We lived in a mobile home in 1993, my hubby and three small children. I would put the older two on the school bus in the morning and then start my day with one still at home, Ian, the baby. One bitter cold morning, just the day after my grandmother passed, I put the kids on the bus and as I walked back to the house I noticed it was snowing...huge flakes. I thought about Grandma and wondered if it was her way of letting me know she was alright (I've always loved snow.)
On my way back to the house I noticed a gray tabby kitten sitting in my walkway, and as I approached him he rolled over on his back and rolled side to side for me, purring and meowing. I picked him up and took him inside with me, and held him in my arms and rocked him to sleep until he finally warmed up. Of course as soon as he got warm he came to life again and wanted out...but this was soon to become a ritual for us. Eventually he grew larger and the kids developed a relationship with him...we named him "Bob" and he moved in full time. That was back in 1993....
Fastforward to now...my ex and I divorced in 2001, the ex kept Bob, and always took good care of him...and actually I think it was Bob who kind of held the ex together in a way. The obligation kept my ex in line, made him go home on time to "feed the cat", made him be responsible....stuff like that...you know...when he would have probably given up otherwise...he had to go take care of Bob.
Bob's health went downhill this week and he was suffering from renal failure. The ex finally made the huge decision, and called me for help making the arrangements at the vet's office. Bob left us yesterday.
I'm not really a cat person but Bob was a part of my past and he lived to be a huge ol' 15 years old. I would like to respect him here, and tell everyone how much I truly loved him. Thanks for reading...
K
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Edited by kellyscolorstudio at 07/25/2008 6:41 PM PDT
Hi Jeanne:)
I am very sorry about Bob, Kelly
A tiny frog looks to the future
Lily travels to the country in hunt of moles, leaving the gators alone
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Edited by art*bird at 07/27/2008 10:15 PM PDT
here is a gator we have, named Gator--- guarding the clematis vine called Polish Spirit
Wow it's been so long since i've been here.. lots of new pups and current pets... they are all adorable!
Kelly i was sorry to hear about the kitty, Bob. he sure was a beautiful animal.
We took the dogs into the city with us yesterday and dropped off at Crissy Field so they could play. Here is a photo.
~~carolynn
