Saturday, February 27, 2021

And then there was one :-(



 It's been a long time since we posted. Charles and Maggie May have been living the good life with me, the mommy. However, Charles has been not doing well and when we calculated his age, we realized that he was 16 years old. 

Charles has been giving me signs that we would be soon be memories to one another for several months but as long as he was eating and making his morning jump from the floor up to my tall bed, I was willing to keep following our regular path. That had become more difficult for him though.

Wednesday morning, he couldn't make the jump and he didn't want any food (hadn't eaten on Tuesday either) and I knew it was time. We spent our remaining hours, telling each other in our own ways, how much we loved and would miss one another until we were together again.

Maggie May and I are finding out how to live without our tuxedo buddy and she still looks for him every morning. She's sleeping with me every night and has taken over Charles' job of waking me up too early for breakfast. 

Charles saved my life 5 years ago when the smoke detectors didn't work by banging on my closed bedroom door until he woke me up. We lost his brother to smoke inhalation.  He was my hero and I always promised I would do whatever he needed or wanted for his entire life and I like to think Wednesday morning also honored that promise.

I will miss my big tuxedo boy. See you at the Rainbow Bridge, Charles.

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19 comments:

  1. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 28, 2021 at 5:36 AM

    We are so very sorry to hear about dear Charles and we all send love and hugs to you and Maggie May. It's never easy.

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  2. Laila and Angel MinchieFebruary 28, 2021 at 6:36 AM

    So very sorry for your loss. Comforting hugs, purrs and love.

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  3. John BellenFebruary 28, 2021 at 7:25 AM

    This was distressing to read in the Cat Blogosphere site. I didn't know Charles, but he sounds to have been a wonderful friend. He was indeed a hero, and it must have hurt terribly to have to say good-bye. I'm sorry. Godspeed, Charles.

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  4. KeaFebruary 28, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    We're so sorry to read of Charles' passing and are sending our hugs and purrs.

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  5. ZOOLATRYFebruary 28, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    Farewell, sweet boy ~ wishing you peace beyond your rainbow, and
    purrs and prayers for those who loved you so.

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  6. cbottFebruary 28, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    It sounds as though you handled it perfectly. He'll still be visiting you in your dreams, never doubt that! Hugs to you from your Magpie, and ear licks to Maggie Mae from my two kitty Quilt Inspectors Wraith and Zoe.

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  7. ANGEL ABBYGRACEFebruary 28, 2021 at 10:19 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Charles. We love them well and care for them and their lives are far too short. Soft purrs and deepest condolences.

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  8. catladymacFebruary 28, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    We are so sorry to read that hero Charles has gone on to his next adventure. We know he and his brother are running free. Purrayers and POTP to you and Maggie Mae as you mourn him.

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  9. ~Kim at Golden Pines~February 28, 2021 at 11:29 AM

    I am also a member of the "broken hearted club" having lost one of our dogs on Thursday. So, I know all too well how you are feeling. My prayers for peace and comfort are coming to you from my corner of Virginia. ❤

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  10. Mickey's MusingsFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM

    Mum and I are so very sorry to hear about Charles.
    It is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved kitty.
    Sending you lots of hugs and comforting purrs
    Purrs, Julie and the mum

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  11. My Mind's EyeFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:13 PM

    I'm so sorry to read about your handsome Charles' passing...what fine set of man whiskers he had and velvety black nose. He knew great love!
    Hugs cecilia

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  12. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq)February 28, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    Our Best Purrs Of Comfort to you...

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  13. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannyFebruary 28, 2021 at 11:40 PM

    So sorry of the loss of your sweet Charles. What a special boy he was ♥ Fly free beautiful Soul✨
    Soft Pawkisses to comfor you🐾😽💞

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  14. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical WoofsMarch 1, 2021 at 12:16 AM

    So sorry to read of your loss. Its so hard when we have to have these kinds of goodbyes...
    Hugs to you at this difficult time.
    ♥

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  15. pilch92March 1, 2021 at 4:04 PM

    I am so sorry for the loss of your handsome boy. XO

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  16. carol l mckennaMarch 15, 2021 at 7:04 AM

    I apologize for my tardiness in connecting with you ~ so saddened by your loss of Charles ~ what a handsome doggie ~ fur persons are so hard to lose ~ love you, Charles ~ he will live in your heart forever ~

    Living moment by moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  17. Molly the AiredaleMarch 16, 2021 at 2:36 AM

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Charles was such a handsome boy and it's never easy saying good-by. Hugs♥

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  18. Timmy TomcatMarch 19, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    We send you our purrs and prayers of support. It is so hard to say goodbye to a dear fur friend. Charles please watch over us all until we meet again

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  19. 3 kats and a kwiltrApril 5, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    Thank you all for the kind comments. Maggie and I are finding our way and last night, she decided that it was a good time to enjoy zoomies about 2 hours after we went to bed!

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