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 Loss of a Cat
Hello Everyone,

I have had another horrible day and one where stress keeps mounting upon me when all I want to do is simply lean back and relax.  Just one day I would like that.  Instead, something always occurs to jam up the works and occupy my time.

I won't go into the wretched details of the day but because of all the stress I decided to take a nap this afternoon/evening.  All was going good and I finally fell asleep when I was first awoken by my granddaughter who was dropped off for a visit.  She wakes a person in a most unusual way... she loves to stick her nose up to yours - stare at you and then poke one of your eyeballs.  Nothing harsh mind you just an ever-pressing finger slowly increasing.

Naturally, I'm now awake, she's happy and runs off.  I try again to go back to sleep only to then be re-awoken asking to check on my daughters cat that I've been keeping, named Swedi.

Swedi has lived a LONG life for a cat and is basically 19 years old... or was.  She died quitely in her sleep and I was left the duties of telling my daughter and now tomorrow - another day now full of work and stress, I will be burying Swedi on my farm.  I promised my daughter years ago that when the end came, Swedi would be handled with care to the very end and not end up in a dumpster like so many cats around here do - and I am a man of my word.

I owe much to this pet that gave us so many years of fun.




So, a mini-tribute to Swedi who gave many years of entertainment and love to my daughter and the rest of my family:



Here's to you, Swedi!
~ Rest in Peace ~



Take care everyone!

    Posted by MrBob on 2009-08-15 21:39:58 | Rating: | Views: 131
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awww, I'm sorry to hear about Swedi. RIP Swedi.
Posted by  LuckyLuci  on 2009-08-15 21:48:04 
  
Thank you LuckyLuci!
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-15 21:53:22 
  
You are a good Dad. (((hug)))
Posted by  Olla  on 2009-08-15 21:48:43 
  
Thank you Olla. I'm just... me.
Hugs :)
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-15 21:53:59 
  
Wow that was a long life for a kitty. She did so well. Here's to you indeed sweet Swedi. Lucky Swedi to have spent her days around you and your family.
Posted by  greunie  on 2009-08-15 21:49:26 
  
Thank you greunie. She had a bit of an attitude toward the end, until it came meal time of course. hehe
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-15 21:55:24 
  
I'm sorry for your loss :( Pets are family and I know it can't be easy.
Posted by  BootLady  on 2009-08-15 21:58:11 
  
Thank you and yes... pets are family. I was actually taking it pretty well until I had to call my daughter to let her know.
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-15 21:59:56 
  
~ hugs Bob...im so sorry ~
Posted by  frenchkiss  on 2009-08-15 22:08:49 
  
Thank you! She lived a long and well-fed life. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-15 22:19:46 
  
sorry to hear,but the part about your grandaughter reminded me of when my niece was little she would do the exact same thing,nothing like being poked in the eye to say good morning..lol
Posted by  monicaspeaks  on 2009-08-15 22:43:19 
  
Very true. hehe She defintely wants me to be sure to know when she's visiting. :)

Take care Monica :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 05:32:56 
  
Aww MrBob I am sorry that the cat is gone now, but ninteen years whoooh, lucky there! Oh and wow your daughter looks just like you. My goodness she is the spitting image of you! I know you always get clobbered with things to do when it is time to piddle. I hope you get some good rest tonight and relieve some of that stress. Hugs xxx:)
Posted by  michelle8angels  on 2009-08-15 22:47:44 
  
Yes, the cat had a good long life - no doubt about it. :)

I wish I did have some relaxation time. I might stay at the farm for a few hours after I'm done with the burial part of my trip. It's very relaxing there for me. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 05:35:09 
  
I am sending up a prayer for you and your daughter.Swedi had a very good home to have lived so long.
Posted by  nanahart  on 2009-08-15 23:02:14 
  
Thank you Nana. We certainly tried to give her the best treatment possible. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 05:36:05 
  
Ah, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Cats and granddaughters both seem to hate it when we have naps, my cat 18 years old now is a bit wobbly on his feet, I have no granddaughters, but my siblings children seen to know that Aunty Sharn is good for babysitting, many a time I've been woken by a gentle poke in the eye, aint it grand, so makes me glad I'm alive. Bob loved this post. Love Sharn
Posted by  sharnsgarden  on 2009-08-16 07:19:01 
  
Thanks Sharm. Yes, those little one's have a way of wanting to be sure you know they are around! ha. 18 year old cat? Sounds like we both have done and given our best to our pets. :)

xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 12:48:38 
  
Im all tearful Mr bob my sweet *Hugs*..RIP beautiful lil animal...

I love my cat too..and mine has his own way of waking me...Ohhhh Im so sorry *More hugs*..

Sarafeline.x.
Posted by  jezzabelle  on 2009-08-16 18:36:13 
  
Awww, thank you Sarah!! Our pets just become part of our family and that's just the wonderful way it is. :)

Hugs my friend. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 21:27:16 
  
I am so so very sorry to hear about your loss...
May he rest in peace
Posted by  Azalia  on 2009-08-16 20:56:27 
  
Thank you Azalia :)
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 21:27:59 
  
~hugs Bob~ Our pets do become part of the family xo :)
Posted by  Kaybee  on 2009-08-16 21:12:48 
  
Absolutely they do, Kaybee. Thank you dear friend. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-16 21:29:01 
  
Awww sorry to hear that...love your heart xxx
Posted by  Angie_vV  on 2009-08-17 09:54:15 
  
Thank you Angie. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-17 09:56:01 
  
awww (HUGS) mr bob .. just think Sweded is now playing with my beloved GIZMO who is in cat heaven .. so sorry for your lossxxxxx
Posted by  EasyToSay  on 2009-08-17 09:54:38 
  
Thank you Kellie! Yes, they will have fun together. :)

Oh, I love your new avator too!

Hugs :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-17 09:57:30 
  
I know how hard it is when we loose one of our pet family. At least you had 19 good years with the old lady, lots of great memories I'm sure.

R. I. P. Swedi (Check out General up there. He's a nice doggie)
Posted by  BeJeweled  on 2009-08-17 13:01:10 
  
Yes, many great memories! Thanks Julie. :) xxx
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-17 13:03:03 
  
This breaks my heart, I am so sorry. Please tell C I send my hugs and sympathy.

Gawd, makes me want to cry everytime I remember and also tears for all of you.

LOVE YOU!
Posted by  Dumpling  on 2009-08-18 01:44:26 
  
Thank you Noni. C is doing okay and thanked me for how I did the burial after she saw the pic I took of the grave. Many great memories we have.

Take care dear friend!
Love you as well xoxox
Posted by  MrBob  on 2009-08-18 06:40:12 
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