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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Our Lily 1996 - 2015

My Lily-bug
waiting for her evening treat.



Well, as you now know, we lost her.
 It happened so fast. She had been quite fragile for a few days, showed some improvement and then went into a deep decline. 
And now she's gone.



Although she had been diagnosed with pancreatitis only months ago, it was expected that she had a tumour in her abdomen. I had to let her go. 
Our vet was wonderful and made her passing so peaceful.
I thank God for her.


Lily started life as a neglected barn kitten and was rescued by an elderly friend of mine. Six years later, when my friend's life took a bad turn, I adopted this wonderful cat who at that time was named Sarah. Because I already had a 'Sierra' in the home I told my friend I would want to change Sarah's name to Lily. She laughed and said, "Not a worry, I just call her 'bug' anyway."
So, Lily-bug it was.

Someone else loved her very much, too.



     and she is now with her beloved Ed 

but I'm going to miss her so much. 

 Rest in peace, sweetheart.

 Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I feel that you all got to know her a little through me and could see what a special cat she was. I have another very wonderful cat, Annie, who will miss Lily so very much. It is time to give my attention to Lily's nurse-maid (as we called her) as she, too, grieves for her friend.
Thank you again for all your sweet comments.

 Hugs, Deb 

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52 comments:

  1. William KendallFebruary 7, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    She was loved, and she knew it. Through your words she struck me as such a gentle soul.

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  2. TerriFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    I missed your Friday post apparently. I was sad to read about Lily. Bless her, she's with her love, though.

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  3. Maggie from Stillness at CherithFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful Lily bug--inside and out--a beautiful girl.
    Sending you all (Annie included) our thoughts.

    ((hug))

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  4. Katnip LoungeFebruary 7, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Oh dear, I was OK until you said that Annie was grieving too...I'm sending you and the Retired Guy warm loving thoughts. Your Lily-Bug will be missed by many.
    Namaste. Trish xx

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  5. Eastside CatsFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    A beautility tribute to Lily. My heart goes out to all of you.

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  6. ChrissykatFebruary 7, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Saved, safe & loved in life & given a peaceful passing....wish every kitty could be so lucky.

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  7. Poppy QFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Awww Debs, you made me cry!! Sweet Lily got so lucky to live out her senior years in your lovely home. Thank you for being so kind to that little girl.

    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

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  8. WILLIE...! =(^..^)=February 8, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    When l came back to the UK in 73, the first
    pussy~cat l had was Darlinga! A neighbours
    cat had three kittens in my bedroom, one was
    pure white, that's the one l kept. She was lovely!
    But! Are'nt they all....
    At least you have wonderful memories, and all the
    lovely photos, they will always be a bit special!x

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  9. FlowerLady LorraineFebruary 8, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    What a lovely tribute to your little LIly-bug. She was a lovely feline and she was loved by her first family and by her second. Yes, pets grieve too and I'm sure Annie will appreciate extra love and attention and it will be healing for all of you.

    Love and hugs to you and the Retired Guy.

    Happy Valentine's Day week ~ FlowerLady

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  10. weaverpatFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    There is nothing so beautiful as the love of a cat. Each one is a special gift. Lily was one of the best, a darling gentle soul who quietly made your lives a little brighter by her presence.
    Losing our kitties is so hard, but the joy they bring to our lives so outweighs the pain at the end. Remember the joy.
    You and dear little Annie will need to comfort each other.

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  11. KariFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Oh, Deb, our hearts are breaking. The only comfort in this exceptional loss is that Lily's life force Is now with her darling Ed across all space and time. We'll miss her terribly. We were hoping she'd make it to the mew house. I don't know why,but somehowt that seemed important.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with dear Annie. Our Special candle has already been lit for Lily.
    On it's glass it says:

    Grieve not
    nor think of me with tears
    But laugh
    and talk to me as if I were beside you
    I loved you so......
    'Twas heaven here with you
    I.P. Richardson.


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  12. ElisabethFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Such a sweet blog about your beautiful Lily .I hope dear Annie wil be O K ,she wil miss her friend so much too
    My thoughts are with you .

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  13. SnapFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Many purrs, many gentle hugs and much love to all...........

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  14. MartyFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Your pictures truly do her justice. My heart goes out to you - especially because we lost our 17 year old Satchel this fall. You gave her such a good home and many years of love and companionship - both human and furry.

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  15. Estelle'sFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    Blessings to you and sweet Lily and of course Ed.....you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  16. TannaFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Sweet tribute to your beautiful Lily-bug. Sending hugs ~ tanna

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  17. Morning's MinionFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Each cat is so special--and the memories are very individual, no matter how many cats share our homes over a lifetime.

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  18. La Table De NanaFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Great pics of your treasures:) You can see how much you love your kitties..loved..will love:)

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  19. RianFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Your *Lily-bug* reminds me so much of our Betsy. We lost her years ago at 19, but she was all white also...little longer haired than Lily, but the sweetest cat. Yes, you will miss her and so will her buddies... but I agree that now she is with Ed. Love the pictures...

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  20. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    As a few tears roll down my cheeks, I am glad I got to 'know' this very special cat. she was a love bug and will be missed by all. It is nice to think of her and Mr Ed cuddling again. Hugs and much love to all of you!

    Linda

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  21. Jane and ChrisFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Bless.
    Jane x

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  22. ANGEL ABBYGRACEFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    What lovely lovely photos of dear Lily bug. She was and is a beauty. She blessed your life for many many years of complete love. There is no way we are ever ready to let go and no matter the years it is never enough. I am in some small way comforted to know she and Ed are curled up again side by side waiting, waiting for you one day. I am so sorry. I know the difficulty of your loss. Sending purrs and prayers.

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  23. Amy at love made my homeFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I have just stopped by for the first time from Tanna's blog, but I wanted to say how sorry I am about Lily. xx

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  24. Robin LarkspurFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful words and photos to honor this beautiful girl. My eyes have filled with tears looking at the photos of Ed and Lily. So precious. So, so hard to say goodbye. Hugs to you and special cuddles to Annie.

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  25. ShirleyFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    What a beautiful cat and what a beautiful tribute to Lily. I read your post with tears rolling down my cheeks and my eyes are still tearful. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please take some comfort in knowing that Lily felt your love every day.

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Lily felt your love every day.

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  28. MadeliefFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    So sorry to hear the sad news of Lily. Sending you a big hug!

    Madelief xox

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Sending sweet prayers for your Lilly, I just read your blog, it made me cry..When there is a loss of any pet it is so painful..Hoping your love for your cats and all animals will sustain you in your time of grief..Now she is with Mr. Ed in kitty cat heaven the rainbow as it is called.ciao

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  30. Jarka PanciFebruary 8, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry. Each of the animals is a shame. I'm sure she had a wonderful life with you. I'd love to go to your blog. Hello Jarek.

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  31. JoolzFebruary 8, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Of all the lovely pictures, I like the one of Lily with her head in the feed bowl, dining off a blue and plate. You gave her such a great life filled with playmates, sunspots and cuddles and of course, Mr Ed. Bless her and you too. xxx

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  32. Ann BoyajianFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I am so sorry. We could tell she was a lovely kitty, and she and Mr. Ed were such a beautiful couple. What a wonderful tribute.
    We are sending you biggest purrs.

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  33. crafty cat cornerFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    So sad to hear about little lilly. Every cat lost is a heartache but at least we can help them not to suffer too much. My thoughts are with you Deb
    Briony
    x

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  34. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 8, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I'm behind in blog reading and just read about your Lily-bug. I'm so sorry, Deb. I have tears running down my cheeks because I know how much you loved her and I also love my sweet kitties and know how hard it is to lose one. They become family and give so much joy and love. Hugs, Cheryl

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Again thinking back over the last two years after Lily lost her Mr. Ed and then had her heart condition, pancreatitis and now a tumor, I am so glad she was there with you. You blessed her with such a good life of care and family. And you shared love together. Nothing in all the world is better.

    Again, too, I send many kitty-loves to Annie. Sweet little nurse maid who also blessed Lily.

    Love to all of you,
    Lily

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  36. Deborah MontgomeryFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this Deb. She sounds like she was a wonderful kitty, and so very loved. Blessings to you.

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  37. RonnaFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    Such wonderful, sweet memories for a sweet soul.

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  38. Betsy BrockFebruary 8, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Such a very sweet post. I enjoyed your lovely photos!

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  39. Henny PennyFebruary 8, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Lily was such a beautiful cat. She was fortunate to have a home with you all those years.

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  40. JulieFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Hello Deb, Just popping over all the way from New Zealand ... was sent here by Willie. I am a cat lover too & wanted to say how deeply sorry I was to read about Lily- bug. I got a big lump in my throat reading this beautiful eulogy post & tribute you have written for her. I too, have 2 rescue cats & they are very special indeed. Sending gentle hugs to you Deb. Julie x0x

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  41. The Island CatsFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    We're so sorry to hear Lily has passed on. Purrs.....

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  42. JeanieFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    I know that Ed's new companion in the kitty beyond is your deepest loss. Lily-Bug was so beautiful and I remember your sharing their love story long ago. Sometimes the most fortunate opportunities bring the greatest joy. I suspect "Sarah" never had it so good as the day she became Lily and a part of your family. Once again I send huge hugs to you and pets and ear scratches to all your gang, but especially Annie. Yes, animals grieve. She will need your care -- and you, hers.

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  43. The Creek CatsFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    So sorry about your beautiful Lily. Looks like she had the best life a kitty could want. Lots of love and purrs to you.
    (((hugs)))
    The Creek Cats

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  44. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleFebruary 9, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I feel so sad about Lily-Bug. It made me remember losing my Kit. I know Annie will get lots of loving. I loved the photos of Lily and Mr. Ed together. So much love there between them.

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  45. LindaFebruary 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    My dear Deb...
    When we lost our Taffy...after 21 years...our Kramer...17 years...grieved terribly....
    I remember going into the house....expecting Her to greet you....but...she was not there....I know that you know all this, especially after losing Ed...
    Good thing you are occupied with the move...
    Don't cry my friend....
    Miss Lily loved you...
    Linda :o)

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  46. John BellenFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    It's tough for other pets, I think, because they don't understand where their friends go. But Annie will be loved, I know.

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  47. KateFebruary 9, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    so sorry Deb, never gets easier loosing our fur friends. Hugs and take good care of yourself.

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  48. Danielle St. PierreFebruary 9, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I am so sorry Deb,
    It always hard losing a beloved pet. I hope you get comfort in knowing that Lily is reunited with her sweetie Ed. May your memories bring you comfort during this hard time. Sending you all my love and prayers.

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  49. BethFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    This is a beautiful tribute, Deb. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  50. GayleFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a precious soul.

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  51. Tina Fariss BarbourFebruary 22, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    You wrote such a lovely remembrance of Lily. It is so hard to lose our furry loved ones. I hope your memories and the knowledge that Lily was very loved will comfort you.

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  52. WandaMarch 7, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Dear Deb,
    We have been away the past few weeks and I am just catching up. I am so sorry to hear about Lily. My heart breaks for you but I know she had a beautiful life with you and she is now with her beloved Ed. Thank you for sharing your love of Lily with us. I feel like I knew her. Take good care and I hope her memories bring you comfort.

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