Monday, July 12, 2021

Gone But Not Forgotten

An entire year has passed since our beautiful Oliver lost his battle with Bobcat Fever.
I miss him with a passion.
I glance out of my kitchen window everyday and see this handmade reminder of his favorite sitting spot.
I'm convinced his snoring is still heard throughout the night.
And Tom-Tilly spends her days waiting for his return.
Rest easy my sweet boy.



22 comments:

DJan said...

My heart is filled with love for him, still to this day, and to you and your sadness I offer my own grief. Thank you for allowing me to have known him.

Rian said...

It's amazing how much you can miss them, Jo. Sometimes I think I see their shadow in the house... and I wonder if their spirit is still around.

Deanna said...

Hugs to you.
A beautiful kitty.

Kim said...

He was a lovely kitty. I'm sorry you lost him.

Belinda said...

Oliver was a beautiful cat. I know he took a piece of your heart when he left.

The Great Ethan Allen said...

I miss Oliver too! You used to post the most wonderful pictures of him. He reminded me of my Red. My favorite sidekick cat of all time. He was taken far too soon as well. But we now have three cats competing for his position and status. And they all have their quirks and special moments.

Pam said...

Such a beautiful guy. It is such a difficult thing to lose our loved pets. We never forget them and what they brought to our lives.

Henny Penny said...

Oh, I miss sweet Oliver too. He was certainly a special cat. Love you Jo.

L. D. said...

I like the handrail cat. It is hard to lose pets. Oliver was so special.

Kimberly Kirby said...

Can't believe it's been a year! I sure do miss those sweet pics/posts. Loved him! You're in my thoughts.❤

Brenda said...

I loved the pictures and comments you would post about Oliver. He was such a sweetie and I understand how much you miss him. My cat was 19 when she passed. I remember how hard it was to come home from work without her. I thoroughly enjoy your blog!

Edna B said...

What a beautiful photo of Oliver. RIP little man. Hugs, Edna B.

Betsy said...

So hard to lose a sweet pet. Very sweet picture of Oliver.
Betsy

Anonymous said...

A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...
I am by your side.
I live within your heart.
Now and always.

--Mary Frye

Heritage Hall said...

They give to us a gift far greater than we give to them....that is
why the world seems so poor without them...that place to show our
love .....

Janet @ My Miniature Donkeys said...

If I may be presumptuous -- think I know exactly how you feel.

Helen said...

I think all the "firsts" are very hard, so that first year is difficult. I'm finding it difficult right now as friends post about getting back into dog sports but with Keltic's loss in May, right now I don't have a dog ready to compete. It makes me miss Keltic and Beckett all the more.

R's Rue said...

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful kitty.

Winifred said...

He was such a gorgeous lad. I loved seeing his antics that you posted for us.
I still miss my gorgeous boy Oscar, I often thought I saw his huge fluffy tail disappearing through the door out of the corner of my eye. I lost my other lovely boy Thomas many years ago, he was ginger and white too and like Oliver used to sit on the garden fence. Your heart aches for them long after they're gone but the memories never leave you and you can smile through the tears.

Lori said...

It's so hard when they leave us.

Debbie Nolan said...

Ah I feel your loss. Last year two of my boys passed away. Sometimes out of the corner of my eye I think I see them sitting on the shed porch or the deck. Yes they leave us but their sweet memories live on. Take care and have a good weekend. Hugs!

Susie said...

Jo, Hugs to you. I miss your beautiful cat too. Blessings, xoxo, Susie