My Beloved and Beautiful Calliope is GA.

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  1. gingerand((calliope))(GA)

    gingerand((calliope))(GA) Member

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    wings_cat

    Calliope left me after midnight, last night. It was her time to go. She let me know it was time.

    She was diagnosed with CRF and thyroid issues in Dec. She was stage 1 with the kidney problems and her labs had been stable since the DX. Friday evening, she took an acute turn. She snuggled with me Friday night, but in a different way. She wouldn't eat her halo treats that she loves. She was drinking a lot of water, as she usually does. She's always been a big drinker, which is why that was not a signal to me, that she had FD. She had trouble walking, suddenly, and stabilizing herself. I thought her arthritis was bothering her. We'd just switched to giving the adaquin every 2 weeks rather than once a week and I was thinking that she still needed more, but I was wrong.

    I took her to the vet on Saturday morning, but, in my heart, I knew that she wouldn't be coming home, so I took some pictures of her in the kitchen before we left. The vet found that she was terribly dehydrated, and I know she wasn't dehydrated on Thursday, because I'd done the skin test. This all happened very quickly, though my vet told me they compensate for a long time before beans can see something wrong. The vet tried to run the labs, but the blood was too thick. She was going out of town, so she wanted to have Calliope go to the ER for monitoring and getting fluids and more labs,after some fluids. She put the port in, herself, and gave me fluids because she said it would be cheaper for her to do that than to get it done at the ER.

    So, I took Calliope to the ER with my socks that she loves so much and my Pj top from the night before, in her carrier. We'd snuggled with her really good at the vet's office while we waited for the labs to be run. She wasn't purring any longer, but she was rubbing her face on mine and enjoying all of the petting as much as she could, but she was tired and she was ready to go. I knew it, but I still held out hope. My vet told me to prepare myself, though she wasn't ready to give up on Calliope, yet.

    The ER doc was WONDERFUL. He was so caring and so gentle with Calliope. He called her sweet endearing names. He put her on the fluids and told me they would run labs later in the night, after she'd had fluids for a while. He took a lot of time with me.

    Her labs were beyond bad and she was horribly anemic. Her kidneys had gotten much smaller. So, just after midnight, I let her go. She is no longer in any pain. She doesn't have FD, she no longer has arthritis, kidney or thyroid issues. She doesn't have to get the adaquin shots, she hated so much. She is happy and healthy.

    The ER vet told me my vet had called him several times to check on Calliope. He said that from what my vet told him about me and from talking to me that I'd taken good care of Calliope and that I'd extended her life. He was so comforting in everything we discussed and in every decision we made. I was a mess.

    I will miss every movement Calliope made while she was with me. I'm devastated and completely heart broken. However, I am so grateful for the over 16 years we had together and I think we two were meant to be. I adopted Calliope when she was 4 weeks old, though I was told she was over 6 weeks old and weaned. She was not. For weeks, I got up all night and came home from work several times a day to hand feed her until she could eat on her own. She came to me needing my help and she left with me helping feel better in the last years of her life. I'm glad I was the one who answered that ad in the paper.

    For those who don't know our story, here is my one year OTJ post and which includes some thank yous to people who helped me through that.

    http://www.felinediabetes.com/phorum5/r ... sg-1773953

    I was going to PTS when Calliope was diagnosed with FD. I thought I had no choice, but the folks on this site helped me save her life and gave us both more time together.

    Special thanks to MaryJo and Smokie who talked to me for hours before and after I let Calliope go, until the wee hours of the morning and who helped me and supported me in some very difficult decisions under stressful conditions. MaryJo made me feel good about everything I decided and made me smile through the tears. What a good friend she has been to me.

    Special thanks to Miriam and Putty, who have always been there and who sent me kind and sweet notes when Calliope was diagnosed with all those new issues and yesterday and today, during all of this. I'm so grateful you are my friend.

    Special thanks to Mister Snuggles and Lil' Christmas who put on quite the show in my kitchen last night at 3:30 am with a ball they were batting into kingdom come. They made me laugh.

    Special thanks to Fat Lucy, who slept by my head all night and sits up against my thigh in my chair as I type this. She is so loyal and she sits by me every day, all day, while I work at the computer.

    Special thanks to Snugs, too, for working your way under my arms while I was sleeping and spooning with me all night. I needed that and Snugs would relocate in that position every time I turned over. It was nice to wake up during the night to a snugly kitty.

    Special thanks to Calliope who gave me so much joy for over 16 years and showed me what "tortitude" means. That joy far outweighs the grief that I feel right now, even though my heart is broken into a bazillion pieces. I know that joy will help me heal.

    I never could figure out how to reduce a picture of Calliope for this new site. Below are some pictures from the last several months or so of Calliope in one of her favorite places~snuggling in the many pillows on my bed. (At least, I hope I uploaded these photos, correctly.) She even has one of my socks in one of the pictures. She loved getting into all of those pillows and she liked sleeping above my head, so she could lick my hair off or maybe give me a hairball during the night.

    Calliope, you were loved and so was I. wings_cat
     

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  2. Larry and Kitties

    Larry and Kitties Well-Known Member

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    I am saddened by Calliope's passing. Sending purrs and prayers.
     
  3. velma & pooka

    velma & pooka Member

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    I'm so sorry you lost Calliope. I know you loved her very much and she you. I'm sending hugs and prayers your way.
     
  4. Hope + (((Baby)))GA

    Hope + (((Baby)))GA Well-Known Member

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    What a beautiful cat Calliope was and what a post you wrote on her passing. I can feel the love and the heartache and I'm crying for you and with you after reading it. Bless that ER vet for being so kind and caring......they should all be that way. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your beloved Calliope. It sounds like your other babies are doing all they can to comfort you and even though it helps, sometimes it brings even more tears. My heart goes out to you.

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  5. Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin

    Vicky & Gandalf (GA) & Murrlin Well-Known Member

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    I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Calliope. Bless you for doing the most unselfish thing so that she could be free . Thank you for sharing such a loving tribute when your heart is broken.

    Fly free on strong and healthy wings, Calliope. rb_icon
     
  6. Deb and Pippin

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    Our sincere condolences, its so hard to say goodbye but you gave her the greatest gift of all, freedom from pain and sent her off with lots of love and dignity.

    (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
     
  7. Karen & Smokey(GA)

    Karen & Smokey(GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss.

    May all your wonderful memories of Calliope comfort you...

    ...'til you meet again.
     
  8. Iorwen & Tray

    Iorwen & Tray Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss, I pray your grief is quickly replaced with all the happy memories.
     
  9. Michele&Molly

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    I am so sorry to learn of this news. I feel like i was right beside as you i read your post and only wish i was so i could lend you my shoulder to cry on.

    Thank you for attaching the photos that you did - what a beautiful baby and what a fun personality - all snuggled in the pillows that way.

    It truly is amazing how our pets become our family members and i hope it gives you comfort to know that Calliope led a full, happy life and was blessed to be part of such a loving family as yours. She will live forever through your love and memories.

    My heart goes out to you for your heartbreaking loss. All my love, Michele
     
  10. Linda and Bear Man

    Linda and Bear Man Well-Known Member

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    Thank you for sharing Calliope's story and her beautiful photos. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
     
  11. Hillary & Maui (GA)

    Hillary & Maui (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am so very sorry for your loss. Fly Free Sweet Calliope and may you have a gentle landing over at rainbow bridge. rb_icon

    May General Noisy show you around and be your escort to the OTJ parties. there you can watch over the other kitties and play pranks on them with Madison and Noisy.

    wings_cat
     
  12. Libby and Lucy

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    (((((((((((((Ginger)))))))))))))))

    I'm sitting here in tears for you. You're the best mama bean ever and Calliope knows it. I know you'll miss her.

    Fly free, sweet Calliope. You were an inspiration to many beans and kitties here.
     
  13. Wendy & Tiger

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    I am so sorry it was Calliope's time to go!!

    What a wonderful tribute to your special girl, and to your love for each other. Calliope will always live on in your heart!


    In case you want it... I took the liberty of cropping one of the pictures of your beautiful girl and re-sized it to fit as an avatar on this board.



    Sending many hugs and prayers...
     

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  14. Sarah and Velcro

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    I'm so sad to read this. :(
    Fly free sweet one
    (((ginger)))
     
  15. Dana & Thomas

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    What a great love you two shared. Godspeed Calliope and healing hugs to you.
    Dana
     
  16. Helene & Tizon

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    I am very sorry for your loss.
    May all your wonderful memories of Calliope comfort you.
    Fly free sweet Calliope, fly free!
     
  17. gingerand((calliope))(GA)

    gingerand((calliope))(GA) Member

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    Oh, Wendy, I can't thank you enough. I was so depressed that I had that blank avatar. I wanted a picture of her there, right now, so badly. This was absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the picture is purrfect. I cried happy tears when I saw your post and successfully got it done. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Just the sweetest darn thing, ever!!
     
  18. Deb & Spot

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    I am so very sorry to hear that Calliope had to make her journey across the bridge. She left this world knowing that she was loved more than life itself. Fly Free Sweet Calliope.
     
  19. Michelle and Mannie (GA)

    Michelle and Mannie (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss - it is so apparent what a special bond you had with her. a memory that will always be there. it is so touching to read that the civvies are there to take care of you - they too will not forget. fly free sweet calliope.
     
  20. LynnLee + Mousie

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    I am so so sorry. I remember when you guys found FDMB and how hard it was in the beginning and how we worried so because there aren't many members in your neck of the woods. I've always loved the name Calliope. so so sorry for your loss.
     
  21. Nina and KB

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    ((( Ginger )))

    I'm so sorry your beautiful girl has passed.

    She is so pretty in the avatar, I'm glad you were able to add that.
     
  22. Cheryl and Winnie

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    so very sorry Calliope had to leave you. She was very lucky to have you as her bean.

    Fly Free Calliope ! wings_cat

    I'm glad your other kitties are taking good care of you .

    with sympathy,
     
  23. Laura and Oreo

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    Oh Ginger, I'm so very sorry. Fly free sweet Calliope. Oreo is there waiting to help you on your journey.
     
  24. maryjoandsmokie

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    Oh Ginger! My heart is breaking for you.
    You have been a wonderful Mom to Calliope and did everything possible to make her better. And now you have given her the best gift of all!
    Now she is Healthy and Happy and is in a beautiful place and chasing butterflies.
    I know you are hurting.
    God be with you.
    Love and Prayers my friend.
     
  25. tuckers mom

    tuckers mom Well-Known Member

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    What a beautiful tribute to dear sweet Calliope. She was well loved and will continue to feel and give that love from the Bridge where she is free from pain and feeling only joy. Her memories will comfort you in time.
     
  26. Miriam and Putty (GA)

    Miriam and Putty (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I wa so sad to hear about Calliope. I know how much you loved her and how close you two were. You had that special bond from when she first came to you and then again when she was dx with FD.
    My heart aches for you my friend.

    Fly free sweet Calliope. rb_icon
     
  27. Jill and Remi

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    ((Ginger)) I am so sorry to see this. I know how special she was and I know how much you will miss her. She was such a fighter. Fly free sweet Calliope!
     
  28. Victoria & Sundance

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    ((((Ginger)))) I am so sorry to read of Calliope's passing. It's left me with a heavy heart. I'm sorry for the pain you are feeling at this moment. I, and others here, know it too well. I hope in time that pain eases into wonderful happy memories of a very special friend. I will remember Calliope always.

    Hugs.
     
  29. Randi & Max (GA)

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    I am so sorry for your loss.
    Fly free sweet Calliope.
     
  30. jt and trouble (GA)

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    It is a beautihul tribute to the love of a lifetime. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
    Jeanne
     
  31. Cathie & Baby

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    I am so sorry to hear of Calliope's passing. You have been such a wonderful caregiver. Calliope was so lucky to have you and you to have her. Special ones find each other. Love and hugs.
     
  32. WCF and Meowzi

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    (((Ginger))) I am so sorry to see this. Fly free, Calliope.
     
  33. OptOut

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    Oh, Ginger! I'm so sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing her story with us. Take care of yourself and the other furries - everybody will be sad. :cry:
     
  34. Michelle and Doodle

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    Oh this is so sad :(
    I'm so sorry (((Ginger)))
     
  35. Susie and Moochie

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    Oh (((((Ginger)))))! I can't tell you how very sorry I am! Calliope was a beautiful girl and did she ever know that she was loved! I thank you as well for sharing her with us.

    Run free, Calliope! Your mama loves you and she is so right - no more FD, no more pain! You are young and healthy again as you deserve, sweetie!
     
  36. Kelly & Logan

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    I am so sorry for your loss. Calliope sounds like she was an amazing kitty and was so loved by you. May your memories bring you great comfort.
     
  37. HollyandSpader(GA)

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    I am so sorry.

    What a wonderful tribute.

    Fly free, Calliope.
     
  38. Fleapunk

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    (((((((((Ginger)))))))) I was so sorry to read this. :(
    You have been the most wonderful Mom to your beautiful girl. I'm glad the other kitties are there to help get you through this.
    I just loved the tribute. ((((((((Hugs for you all)))))))

    Jackie & Punk.
     
  39. Lisa and Merlyn (GA)

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    :cry: Oh no!!! Many tears here. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are a great mommabean. ((((((((((((((((((((((GINGER)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Sending many cyber hugs. Calliope is flying free now, whole and healthy over the Rainbow Bridge. rb_icon.
    wings_cat
     
  40. M L and Cleo (GA)

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    What a wonderful tribute you wrote for your beautiful girl.

    Sending prayers for comfort and peace.
     
  41. CD and BigMac

    CD and BigMac Well-Known Member

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    Ginger, what a beautiful kitty and lovely tribute. I am very sad to hear that she had to leave you, but she lives forever in your heart and in the hearts of many here on this board with whom you shared friendships and will continue to count on as friends. Wendy's thoughtfulness in helping with the avatar of Calliope was just so touching. ((((many hugs to you)))
     
  42. Sheila & Beau GA & Jeddie GA

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    ((((Ginger)))) I am so very sorry. Fly free Calliope. rb_icon

    Such a beautiful picture of her for your avatar - so glad Wendy was able to do that for you.

    (((hugs)))
     
  43. Jen & Squeak

    Jen & Squeak Well-Known Member

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    oh I am sorry!
     
  44. Melissa&Popcorn(GA)

    Melissa&Popcorn(GA) Member

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    I am so sorry for your loss of Calliope. She was and always will be one very lucky kitty to have been loved so very much. One day you will be together again at Rainbow Bridge, but until that day comes, she will be with you in your heart, in your dreams, and in your memories.
     
  45. Pam and Layla

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    (((Ginger)))

    I'm so sorry. Calliope was beautiful and had such a wonderful life with you.

    Fly free swee Calliope!

    Hugs,
    Pam
     
  46. Roni and Moonie

    Roni and Moonie Well-Known Member

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    GINGER Oh Nooooooooo!!! Calliope--OMG I am crying so much right now i can hardly type...I cant believe that sweet Calliope has gone ahead!!--Ginger I am heartbroken for you, who fought so very very hard to keep Calliope well & healthy, sacrificing so much for her..
    You both gave each other so very very much..And you gave so much to the board too--I am speechless...
    Seems like so long ago when we were together on Alternative Monitoring--And struggling, then Calliope got better & better, & OTJ..
    I am so sorry for this great loss--But I know she had such a wonderful life with you--
    I can barely say this--Fly Free Dearest Calliope.. wings_cat We will miss you.
     
  47. Joan and Madison

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    (((Ginger))) I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I know that Calliope has many friends meeting her at the Rainbow Bridge to show her the ropes.
     
  48. Jill & Alex (GA)

    Jill & Alex (GA) Senior Member Moderator

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    oh ginger... my heart is hurting for you. to say i'm sorry just seems so inadequate.
    may you soon find comfort in your memories...
    fly free, beautiful calliope! wings_cat

    ((((((((((hugs))))))))))
     
  49. Emmy & Dude

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    ((Ginger)) I'm so sorry to see this post and do so love that picture that was made for your avatar. That little face is beautiful - but then I too am so partial to these "tortitudinous" little girls.

    what a wonderful life you had with and gave to your beautiful Calliope. And then you gave the most precious gift of all - freedom of any further pain - and took that pain and grief for yourself.

    I'm so sorry that you had to say goodbye and know that she is looking down with such love on you for all those years of devotion you gave to her.

    My heart goes out to you in your sadness and many tears are falling with yours tonight - another of our "board special kitties" has joined so many at The Bridge.

    I'm sending many comforting thoughts and prayers your way in the hopes that the wonderful years of love and memories you shared will help to comfort you in your grief and sadness.

    Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)
     
  50. BobsMom

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    I am so very sorry for your loss.
    wings_cat
     
  51. Venita

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    (((((Ginger))))) My tears fall with yours. I am so very sorry. Fly free and land softly, Calliope, and send your mom your amazing love every day. wings_cat
     
  52. Helen & Snickers

    Helen & Snickers Member

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    What a beautiful girl she was. You took wonderful care of her and gave her a love-filled life... I'm so sorry for your loss.

    Helen
     
  53. Pat+Raja+Shadow (GA)

    Pat+Raja+Shadow (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Fly free sweet beautiful Calliope....you will always be loved.....

    ((((((Ginger)))))) My condolences to you in this very sad loss. I know your heart is breaking, as is mine for you but you have wonderful years together...you two...and came through many trials. You had added years when you began the FD journey together instead of bidding farewell back then. :YMHUG:
    May the memories of those years that you had together from when she was 4 weeks old be a comfort to you and give you strength until you meet again....
    Sending love
    Pat
     
  54. D and Noisy

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    Last night, I told DH that one of Noisy's best friends went to see him today. I know they found each other and are guarding over the special kitties here. Calliope is the kitty I would RUN to when I saw someone was having trouble testing. Your posts, over years, helped so many others. You and Calliope will forever help other cats.
    I am so very sorry for your heart ache.
    Your tribute to your girl is beautiful. Thank you for sharing such an incredible cat with us.
    Fly forever free precious Calliope.
     
  55. Natasha & Seamus

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    I am so sorry for your loss, crying into my coffee over here :(
     
  56. Lee and Tida (GA)

    Lee and Tida (GA) Member

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    I am so sorry Ginger. I know exactly what you are going through. Your story sounds so much like what I just went through with Tida in February. She was almost 18.

    Your Calliope was a beautiful girl. She sounds like such a trooper. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many tears for you. ((((Hugs))))
     
  57. OLM Catnip Cottage

    OLM Catnip Cottage Well-Known Member

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    What a very lovely girl. I know you miss her terribly. May God bring you comfort and peace.
     
  58. Donna and Flame

    Donna and Flame Well-Known Member

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    Oh gosh Ginger... not Calliope... Oh my God, I am so, so very sorry to read this. I'm not here that much any more and when I saw this my heart just sank.
    I can barely see thru the tears to write this.

    You and Calliope have always had a very special place in my heart. I remember so well your very first posts in Health and then when you came to Lantus Land and how you continued to give so much support and encouragement to newbies who thought they couldn't do it either... but you let them know they could... and they did.
    Calliope's legacy will live on in all of the other kitties her bean was able to help, because Calliope taught her what was possible. And that is a great legacy to leave! Calliope will never be forgotten.

    My heart grieves and my tears meld with yours my friend. Words seem woefully inadequate right now.

    Fly high and free and proud beautiful Calliope, and may you land softly at the Bridge. You will always be loved dear one.

    (((((Ginger))))) my deepest condolences.
     
  59. Cyn and Cosmo

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    Ginger- I am so so so sad to hear that your dear sweet Calliope is no longer with you physically.
    But you were so lucky to share that special relationship with her.

    fly free Calliope!
     
  60. sharon and sparky

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    I am so sorry you lost Calliope. She had a wonderful life and is now whole and healthy again. Fly free>>>>><<<<<
     
  61. LindaLee & Napoleon

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    My heart goes out to you, Ginger. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Calliope with us.

    Many hugs...
     
  62. Gina & Yittle (GA)

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    I'm so very sorry for your loss.
     
  63. jan and Hep and sara (GA)

    jan and Hep and sara (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Ginger,

    I was so sorry to hear about Ginger. I remember reading about you two a lot when I came to this site. I know you loved her very much. Although I know you will miss her very much. Know that you respected her and knew when the time was right for her. Shes in no pain now.

    I hope that reading from all these caring people will help ease your pain some.

    Your in my thoughts.

    jan and sara
     
  64. Allie & Myrtle (GA)

    Allie & Myrtle (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Oh, Wendy, I can't thank you enough. I was so depressed that I had that blank avatar. I wanted a picture of her there, right now, so badly. This was absolutely the sweetest thing ever and the picture is purrfect. I cried happy tears when I saw your post and successfully got it done. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Just the sweetest darn thing, ever!![/quote]

    Wendy (bless her!) did this for me, too, and it was such a kind and thoughtful gesture - I couldn't figure it out for myself either.
    I can just imagine how extra touching it would be for you at this very sad time.

    Calliope was (is) such a beautiful girl, and your tribute to her brought tears to my eyes. It was wonderful that she was surrounded by so much love and tenderness right at the end of her life from the vet and assistants as well as from you. A great and appropriate way for her to take her leave - and it gives you some little comfort too when you remember her last hours.
    Always remember you can share your sadness on the Grief forum if it helps - there are always people there to listen and try to offer comfort in the days ahead.
     
  65. Carol-Charlie

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    Crying as I'm reading your loving post. I am so very sorry that Calliope had to go ahead... I believe firmly that creatures that love as much as our little kitties do.... will be waiting for our arms to hug them again, when our time on earth is accomplished.
     
  66. JeanK

    JeanK Member

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    {{{ So sorry to hear about your beautiful Calliope! }}} Thanks for sharing your story and the pix.
     
  67. chriscleo

    chriscleo Well-Known Member

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    oh, no! i was so sorry to hear about calliope. i know you did what was best for her, as she loved and trusted you to do. it's the worst decision in the world to have to make but there's comfort in knowing it's what she needed. sending love and cyber hugs in your time of loss. (((HUGS)))
     
  68. Simon & Sam

    Simon & Sam Member

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    We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Calliope with us.

    The Rainbow Bridge has a beautiful new resident today.

    Fly free Calliope

    Love
     
  69. Jen and Oreo (GA)

    Jen and Oreo (GA) Well-Known Member

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    I've been offline and just now saw this. I'm so sorry.

    Fly free beautiful Calliope. (((Ginger)))
     
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