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Farewell my Lilly
Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:31pm

This morning Ben and I had to confront the inevitable. It was very sad. Lilly has been suffering from cancer and it had gotten to the point where she was suffering too much. We took her to the vets this morning for her farewell. She went very quickly and quietly as I held her. We brought her home and will have a proper burial on Sunday.

Lilly was 12 years old, was never married and is survived by her sister Paula and a step brother Rasco and her two daddies Tony and Ben. She enjoyed teaching young sparrows in the awnings how to sing and endless hours of grooming in the sun. Interment will be this sunday beneath the birdbath in the back yard.

Rest in peace my little baby kitty Lilly.

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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #1 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:35pm I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend. Hugs to you and yours Carol
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #2 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:37pm Oh Tony...I'm so very sorry. The loss of a beloved pet is so heart breaking. You all were so lucky....Lilly for having you as her family and you and Ben for having her share in your lives. She was beautiful. Love to you all, Jackie
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #3 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:38pm I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Lilly. Hugs, Beth
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KJ CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 596 Indianapolis, IN Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #4 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:50pm Rest in Peace, Lilly.
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Re: Farewell my Lilly
Reply #5 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 7:52pm

Sorry to hear about Lilly, Tony.

Been about a year since we lost Fitz (who looked an awful lot like Lilly). Although the youngling, Etta, with her whoop-em-up ways is a welcome addition to the household, I miss Fitz's head-to-head bump to welcome me home. The fellow had gravitas...you know? A proper cat, all the way around.

All the best to you and Ben.

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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #6 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 8:00pm So sorry for the loss of your precious Lilly. She was a beautiful kitty. Jeannie
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #7 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 8:02pm Very sad. Good bye Lilly. Know exactly want you and Ben are going through. B&A
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #8 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 8:11pm Tony, I'm very sorry for your and Bens loss of Lilly.
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cavalier Ex Member	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #9 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 8:16pm I lost my best mate Samson early he was only 5, we have his ashes at home, perhaps that sounds sad but i could'nt bear to think of him anywhere other than with us. I suppose someday we'll find the right place for him, It's one of the hardest times in your life and I do appreciate that. Keep your chin up Tony Colin
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Mosaicwench CH.com Sponsor Offline www.mosaicwench.com Posts: 3507 Near Milwaukee WI, USA Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #10 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 8:53pm So very sorry for your loss, Tony. May she rest in peace.
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #11 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 9:00pm I'm so sorry, Ben and Tony. It's pretty amazing how they weave their way into the tapestry of your soul.
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cash5542 CH.com Hall of Famer Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 1243 x1\|Ocean Pines\|USA\|usa\|498\|141\|MD,Maryland Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #12 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 10:11pm ((((HUGS)))) So sorry for your loss. You did a great job writing her obituary. I can feel her loss in your whole family but know she is at peace now. It is so very hard to lose our pets. Charlotte
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #13 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 10:13pm Stupid, annoying, furniture scratching, cat box filling, shedding, pains in the arse.....can sure work their way into your heart huh?
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Charlotte CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 2385 Patterson,California Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #14 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 10:58pm sorry, Tony Charlotte
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ClusterChuck CH.com Alumnus Offline The BEAST rises again, and again, and again, and . Posts: 5394 Greenville, North Carolina Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #15 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 11:02pm OH, Tony and Ben ... I am SO sorry to hear about Lilly! I know you had thought about this, due to her condition, but it is never the right time. My heart goes out to the two of you. Chuck
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Re: Farewell my Lilly
Reply #16 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 11:14pm

Tony,
I'm so sorry to hear about Lilly. She was a beauty, wasn't she?
After living with 5 of em for 15 yrs, we lost the last 3 last year. I inherited my Mom's cat, Imp, and Gil got a little tigerstriped guy, and, though they NEVER fill the empty spot in our hearts, we are enjoying them both.
Meanwhile, Lilly is no longer in pain, and she has plenty of company. I hope the memories of her loving ways will soften the blow of losing her.

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Cry

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nani CH.com Alumnus Offline Clusterbusters Posts: 8356 Los Lunas NM USA Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #17 - Apr 10^th, 2009 at 11:34pm I'm so sorry, honey. hugs and love to you and Ben, nani
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The Mad Viking CH.com Sponsor Offline Always Look on The Bright Side of Life Posts: 3583 Oslo, Norway Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #18 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 4:53am I'm so sorry for the loss of your furry friend.
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #19 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 6:51am My heart is with you and Ben. RIP Lilly. Hugs BD
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gore2424 CH.com Alumnus Offline What the hamsalad was that ?¿? Posts: 412 Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #21 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 9:23am to my friend Tony I am so sorry for your loss :>( Terry
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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #22 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 9:57am I'm so sorry for your loss Tony. I've said this often before but it is none the less true; They love us unconditionally and leave us all too quickly. -Dennis-
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Re: Farewell my Lilly
Reply #23 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 10:18am

I am so sorry Cry

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The Last Battle

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do, what must be done?
For the last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
But don't let grief, then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship, must stand the test.

We have had so many happy years,
When the time comes, hold back your fears
You wouldn't want me to suffer so,
Please, won't you please, let me go?

Take me where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end
And hold me close and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.

Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

— Author Unknown

In The Rainbow Garden

Your tears fall
Your heart aches
Your baby has gone away
Gone to heaven to play
The memories remain
Of the happy days
A meow and a purr
As you feel the soft fur
You gave your love
No more could you do
A short life of joy
For your baby and you
Off to heaven
your angel has gone
but within your heart
the love will live on
Standing in sorrow
and in your mind's eye
look into heaven
and please do not cry
For there in the Rainbow garden
Stands God and in his arms
An angel softly purring
It's your baby, safe from harm

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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Farewell my Lilly Reply #24 - Apr 11^th, 2009 at 11:44am I'm sorry my friend. Jerry
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