Good-bye Hannah Eve (TW)
Tanada
loved and anticipated addition to this world. Today, as I write this,
my family mourns and my cats are purring to ease her trip to the rainbow
bridge. For those who don't know, the rainbow bridge is where our pets
go after this existence, to wait for their humans to join them.
What do you say to a young family after their sun leaves them? What to
you say to the mother, father, sister, and relatives to ease their pain?
How do you explain something so senseless and wrong as the loss of a
healthy little girl? You can't. All you can do is grieve with them and
pray for the loved ones to find peace and healing.
Good-bye Hannah Eve. You weren't here long enough. We never got to
hear about your first day of school, all the funny events of your life,
or send litter box offerings to anyone who would upset our little girl.
For you were our little girl.
You were one of a growing family of bare kittens loved by everyone in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes. You were loved for your sake as well as for
your parents. You were sweetness, sunshine, and the warmth of summer.
You were a little sister, cat friend, and beloved daughter. You were
loved by all of us, and will be missed by us all.
Hannah Eve
July 10, 2002 to September 12, 2004
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I cry when I think of Eve and I cry for Grace.
Eve's obituary in the local press is at
http://www.thetowntalk.com/obituaries/
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Takayuki
That's right - you did write that beautiful welcome for Eve, and it's
so sad that you now have to write a premature goodbye. Maybe you
could repost the welcome message? It was very poignant, even then.
Jo Firey
"Tanada" <tan...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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I have a hard time crying when I need to. Today I really needed to. Thank
you for writing this so beautifully. Finally in tears
Jo
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> What do you say to a young family after their sun leaves them? What to
> you say to the mother, father, sister, and relatives to ease their pain?
> How do you explain something so senseless and wrong as the loss of a
> healthy little girl?
Now look what you've done - you've got me crying again.
This was beautifully written. Thanks, Pam.
Joyce
Tanada
Takayuki wrote:
>
> That's right - you did write that beautiful welcome for Eve, and it's
> so sad that you now have to write a premature goodbye. Maybe you
> could repost the welcome message? It was very poignant, even then.
>
Here it is.
Dear Hannah Eve,
Welcome to the world. I don't know if any child born of a non celebrity
parent that was ever so eagerly looked forward to. You see, your mommy
loves cats. She loves cats so much that she goes onto the computer and
reads and posts messages to a cat news group called rec.pets.cats.anecdotes.
She loves you and your daddy and sister so much that when she found out that
she was pregnant with you, she told us all. And we love her so much, and
want her to have the best, that we celebrated with her and your daddy.
You've come into the world as a little girl with a big name and a bigger fan
club.
I remember how excited your mommy was when she told us that she was going to
give birth to you. One could feel the sun shining through her words and
feel her excitement. When you first moved and your mommy let us know, we
all rejoiced, you were alive and well. As you grew and became stronger, we
were there, teasing, encouraging, and hoping for the best for you, your
mommy, daddy and big sister Abi. We wrote words of encouragement and our
cats purred for you to be born healthy and strong. Cat purrs are not a
thing to be taken lightly.
People in Australia, New Zealand, England, Finland, Norway, Germany, Sweden,
Slovenia, Italy, and in most of the states of America have eagerly waited
for this moment. And now it's come. You're here. You're beautiful, with
dark hair and a proud but tired mommy and daddy. What can we tell you other
than welcome?
Well, enjoy your life. You have a great family and live with some wonderful
people.
Study and do well in school. Everyone will tell you this one, but it never
hurts to hear it over and over again. Good grades are the basis of your
future in life. Just remember that learning doesn't have to be hard or
boring. It can be a fun and fantastic process of discovery. You have smart
parents, you'll do well.
Always be kind to yourself as well as to others. Too many of us are
unfairly hard on ourselves, its easier than forgiving our mistakes and
trying not to make them again. That doesn't mean that you should never own
up to making mistakes or hurting others. Being kind doesn't mean that you
have to be irresponsible, just understand that you aren't and can't be
perfect. After all, making mistakes is part of learning.
Never think little of yourself. This means that you KNOW that no one has
the right hurt you or make you feel bad about yourself. You are a fine
person and anyone who hurts you will be greeted by a bag of dirty cat litter
sent by hundreds of cats from all over the world. Just let us know who and
what their mailing address is.
Love yourself as well as others. This means that you do your best to ignore
all those things that we tend to say to ourselves when we are unsure of
ourselves. Just remember that there is no such thing as too fat, thin,
tall, short, ugly, pretty, smart, stupid, selfish, selfless, or any of the
other self doubts we tend to bombard ourselves with on a daily basis.
Love animals. They don't do anything to be mean, it just seems like it at
times. The trust of an animal is never gained lightly, or given to just
anyone. Animals won't lie, cheat, belittle, flatter, or be anything but
honest. Most animals want to be friends, it's unkind people who make unkind
pets. Wild animals are wary for a good reason, and should be treated with
respect and a wariness of your own.
Have fun. That should say it all, but of course I've got to toss my
opinions in. Just be yourself and you'll have a good life. Trust your
parents and you can't go wrong. I know your mommy and I've met your daddy
online. They're fine people and they'll raise fine daughters.
Remember that all your honorary kitty and human uncles and aunts all over
the world love you and have eagerly awaited your arrival into this world.
Pam S. your honorary aunt in North Carolina, USA.
Yoj
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Amen!
Joy
Yowie
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Amen.
Yowie
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Singh
child too and it's impossible not to cry along with the family, and along
with you all, as I read this.
No words could be better spoken, and no finer tribute than your words,
Tanada.
Blessed be.
Baha
CatNipped
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"If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven,
And bring you home again"
Hugs,
CatNipped
Singh
I hope every one of you who's got a kid, or will soon, will copy this for them.
It should be put on plaques and given for baby showers. What a lovely way to
welcome a new cub, and what wise words.
Blessed be,
Baha
SUQKRT
In article <tFu1d.1050$n16...@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net>, Tanada
<tan...@earthlink.net> wrote:
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>Hannah Eve
>July 10, 2002 to September 12, 2004
Thanks Pam. I remember the Yahoo chatter posting labor updates on Eve's birth.
Suz
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suspect) could manage at this time, or ever.
And thanks too for the original "welcome Hannah Eve" post: most
moving.
Yours sadly & somewhat incoherently, but still purring as you are
Gordon & the TT
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Flippy
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That was beautiful, Pam. Thank you.
Purrs,
Flippy.
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gracecat
always been treasured, and read many times. This is one of those most
treasured of all things, ever.
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Seanette Blaylock
to say about Re: Good-bye Hannah Eve (TW):
>Ours is engraved. Sam Nash had it done for us via Pam's permission. It's
>always been treasured, and read many times. This is one of those most
>treasured of all things, ever.
Glad to see you here, choking up and nearly speechless at the
situation you're facing.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
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Thank you for putting this into words, Pam. All I can say is amen.
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Annie Wxill
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> Ours is engraved. Sam Nash had it done for us via Pam's permission. It's
> always been treasured, and read many times. This is one of those most
> treasured of all things, ever.
>
We're sending gentle hugs and healing purrs your way.
Annie, Jim, Cinder and Rosie
SUQKRT
In article <8flfk096kjignbk4f...@4ax.com>, Seanette Blaylock
<seanette.spam...@impulse.net> wrote:
>
>"gracecat" <grac...@bellsouth.net> had some very interesting things
>to say about Re: Good-bye Hannah Eve (TW):
>
>>Ours is engraved. Sam Nash had it done for us via Pam's permission. It's
>>always been treasured, and read many times. This is one of those most
>>treasured of all things, ever.
>
>Glad to see you here, choking up and nearly speechless at the
>situation you're facing.
>
>{{{{{hugs}}}}}
>
Agreed words are so inadequate to express what I feel.
{{{{{{{{{{gracie!}}}}}}}}}}}
Adrian
Thank you, Pam, you express our thoughts so much better than I can.
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A house is not a home, without a cat.
Tanada
gracecat wrote:
> Ours is engraved. Sam Nash had it done for us via Pam's permission. It's
> always been treasured, and read many times. This is one of those most
> treasured of all things, ever.
>
(((((Gracie)))))
Thanks. The highest honor I can think of, is to know that something I
wrote is treasured by others. I'm glad to see you here, hugs and purrs
continuing for you, Jody, Abi, and the rest of your family and friends.
Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven
CATherine
That is so sad. But you do have the gift of putting our feelings into
words. Thank you.
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CATherine
>
>
>Takayuki wrote:
>
>>
>> That's right - you did write that beautiful welcome for Eve, and it's
>> so sad that you now have to write a premature goodbye. Maybe you
>> could repost the welcome message? It was very poignant, even then.
>>
>
>Here it is.
>
>Dear Hannah Eve,
>
>Welcome to the world. I don't know if any child born of a non celebrity
>parent that was ever so eagerly looked forward to. You see, your mommy
>loves cats. She loves cats so much that she goes onto the computer and
>reads and posts messages to a cat news group called rec.pets.cats.anecdotes.
>She loves you and your daddy and sister so much that when she found out that
>she was pregnant with you, she told us all. And we love her so much, and
>want her to have the best, that we celebrated with her and your daddy.
>You've come into the world as a little girl with a big name and a bigger fan
>club.
>
<<<<<<snip>>>>>>
I remember that. I have it saved in my archives. It is lovely.
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Norm
>
> Two years ago, I wrote a welcome for a little girl. She was a much
> loved and anticipated addition to this world. Today, as I write this,
> my family mourns and my cats are purring to ease her trip to the rainbow
> bridge. For those who don't know, the rainbow bridge is where our pets
> go after this existence, to wait for their humans to join them.
>
> What do you say to a young family after their sun leaves them? What to
> you say to the mother, father, sister, and relatives to ease their pain?
> How do you explain something so senseless and wrong as the loss of a
> healthy little girl? You can't. All you can do is grieve with them and
> pray for the loved ones to find peace and healing.
>
> Good-bye Hannah Eve. You weren't here long enough. We never got to
> hear about your first day of school, all the funny events of your life,
> or send litter box offerings to anyone who would upset our little girl.
> For you were our little girl.
>
> You were one of a growing family of bare kittens loved by everyone in
> rec.pets.cats.anecdotes. You were loved for your sake as well as for
> your parents. You were sweetness, sunshine, and the warmth of summer.
> You were a little sister, cat friend, and beloved daughter. You were
> loved by all of us, and will be missed by us all.
>
> Hannah Eve
> July 10, 2002 to September 12, 2004
Pam, you are an excellent wordsmith. Thank you.
Grace, my best wishes to you and yours.
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