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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-19-07 07:58 PM
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One thing I've learned this week . . .
Edited on Fri Oct-19-07 08:01 PM by Bullwinkle925
it's really a good thing in being a packrat. Since my husband's passing this week, I've thrown myself into cleaning, cleaning, cleaning. I'm also picking up a rescue kitty tomorrow - Fiona! Think it will do us both some good.
Again - thanks for all your kind thoughts.
BW925


Upon reflection - it's also a good thing to have some Tylenol PM on hand as well.

:cry:
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I Have A Dream Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-19-07 08:01 PM
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1. I'm really glad that you're getting the kitty, Bullwinkle.
You both need each other right now.

:hug:
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 12:01 AM
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6. yes - i look forward to our little escapades together.
:hug:
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-19-07 08:02 PM
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2. Oh no... I'm so sorry for your loss...
:pals:

Glad you're getting the kitty... and that you have stuff to keep you occupied.

You'll be in my thoughts this weekend... :hug:
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 12:00 AM
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5. thank you . . .
our daughter has been with me for the past week and a half - she'll be returning to her apt in SF and to her job next week. i'll be happy to have the kitty to tend to.
sigh.
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Cabcere Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-19-07 08:03 PM
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3. Yay for rescue kitties!
:hug: My thoughts and prayers are still with you, Bullwinkle. :grouphug: Much love to you (and your new kitty)! :pals: Peace.
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 12:02 AM
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7. i've been busy readying the house for her arrival tomorrow. . .
and simultaneously packing up some of Mr. BW925's things for Goodwill.
the mixture of emotions are too much for me.
thank you for your kind words.
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Oct-19-07 08:12 PM
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4. love on that kitty
this is the first chance i've had to express my condolences on your husband's passing. i wish i had some words to help you, but i am hoping for peace for you and his family.

:hug:
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 12:03 AM
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8. i will certainly do so. . .
she seems to be a very loving cat and i look forward to her nestled in my lap or at my feet this winter.

thank you so much for your condolences. they are much appreciated.
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Shine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 01:26 AM
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9. I'm thinking of you and wishing you well....
:hug: Be gentle with yourself during this difficult time of loss. :hug:
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 09:54 AM
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10. thank you Shine . . .
i'm trying - but there are times when all the 'shoulda and coulda's' come into play. emotions can be so excruciating.
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RFKHumphreyObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 01:18 PM
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11. Take care of yourself Bullwinkle
Once again I'm so very sorry for your loss and my thoughts, prayers, condolences and deepest sympathies are with you and your family:hug: :hug:We're always here if you need to talk
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-21-07 12:42 AM
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14. thanks . . .
loss is the hardest thing in the world to undergo. there are moments when i wonder what it's all about and why continue on?
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Connonym Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Oct-20-07 01:23 PM
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12. :hug:
the biggest one I can muster. Best of luck with the new kitty and, if it's not rude for me to bring this up, a piece of advice, open everything before throwing stuff away, I know of several families who have found substantial hidden money.
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Bullwinkle925 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-21-07 12:41 AM
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13. good advice . . .
i shall do so.
i'd give all the loot in the world to have my little guy back - healthy and happy once again.

:cry:
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yewberry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-21-07 01:19 AM
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15. I'm sorry.
I'm just sorry.

You've been very, very brave in such a completely intractable situation. It's good to have practical, achievable tasks, but still not so much fun.

I wish I could help.

I hope your kitty brings you lots of love.
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-21-07 06:29 AM
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16. As I sit her e and type this and express my condolences again.
I have a purring kneading kitty sitting next to me...I think a new loving kitty is the best thing for you. Did you know that purring has been demostrated to actually lower blood pressure?
And yes, I can very much understand how helpful tylenol pm can be during difficult times myself.....In the span of time that I was catless not too long ago, that was my choice of how to deal with my very difficult issues...:hug:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-21-07 08:18 AM
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17. It's okay to stay busy
but be sure you deal w/ your grief too

let us know if there's anything we can do


:hug: my sympathies
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