into over so many other losses. He was loving, protective, entertaining, full of mischief, and never minded sharing his mice with me, giving me the best parts, the heads and green guts, hee hee hee. I'm crying my eyes out as I write, so this will be short. He was my child, and I feel like I failed him. But I did everything I could, blew my whole August house payment on the vet, nursed him every minute, tried every medicine available, prayed my heart out. Just wish I didn't feel like I'm on God's s--t list when it comes to these cats, first Minou's cancer and now Dancer. How much can you lose in one lifetime and still retain a semblance of sanity, let alone faith? Sorry, just hurting more than I can bear, and being alone alone alone surely doesn't help. Thanks to those of you who took time to pray for a little cat, maybe it helped ease his passing, anyway. Hugs, Marji
My sympathy to you in losing Dancer. Yes, we do get so close to our animals, they seem like our children in a lot of ways. You will see Sam, my gray tabby tomcat, in my avatar. He was abandoned and abused, when he found his way to my home a few years back. Sam would not let us near him for several months out of fear, would only eat and run away. Now, he is the most loving and docile tom you will ever meet. He follows me and lies nearby when I am working in the yard. I know I will miss him terribly, when he passes, as you with Dancer, but I have to remember that he is getting on up in age, don't want him to suffer painful conditions to remain with me, and just thank the Lord for time well spent with a loyal companion, 'til it's time to let Sam go. Dancer was lucky to be yours, and he knew it. He knew you did your best to help him, but it was his time to go. You would not want him lying around in pain, because you loved him too much for that.
No matter your feelings, God has never left your side through all of your losses. Inspite of them all, I am certain you still have so much to be thankful for. Yet, it is difficult to see that "view" when overwhelmed with constant disappointments. That is life, but life is still good!! Ask me how I know; I have been through some traumatic challenges and know that only by the grace of God, I made it through!
Sorry for your heartache, but it will get better. While, you can never replace Dancer, there are many little kitties that need the loving care you have to give. Dancer would smile down from "kitty heaven" to see you smiling again!
Best wishes for you to soon feel better!
Angel
Hugs Karen
Jo
I am so terribly sorry you are hurting and I wish, with all my heart that I could be give you comfort but all I can do is send you my love and virtual hugs and hope you can get through this sad time.
Sending you the Angel of life and the Angel of all God's Creatures, they will be watching over Dancer just as they watch over Minou and I hope they will help ease your suffering.
Hugs and much love, Meg