartfelt sympathies. May your extraordinary boy have the gentlest of Bridgejourneys.Diane R.-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of NinaSent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:20 AMTo: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Please add Spencer to the CLSThis electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged.They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission fromyour system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required toinform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is notintended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.-- Message: 23Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:26:12 -0500From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Please add Spencer to the CLSTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgMessage-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1Oh, Nina! I wish I had the words to express my thoughts more poetically than, "I know exactly how you feel!" But it's just assimple as that, I guess...You were there for me when my special guy,Fuss-fuss passed away...and Spence sounds like he was to you what Fuss was to me. You're right, they're all hard...but there are a few thatare particularly hard. It's helped me to keep in mind that journeyswork both ways...not everyone is placed in our own lives for our own benefit...we, too, get placed in others' lives for the other person'sor animal's benefit. For some of my cats, I feel as though I'm simplyon the periphery of their journey...a blip on their radar, so-to-spea
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Nina, I am so sorry about precious Spencer. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that you did what was best for Spencer. His body is whole again and free from pain. I know when we lose 1 of our babies it leaves a hole in our heart but we are all so blessed to have known and taken care of these precious souls. I hope you find peace in knowing that one day you and your sweet precious boy will see each other again. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Reasoner --- Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Belinda and All, > I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely > worn out, I know you > all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so > weak yesterday, but > still so attentive and loving, what an incredible > spirit this boy has. > The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had > been laying next to > Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we > waited. He lifted his > head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his > once magnificent > body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He > used to love going > out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and > I thought he might > enjoy going out one more time. I was right. > Unbelievably, he rallied > and was actually able to stumble to his favorite > spot under my Jeep > parked in the driveway. He even drank from the > feral's water bowl. > I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable > cement any longer and > put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched > the neighborhood > comings and goings from the front steps. > > I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet > approaching up the > front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, > NO! NOT YET! Of > course, it was time to finally say goodbye. > > Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm > going to send you his > picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless > it, this was a hard > one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy > ones, are there?). > > I want to express my gratitude once again to this > incredible list of > caring people. I went through such contortions > dealing with Spencer's > illness and decline. I don't know how I would have > coped without your > support and prayers. > Much love as always, > Nina > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS
Nina, I know I'm not alone in saying that we all felt like we knew Spencer. I'm truly sorry for your loss... *hugs* Leslie =^..^= On 10/12/06, Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Belinda and All,I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know youall understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak yesterday, but still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy has.The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next toSpencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He lifted his head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once magnificentbody to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love goingout with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he might enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he ralliedand was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my Jeepparked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water bowl.I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer and put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhoodcomings and goings from the front steps.I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching up thefront walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! Of course, it was time to finally say goodbye.Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send you hispicture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a hardone, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?). I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list ofcaring people. I went through such contortions dealing with Spencer'sillness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without your support and prayers.Much love as always,Nina-- Leslie =^..^=To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
Re: Please add Spencer to the CLS
Oh, Nina! I wish I had the words to express my thoughts more poetically than, "I know exactly how you feel!" But it's just as simple as that, I guess...You were there for me when my special guy, Fuss-fuss passed away...and Spence sounds like he was to you what Fuss was to me. You're right, they're all hard...but there are a few that are particularly hard. It's helped me to keep in mind that journeys work both ways...not everyone is placed in our own lives for our own benefit...we, too, get placed in others' lives for the other person's or animal's benefit. For some of my cats, I feel as though I'm simply on the periphery of their journey...a blip on their radar, so-to- speak! Which is fine by me as I understand we're all busy trying to figure out our own destinies...and if I can make theirs that much more enjoyable (or entertaining as the case often is), so be it! :) But then there are those cats whose journey seems to be intertwined with mine for a brief period of tim e, and I am honored that they are here to teach me...likewise, it hurts the most when it's time for them to leave as I feel we are a part of each other. :( Now, I'm not saying that one relationship is better or more important than the other as we're all brought together for one reason or another...but some of these guys seem to "talk" to you on a different level and you're never really the same again! Please know that you are in my thoughts and let me know if there's anything I can do!! Jen "But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world; You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed..." --Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them, and what you do not know you will fear. What one fears one destroys." -- Chief Dan George "The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long..." --Blade Runner - Original Message - From: Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:29 am Subject: Please add Spencer to the CLS To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Hi Belinda and All, > I'm so sad and numb this morning. So completely worn out, I know > you > all understand how I'm feeling. Spencer had been so weak > yesterday, but > still so attentive and loving, what an incredible spirit this boy > has. > The vet was late, (I'm so glad he was), and I had been laying next > to > Spencer on our bed, keeping him company while we waited. He > lifted his > head and tried to move, but he just couldn't get his once > magnificent > body to work. I decided to bring him out front. He used to love > going > out with his dogs every morning to get the paper and I thought he > might > enjoy going out one more time. I was right. Unbelievably, he > rallied > and was actually able to stumble to his favorite spot under my > Jeep > parked in the driveway. He even drank from the feral's water > bowl. > I couldn't stand seeing him on the uncomfortable cement any longer > and > put him on his bed and we sat and quietly watched the neighborhood > comings and goings from the front steps. > > I had just brought him back inside when I saw my vet approaching > up the > front walk. Heaven help me, but I wanted to scream, NO! NOT YET! > Of > course, it was time to finally say goodbye. > > Do you still do tributes with their pictures? I'm going to send > you his > picture off-list to include in case you do. Bless it, this was a > hard > one, (but then I guess there just aren't any easy ones, are there?). > > I want to express my gratitude once again to this incredible list > of > caring people. I went through such contortions dealing with > Spencer's > illness and decline. I don't know how I would have coped without > your > support and prayers. > Much love as always, > Nina > >
RE: Please add Spencer to the CLS
Nina, I know how excruciating this has been for you, but please rest easy that you did what you knew to be best for Spencer. My heartfelt sympathies. May your extraordinary boy have the gentlest of Bridge journeys. Diane R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:20 AM To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Please add Spencer to the CLS This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.