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Memories of Bill

We want to honor the memory of our wonderful cat, Bill. Bill was born in a laundry basket behind my bed 19 years ago. He was a great listener, he bestowed unconditional love, was my comforter, and my best friend. He was the greatest hunter and there was not a mouse or vole able to escape Bill's prowess. Five years ago, Bill, diagnosed with diabetes, started on insulin twice daily. He faced the pinpricks on his ears for testing and the needles with bravery and courage. He never complained and never "took off" when it was time for "Testing, Testing One, Two, Three!" Then, last January Bill was diagnosed with CRF, chronic renal failure. He was admitted and given IV's for the week-end while we sat at home worried that he would never make it back to us. Bill rallied and came home to sub Q treatments every day and pills and an occasional shot. He was the bravest boy! With a little chicken treat he would stay still during his treatments and for quite awhile he seemed to feel ok. We noticed that he started to sleep more and began to refuse food. I knew that we were nearing the time when we would have to say good-bye but I kept hoping that we had more time. Finally, his wonderful vet, Dr. Lindsay mentioned that it might be nearing "the time" and we knew that we needed to make the decision. For several days I fed Bill with a syringe if he would not or could not eat. I asked him to hold on until our company left so that his mama & papa could mourn and grieve in private. He seemed to understand and even got up to eat and drink on his own. He sat on my lap for hours seeming to understand that I needed him close. His smile was gone and he was tired which made the decision easier but no less painful. We will hold Bill in our hearts forever. Papa said that Bill made his heart bigger... I say he made me so happy for 19 years that a big part of me will be lost until we meet again. I have promised to be brave and to spend more time on the happy memories than the sad. Until we meet again... 9/27/08 This is our first day without you Bill. Booey has been searching for you..meowing mournfully. Papa and I just can't stop the tears. So many wonderful people have sent kind thoughts. We miss you BeBo! 10/3/08 Today it has been 1 week since we have been apart. Today we picked up your urn from the vet and you are under the lighted tree right where you liked to lay. We miss you terribly and our hearts are broken. Booey is still looking for you and seems to watch for your return. 10/08/08 Bill it is twelve days since you have been gone and we feel you near us all the time. Booey has been diagnosed with Hyper-T, the same thing you started out with five years ago. We will take good care of your beautiful gal pal Booey...she misses you so much! She tries to keep us on our toes but she just doesn't have your panache! 12/06/08 Beebo it is 71 days and my heart mourns your loss every minute of the day. 03/18/09 Today is day 173 without you Bill and although it is a bit easier my tears are barely under the surface. Today I recalled the way your nails tapped as you walked across the bathroom floor. We miss you so much! 08/26/09 Today is day 334 without you Bill. We think of you each day..today as we sat on the deck our thoughts went to your big blue eyes looking out at us through the screen. MissBooey is doing ok but her mournful cries at night remind us of your special time together. We miss you Beebo! 07/27/10 I stopped counting the days since you have been gone but that has not made the journey without you any easier. We still miss you and I have been going through some pictures reminding me just how handsome you were. Miss Boo is doing ok...somedays I still see her staring at your pictures and she's always quite protective of your urn. We spent time in Florida this year and I bet you would have loved it there. Sunny window most days! See you again... 09/28/11 It is so hard to believe that it has been three years without you. Miss Booey is doing well but she still misses you for sure. OMG still comes by every day to eat and still hisses as though he has never even met me. Today another cat showed up... a girl I think. Sometimes we feel like there is a sign somewhere telling stray and lost cats that there is a good meal to be found here. We have a HUGE mouse problem here while we are away in the winter. We need you! You know Miss Booey doesn't do mice...not like you! You were the best mouser, ever!!!! We miss you BeeBo.

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