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MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 08:50 PM Sep 2015

Eulogy to Mr. Mickey 2 Feb 1996 - Sept 10, 2015

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I'm not going to take up too much space in GD for this, but I hardly ever go to the pet group, and …. well, I AM Mr. Mickey's Mom. I always will be. Forever and ever in my heart he goes on living, just like his departed sister, Mallory, his nemesis sister, Scoobie, his loving big sister, Jessie…

Heart aches now, but this in time will pass. I just want to say one thing about my boy, who lived such a wonderful life with me that I took him up for my DU name. The things we see in life where nature on its own is concerned… These are lessons for us. If we watch animals, they forgive, they have unconditional love. They shape and mold us, just like my heart was re-arranged.

There will never be another one like this boy. So many DU posts with him on my lap at the board. I dedicate this post to him.

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Eulogy to Mr. Mickey 2 Feb 1996 - Sept 10, 2015 (Original Post) MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 OP
RIP, Mr. Mickey. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #1
Thanks, Velveteen... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #3
What a sweet fuzzer! Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #2
That's funny... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #4
I love animals, cats especially. Juicy_Bellows Sep 2015 #6
Take care now Mr Mckey's Mom. He lived a long cat life . He must of had lots of love and care Person 2713 Sep 2015 #5
Hi MrMickeysMom! That's a great post for Mr Mickey! ralps Sep 2015 #7
Lady Bast, hold this beloved companion close to you. (((((((mrmickeysmom) niyad Sep 2015 #8
(sigh) MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #9
As a cat lover (and ex-owner/servant) this really saddens me. nomorenomore08 Sep 2015 #10
18 and a half… you bet... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #15
Unconditional love, indeed. Stinky The Clown Sep 2015 #11
Thanks, Stinky. MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #17
Heartfelt condolences to you Gloria Sep 2015 #12
Sorry for your loss. enlightenment Sep 2015 #13
may you someday find peace... riderinthestorm Sep 2015 #14
() Jack Rabbit Sep 2015 #16
I'm so sorry you lost your boy. Cats and the internet just go together. nolabear Sep 2015 #18
So sorry for your loss TuxedoKat Sep 2015 #19
Queequeg... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #23
No, I got the name from Moby Dick TuxedoKat Sep 2015 #28
Sorry to hear of your loss. You and Mr. Mickey had a lovely, long life together. tblue37 Sep 2015 #20
Thanks, blue... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #27
I'm so sorry to read your post. SoapBox Sep 2015 #21
May you enjoy all your remanding days with Ozwald, Soap... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #25
So sorry for your loss. GoneOffShore Sep 2015 #22
Mr. Mickey... Dont call me Shirley Sep 2015 #24
God bless Mr Mickey. retrowire Sep 2015 #26
. Omaha Steve Sep 2015 #29
RIP Mr Mickey...... AuntPatsy Sep 2015 #30
I feel and understand your love and grief... Duppers Sep 2015 #31
So sorry for your loss. SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #32
... 2naSalit Sep 2015 #33
((((MrMickeysMom)))) Solly Mack Sep 2015 #34
So, so sorry. Laffy Kat Sep 2015 #35
I am so sorry for your loss irisblue Sep 2015 #36
(sigh) OnyxCollie Sep 2015 #37
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifelong Protester Sep 2015 #38
I am so sorry blondie58 Sep 2015 #39
........ daleanime Sep 2015 #40
so sorry for your loss magical thyme Sep 2015 #41
Rest in peace, Mr. Mickey. Uncle Joe Sep 2015 #42
So sorry for your loss, MrMickeysMom senz Sep 2015 #43
... Skittles Sep 2015 #44
Bless you and Mr. Mickey! DiehardLiberal Sep 2015 #45
Bless you and Mr. Mickey. Am hurting with you AikidoSoul Sep 2015 #46
This song comforts me. So sorry. roody Sep 2015 #47
I listened to this first thing this morning while reading the over-night posts... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #50
Rip Mr. Mickey Liberal_in_LA Sep 2015 #48
my sincere condolences renate Sep 2015 #49
I'm so sorry. myrna minx Sep 2015 #51
Sweet face on that boy. (hugs) peacebird Sep 2015 #52
Thank you for your words of love and support... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #53
RIP Mr. Mickey. Hugs to you Mr. Mickey's Mom. livetohike Sep 2015 #54
Your wish is already helping me do that... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #64
. GreatGazoo Sep 2015 #55
(((((((Mr. Mickey))))))) WillyT Sep 2015 #56
I'm so sorry! herding cats Sep 2015 #57
I'm sure he had a full, happy life under your care. oasis Sep 2015 #58
I'm sorry for your loss. n/t Gore1FL Sep 2015 #59
Few things in life are harder than losing a beloved furfriend. hifiguy Sep 2015 #60
Aw no... navarth Sep 2015 #61
... MrMickeysMom Sep 2015 #65
I'm so sorry kcr Sep 2015 #62
I adore cats. stage left Sep 2015 #63

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
4. That's funny...
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:01 PM
Sep 2015

I was sort of blubbering when I wrote it.

I like you bi-line. I feel sometimes like I have a heart big as a house for these soft creatures.

Juicy_Bellows

(2,427 posts)
6. I love animals, cats especially.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:06 PM
Sep 2015

He lived a long life! I didn't do the math until now. Have a good evening and squeeze the nearest fuzzer for me.

Cheers!

Person 2713

(3,263 posts)
5. Take care now Mr Mckey's Mom. He lived a long cat life . He must of had lots of love and care
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:03 PM
Sep 2015

If he is anything like our cats he returned it two fold to you. Remember the good times. Maybe write them down for lasting memories . This helped me a long time ago pre the two cats I have now with my buddy at the time and I still have the paper with all his funny habits to fondly look back on when I look at his picture

niyad

(113,323 posts)
8. Lady Bast, hold this beloved companion close to you. (((((((mrmickeysmom)
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:14 PM
Sep 2015

I will send my babies to welcome him to the Summerland.

nomorenomore08

(13,324 posts)
10. As a cat lover (and ex-owner/servant) this really saddens me.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:23 PM
Sep 2015

Though at least he had quite a long life - I only know personally of a few cats and dogs who lasted that long.

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
15. 18 and a half… you bet...
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:50 PM
Sep 2015

I think indoor cats who are drenched with good vibes (unforeseen whatever they went through before you adopted them) live longer.

I've had three cats who made it to 18. Jessie, Scoobie, who were in the company of him. I sort of think that the battles drama increases them, stimulates them and makes them want to live another day to fight another fight (if you can call it fighting… it was just high drama to us).

When the girls died, one at a time, he was the last in line. He sort of waned for lack of company while being older. Yet, I just couldn't get another kitten at that point.

 

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)
14. may you someday find peace...
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:49 PM
Sep 2015

...today is not that.day.

Today is always the hardest day.



Im so sorry for your loss

nolabear

(41,984 posts)
18. I'm so sorry you lost your boy. Cats and the internet just go together.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:53 PM
Sep 2015

So much time spent with a cat on the lap, trying to reach around it and post. May he cross easy.

TuxedoKat

(3,818 posts)
19. So sorry for your loss
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 09:57 PM
Sep 2015

of your beloved Mr. Mickey. I lost a beloved tuxedo cat last year (age 18.7 years). I miss him so much too. Of course Mr. Mickey will live forever in your heart along with Mallory. I just got a new tuxedo kitten last month, Tyrion. He is different from my other tuxedo Queequeg, much more laid back. (((HUGS)))

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
23. Queequeg...
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:10 PM
Sep 2015

Are you an X-Files fan? I remember Scully's dog that she ended up with on that series had that name, right?

TuxedoKat

(3,818 posts)
28. No, I got the name from Moby Dick
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:16 PM
Sep 2015

Queequeg being one of the main characters. I was reading it at the time when I got the kitten and so impressed with the book that I had to use that name. Tyrion's name comes from The Game of Thrones.

tblue37

(65,391 posts)
20. Sorry to hear of your loss. You and Mr. Mickey had a lovely, long life together.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:00 PM
Sep 2015

My cats typically live for about 19 years, too. It's wonderful to have them for so long, but it is never, never enough, and the longer we have them the more we love them, and the harder it is to lose them.

My four furkids will get extra cuddles tonight in honor of Mr. Mickey.

SoapBox

(18,791 posts)
21. I'm so sorry to read your post.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:00 PM
Sep 2015

I certainly know your name but didn't know the history behind it.

You have my most sincere condolences.

I worry so much about our doggie guy, Ozwald, as he's now over 15.

GoneOffShore

(17,339 posts)
22. So sorry for your loss.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:06 PM
Sep 2015

The fur kids never stay long enough.

He was a good cat and you'll miss him every day.

retrowire

(10,345 posts)
26. God bless Mr Mickey.
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:12 PM
Sep 2015

And I am grateful for all the joy he has brought you, he is forever grateful for the love you have given him as well.

blondie58

(2,570 posts)
39. I am so sorry
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 10:56 PM
Sep 2015

It doesn't seem fair. I have two girls- Tabitha, who is 15 yrs old and she still acts like a kitten and Monet who is about ten! Sweet girls!

 

senz

(11,945 posts)
43. So sorry for your loss, MrMickeysMom
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:32 PM
Sep 2015

You must have taken very good care of him, because 19 1/2 is a long, long life for a kitty. Yes, your heart will ache for a while. It's hard to lose our wordless little companions. Every pet is a gift, if we know how to receive it. I like the way you put it - your heart was re-arranged. Sometimes after a loved one passes, we can feel their presence for days afterward. When that happens, there's nothing to do but pour out love, because that's the essence of what we share. He loved, and loves, you as much as you loved him. If that's you in the photo, you look very sweet, too. Be good to yourself, MrMickeysMom. And godspeed to MrMickey's sweet little soul.

Skittles

(153,164 posts)
44. ...
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:34 PM
Sep 2015

Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you...
I loved you so --
'twas Heaven here with you.

by Isla Paschal Richardson

DiehardLiberal

(580 posts)
45. Bless you and Mr. Mickey!
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:48 PM
Sep 2015

I honor your lives together and that you care so very deeply about him and the rest of the pussycats you have included in your life. He had the best life any cat could wish for - of that I have no doubt.

I know the pain too well of losing your baby. I've lost 3 cats and 4 dogs in the past 6 years - all lived to ripe old ages and had lives lived on their terms filled with love. But the void is amazing and each one leaves their own irreplaceable hole in your heart.

I send love, hugs, light and hope that you are proud of the gifts you gave Mr. Mickey...

AikidoSoul

(2,150 posts)
46. Bless you and Mr. Mickey. Am hurting with you
Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:52 PM
Sep 2015

Because I've deeply mourned my Tookie, and every loss of a beloved pet reminds me once again of that searing pain.

MrMickeysMom

(20,453 posts)
50. I listened to this first thing this morning while reading the over-night posts...
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 06:42 AM
Sep 2015

Beauty…

Thanks, roody

renate

(13,776 posts)
49. my sincere condolences
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 03:58 AM
Sep 2015

I like to imagine that when beloved pets leave us, they're thinking "That was awesome; I had a fantastic time."

He knew how special he was to you. What a wonderful life he must have had at your side.

livetohike

(22,144 posts)
54. RIP Mr. Mickey. Hugs to you Mr. Mickey's Mom.
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 08:11 AM
Sep 2015

May all the moments you shared live in your heart forever . May each day without Mr. Mickey get easier and cause you to smile when you think of him.

 

hifiguy

(33,688 posts)
60. Few things in life are harder than losing a beloved furfriend.
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 05:46 PM
Sep 2015

I've been there myself. Maybe my Max and Butch will meet him when he crosses the Rainbow Bridge.

All the best, and big

for MrMickey

navarth

(5,927 posts)
61. Aw no...
Fri Sep 11, 2015, 06:57 PM
Sep 2015

Oh damn I hate to hear this. He looks like such a good boy....oh shit...

I'm so sorry. I hold you in my arms. Go on and cry on my shoulder. I feel this pain with you. Nothing hurts like this.

Mr. Mickey was so, so lucky to have a good Mom like you.

My wife and I are sending you comfort, courage and healing vibes. I hate the sadness. There's only one way through this, and that's through it.

If there's any comfort at all in this desolate universe in knowing that there are people that are feeling for you right now, please feel our sharing of your sadness.

I have to go and check on all 3 of our babies now. They all break your heart sooner or later. Peace to you. You're such a great Mom.

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