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Rainbow Bridge II

hckynut — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:55:29 GMT

We had another of our once big feline family cross the bridge sometime during the night. Sadie ♥️ is now with her sister Molly. Molly had been sick but Sadie was the healthiest all our others.

I went into my wife's bedroom to clean the litter box and saw only 2 cats on the bed with her. I called for Sadie and she didn't respond as she always does. I walked over to the foot of the bed, and found her lying on her side. I knew right away she was gone.

My wife was still lying in the bed and I wasn't sure how to tell her. Decided it was just best just to tell her that Sadie was dead. Had to repeat it 3 times until she got out of bed to see Sadie.

We called out Vets office and set up arrangements to take her to the Rainbow Bridge to have her cremated as we have all our others before her. Only been 2 weeks since we got Molly's ashes.

I really think Sadie died of a broken heart because she had not sick at all. Molly died on July 13, the same day as my wife's mother, which was in 2016. Sadie died today which is my wife's mothers birthday. These coincidences are staggering, much like those of my own maternal family's deaths.

Sadie and her sister Molly were born somewhere on our property. She was with us for over 16 years, as was her sister. We went from 13 and are now down to 4. It is hard to believe as it has been decades that we have had only 4 felines in our homes.

We know they are all back to their youth and now together. Our only regret is we did not get to say goodbye to Sadie, and this is really effecting my wife since she was in the room.

She wonders why she was not holding Sadie when she crossed the bridge. Knowing her, this will be very hard to forgive herself, even though there is no way she could have known.

hckynut

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:00:04 GMT

I'm so sorry, @hckynut.

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alicedee — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:00:20 GMT

Oh my....another huge loss, so close to the last one. So very sad. 😢

My deepest sympathies to you and your wife.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:03:16 GMT

@hckynut & Mrs. hckynut, I am so sorry. I held one of ours a few months ago while she passed away. So heartbreaking. Again, so sorry.

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Sushismom — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:07:45 GMT

Oh, no! Another cat crosses the bridge. I am so sorry for your and your wife's loss.

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Witchy Woman — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:11:25 GMT

@hckynut

Deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet Sadie.

I always envied your large feline family, and know the sadness of losing a beloved member.

Sadie and Molly are reunited...and knew your love for them until the end.

Rest in peace sweet Sadie and Molly.

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Porcelain — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:12:38 GMT

I'm sorry to read this @hckynut. It's so hard to lose an important fuzzy member of the family. From the cats I've had, they seem to consider it being together just to be in the same room with you. And often they hide away when they feel ill or know they're about to cross over.

The way I see it, your dear wife was with Sadie when she passed, from a cat's point of view. Sadie must have felt very safe and trusted you both very much to allow her passage to happen nearby while everybody was cozy together sleeping and dreaming. Which we all know is one of the things cats love most in the whole world.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:13:32 GMT

@hckynut , So sorry, tell your wife ,she simply did not know sadie was going to leave this world, maybe sadie wanted it that way.

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Lali1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:13:39 GMT

I'm so sorry for your loss 😔

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hellie jo — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:16:28 GMT

So sorry for your loss.A big hug for you and your wife.

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dooBdoo — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:32:23 GMT

@hckynut, I'm so sorry.💔

My eyes welled up with tears reading your farewell to Sadie. The coinciding dates you mention remind me of deep eternal connection, links in an unbroken chain of lives carried forward, a legacy.
I said goodbye to my glorious Rosie cat a few months ago, still trying to accept the loss.

One thing I know for sure is that Sadie shared in a blessed life in the safe harbor of your home and she was wrapped in the arms of your and Cindy's love when she passed away.

She knew, felt, and was comforted by that embrace. My prayers for healing and solace.❤️

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MalteseMomma — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:22:20 GMT

OOOhhhhhh, I'm so very sorry {{{{{{{{{@hckynut }}}}}}}}}}

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LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:27:21 GMT

@hckynut Ive read that animals will do all that they can to keep from seeming sick. It's a survival thing, not to seem weak. I bet your Sadie remained in the room so that she was near but not too near.

When you need the comfort, try to remember what a fantastic life you gave these cats. My friend reminded me to think about that and it really helped when I'd cry my eyes out.

Bless you and your wife...

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LIndaMJ — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:26:11 GMT

I am also deeply sorry for your loss @hckynut.

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Fifi1 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:27:52 GMT

I am very sorry to read this and so soon to the other loss of a loved one(kitty).

Makes me very sad as we have a nine year old kitty going thru breast cancer right now. It's three weeks tomorrow she had all one side mammories removed. Recovering pretty well, but not such a good prognosis.

Take care and I believe she didn't want either of you to know to was going to leave, so left quietly.

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SXMGirl — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:28:56 GMT

@hckynut I am really sorry. I know that your wife would have liked to hold her until the end, but at least Sadie was near your wife and could feel her presence.

No matter the circumstances, we all wish that our pets could live with us forever. Sadie is now with Molly and they are okay together.

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deepwaterdotter — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:29:13 GMT

There are no words I can offer, only memories of the love and comfort you and your wife shared with Sadie.

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Terrywu — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:36:06 GMT

So very sorry for your losses. It is so difficult to lose one, but two is terrible. Good thoughts for you and your wife.

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spiderw — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:42:20 GMT

It is never easy losing a pet as we go through the process of grieving. We also may experience guilt for one reason or another, it is normal. I am sorry for the loss of your Sadie and hope that your wife can come to terms with her passing and have peace of mind.

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qualitygal — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 21:57:15 GMT

Sorry John, know that pain of parting. I just try and picture the fur babies all running and playing together at the bridge. That's what I told my little Molly, when she had to leave us too. They'll all be there waiting on us, I'm sure of it.