My 9/11 was a small tragedy but it is still heart-breaking. Only last week I had to have Moog put to sleep following a short few days of evident life threatening illness. In just under a year, she managed to permeate my life and fill my days with a great deal of joy and companionship.
Just one month ago – a quick snap of Moog as she snuggled up and dozed on my bed at night just before seeking her own – something she often did.
Note: I’m well aware that this microcosm of a tragedy is overshadowed by ongoing events in Israel and the many families who are left mourning their massacred dead as well as the uncertainty and heartbreak others are facing with their loved ones being used as hostages, from babies to the the elderly. Despite this, mourning is relevant no matter how small by comparison.
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“mourning is relevant no matter how small by comparison.”
A wise man once shared not to compare pain. No matter how big or small, it still hurts and it is still ours. Sorry to hear about your fur baby. Mine are some of my best companions.❤️🙏🏻
thank you Melissa – in the immediacy pain is pain – eventually the wider references are necessary
Laura, I’m so sorry for your loss. These cat babies are like our kids. I mourn your loss. 💜
many thanks Colleen – a furry friend rather than child for me and how I miss her in so many ways
I love my cats, Laura. I so understand.
I’m so sorry to hear about sweet Moog. Pain and mourning will not change by comparison. The unbearable notion that we will never see a loved one again is very real and hurts. Sending you a big hug.
Thank you for your comforting words Marina
Any loss leaves an empty space. I’m so sorry Laura. (K)
Much appreciated Kerfe
I’m so sorry, Laura. They do manage to work their way into our hearts in almost no time at all.
“…mourning is relevant no matter how small by comparison.” True. Very much so.
thank you for these words Robin
While remote, the feelings weren’t. Moog was a much far appreciated cat in my life too ever since entering through my cat-poem door. Beautiful cat, and I’m glad you got to spend that time with her. Odd isn’t it, from my own experience, the passing of an animal we live with can be more emotional than a presume sometimes. Sometimes. Thank you for sharing her with us. neil
I guessed you would miss her Neil ever since she crept through the cat flap of a poem
All losses are hard and we can’t get in the business of dismissing anyone’s grief. Pain isn’t competitive. I’m sorry for the loss of Moog, she was a beautiful cat.
wise words Bridgette and much appreciated – a beautiful cat indeed inside and out
Your monochrome pictures of Moog suggest a colorful life spent in good company. As Bridgette said, she was a beautiful cat.
and I miss her though we were only mutual company these last 11 months – she was my daughter’s cat and was given to me for just that reason
Gone much too soon. I am so sorry for your loss.
many thanks Diana – she may have been very senior but was a fun companion for 11 months