tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post2880832379508291341..comments2023-06-03T06:57:28.258-07:00Comments on Scenes From A Slowmoving Train: Writer's Island - Bookends and Second ChancesAnnie Jeffrieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-89968039603498563492008-02-27T15:21:00.000-08:002008-02-27T15:21:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry about Gus.I'm so sorry about Gus.TMTWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143205295749068093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-90481492725817347912008-02-27T13:13:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:13:00.000-08:00...a beautifully endearing written page of your li......a beautifully endearing written page of your life regarding animals... cats absolutely... the unspoken agreement between you two... the idea of not letting gus suffer... thank you for sharing a gus moment...little wing writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010376737431344381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-39318340700369151342008-02-25T00:46:00.000-08:002008-02-25T00:46:00.000-08:00I never thought of women as the bookends of life. ...I never thought of women as the bookends of life. It is a fantastic image. And I am saddened about your cat.ren powell https://www.blogger.com/profile/15593358547415514500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-55505010607598557582008-02-24T20:47:00.000-08:002008-02-24T20:47:00.000-08:00Hi Annie, Gus knew where to make his last home one...Hi Annie, Gus knew where to make his last home one where he would be loved and looked after. Cats have the nack of inching their way into our lives and leaving a yard in our hearts when they have to leave ... I like the sound of your vet, should be more like her. Hugs and smiles*!*Bimbimbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427788003822538655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-71791876042612258862008-02-24T18:15:00.000-08:002008-02-24T18:15:00.000-08:00I am so glad Gus had you both... I still hear my K...I am so glad Gus had you both... I still hear my Kliban and Tacky running through the house, little noses a quiver, and always nudging my hand in that ever so special way...Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101643429585271655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-34375450275380025062008-02-24T15:05:00.000-08:002008-02-24T15:05:00.000-08:00Touching, poignant! Lovely post!Touching, poignant! Lovely post!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-2879908834989345392008-02-24T00:37:00.000-08:002008-02-24T00:37:00.000-08:00What a touching story, full of love and compassion...What a touching story, full of love and compassion. It sounds like you and Gus were lucky to have found each other.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-85117267651180296052008-02-23T11:10:00.000-08:002008-02-23T11:10:00.000-08:00as a dog mom to two aging girls.. i deal with this...as a dog mom to two aging girls.. i deal with this fear daily.. not in that they are sick.. or too old... just fear... fear of losing them.. fear of being the one that has to "take them home" fear of my life without them...paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231453820728399262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-59940744961769866662008-02-23T08:17:00.000-08:002008-02-23T08:17:00.000-08:00Nice post. Brought tears to my eyes.Nice post. Brought tears to my eyes.Joyce Ellen Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494251587598676788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-32883842355408333302008-02-23T08:15:00.000-08:002008-02-23T08:15:00.000-08:00Poignantly beautiful post.snooty to bootPoignantly beautiful post.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/02/snooty-to-boot.html" REL="nofollow">snooty to boot</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-11893278263245076312008-02-23T00:36:00.000-08:002008-02-23T00:36:00.000-08:00I am sorry for your loss.I am sorry for your loss.Andi https://www.blogger.com/profile/08373098657928515718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-37720139467751431092008-02-23T00:17:00.000-08:002008-02-23T00:17:00.000-08:00Oh, I'm so sorry about your kitty. My parents have...Oh, I'm so sorry about your kitty. My parents have an elderly adopted cat that has some symptoms like you mention -- not being able to gain weight, and now, not keeping food down. The poor old guy. His time draws near. And us, we're going through canine cancer for the second time in two years (two different dogs). It's so hard, and that final decision is so hard. This is a beautifully written post. Gus was lucky to find your cat door.Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-91795436376094046782008-02-22T20:31:00.000-08:002008-02-22T20:31:00.000-08:00big hugs and condolences on the loss of Gus - he w...big hugs and condolences on the loss of Gus - he was obviously a special guy.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00660036228543217178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-11801336176378584782008-02-22T19:45:00.000-08:002008-02-22T19:45:00.000-08:00so very sorry to hear about the kitty.....my thoug...so very sorry to hear about the kitty.....my thoughts are with you.ULhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005895432233940416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-89447672860520037742008-02-22T14:52:00.000-08:002008-02-22T14:52:00.000-08:00oh annie, i am so sorry to hear your sad news. a ...oh annie, i am so sorry to hear your sad news. a very blessed kittie, gus was to have both your hearts. may he rest with the angels who have catnip in their robes. lots of love...q di bqualcosa di bellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15107076097533430296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-21885632917124437092008-02-22T13:45:00.000-08:002008-02-22T13:45:00.000-08:00The best animals in our life are as good as the go...The best animals in our life are as good as the good people in our life. I'm sure of it. I'm not willing to do tests on a sick animal either and cats who die naturally are not pretty to look at as they are grimacing and fighting it usually to the very end, but what a graceful way for Gus to end his time here. Bless you Miss Annieelf and Mr. Don.Mary Timmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610970753020969331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-83007650895407759312008-02-22T12:34:00.000-08:002008-02-22T12:34:00.000-08:00Blessed Be Annie. It's never easy, is it? I'll be ...Blessed Be Annie. It's never easy, is it? I'll be thinking of you and Don.Gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561924577382317051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-87046442097347053352008-02-22T09:24:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:24:00.000-08:00I do believe that Gus was meant to find your the l...I do believe that Gus was meant to find your the little 'cat door'! There's a reason for everything and this was the reason. He need someone to care and watch over him until it was time for him to depart. AnnieElf, you are the most caring of persons and your stories and words reflect that. I'm sorry to hear about Gus, but know that he is happy watching over you.Alice Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744757184275143211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-55622471916081682942008-02-22T08:40:00.000-08:002008-02-22T08:40:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry about Gus, but you did the right thin...I'm so sorry about Gus, but you did the right thing. You honored him by letting him go before things got really bad.<BR/><BR/>We've had to have three dogs put to sleep and it's always hard. Dan took the first two to the vet, but I took Lady. I figured it was my turn to shoulder the burden.<BR/><BR/>Then Dusty the cat up and died in front of us (heart attack?) one evening, which was very hard too.<BR/><BR/>I'm think of you,<BR/><BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-54309201360413411802008-02-22T08:24:00.000-08:002008-02-22T08:24:00.000-08:00I am so sorry about Gus! It sounds like he went ve...I am so sorry about Gus! It sounds like he went very peacefully. And what a wonderful place you were able to place him at, with all of your other furbabies.<BR/>I did get Mom in rehab late yesterday. Today is her birthday and I am going to take her lots of goodies. I know that all the prayers and positive thoughts from all of my wonderful friends and family is what got her into the rehab. Thanks for being here for us!!!<BR/>xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxoBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908610001765757691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-82807575627447875102008-02-22T07:28:00.000-08:002008-02-22T07:28:00.000-08:00Annie, I'm so sorry about Gus. I'm sure it was th...Annie, I'm so sorry about Gus. I'm sure it was the right thing to do but also not an easy decision to make. <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>JanetJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24228581.post-23554168660937074542008-02-22T07:10:00.000-08:002008-02-22T07:10:00.000-08:00So very moving, AnnieElf. I too have been through ...So very moving, AnnieElf. I too have been through this many times, but today's tears for your cat I've never met and the fondness that shows in your words.SLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574103178321487531noreply@blogger.com