Hi everyone. Today is a super super sad day for me. And, when I'm sad, I write. When I'm happy I write too. I journal almost daily and it helps me sort out my thoughts and feelings. Tonight I'm writing a sad blog post to honor my sweet furry best friend - Buddy. He passed away today and I'm heartbroken and I don't know what else to do but write. So many of you loved him from reading my blog over the years and I know a lot of you feel like you knew him too. He belonged to all of us, with his big furry face. He was eleven years old....gone too soon for sure. I was hoping we would have 6-7 more years with him. But God had a different plan. Maybe someone up in heaven needed him more than we did. Or maybe his purpose was fulfilled already by loving us. Don't the great ones always go too soon? He was fine on Tuesday, and then he got very very ill suddenly, and there was nothing to be done. The vet office was kind and wonderful with me, and him. We all cried together for him. I'm still in shock. Our house feels so quiet and still and empty.
I've had cats as pets my entire life. One thing I knew right away, Buddy was different. Special. One of a kind. A legend. He was seriously the best cat ever. He brought us love and companionship and laughter and warm fuzzies. We don't have kids, so he was our kid. We doted on him and spoiled him. And he returned unconditional love in return. He came on command, he gave hugs in the morning, he followed us from room to room and always had his tail straight up in the air. He was a happy, gentle, sweet soul. If you've ever had a pet that touched your heart so strong, I know you understand. I feel like we only get one of those in our life. Buddy was my best friend. He always laid on my work desk when I was stamping. I think I will miss that the most. It's not even real yet.
I felt like I needed to share this - to honor a life that touched my life very deeply. He had a good life and he gave us more than we gave him. We feel totally blessed that he chose us as his family. We adopted him from the Sacramento SPCA and I'm going to make a donation in his name. We always say that we didn't save his life, he saved ours. We will meet him again in heaven one day! XOXO
This photo is the exact moment we met. I think he and I were made for each other. So glad Mark captured this with the camera. He was so tiny.
And this is one of the last photos I took of him - last Saturday. So regal and proud.
Say a little prayer for us and if you go out this weekend, raise your glass and cheers to Buddy.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Buddy's passing. I believe that the more joy and love you felt for him is proportionate to the amount of sorry you have to work through when they're gone. Thank God you & your family were chosen to have him in your lives. Take care.
Posted by: Denise Ferguson | 02/02/2018 at 02:39 AM
I'm so sorry. I understand completely. We have our sweet little Frankie. We love her so much. Like Buddy, she has filled our lives with love and fun.
No other kitty can take Buddy's place. I hope your memories and pictures of him bring you some peace as your heart struggles to heal.
Posted by: Iris Shubert | 02/02/2018 at 02:26 AM
Oh Wanda,
I couldn’t not stop by and let you know how very sorry I am to hear of Buddy’s passing. I had one like him years ago, some just touch our hearts in a very special way, don’t they? Remember, not only did he give you all that unconditional love, but you gave him a wonderful and loving home so he was just as happy as you were. You will see him again and in the meantime, he will be watching over you. I pray for peace for your heart in time, and know you are being prayed for and Buddy is being remembered and celebrated as well.
Healing hugs,
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen Hayes | 02/02/2018 at 01:39 AM
He was a beauty! What a blessing that you're a photographer with so many pictures to enjoy. We also had a cat like Buddy, called Butterscotch. He loved sitting in our laps, staring at us through the windows while sitting on the roof and purring loud hellos. One day we couldn't find him and after 24 hours my husband crawled under our front porch and found him dead at age 7. It hurts and I'm sorry.
Posted by: Vikki H | 02/01/2018 at 08:49 PM
😢❤️
Thinking of you and so sorry for the loss of Buddy.
Posted by: Robin | 02/01/2018 at 08:27 PM