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Hard day for me… Yesterday, I lost something I love more than a lot of things in this world, my sweet Punky - whom I’ve had longer than my children. We buried her last night. It was so difficult. Will be hard adjusting to life without her - my home feels empty now. Thanks to all who’ve previously commented with their thoughts, prayers, hugs, sent ecards, etc. It’s very much appreciated. The above photos are scrapbook pages I made for her, in memory. Click for a larger view, if you wish.
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January 5th, 2007 at 9:34 pm
Punkin will live in your heart forever. And you can mourn as long as you wish to. I still mourn my loss and I have wonderful memories. And you will always have beautiful memories of a life that graced your home. God bless you and your family.
My memory is up too. I share you loss.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Those are beautiful pages. I am so very sorry for your loss and know you will ache for a long while. I do pray for comfort for you.
January 5th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Losing a pet is so hard… I feel sorry for you and your family. Punkin is still there - in the kitty heaven - and I´m sure Punkin has a great time…
Please feel yourself hugged (again)
San
P.S.: My Hunt is up, too. It´s a picture of my 1st Christmas in 1974
January 5th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I’m sorry for your loss, those are beautiful pages you made in memory.
Mine is up too.
January 5th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful kitty. Praying that you will be comforted and have peace.
January 5th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
That’s a beautiful tribute to your beloved friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers, sweetie!
January 5th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
A lovely tribute! Punky will always be in your heart.
Mine’s up too.
January 5th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
Aww, my heart goes out to you. I know how you feel, and I am so sorry. Your sweet little Punky was just like one of your kids and it is so hard but it will get better with time. ((hugs))
January 5th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
I’m so sorry. She looks such a beautiful cat. Those are beautiful scrapbook pages to remember her with. {{{hugs}}}
January 5th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
A lovely tribute to keep Punkys memory alive.
(((hugs)))
January 5th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
My heart goes out to you. Our pets are definitely a big part of the family. I hope your memories will somehow comfort you in the days to come. I am sure she had a wonderful life with you.
Hugs,
Connie
My photo is up.
January 5th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
I guess I wasn’t the only one who thought of taking a picture of scrapbook pages for this week’s theme. Mine is up too.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. The pages are a beautiful memorial.
January 5th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Oh, I’m so sorry. {{{HUGS}}}
January 5th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
I share your loss. My warmest condolences to the family.
My post is up now. God Bless!
January 5th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have a cat too and do not forward to that day. I hope you will continue to be creative in your grief. It will help.
January 5th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
I am so sorry about Punkin. Your tribute in the scrapbooking pages is so beautiful and the writing made me cry.
I lost my first cat, Clancy, over 11 years ago. He is buried in our backyard. I had him when I was single and he died when he was only 8 years old. I thought he was such a perfect cat, and still do, that it took me awhile before I was able to open my heart to another cat.
Eventually I did and now have 3, and although they don’t replace my perfect Clancy, they are great and unique in their own ways. All pets have such unique personalities which is what makes them so special. It is too bad that they don’t live longer. It is just like losing a family member.
*hugs*
ICL
January 5th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Great take on the theme.
Mine is up too!
I will Exercise for Comments!
Sunflower
January 5th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
I am so sorry hun, I wish I could give you *hugs*… Punkin would love the beatiful page you made of her. I know she was a very well loved kitty that had a great life. I will keep you in my prayers. I will ask for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
Hugs,
Storm
January 5th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
I know you are hurting, my sweet friend. I am lifting you up in prayers…
You made beautiful memory layouts for her…(((hugs)))
January 5th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
I am very sorry for your loss…. They really are part of the family and it sucks losing them.
Also sorry I skipped this weeks theme, but I couldn’t resist the post I made instead….
January 5th, 2007 at 11:52 pm
I’m so, so sorry - what a beautiful tribute to an exquisite animal.
Take care.
My memory is up.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:00 am
Punkin was a pretty kitty. She brought happiness in her own special way to your family.
I am truly sorry for your loss as a fellow pet and cat lover.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:13 am
Oh I am so sorry about your cat. Shortly after our son died, we had a cat that died during birthing kitties and shortly after that a dog. It was all so hard on us. These animals sure hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you for sharing about your cat.
Come visit my memory.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:19 am
What a wonderful tribute to your precious beautiful kitty. She really was something. I’ll be lifting you and your family up in prayer. May He bring comfort to your broken hearts.
http://itsalwaysaproduction.blogspot.com/2007/01/saturday-photo-scavenger-hunt-memory.html
January 6th, 2007 at 12:56 am
TN Chick, I am very sorry to hear about Punkin. I’m sending you positive thoughts and white light during this sad time. ***hugs**** sweetie.
January 6th, 2007 at 1:27 am
What a beautiful cat. I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets can truly be part of our families.
My memory post is up.
January 6th, 2007 at 1:36 am
This is the most beautiful tribute. You have written such touching words and have expressed such love. I am truly, truly sorry for your loss. “Foremost in our memories…but forever in our hearts.”
-Lea
January 6th, 2007 at 1:42 am
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a pet is hard.
My hubby & I got a cat when we were first together back in 1987.Believe it or not she lived until this past March.
It was so hard to lose her. She had been with us through EVERYTHING.
We still miss her & we always will.
((hugs)) to you.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:04 am
Memories are often best when shared like this. I still miss Princess Trixie Belle, the cat who chose to live with us and ruled the yard. My memory post is up here.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:18 am
I am so sorry!!! How painful this must be for you. I just heard from Iris’s site and wanted to send you my prayers and {{{hugs}}}.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:31 am
I am sooo sorry to hear about Punkin. She was a beautiful cat. Have comfort in knowing she had a wonderful life with you and your family. Your loving tribute is beautiful and I cried reading it. I do have my memory up.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:48 am
I am so sorry about your dear Punkin. These furry creatures dig their way straight into the depths of your heart and when they go there is always a big hole left. I buried a beagle in Oklahoma and three Siamese while in Mississippi along with two bad but lovable mutts. It is never easy and they are never very far from my thoughts through the day. What a beautiful memory page you’ve made here.
January 6th, 2007 at 4:13 am
Oh no I’m so sorry
I’d absolutely die if I lost one of my pets. My cats are 10 years old now, so I know they are getting older and dread -that- time.
I played this week too
January 6th, 2007 at 4:24 am
So so sorry for your loss
I certainly know that feeling 
My memory is up too.
January 6th, 2007 at 4:44 am
She was so beautiful…
January 6th, 2007 at 5:00 am
I am so sorry to hear about Punkin
She was such a beautiful cat, I thought she was just a kitten. I’m glad to know you had many wonderful years with her. I can only imagine how painful it is to lose such a beloved pet. My Nermal is only 4 years old, and I am already dreading the day I have to say goodbye. You made a beautiful tribute to her. Peace TNC.
January 6th, 2007 at 5:19 am
I’m so sorry to hear about Punkin, she was a beautiful cat and she looks a little like my own fur-baby, Jade. I’d hate to think how hard it will be to lose him too.
January 6th, 2007 at 5:25 am
A beautiful tribute and a sad event.
I’m so sorry to read this, but on the
other hand, how blessed you were to have
had such a wonderful pet.
Happy Saturday
Mine’s up too
L
January 6th, 2007 at 5:52 am
I’m so sorry to hear about Punky. I’ve always felt that my pets are my family and I’m guessing that you feel the same - at least about Punky. Your tribute was beautiful. Again, I’m sorry for your loss.
My Memory posts are up now too - one on Odd Planet and the other on Tricia’s Musings. Come see what I looked like as a 2 year old.
January 6th, 2007 at 6:30 am
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh {{{TNCHICK}}}. Sending you gigantic, but oh so gentle hugs. I know all too well what you’re going through. It’s just so sad, and yes, so empty.
Rest in Peace Punky…the world lost a better part of itself yesterday.
Anni
January 6th, 2007 at 6:44 am
So sorry to hear about your loss.
The tribute is so touching. Time heals.
January 6th, 2007 at 6:49 am
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your little friend. Losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. That’s a beautiful tribute you put together. My memory is up too.
January 6th, 2007 at 6:59 am
I’m truly sorry about your loss. That’s a great tribute. I’m sure happy memories will always be there in your heart even though Punky has left this world. May her memories live on.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:00 am
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I can truly sympathize with you as I went through the same thing some years back with a cat that I had had for years. Big Hugs!!!
January 6th, 2007 at 7:09 am
My heart goes out to you, I know what it is to experience such a loss. Your tribute is lovely.
My memory is up also.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:34 am
Please remember, your grief shall pass.
Take one day at a time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:39 am
You do not know how MUCH I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND how you feel!! On the 30th of December we had to bury our sweet red Lucy!! We had lost her for 4 weeks. I had prayed and prayed for her return. She was so sweet and long haired like your darling!! I still sit here and cry for her. She was a red green eyed maine coon. She loved life and loved us. She was only 3. She was an inside/outside cat. We had looked and looked for her. Finally, just last weekend our good neighbor found her in her fenced in backyard. She had tried to get home!! My husband and I bawled trying to bury her. I now have my closure but it is nice to know that someone really understands my grief. I am so very sorry for your loss. Sandy
January 6th, 2007 at 7:43 am
What sad news, I am so sorry for you ! But at least you can write about it and share your grief. Since 1966 I had a cat the first one shared my life during 20 years, one died after 9 and the last one in 2005 after 19 years, but I am still unable to write about him. But it’s already a good sign that I tell you that, so maybe I can do it this year. Now I have my four cats, but the 3 which I had to put asleep will always remain in my heart and this will be the same for you. It’s the first weeks which are the most awful.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:45 am
TN your pages are BEAUTIFUL~very fitting tribute to your loved one!
January 6th, 2007 at 7:50 am
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Words really aren’t adequate at a time like this. I lost my Angus a year ago Nov. (a 13 yr. old Scotish Fold) so I know the heartache you’re feeling. My thoughts are with you. What a beautiful tribute to a gorgeous cat.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:56 am
Sorry to hear about Punky! Your memory page is so beautiful! Your memories will always be with you! Losing a faithful friend is hard! Hugs to you TNChick!
Mine is up! Happy Saturday!
January 6th, 2007 at 7:56 am
I’m so sorry to hear about Punkin’s death. She was such a beautiful cat and I’m sure she’s with you still, just in a different way…she knows how much you loved her.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:02 am
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Losing a pet is never easy - I lost my Whiskers just this past September, so I feel your pain. Punkin’ and Whiskers are now waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge.
Beautiful scrapbook pages in tribute to your Punkin’. She was a beautiful cat.
My “memory” is very similar - a tribute to Whiskers.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:31 am
Ohhhhh TNC! I am sO sorry! I do know just how hard and how sad this is… those little critters are sO much a part of our families, and our lives! And your Punkin was a beauuuuuuuty! These are beautiful pages you have made for her too… Aw Sweety… I am just so sorry! (((hugs)))
January 6th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss. Reading it brought tears to my eyes.
I hope that you will, in time, gain comfort and joy from your memories of Punky.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Hey My photo is up now can be found at http://girltaristhan.wordpress.com
January 6th, 2007 at 9:00 am
hey im sorry wasnt really concentrating man im so sorry big hugs
January 6th, 2007 at 9:02 am
I am so sorry to read your sad news, tnchick. We just lost one of our dogs back in September and she was like one of our kids. I know how bad it hurts…
Your Punkin’s such a beautiful cat and she was very much loved and cared for and you both were very lucky to have had each other all of these years. Prayers to you and your family as you mourn the loss of your precious pet.
January 6th, 2007 at 9:12 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I had my cat for 20 years and when she died it was truly the loss of a family member. They say that the loss of a pet is indeed harder than a human loss. Your scrapbook pages are beautiful. My prayers are still with you.
January 6th, 2007 at 9:31 am
My heart will feel a little sadder today because of your loss. The page that you created for Punkin was in my eyes an excellent page s well as an awesome entry for today’s theme. I’m sending a huge hug in your direction.
You have yourself a good day okay…
January 6th, 2007 at 9:56 am
I’m so sorry for your loss! Your pages are beautiful.
January 6th, 2007 at 10:18 am
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of a precious pet. I fully understand how you feel. I have a little mini pin that has been apart of my life for 6 years and even thoughts of her being gone one day brings me to tears! There is a special story about her on my blog under “Princess Lacey”. Great memory!
January 6th, 2007 at 10:21 am
I’m sorry to hear that about Punkin. Losing a pet is so hard, esp I think when you weren’t expecting it.
January 6th, 2007 at 10:30 am
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January 6th, 2007 at 10:33 am
Oops…It submitted before I finished. I was saying, I’m very sorry for your loss - losing a pet is traumatic and unfortunately a common occurrence as we (hopefully) will always outlive them. I’m glad you’re taking some good memories with you.
January 6th, 2007 at 10:44 am
J, I’m so sorry for your loss.. reading this brought tears to my eyes. Having three cats of my own, I know how hard this must be for you. I don’t know what else to say… except hugssssssssssssss I’m thinking of you.
Mandy x
January 6th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Very gorgeous memories of your little Punkin. Again, I’m very sorry for your loss.
January 6th, 2007 at 11:04 am
So sorry about the loss of your kittie. I have two cats (youngish) and would be saddened to lose them.
My memories are happier at:
http://sharala.blogspot.com/2007/01/photo-hunt-memory.html
January 6th, 2007 at 11:37 am
I am SO sorry for you….I am an animal lover as well…..my heart is breaking for you……
hugs…..
January 6th, 2007 at 11:56 am
I’m so sorry about the loss of your sweet “Punky.” Strange as it seems, the “memory” theme this week is so appropriate…
January 6th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss! The scrapbook pages are georgous!
January 6th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
I really can’t add much to all of the thoughts others have left for you, except to say I know how you feel. I’m actually sitting here in tears remembering feeling exactly as I know you feel right now.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Oh man…I am so sorry. It doesn’t matter how many times we have to go through it, it hurts every time one of those little furry people goes off to the Rainbow Bridge. When my kitty Dusty died 5 years ago, I couldn’t even go down the pet food aisle for a while, which wasn’t so helpful for the dog… I dread that the day will come with Max and with Buddah, my 2 crazy kitties. It just doesn’t seem fair, that they don’t live as long as we do…
January 6th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I am so sorry. I lost my 20 year-old cat, Sam, in November. I can relate to what you’re feeling.
You made some lovely pages in her honor. They’re a lovely remembrance.
January 6th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
I am so sorry. I hope your memory pages will spark a lot of smiles in your heart and bring forgotten memories out to share.
January 6th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
I’m so sorry to read of your loss
Losing a pet is just like what I would imagine losing a child would feel like. I hope your memories can help you find peace.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. I dont know what I’ll do when the day comes that I lose either of my “babies” Puff or Pumpkin. They are so much like my children. I do understand though about your house being empty. I went through that 11 years ago after both of my cats then had to be put down for different reasons. I had had both of them for 16 years. My house was so empty until puff came into it a year later. Then Pumpkin 4 years later.
January 6th, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Sorry to hear of your lost.
My first photo hunt picture is posted..
Memory
January 6th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
So sorry for your loss…
But nobody can take those happy memories away from you…
I am back after a two-week leave and posted my memory away from home.
January 6th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
I’m so sorry. We’ve been through this so many times, and it never gets easier. But the memory pages are beautiful and I’m sure that it will help to look at the photos and remember.
January 6th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Omigod! that is so sad … I’m sure she’s watching over you now and that she knows you love her.
January 6th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
I am so, so sorry for your loss. It hurts so much to lose a beloved pet. I lost Clarke in August.
My memory is of happier times….a family wedding.
http://photosandpursuits.blogspot.com/2007/01/memory.html
January 6th, 2007 at 4:09 pm
Jamie, i am so sorry. She is such a pretty kitty. Lts of love to you and your family.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:13 pm
It is always hard to lose a loved one. Pets are family too. Take care of yourself.
January 6th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Those are lovely tributes to your Punky.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Awww….I just don’t know how to ease your pain. But I guess, nothing can ease this pain. Only time will be able to do this. As I said in my earlier comment. I do understand the pain. I had also lost my favorite puppy and I just couldn’t get it out of my mind.
My sympathy to you for losing Punky. I know he will always have a special place in your heart.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I am soooo sorry for your loss. I’ve lost 2 cats before and it’s like loosing one of the family.
Mine’s up.
January 6th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
*HUGS* What a beautiful, bittersweet, tender tribute.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Take care
RetroGirl
January 6th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Oh … That is so hard. We are going through the same type of thing right now and it is … so … hard. You have my sympathies.
DMM
January 6th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Words can not bring your sweet Punky back to you. But all catlovers in the World understand your feelings and will do what they can to share you up.
It’s a very clever idea to create a scrapbook for each cat. Everyone who have lost their sweet and lovely cat, knows that. Many too late.
Luckely we have many pictures of our late cats - all of them killed on the same road late Fall, when the cats followed after the mice down to the sea. People had seen it, and throwed the dead bodies into the sea. How gruesome humans can be. What we did, after every tragic, was to have a new one as soon as possible. And now well aware alle the dangers in a cats life, we allways have two (Manx) cats.
I’m not good enough in English to express with words my feelings for your loss. Just have Punky in your memories for ever.
Greetings from
Anna and Tor
Norway
January 6th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
I am so sorry you lost Punky so soon. That really hurts for me hearing this. I can not even imagine how this is for you. Thanks for sharing and, even though I don’t really know you … *hugs*.
This is a real wrong time to bring this up but thank you. The themes you put up are great the way you leave them so open ended. This week for instance you could have said memories. Instead you said memory which allowed me to twist it just a little. I do appreciate what you have done with the themes and the whole hunt.
I hope you will feel better soon and it is key to remember Punky will be there whenever you think of them. One of my favorite Star Trek:TMG episode had someone die in it and they said “Death is that state where one lives only in the memory of others, which is why it is not an end. No goodbyes–just good memories”. I so want to have that played at a wake when I die.
Take care.
January 6th, 2007 at 11:35 pm
Sorry to hear about that TNC, losing beloved pets really sucks. Take care and think about getting a Punky2 when the time comes.
Cheers
January 7th, 2007 at 12:51 am
That is a lovely memory tribute to your kitty. I’m sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine losing my 3 lb. chihuahua, Lolita. I hope it won’t be for a long while.
It sounds like you have many happy memories of her.
January 7th, 2007 at 2:48 am
It might be late and mean little amongst the numerous condolances you’ve received, but from a fellow Tennessean and cat-lover, my most sincere empathies.
January 7th, 2007 at 7:34 am
I am so sorry for your loss. (hugs) I am a late putting mine up this week, but I still wanted to drop by and let you know you were on my mind.
January 7th, 2007 at 7:58 am
*hugs* What a wonderful memory, I’m so sorry for your loss!! Thank you for featuring us and for coming by to let us know, I have been buried in coding for the site redesign and haven’t gotten out to visit everyone yet!
January 7th, 2007 at 8:50 am
What a great tribute to the friend you shared so much love with.
I am late getting my photo hunt post up but I have now.
Still praying for you and your family.
~tonya
http://www.thereisaseason.net
January 7th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
A great tribute to a wonderful friend and companion, who had given you so much over the years.
January 7th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Ah geez TN. I’m so sorry to hear about this. Take care.
January 7th, 2007 at 4:21 pm
Hi.
It looks like I wandered into your blog after one of the worst days of your life. I’m sorry for your loss.
This might help, a little. It does me.
http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html
Good luck.
dan
January 7th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/quietcajun/265557 I am a bit late posting, but I did post my Memory photo today.
I am so sorry about your kitty. My sister lost her kitty “Cosette” recently and it is very painful for her too… I understand. Her blog has photos of her kitty: http://www.julie-realitycheck.blogspot.com
January 8th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Holy Cow! 101 comments so far. Look at that support! Such a great memorial in a hard time. I went through the same type of thing on a birthday in my 20’s when I came home on my birthday (Jan 12th) to find my dog in the same state. He knew he was dying and said goodbye one early morning but it was enough that he knew he would say goodbye with me there by his side as he put his head up one last time to let me know he was saying goodbye… Still makes me tear up inside.
Keep your chin up! I know nothing will replace her but maybe you can get another to fill the void!
January 8th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
This is the first time that I have taken part, but I enjoyed it.
January 8th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Oh man,
I’m so sad for you all. This was so not what I was expecting to read. It’s been forever since I read about you and today happened to be the day I picked. I’m so incredibly sorry.
*hugs*
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