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| Annabelle (1996-2011) |
Cat Ghosts
I
Years after
in a kitchen of another country
you’re still hungry
II
In the heat of the day
your shadow comes back
to lie on your stone
— W. S. Merwin
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| Gloria Cochran (1924-2011) in 1983, laughing |
My mother lived a long and, I think, rewarding life. I always knew she loved me with all her heart, as she did all her family: children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others. In fact, we were her heart.
The last time I saw her, just a couple of weeks before she passed away on March 9th, she looked into my eyes, smiled, and poured all that love right back into my heart.
I am missing my little Annabelle, and we are missing our dear Gig.
Not Plain Jane 
Oh, Jane, I am so sorry. I get all teary every time I depart from my mother, owing to this fear that somehow it will be the last time.
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Holding you close, Jane. I hope that spring brings some ease to you.
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hon, i am so sorry.i have been where you are… and it takes a long time to get used to it.i don't believe that we ever get over losses, but we do get used to it
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I am so sorry for your losses. My dear kitty Chloe passed in November, and now my own Mom is failing, too. I feel your pain, and send you virtual hugs, cups of tea, and warm cranberry walnut bread.
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This is a lovely tribute. Thank you for the honor of reading it.
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Beautiful, Jane. I've been thinking of you.
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I'm so sorry. Hugs from afar,Lois
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Oh Jane. Private email on the way.XXXOOO
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I had been wondering why your blog had been silent lately. I am so sorry for your losses. Losing a parent hurts deeply. I lost my mother in 1976 and my father in 2000. I still miss them and their counsel even if I wouldn't agree with it. My sixteen year old cat died in March. He was such a good friend. I'm sure that Annabelle stayed by your side in both sickness and health. She will be missed. Take care and take time for grieving.Cheryl
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Jane, I am so sorry. I hope your memories bring you comfort and help you through the dark days. KnittingKittens
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So sorry for your losses. I hope you find some comfort in your memories.
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I can see in the photo that your mama poured love everywhere.
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Oh, Jane, I am so sorry for both your losses. *hug*
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Thinking of you, Jane. Your lovely cat looks a bit like mine.
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I am so sorry for your losses. What comforted me most after the deaths of my parents was finding the quirky ways in myself that I am like them – my father's smile, my mother's warped sense of humor (actually, my father's sense of humor was pretty warped, too), having a friend tell me I have my mother's voice. Small, but very warm comforts.
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Oh, Jane. My heart is with you. I lost my mom back in 1991. I can still feel the sadness but now I mostly remember the happy times and what a truly good person she was and how much I learned from her. What a difficult spring this has been between the loss of your mother and sweet Annabelle. I hope you are feeling surrounded by the love of your many friends (even if we have not had the pleasure of meeting you in person).Elizabeth
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Oh Jane ~ you are in my heart and thoughts. To lose your mother and your special feline companion is a blow to the spirit. Remember the special times you shared.
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I'm so sorry.
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