We lost Ysabel today…

by | Oct 25, 2011 | Journal | 66 comments

We none of us planned on it. But Ysabel, I think, had picked her moment. She always slept with me. And she was unusually ‘with me’ last night, but today, surprising both Jane and me, she woke up with serious problems. She stayed for Jane’s birthday, catching, we think, the mood of anticipation and happiness in the house. She stayed for the party, she said her goodbyes last night. Today was the day. We took her to the vet in Efanor’s blanket, by purest accident: we didn’t know which one we’d taken, but she smelled it all over, and that made her happy. She walked into her cage on her own, as she did for every trip. She’s in no more pain or distress now. And I’m just kind of at loose ends, and lost. She and Efanor knew all four of our parents, who now are gone; they knew all the places we’ve lived together, but one; they were there for the move north and there for every trip south. So now we’re hurting, Jane and I, with a pain that’s for both of them. Here’s to two excellent kittehs, and so many, many good years. She’s buried right next to Efanor, beside the pond, under the red Japanese maple, under a shared stone.

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  1. catlinye_maker
    catlinye_maker on October 25, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    I’m so sorry. She was a great and special cat, and I know she is loved and will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you.

  2. OrionSlaveGirl
    OrionSlaveGirl on October 25, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    It is as if yet another knife has gone through my heart. I loved Ysabel and Efanor dearly, and miss them both. When scratching Ysabel behind the ears last night, and saying good-bye, I had no idea that would be for the last time, at least in this life.

  4. skitterling
    skitterling on October 25, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    May you be comforted by memories. I wish you well.

  7. Xheralt
    Xheralt on October 25, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope she doesn’t try to nip or claw the angel on animal admission duty on her way in to Heaven. But that would be soooo like her…

  8. lisakay
    lisakay on October 25, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    So very sorry. I lost my cat C.C. this spring my heart goes out to you.

  10. TabCat2
    TabCat2 on October 25, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    So great a loss; I am so very sorry.

  11. philospher77
    philospher77 on October 25, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear about Ysabel. Take care of each other and remember the good times. (hugs)

  12. berylkit
    berylkit on October 25, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    My condolences; letting go is so difficult especially when the kitteh has shared so much of your life.

  14. GreenWyvern
    GreenWyvern on October 25, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    I’m so sorry. Condolences and best wishes.

  15. cloudcat
    cloudcat on October 25, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    I’m so very sorry to hear about Ysabel. You have my most sincere condolences. Hugs to both of you and your remaining furry friends.

  17. andruec
    andruec on October 26, 2011 at 12:21 am

    I’m very sorry to hear that CJ and my thoughts are with you both.

  18. arkessian
    arkessian on October 26, 2011 at 12:32 am

    I so sorry to hear this, and my thoughts are with you and Jane.

  19. steveh11
    steveh11 on October 26, 2011 at 2:02 am

    So, so sorry to hear that you’ve lost another friend and family member.

  20. talismanmkr
    talismanmkr on October 26, 2011 at 4:07 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jane. My mother lost both her cats within a month of each other. I know how hard it was for her. As much as you talk about Ysabel and Efanor, I know they were so much more than “just cats” to you both. I wish you both the best.

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