Saturday, August 22, 2015

24 Hours

So much stopped yesterday at this time, it hardly feels like it has been 24 hours ago. A full day since my Nikki (almost 17)  had finished her breakfast and her brother's, hit the water bowl and had just settled in for her morning cleaning and nap when she was struck with a massive seizure and passed away.

Everything that was to take place yesterday did not, and it was replaced with acute grieving--

This morning my heart aches still, and thoughts of things I wanted to share this week on my blog are just not on top.

They will begin to bubble up soon, but til then I just wanted to share a couple of pictures of my girly - girl.








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16 comments:

  1. natalie. beyond the reefAugust 22, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Oh Rose....such a sweet thing, Nikki. She was as lucky to be your pal in life as you were to be hers.

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    1. Rose HughesAugust 22, 2015 at 11:16 AM

      thanks Nat -- you are among the many that knew Nikki in her Kitty of the Hood days, so you know how special she was

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  2. KatAugust 22, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    The loss of a furry companion creates a pain and a void like no other. Rest in peace, Nikki.

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  3. NancyAugust 22, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    Having experienced this myself, more than once, my heart breaks for you. Be comforted by the fact that you have wonderful memories and pictures of your baby, Nikki

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    1. Rose HughesAugust 22, 2015 at 11:17 AM

      each time is for a different little fur baby with their own memories wrapped up... thanks for your kind words Nancy

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  4. joanellAugust 22, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    so sorry for your loss and how wonderful she did not suffer

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    1. Rose HughesAugust 22, 2015 at 11:18 AM

      amazing, and gratitude is sinking in as the shock wears on us... thanks Joanell

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  5. UnknownAugust 22, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Rose, As a cat-lover, my heart aches for you. It will take a long time to overcome the hurt but just remember the good times.

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  6. Jean SAugust 22, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    They are not only pets but friends and my heart still aches for my big boy who died 3 years ago. They add so much to our lives. We have rescued a feral that someone dumped and she is a sweetie. It helps with the void. My thoughts are with you.

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    1. Rose HughesAugust 23, 2015 at 6:29 AM

      thanks Jean -- I have long memories of those fur family member that have passed, and I thank you for the reminder and sweet words

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  7. LisaAugust 24, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    oh Ruth, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful companion!

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  8. BethSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Sometimes there aren't any words. Please know that other hearts understand what you are going through, and how special it is to share your life with a cat or dog. Sending love to Nikki's brother, too.

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