GA 4/4 CRYSTAL - flying free

My beloved Crystal will finally give up her daily struggle with acromegaly this afternoon and gain her angel wings. She is my soulmate and it is so hard to let her go but we can't fight this battle anymore. This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, I have cried so many tears over the last few weeks watching her deteriorate as this horrible disease takes over my beautiful girl. I vowed when she was diagnosed with acro, that I wouldn't let her suffer and I will keep my promise to her, even though it breaks my heart. I have been blessed to have her love for nearly 11 years.

Please pray for a peaceful crossing for her as she goes to join all our beloved kitties at the rainbow bridge, where she will be whole and happy again.

Fly free little one, you touched my heart like no other.





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My heart goes out to you and Crystal, Suki. It is the final act of love for our little ones. I know the pain, I understand the grief. It's a terrible disease. You have done everything possible to take care of your sweet girl.

Holding you close in thoughts and prayers today.

 

I'm so sorry that it's time to let her go, thinking of you and crying with you. I wish I could give her a kiss goodbye, she is just so beautiful.

 

I'm so sorry to hear it's time for Crystal to leave you, Suki

It's always the worst decision we have to make, but always the most loving one.

Fly free sweet Crystal and land softly.....there are many friends to greet you at the Bridge to keep you company until the one you love most comes to be with you forever

 

Oh Suki, my heart hurts for you. You are such an amazing bean and Crystal knows this. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Fly free sweet girl....you are truly and angel.

 

I've been thinking and praying for of you and beautiful Crystal since we chatted last night. You are giving her that one final most difficult gift of all. Cherish your memories as I know you will.

 

Suki, my heart breaks for you and your precious girl. And for all of us who have grown to love her. Sail on sunbeams beautiful girl, rest gently among the clouds, and let your most amazing mama know that you will be with her always.

I'll hold you all close in my heart. Comfort and peace.

Marilyn

 

(((((((Suki))))) (((((Crystal)))))) I'm sending you my absolute strongest vines and prayers for a peaceful crossing. Please know how much we have grown to love Crystal and we wish only for her to be free of any pain or suffering. You provided her with the best life any kitty could have wanted...I admire you so much for all strength and courage you and and Crystal have had to fight through ---this da&%!ed Acro. I'm so sorry this time has come and am crying so hard right now but please, please know you are in my heart thoughts and prayers!! Love and hugs!!!

 

(((Suki)))) you and Crystal are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

(((Suki))) you already know what's in my heart for you and Crystal. I will be sending prayers, love, peace, and lighting a candle for her to find her way to light and health once again. She is so beautiful.



Gentle journey, Crystal. You are so loved by your mommy and daddy and all of us.

 

Fly sweetly,long and land softly sweet crystal you will be missed

Norse Legend of the Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

 

(((((((((Suki))))))))
(((((((((Crystal ))))))) such a beautiful photo of a brave and courageous little girl.
I know this is the hardest of days for you........ you are giving her the final act of love.
I pray Crystal has a peaceful crossing to the rainbow bridge where she will no doubt be met by many old friends.
I hope you can gain some comfort in knowing there are many of us from all over the world holding you both close and crying with you.

 

{{{Suki}}}

I knew this day was coming, but my heart is breaking as I try to see through my tears to type. You have been such an incredible bean, managing Suki's FD and Acro with all the obstacles that have been thrown in your path. You have given her the best possible QOL, and now, when you know there is no more you can do, you are giving her the ultimate gift. I know what this costs you. Please imagine all of us, holding your hand as you help Crystal cross. We are there with you in spirit. In the days to come, you may need to talk, or not. We are here for you. Please lean on us.

Sending you our love and prayers.

Fly free, sweet Crystal, and land softly.

 

(((Suki and John))) I am so sorry it is beautiful Crystal's time. I know how hard it's been for you, dealing with this disease. You have done everything and more for Crystal, including this last final difficult decision. My heart cries for you. Sending prayers for a gentle and peaceful crossing for your sweet girl as she earns her angel wings.

 

Dearest Suki n Crystal, we knew this day would come, yet it doesnt seem to make it any easier. My heart is breaking for you as you n John sau good-bye (for now, at least) to your beloved girl. Know that prayers are being lifted up around the world for you, and feel the love of all your friends here encircling you.

 

Suki,

I'm finding it so hard to type through tears, as that beautiful baby girl of yours has left her paw print on my heart. I think @Tricia & Cinco & Harvey said it best, to imagine all of us holding your hand as you help Crystal cross....

Sending prayers and love...



Dawn & Peek-a-Boo

 

May your heart be filled with love and peace, as Crystal's journey moves to the next phase. Give her a big hug from Auntie Lu.

 

I'm so very sorry, Suki. I am thinking of both you and Crystal today

 

I'm so sorry. Fly free sweet Crystal. Sending prayers.

 

(((Suki))) I am so saddened to hear that Crystal has to cross the bridge. You have done everything possible to give her time and comfort through this terrible disease and now you are giving the greatest act of love in letting her be free. Sending prayers and strength at this most difficult time.

 

(((Suki))) I am so sorry that it is time for Crystal to cross to the Rainbow Bridge. Know that she knows how much you love her. My heart goes out to you. Prayers for a peaceful crossing.

 

Prayers for you and Crystal today as you go through this challenging act of love!

 

((((Suki))))

My heart aches along with yours. Making the right decision is often the hardest decision. It is also the only decision possible when you make a promise to not let your kitty endure any more suffering. You are keeping your promise.

A long time ago, another member here passed along this fable of why we choose tears. I hope it brings you some comfort.

Fly free Crystal and land softly. There are many of our kitties waiting for you at the Bridge to keep you safe and happy until you are reunited with the one you love best.

 

I'm so very sorryFly free sweet Crystal

 

Suki, Just know you are not crying alone. My heart is breaking. I Kept praying that something could be done. I know Crystal will leave a hole in many hearts. Take comfort that you and DH did all you could to help her. Fly free Sweet Crystal R. I. P You will be missed.

Sending hugs and prayers to you and DH.

 

Our hearts and prayers are with you, Suki and Crystal

 

Dearest Suki, so very sorry for the very difficult decision you have to make. It is the final act of love you are giving you sweet Crystal. Hugs and comfort of peace be with you.

 

Oh Suki I'm so sorry to read this. A million hugs to you and Crystal

 

Dear friends,
Tears are flowing as I read your prayers and poems for my beautiful girl My heartfelt thanks to you all for holding us close in your hearts. I am overwhelmed, yet again, by your love for Crystal.

We will be leaving home in just over an hour, I have given Crystal a tranquilizer in her last dish of prawns to help with the journey, she is calm. I'm sure she knows it's her time, and she is ready. We spent some time outside in the sunshine this morning and she slowly followed me as we visited all her favorite spots. She kept crying for me if I was out of sight, so I haven't left her side apart from now. I've said my goodbyes in case she is sleeping later. John and I are totally devastated but your prayers and love will help us as Crystal starts her new journey.

 

Suki, I am so sorry.
Fly free sweet Crystal.

 

I'm so very sorry Suki. My heart just breaks for you. May you find strength and peace knowing that she will no longer be suffering

 

Crying as I read all the lovely tributes and want to add mine. You are the best kitty mama that Crystal ever could have had. You are giving her the last gift. We will all be with you and sharing some of the pain. Try to remember the good times and know that you are doing the right thing.

RIP Crystal

 

Wishing you strength and peace on this awful day, and a graceful and pain-free release for Crystal

 

I am so very sorry. Sending prayers of love and light for Crystal as she begins her journey to her new life at the Rainbow Bridge, and prayers of peace and strength for her Mama Bean.

Fly free, beloved Crystal

 

I am so sorry, Suki. The right things are sometimes the hardest. I hope you can all find some peace this afternoon. Crystal knew she was and is loved.

 

Suki, I'm SO sorry it's Crystal's time but what a life of love you have shared together. Thank you for sharing her with us too. BIG HUGE loooooong hug - always remember, she's not 'gone', you just have to hug her differently.

Soar high on your new angel wings beautiful girl....landing softly back in Mama's broken heart....

More hugs and prayers Suki,

 

My heart breaks for you as tge tears flow. Your love for each other as she follows your around lets me know she is accepting that one last gift we never want to give. You are so brave.

 

Dear ((((Suki and John)))),
Your beautiful, brave Crystal is about to begin her journey. She was blessed to have shared her life with you--to have been so loved. We know that her crossing will be peaceful and that at the Rainbow Bridge all the GAs will welcome her and keep her safe until that wonderful day when you will meet again.
Fly free, dear Crystal. You are much loved,

In deepest sympathy,

Ella, Edward, Rusty, and Stu(GA)

 

I am so glad that you got to walk in the sunshine with her today, know that the sun will always be shining for her now.
I am so very sorry Suki, my heart breaks for you and John.

Fly free sweet Crystal

 

I hope that Crystal sends you and John a sign that she has made her journey safely, graced with peace, and lets you know she is now waiting among friends.

Someone posted this on Facebook the day after Gabby crossed. I added it to my signature: "Cats never completely leave you. They side step time, shrug off death - come at the call of memory their beauty undiminished, their touch as gentle, their love perpetual."

 

Suki and John,

Please know each and everyone of us is with you as you bestow this final act of love for Crystal.

Be free and at peace little one.

 

They are so wise. Even in their parting they have so much to teach us.


And God asked the feline spirit “Are you ready to come home?”

“Oh, yes, quite so”, replied the precious soul.
“And as a cat, you know I am most able to decide anything for myself.”

“Are you coming then?” asked God
“Soon”, replied the whiskered angel.
“But I must come slowly
My human friends are troubled
For you see, they need me, quite certainly.”

“But don’t they understand?” asked God –
“That you’ll never leave them?”
“That your souls are intertwined, for all eternity,
That nothing is created or destroyed,
It just is . . . forever and ever and ever?”

“Eventually they will understand” replied the cat
“For I will “Whisper” in her heart – that I am always with her.
I just am . . . forever and ever and ever!

– Unknown


Healing light for your broken hearts.

Marilyn

 

I am so sorry! My thoughts are with you on this difficult day.

 

I am so very sorry that it was Crystal's time to leave. Thinking of you, I know how hard it is.
Liz

 

Dearest Suki and John

I woke up early this morning, laid there listening to the birds singing, and did the time change math in my head thinking that you were probably helping Crystal transition to her new life of health perhaps around that time. I prayed again that my precious baby girl would be waiting there to guide Crystal and my tears flowed as I thought of you and John and your pain in letting her go but your strong and forever love in setting her free.

Please know you no longer have to be strong....you can feel all that you need to feel and we will all be here for you.

Sweet Crystal....you taught us all so much and that is your gift along with having such great humans who will love you forever and ever. Please show them a sign that you are dancing in the stars.

 

Crystal passed peacefully at 4.00 pm this afternoon, held in my arms, until she rested her head on my shoulders and went to sleep. I had time to love and stroke her before and she was at peace, I told her of all her extended LL&L family's messages of love and which kitties to look for at the Bridge to help her adjust to her new life. Our vet was very kind and I could see she was upset as well, she said she would have done the same thing so I have no regrets, only that we didn't have more time together. We are having her cremated and will get her ashes in about 2 weeks' time. I am so happy that we had some special time together this morning in the spring sunshine, she sat and took it all in as if she knew ........ it just doesn't seem real, there is a terrible hole in my heart that I don't think will ever heal. I've never seen John so upset but he couldn't face being there at the end, he said his goodbyes before we left.

Today I wore my beautiful crystal heart pendant, which Crystal was named after because it was the very first thing she reached out to as I held her close all those years ago when we found her as an abandoned three week old kitten. Every time I wear it I always think of Crystal, now it will be even more poignant.

I can't begin to thank you all for your messages, and especially the poems, they have been a great comfort to me. I intend to make a memory box for her in a few weeks, and will print off and keep all your kind words. The vet cut a lock of her fur for me so that will go in her special box too.

I never envisaged that we would get this far but it is all down to the invaluable advice and support of the wise acrokitty mums, my special "Team Crystal" who guided us through our journey. There are many other special friends we made along the way who listened, supported, cheered her on every time she had a small victory and rejoiced when she became FD regulated. Together we managed to give Crystal an extra 18 months, for which I am eternally grateful. But most of all I just want to thank each and every one of you for just loving Crystal as your own - she was a very special girl who fought bravely with never a murmur, always loving, always trusting to the very end.

I can no longer
See you with my eyes
Touch you with my hands
But I will feel you in my
heart
Forever

 

I'm so very very sorry for your loss Suki. I am still quite new here so wasn't very familiar with Crystals journey but she was clearly so loved and so glad she had such a lovely last morning with you. RIP little Crystal.

 

Suki, I am so sorry ... I have not been on the forum long enough to have shared your journey but I do know and can feel how deep your love is for your precious girl ... my heart hurts for you. You and Crystal will be in my thoughts and sending tons of peace and love.

 

Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way....I am so very sorry for your loss..... Sweet Suki, be sure to send momma a sign so she knows you made it to the Rainbow Bridge alright.....

 

Fly free, sweet Crystal, and land softly.

 

(((Suki and John)))

How lovely that you wore your crystal necklace....how fitting and beautiful.

Fly free, Crystal.

 

Suki

I am so sorry. Sweet Crustal fly free and land safely in the kitty haven surrounded by everlasting love and piece. You will be missed.

 

You words and love for Crystal gave touched me deeply. Crystal is free now. Always in our LL hearts.

 

Suki, like Marje I was in bed thinking of you and Crystal this morning. At the time you would have been holding Crystal in your arms at the vet, Neko began the most awful wailing. It was too early for breakfast. She just wanted some comforting. I believe that somehow our kitties are connected and Neko was acknowledging the passing of another much beloved acrokitty.

I am glad you had your walk in the sunny garden with Crystal this morning, and she had a prawn breakfast. That's a wonderful memory for both of you. The next time you walk in the garden and feel a gentle breeze on your face or see a butterfly dance, that may be Crystal's way of thanking you for that last day and a lifetime of loving care. As others have said, our kitties never really leave us, they just touch us in different ways.

Fly free gentle Crystal. I will look to the sky tonight to see the new crystal bright star twinkling in the heavens and know that you made it to the Bridge where you can watch over your wonderful mommabean and poppabean.

 

Dear Suki and John ......you have been the most amazing bean Suki, and John has been wonderful the way he has supported you and Crystal through this journey. What a lucky little girl to have found you at 3 weeks of age, and she has given you a lifetime of love and devotion.
Between you and Crystal, you have both left a wonderful legacy on how to manage very high dose acro kitties. Your courage in giving those high doses never failed to amaze me and Crystal's courage in battling the disease was something to see.
I was awake late last night here in Aus during the time of the vet visit and thinking of you both and praying for a peaceful crossing for dear Crystal. She would have been very content in your arms.
She will forever be in your hearts.
Fly free beautiful Crystal, you will never be forgotten.

 

(((((Suki and John)))))
I am so very sorry. Crystal will always be your special girl. I love that she had some time in the sunshine and ate some prawns. Sending you love and light during this difficult time.


Fly free, Sweet Crystal, and land softly.

 

I am crying reading about the loss of your precious precious girl. There are no words... Just know that we understand and share the grief on this day.
I am thinking of you and sending warm thoughts of peace during this terribly difficult time.

 

Crystal passed in the best possible way, and I love that you can have her close to your heart with her namesake necklace - just beautiful

 

Lots of Big Tears shed for our Crystal.
I'm glad you have the necklace, too.
Fly Free Beautiful Girl.
You are much loved.
I will light a candle for Crystal.

 

Suki,

I had a tough time reading on this board today...I can only imagine your struggle. I did however, light a candle tonight for Crystal. Warm hugs and prayers of peace tonight as your girl is free from all pain. (((Suki))) (((John))) and (((Crystal)))

Dawn

 

It's probably around 2 a.m. there....9 p.m. here. Hope you both can get a bit of rest tonight.

 

Such a beautiful and peaceful passing for your most beautiful and special girl. Crystal could not have been more loved and cherished. Our tears will carry her gently to the bridge.

((((((Suki John))))))

 

Requiem aeternum, Crystal.
{{hugs}}

 

I am so sorry for your loss of Crystal. Even knowing it was time to let them go doesn't lessen the pain of the losing them much. May her memories bring comfort.

 

Thank you for taking the time to tell us . . . I've been thinking of you all day today. How appropriate that you have the crystal necklace that fascinated your sweet girl when she was just a little kitten.

We share your grief, Suki. Love to you and John as you move ahead. We're here for you when you need us. One of our FDMB members shared this poem:

Grace Noll Crowell said it best:

To One in Sorrow

Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in - I would be very still
Beside you in your grief.
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief.
Let me come in - I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.

 

Oh Suki...I am so sorry. This breaks my heart. Know that you will always have an angel watching over you! Many hugs and vines to you.

 

((((((Suki and John)))) I'm so sorry for your loss of beautiful Crystal. ... I know it feels unreal- like a nightmare that you can't wake up from when your heart gets shattered like this.... I wish there was a way to take the pain of your broken heart away, but time is the only thing I know of that helps heal it Sending you love and hugs

Fly Free Sweet Crystal - you were so loved

 

My deepest condolences to you Suki and John on the loss of your beloved Crystal. May precious memories sustain you at this most difficult time. Healing prayers and hugs for both of you.

 

Oh Suki. I wish I had checked in yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss! You fought so hard with Crystal. Fly free sweet girl! Check in on your beans every now and then. (((Suki and John)))

 

((((((((Suki)))))))))
I am so sorry. I had that same promise to fulfill.
Praying for your grieving heart. She will forever feel your love.
Fly Free Crystal.

 

I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side,
spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck
of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
...
Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone."
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,
hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me -- not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"
there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices
ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
And that is dying...

 

I am so sorry Suki. That decision is always so hard... I know you made the right one, as does Crystal. She thanks you for it. Fly free little one, land softly at the bridge.

 

It's now 24 hours since Crystal left us. I feel totally bereft of her presence and the realisation that I will never see her beautiful face again, or stroke her soft fur, or feel her lick my hand with kitty kisses leaves a huge void in my heart. I thought I had put all her things away but of course there was her empty bed staring at us on our return. And silly things, like finding a stray test strip, open the flood of tears. I pray she is starting her new life at the Bridge happy and well and sitting in the sunshine she so enjoyed with all our other dearly loved GA's.

@Grayson & Lu , thank you Lu-Ann for sharing such a beautiful poem with me, it gives me hope and also to @Sienne and Gabby (GA) , @Tuxedo Mom @pollydoodle and @julie & punkin (ga) for the other wonderful heartfelt poems you posted and to everyone who cared, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued prayers and messages of love and support, they help more than you know.

 

Dear ((((Suki)))),
Those seemingly silly things are Crystal's way of telling you that she is safely at the Bridge. I know that she will leave more signs for you in the days ahead. She loved you so much. And she is always there with you, in that special place in your heart.



Ella & Rusty

 

It's been about three yrs since I had to put down Piglet and I still find things that remind me of him. And sometimes...I hear him meow. Maybe it's my imagination but I like to think it's his way of telling me hello. Sending more hugs and vines to you...

 

So sorry for your loss.

 

Suki, what Ella writes is true. While we were packing, I found a stray test strip or two. It's their way of saying, "I'm okay. Go on with your life. I'm well, playing and waiting until we meet again." (((Suki)))

 

Suki,
I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Crystal.
Sending prayers.
Fly free, Crystal.

 

Thinking of you today, Suki.

 

In the midst of your grief, thank you for touching base with us....continued prayers and comforting hugs to you and DH .

Dawn

 

That quote was in the hospice brochure when my dad was dying - it meant a lot to me. It's by Henry Van Dyke. Thanks for sharing it Lu-Ann.

 

Thank you @julie & punkin (ga) for the author. I have always loved that, and have always taken comfort in visualizing death like the sailboat disappearing in the distance. It gives me a great sense of tranquility, and affirms my faith.

 

Thinking of you and DH.

 

{{{{{{{Oh no Suki!}}}}}}}}}

I'm so sorry I just saw this today. My heart breaks for you, I don't often cry but you and Crystal have been such a big part of my time spent here... I just don't even know what to say. I'm not very good with words in the first place. So many hugs and vines and purrs... I'm so sorry

 

(((((((Suki))))))

 

Suki and John - What beautiful pet parents you were to Crystal! My heart is breaking for you. Hold tight to the beautiful memories you have of your sweet girl. May you be comforted. Love and Hugs, Kathe

 

Oh Suki; My heart is broken for you. I haven't been on the board recently and missed this the other day. Struggling to hold back tears here at work... You were an incredible bean to lovely Crystal and she was so very fortunate to have you as her biggest champion. No words can ease the pain, but I hope good memories in time will bring peace. RIP sweet Crystal and know you were and are beloved by many.
Megan & Oren

 

(((Suki)))

I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and comfort in warm memories of Crystal. You were a wonderful bean to your precious little one.

My prayers go out to you.
Shelly