Well, this has been an odd month. First of all, my apologies for being absent from the Twelve Days of Catherine. I didn't post once about it, or even publish my annual Wants and Needs Birthday List (which, by the way, is still available if you're interested).
In my defense I was VERY busy with the Young Life Fish Fry fundraiser. It being an all consuming fry makes it hard for me to get into the spirit of Catherine. I wasn't bummed, just too busy.
Then there was the Noodle factor. Her health slowly deteriorated until I decided on the night before my birthday that the next morning I would take her to the vet and have them pull the plug. Instead I woke up at 3:30 a.m. thinking about her and decided to go check her status. I scratched her ears and she kicked her leg a little. I said her name and she opened her eyes. Then she took a deep breath and left me. It was 3:58 (I got that from watching ER).
I got flowers for my birthday, so after a day or two I took them out and put them on her grave.
Carlos and I have formed a support group.
Past 3 a.m. when you posted--did you load up on your new coffee--why...Why...WHY didn't you call? Almost 18 years is a long time and a tough loss--stay happy for Carlos. He has to be hurting just like you are. My 25-year old cockatiel is living on borrowed time--I know I will have to call in sick after he passes. Luv you and thinking about you...waiting on that coffee order to come in--too!
ReplyDeleteCathern: I'm glad that Noodle returned to the earth in such a poetic way....on your birthday. I'm glad I got to stand by his grave AND see the flowers delicately placed on his resting place. RIP Noodle, RIP.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad. I'm glad he can see again and frolic through the grasses of heaven. He's missed here, though.
ReplyDeleteAwwww. I'm just now catching up on your last few posts. Goodbye sweet Noodle. Wow -that's along life for Noodle, and I'm sure it was wonderful. I'm thinking of you, too. May you and Carlos keep happy.
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