Benjamin
My old man Ben ended his struggle a bit past noon today, just two weeks short of his 15th birthday. He’d been getting weaker and weaker and was becoming more agitated and vocal last night and this morning. I called the vet at about 11am and and hour later I was holding him while the vet injected the barbiturate and he died quietly.
I brought him home and buried under the trees above the house. A very nice spot.
Think I’ll take a little break from the internet and computers, but probably not my knitting. It’s kind of strange, but I’ve made quite a bit of progress on the Gansey through all this and I really just need to continue.
Later…
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Molly B wrote:
I’m so sorry to hear about Ben. May you find peace in the fact that you and he had a wonderful life together, loved and learned from each other.
Molly B
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 2:32 pm | Permalink
Wendy wrote:
Jerry, I’m so sorry to hear about Ben. And I know how sad you must be right now.
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 4:31 pm | Permalink
barb wrote:
your ben and wendy’s izzy are no doubt having a grand kitty meet-up about now-
i am so very sorry- he will live on in your memory-
barb
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 4:55 pm | Permalink
Sarah wrote:
Jerry, I’m very sorry to hear about Ben.
He was a lucky kitty to have such a fabulous
life with you!
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 6:53 pm | Permalink
Ruby wrote:
I just wanted to say how sorry I am that Ben passed away. They are part of the family and as you so eloquently wrote earlier on are there when no one else is around to listen to your joys and sorrows. I hope you can find comfort in the memories of silly times, of quiet times and happy times with Ben.
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 9:02 pm | Permalink
AJ Henry wrote:
It hurts. No matter how often, it hurts. The best love is the one that can let go when the time comes. You know the pain will lessen, but that doesn’t help now. Been there. My sympathy.
aj
Posted on 29-Apr-03 at 11:50 pm | Permalink
Emma wrote:
So sorry Jerry.
Posted on 30-Apr-03 at 2:41 am | Permalink
Stonering wrote:
Ben makes two cat’s who I’ve never met, who I’ve cried for this week. I’m very sorry for your loss. It’s hard, no matter what.
Posted on 30-Apr-03 at 7:01 am | Permalink
Ginny wrote:
My condolences to you Jerry… May Ben be at rest and at peace, and may you find peace within yourself.
Posted on 30-Apr-03 at 7:26 am | Permalink
Nanette Blanchard wrote:
Jerry, I’m so sorry about Ben! I’m glad you got to spend some time with him before he went.
Posted on 01-May-03 at 9:35 am | Permalink
kirsten wrote:
i’m so sorry to hear about ben, even though i don’t know you. it’s so hard to lose a pet and beloved friend. my deepest condolences.
Posted on 04-May-03 at 5:14 pm | Permalink