Taking a break

[Eglaneth Alatáriel]

This afternoon, one of our cats died and I had watch as she passed on and it has left an emotional scar. I need a couple of days or so away from the RP world so I can take some time to mourn. All my other characters will be away as well.
I thank you all.

~ Alatáriël

[Khamûl]

I am, as I'm sure everybody else here is, very sorry to hear that. I've had four out of the six cats I've owned pass away prematurely, in traffic incidents or from illness. The other two are fortunately still alive, but nevertheless I believe I know how you feel.

Again, I'm very sorry to hear your news, and we'll all be happy to give you as long as you feel you need, and longer, until you are ready to return.

I don't want to drag on forever, so I'll just leave it there and say again, with emphasis, that we will all be here for as long as you need, so please take as much time as you need.

[Ratha]

I to lost my cat recently to a blood clot, and I know the pain you feel. Please take my condolences and hope to see you soon.

[Arwen]

It is always terrible to lose something- especially when that something is a part of your family. It is not easy watching them pass away… but just remember that it didn’t leave in pain and that you gave the animal the best life it could possibly have had.

We are all thinking of you, and hope to see you back on track soon. Take as much time as you need- as I am sure we all empathize, with having experienced similar moments in our lives.

I recently had to be present to put a calf down- it was upsetting, but it was the best thing for it. I guess, because I want to be a vet I can accept euthanasia and such a lot more easily then some others. But, we just have to be happy for them and remember that we did the best we could have possibly done for them.

We are all here if you need to talk. Take Care of yourself.

*hugs*

[Ellroher]

I never had cats, I'm alergic to them. But We've had plenty of Dogs and Horses that have died. Its always heartbrakeing to see your freinds gone. I will pray for you.

[Eglaneth Alatáriel]

Thank you very much you guys, it means a lot hearing your support. I had a few days to grieve and I'm starting to finally get over the loss. I took the time away because I was upset about it and I didn't have it in my heart to write.

Aug 29, 2008 3:45:34 GMT -5 Ratha said:

I to lost my cat recently to a blood clot, and I know the pain you feel. Please take my condolences and hope to see you soon.

Ah, I see that you could completely. Ours actually died from a blood clot as well, so you obviously would know that those are very sudden and fast deaths and nothing could have been done.
The vet assured us that she wasn't in any pain when she died, which left us comfort knowing that she didn't suffer. The vet said I did the right thing and stayed with her while she died, letting her know she wasn't alone.
So now (although I don't really like but we don't have a choice) we're having her cremated and bringing her back home with us so that even though she is gone, she is still with us. She will not be gone forever and will return one day.
She was a big part of our family. I'm 25 and we've had her since I was 10 so that tells you how long she's been in our lives and how hard it is to deal with the fact that she's gone. Although we do have other cats, she was the one I was the closest to. She was always with me. Laying at the edge of my bed, laying on the floor next to my computer chair, she at times would even be in the bathroom with me. (when like brushing my teeth or combing my hair) She would lay down in bed with me when I was sick and stayed with me after I had minor surgery, and even just came over to see me just to cheer me up when I was sad. I had little games I use to play with just her.
I didn't just loose a pet, I lost a friend. She always kept me company and without her around, I feel lonely. I still find myself turning around to face my bed to pet her laying at the foot of it but she's not there, looking under the bed to tell her it's time to come out, but she's not there, looking down at the floor beside my computer chair to say hi to her, but she's not there, calling her when it's time to eat, but she does not come. But yet, I still feel like she is still here with me.

I've decided to pull up a few pics of her to post just because.

Closeup
Laying on the table
Head in the toy box
A pink dinosaur on her back
Playing with the pink dinosaur