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nuxvomica

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27. Thank you all for your kind thoughts
Mon Dec 12, 2022, 10:39 AM
Dec 2022

My post began as a way to fix in my mind my memories of Felix and I found that song we shared was at the center of our relationship. Sing it to a sick or angry cat and see what happens. Maybe it resonates with his species somehow; the sentiment of it certainly resonates with me. And I found that posting my thoughts and reading your responses has helped me start to heal a little. This is the first time in 30 years we have not had a fur friend in our home (except from one month in 2007 when I was "between cats" though in expectation of two kittens that were still being weaned) and every loss in that time has found healing in the touch of warm fur and the blessed sound of purring. And I will add that the kind thoughts of fellow DUers is also a remedy. Thank you so much.

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When I fell in love [View all] nuxvomica Dec 2022 OP
You have moved me to tears Siwsan Dec 2022 #1
Got me too. n/t Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #6
Condolences for your loss. Such a huge loss. demigoddess Dec 2022 #2
Hugs. So glad for the precious time you had together catrose Dec 2022 #3
.... love_katz Dec 2022 #4
More pix of beloved Felix: Rhiannon12866 Dec 2022 #5
Crying... That is so perfect in every way... Thanks for sharing.!!! Karadeniz Dec 2022 #7
So very sweet.. onecaliberal Dec 2022 #8
So beautifully put. Hope22 Dec 2022 #9
I'm so glad that you two had each other RainCaster Dec 2022 #10
Very touching. Thank you Evolve Dammit Dec 2022 #11
I don't get teary often . . . Aussie105 Dec 2022 #12
so bittersweet, sorry for your loss peacebuzzard Dec 2022 #13
You had me bawling after just a few sentences. brer cat Dec 2022 #14
What a beautiful goodbye. I'm sorry for your loss. yonder Dec 2022 #15
I cried. PatrickforB Dec 2022 #16
What a beauty. StarryNite Dec 2022 #17
I am so so sorry irisblue Dec 2022 #18
Super strong hugs to nuxvomica and all who loved Mr. Felixs' all loving names. Tikki Dec 2022 #19
Wow 1WorldHope Dec 2022 #20
The Cycle of Love and Death PSPS Dec 2022 #21
Every tear I've been able to hold back for days just burst through the flood gates. Recent and Ziggysmom Dec 2022 #22
I'm so sorry. Duppers Dec 2022 #23
What a wonderful tribute and memorial to your beloved Felix. Fla Dem Dec 2022 #24
Oh my God. Maraya1969 Dec 2022 #25
Lady Bast, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace niyad Dec 2022 #26
Thank you all for your kind thoughts nuxvomica Dec 2022 #27
Been there, sad to say. calimary Dec 2022 #28
That broke my heart. I_UndergroundPanther Dec 2022 #29
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