It’s been a slow week around the blog, mainly because I’ve been 1) recouping from my son’s run in with my nose and 2) grieving the loss of my cat, Oscar. And my nose by the way is doing a little better. It still hurts something terrible, the bone is a little shifty, and there’s a newly developed lump…not good.
So I was finally getting around to doing some more posting and a bright purple envelope arrived in the mail yesterday. I was sitting here scratching my head, “my birthday was months ago, I would hope my son wouldn’t get a purple birthday invitation, and the girls are too young for that sort of thing”. Then I flip it over and see, Mommy Goggles.
One of the sweetest blogging moms you’ll ever meet, Tanya, sent me a card.
Tanya wrote to let me know she was thinking of me and offered an ear because she knew how upsetting losing my cat was. It’s just a card, people get those all the time…yes, that’s true but to me it was as comforting as a big warm hug. And all the comments everyone left felt like a dozen hugs all at once.
It really means a lot to me to see how much friends really care about someone, even if they are virtual. When I called a “person that shall remain nameless” crying and upset over what happened, I received the response, “It was just a cat”. That hurt! Oscar was not just a cat, he was part of our family.
Anyways, before I get too sappy and start crying again…I wanted to thank everyone and Tanya for being such incredible friends!
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That was very sweet of her to think of sending you a card.
Loosing a pet that you’ve grown to know and love is just as real as any family member or friendship you can make. Shame on that person for being so nasty to you.
Pets are not replaceable objects like an old pair of shoes that you throw out because they are worn out. They have a place in our hearts. Grieve as long as you need to. {{HUGS}}
I agree, Tanya is a wonderful friend! That was so sweet for her to send the card.
I’m sorry to hear someone was insensitive to the loss of your family pet. Of course, it wasn’t just a cat! I still am saddened by the loss of one our dogs that happened a couple years ago and still get misty eyed over the thought of her never coming back.
I’m here too whenever you need a shoulder to cry on or lend an ear. (((hugs)))
That was really sweet. It’s great to have friends who care.
Cat,
I’m glad you received such a wondeful card, you deserve it! Your HONESTY and sense of humor makes the day brighter for many.
Oh Cat, I totally missed the post about Oscar. I am so sorry. I know how easy t is to have a pet become a member of your family. When our first rat died we had a funeral and all for him. Thinking of you!
Hugs.
Hey sweetie! I am so glad you got it! I’ve been thinking about you and hope that you are feeling better. I am here any time you need anything! XOXO & tons of hugs!
I am so sorry that you lost your cat. I know he was every bit a part of the family as anyone else is. Hugs.
Aw, Tanya is such a good friend! I hope you feel better soon (and whoever said “it’s just a cat” obviously didn’t have any pets growing up)
awww I’m so sorry about your cat. It was very sweet of her to send you a card. Some times that’s all we need, a little extra pick me up.
That was so sweet of her!
Glad that it made your day!
Nothing like an old-fashioned greeting card to lift your spirits. *nice*
It’s always nice when someone lets you know they care. That was very sweet of her.
Everyone is entitled to grieve anyway anyhow without judgment. Sometimes it really is just the little things, a word a thought a card that makes such a big difference. I don’t know Tanya, but I know and love her blog. I’ve lost two cats I had over 18 years and that was hard. Every animal our family has ever is buried behind the creek in our parent’s backyard.
Take care and I hope you have a wonderfully blessed day!!!
((((((hugs)))))))
So sorry to hear about your cat. Pets are not just animals – they are family. They are like fur babies that never grow up. They are so special because they give and give and give and rarely ask for anything in return.
Before I got married I had two cats, then my hubby introduced me to dogs – I love both. Cats will always have a special place in my heart though.
So sweet! Friends are so wonderful!