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| Annabelle (1996-2011) |
Cat Ghosts
I
Years after
in a kitchen of another country
you're still hungry
II
In the heat of the day
your shadow comes back
to lie on your stone
— W. S. Merwin
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| Gloria Cochran (1924-2011) in 1983, laughing |
The last time I saw her, just a couple of weeks before she passed away on March 9th, she looked into my eyes, smiled, and poured all that love right back into my heart.
I am missing my little Annabelle, and we are missing our dear Gig.
Oh, Jane, I am so sorry. I get all teary every time I depart from my mother, owing to this fear that somehow it will be the last time.
ReplyDeleteHolding you close, Jane. I hope that spring brings some ease to you.
ReplyDeletehon, i am so sorry.
ReplyDeletei have been where you are... and it takes a long time to get used to it.
i don't believe that we ever get over losses, but we do get used to it
I am so sorry for your losses. My dear kitty Chloe passed in November, and now my own Mom is failing, too. I feel your pain, and send you virtual hugs, cups of tea, and warm cranberry walnut bread.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely tribute. Thank you for the honor of reading it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Jane. I've been thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteHugs from afar,
Lois
Oh Jane. Private email on the way.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO
I had been wondering why your blog had been silent lately. I am so sorry for your losses. Losing a parent hurts deeply. I lost my mother in 1976 and my father in 2000. I still miss them and their counsel even if I wouldn't agree with it. My sixteen year old cat died in March. He was such a good friend. I'm sure that Annabelle stayed by your side in both sickness and health. She will be missed. Take care and take time for grieving.
ReplyDeleteCheryl
Jane, I am so sorry. I hope your memories bring you comfort and help you through the dark days.
ReplyDeleteKnittingKittens
So sorry for your losses. I hope you find some comfort in your memories.
ReplyDeleteI can see in the photo that your mama poured love everywhere.
ReplyDeleteOh, Jane, I am so sorry for both your losses. *hug*
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Jane. Your lovely cat looks a bit like mine.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your losses. What comforted me most after the deaths of my parents was finding the quirky ways in myself that I am like them - my father's smile, my mother's warped sense of humor (actually, my father's sense of humor was pretty warped, too), having a friend tell me I have my mother's voice. Small, but very warm comforts.
ReplyDeleteOh, Jane. My heart is with you. I lost my mom back in 1991. I can still feel the sadness but now I mostly remember the happy times and what a truly good person she was and how much I learned from her. What a difficult spring this has been between the loss of your mother and sweet Annabelle. I hope you are feeling surrounded by the love of your many friends (even if we have not had the pleasure of meeting you in person).
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Oh Jane ~ you are in my heart and thoughts. To lose your mother and your special feline companion is a blow to the spirit. Remember the special times you shared.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
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