one mom's attempt to find humor in the chaos
Much thanks to Joseph Radigan, who besides being a great husband and father, also uses his talents to gently and ever so tactfully edit my blog. Joe is a business editor at Thomson Reuters in NY.
one mom's attempt to find humor in the chaos
This is lovely…very touching. Samantha sounds very special.
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Thank you so much Michelle! xo
First off total planner here, too, so just another reason why I think we do get along so well. But seriously loved hearing all about Samantha and your special relationship you had with her, as well 😉
Lets hear it for the planners of the world! Lol! Love you dear friend! xo
My first baby was a fur-baby too. I had Casey for 19 almost 20 years. His last few he hovered over the heat registers. I still miss him. Every pet is as unique as every child.
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Vanessa you are so right, each pet is as unique as every child. They really are a blessing. I’m sorry for your loss. xo
Kathy, your sentiments were not silly at all. In the first year of my marriage, Bob and I relocated from Philadelphia to Queens. He worked from 3pm to midnight, and I never saw him. I was all alone in a huge city, having a major time adjusting. Every night as I fell asleep on the living room couch waiting for Bob to get home, my kitty cat was right there with me, snuggled in a ball usually on top of my stomach. He was a welcome and comforting presence when I had nobody else.
Lisa they can really give comfort can’t they? They really do become trusted friends. Thanks so much! xo
Kathy – beautiful blog. I totally get it. I saved a cat named Punkin’ when my kids were young. She was mean as a snake, yet somehow strong and amazing. She lived to the age of 22, when my husband accidentally ran her over with his car. Luckily, it was quick. We’ve often told him that she’s going to haunt his ass forever. 🙂 I still think about her, and the other morning I was half-awake and saw her jump up on my bed and felt her purr. Perhaps a dream. Perhaps not. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you so much Donna. 22 is pretty amazing for a cat. My mom had a cat that was pretty mean too but she loved her and when she died she really missed her. They really do worm their way into our hearts! xo
Our younger son guilt tripped me into getting a dog when he was about to be a senior in high school. In retrospect, 9 years later, I think it was his way of leaving something behind for us in our empty nest. We haven’t experienced the empty nest angst that others speak and write about. I think that might be because of our fur baby, Dino the cock-a-poo. where can i buy lasix in uk
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Suzanne you might be onto something! I will have to think about that as my kids gets older. Cock-a-poo’s are so cute, I love them!!! Dino is a great name!
I guess we’ve gone a little overboard with our pets! It’s especially hard to lose a long trusted friendship to soon!
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Well Joe and I tend to go overboard in just about everything we do. Rena people made soooo much fun of us! But she was such a great cat and she proved to be such a good friend for my father-in-law! xo
Kathy, this is beautiful! And yes, pets are so our children–especially if they are our first! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LADY! Here’s to many more years of Dishwasher Possession! 🙂
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Thanks Meredith! I can’t believe it’s been four years already. My nephew was born the same time as this blog and he just celebrated his fourth birthday too! Lots of love dear friend! xo
Samantha could be isentical twins with my cat, Puma. Puma came to us when she was 6 weeks old. I went over the top for her as well buying her no.less than $100 worth of stuff at the pet store on each trip.She had vat shampoo,conditioner,and Cologne. She preferred the cheaper foods and her favorite treat was Boston Market baked chicken. I had to give her toy neighbors when she got fleaa and infestedy home. I cried uncontrollably for days and thank God my neighbor is a true to form cat lady and took her in. I sometimes see her in the window of my neighbor’s window and she is just as beautiful as she was when I had her.
They really do inspire a lot of love don’t they? I’m glad you can still see your sweet friend. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I loved your blog about Samatha. When I was starting my senior year in high school, we got a 6-week old puppy & he became my first child. He even went to summer school with me & even the principal loved him. I would hold him in my arms like a baby and rock him to sleep at night. When he would wake up in the middle of the night & have a nightmare, if he wasn’t already sleeping in my bed, he would come & wake me up and he would want me to rock him. December 16th will be the one year “anniversary” of having to put him to sleep at the age of 13. This has undoubtedly been the hardest year of my life. I completely understand your love & devotion to Samatha. People often say that their pets are just like children & then people with human children get upset and say it’s like comparing apples & oranges. I agree that they are just like children, but they touch your heart & life in different ways from the human children. I believe that it is like comparing red apples & green apples, different, but still the same.
Thank you. I am so sorry for your loss. I also agree that comparing animals and children is like comparing green apples and red apples! We don’t have to compete, love is love. I hope the new year brings you much happier days. xo