Saturday, July 18, 2020

My Oliver



It is with great sadness that I'm writing to tell you our big,  beautiful boy Oliver has slipped away from us. Despite his brave and heroic battle , the cruel and unforgiving disease has taken him away.
He passed, cradled in my arms, as I whispered my love and adoration for him.
Godspeed my ginger boy, you will be missed beyond words.

💔

I Loved You Best

So this is where we part, My Friend,
And you'll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
New pleasures there you'll surely find.

I will go on; I'll find the strength,
Life measures quality, not it's length.
One long embrace before you leave,
Share one last look, before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true,
But they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you've taught.

Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
Take with you this....I loved you best.

~Jim Willis 


Oliver 2008 -July 17 2020

44 comments:

EAS said...

So very sorry. Please accept my condolences.

Deb said...

Jo...I am so sorry to hear of Oliver's passing. What a cruel disease that is. I know he was in good hands as he fought this and that he knew he was loved. My heart breaks for you.
I send you a hug and my condolences. xo

Jo said...

My dear Jo, I commented a while ago using an incorrect name. My sincere apologies. I, for on, should remember your name! Please forgive me and please know that I, a fellow animal/cat lover, am thinking of you at this sad time. Blessings and cyber hugs, Jo (South Africa)

Gina said...

Dear Jo,
I hope that Oliver's happier, healthier days will sustain you in this time of loss. Be filled with the best memories of him. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Susie said...

Jo, My heart is hurting for you. I will miss your Oliver. He was the prettiest orange cat I had ever seen. The poem just said it all. Hugs to you dear friend. Blessings, xoxo, Susie

susie @ persimmon moon cottage said...

I'm sorry to read that Oliver has passed away. He was a very handsome cat. May you hold to the memories of the fun times with Oliver. It's so hard when our sweet pets pass away.

Kim said...

I'm so sorry! Poor kitty!

Debbie Nolan said...

Dear one so very sorry about your sweet boy. Have always believed that those we love in this life we will never lose. They live on in our heart. Take care.

Rian said...

Jo, I’m afraid that I missed something as I thought Oliver had recovered. So sorry to hear this news. I know you must be devastated. Some hold a special place in our hearts and their loss will always be felt - even over time.

vic said...

Oh so sorry. It's hard to lose a beloved pet. They leave a real hole that's difficult if not impossible to fill.

He was a beauty!

local alien said...

RIP Oliver. He was such a handsome cat.

Cheryl said...

I am so very sorry for the loss of your handsome Oliver and I feel your pain.

Charlotte said...

I am so sorry to read the passing of Oliver, such a handsome boy he was. 💔💔
I know the pain you feel at this moment.
You gave him a blessed life of love and care.

Nellie said...

I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you special hugs!

Kelly said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just discovered your blog on this sad day today. You have a beautiful blog and Oliver was a beautiful cat. I send you comfort and peace. Our beloved pets truly are family and I know Oliver will be missed <3

Belinda said...

Oh Jo, I am so sorry. A piece of our heart goes with them when they go. I'll be keeping you in prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Edna B said...

I am so sorry to hear that Oliver has passed on. Pogo and I are sending you hugs. You gave him love and a good life. He will always remember you. Cherish all your beautiful memories. The poem is really beautiful. Take care, and know that we are thinking of you. Hugs, Edna B.

Nancy said...

I am so sorry! My heart breaks for all of you!

NanaDiana said...

Oh- I am so sorry. I lost my Mistycat a few years ago and still miss her. They do capture a piece of your heart forever, don't they? My heart aches for you. xo Diana

Jd said...

I am so sad he's gone. That beautiful nose. That sweet face. Thank you for the poem.
I've never read that before. Love to you.Denise

Gemma's person said...

I am so very sorry. Hugs and tears.

Lori W. said...

Oh what sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a gorgeous cat.

Barbara Anne said...

My sincere sympathy to you and the family who loved Oliver. He will certainly live on in your memories and family stories as you miss his sweet presence.

Hugs!

Henny Penny said...

Oh Jo, I am so very sorry. My heart aches for you. So glad you were holding him. He knew how much you loved him. Wish I could give you a big hug. Love you Jo.

Marlane said...

I am so very sorry. Having lost cats of my own I feel for you.

DJan said...

I am crying, I can't help it. I loved him, too. My most sincere sorrow for your loss, the universe is poorer for us all. :-(

It's.a.crazy.world said...

Oh, so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.

thecrazysheeplady said...

{{{hug}}}

1st Man said...

Thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs from us and some soft purring from our fur baby to you.

Marcheline said...

I am a life-long cat companion, and when you love cats, you know this day is coming, and it never gets easier.

You loved Oliver more than anyone else could have, you cared for him immensely, you gave him your love and encouragement and happiness, and his life would not have been as sweet with anyone else. When it was his time to go, it was not your fault - and you did everything possible to make his passage easy. It's all you could have done.

Remember the good times, and be glad you have such lovely photos to keep his memory alive.

Hugs!

Unknown said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Oliver. My heart is breaking for you. God Bless

Bernideen said...

I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet Kitty. It is always a difficult time - at least it was for me and also for you, for that I am sure! Prayers and keep those sweet memories in a special place in your heart!

Divers and Sundry said...

I am so sorry for your loss :(

Heritage Hall said...

Jo dear, so sorry to hear this sad news....Oliver was such a handsome creature and his presence will be missed by all...always looked forward to his latest photo. What joy and pleasure he gave just by being "Oliver"... May your heart be eased by the love and companionship you shared. Thank
you for that lovely and meaningful poem. Peace and blessings.

donna baker said...

Oh Jo, I wondered how Oliver was. I am so sorry for you both. I lost my Emmy in the spring and I thought I would die, but I didn't. My very best to you dear.

Christy said...

So sorry to hear that. We had to let a kitty go today too. The pain is real. Be kind to yourself.

The Wykeham Observer said...

I'm sorry to hear about Oliver. I hope you have peace. Phil/MN

Anita said...

Ohh nooo!That is soo sad!I can not read it!May you have strength to cope with this

I am so sorry!

Anita

Julie said...

Dear Jo,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Oliver even though it was only through pictures and your words about him. He was a very special cat. I am so glad that you had him and that he had you as an owner, he had such a happy life.
God bless you!
Julie

Yvonne said...

I've had a hard time commenting to this post. I'm still devastated by the loss of my Persian, and when I read your post I cried again for you. He was such a beautiful sweetheart. Many hugs, dear lady.

Annie said...

So, so sorry. I so hoped he would beat it. Rest in peace little guy.

L. D. said...

I am so sorry. You were the best mom he could ever have. He was the best yellow cat of all the world.

Lowcarb team member said...

I am so sorry, my condolences.

All the best Jan

Winifred said...

That is so sad to hear Jo. Just been catching up on your blog to see how he was doing bless him. Funny how we can get attached to cats we've never actually met, so many people have loved him and will miss his photos and activities. You must be absolutely heart broken. God bless you both. x