The call last Saturday came during my post dialysis nap. Something-something-something-Dougy-can-pick-it-up. I wasn’t awake and the call came too late in the day for me to call back for verification. I already had the sympathy card and the sad tin of Dougy’s ashes. Why was I being called to pick up his ashes again? Was that the message?
Thanks to a weekend and a holiday, the earliest I could find out what I was picking up was after the next round of dialysis, late Tuesday morning.
It turned out to be the paw print piece above. When the receptionist handed it to me, I broke down. Regaining composure, I said, “This makes it real….” Sweet, wee Dougy is dead.
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In the photo above, Dougy watches Andy come over to the back door to watch the birds in the fir and apple trees in the backyard. The little red chair was my mother’s when she was a child.
Douglas James Thomas, “Dougy” – 1 July 2011-15 July 2020
That may be worst part of grief. When you think You’re under control, you discover a new trigger. I’m so sorry
Indeed.
I am so sorry. And my prayers are with you.
Thank you, Kally. We are adjusting, but Dougy will always be missed.
I’m so sorry Doug to hear about Dougy! I didn’t know he had passed? You gave him a excellent life! Andy must be lost.
Andy and I have our moments, but the worst time is passed. Dougy was a delightful (and naughty!) kitty, a regular comedian. We miss him every day.
you lost Dougy and I lost my sister plus the Covid factor……..this year is the year of death!
That is too true. I will add 2020 to 1968 as years I am glad I will never have to repeat. Hugs and condolences on the loss of your sister. I lost a brother in 2016 and it was, has been the hardest loss I can imagine. We were very close.
Just like a tree that grows a ring each year,we grow wrinkles from these challenges.
Lots of them for 2020!
they’ll count the wrinkles and say ” OMG this guy is 200 years old”
LOL!
thank you Doug! Having Dougy pass during Covid times and with your health being compromised must weigh heavy. But you do have Andy and thats a silver lining! Give him a treat from me please!
Will do! We keep the industrial size on hand….
[Tears falling] Maybe that can hang over the ottoman or sit on a table beside it with a photo of him.
I have a place in the dining area where the earlier ones are. As for his ashes, I think I will spread them under his favorite fir tree in the back yard, a tree that always has lots of watchable birds he loved to watch. (Andy, too.)
That is a beautiful memento, sad, but beautiful. XO
Agreed.
We’re so sad with you. What a beautiful thing to have to remember Dougy with though. <3
I knew I would get one, but it still broke me up to get it.
Aww, Doug. I don’t think the pain ever really goes away. It just becomes softer with time, like an old wound that leaves a scar. Virtual hugs for you and Andy.
Thank you. That’s exactly how it is. To this day, the first day of August always is the day Louie the ginger kitty died and I found him in his favorite spot.
I totally understand; sending hugs your way; his paw print in a heart shape is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
That is a beautiful pawprint heart, Doug! <3 I feel your pain. We had to have Abby euthanized yesterday morning.
I am so sad for you, I know how hard this is. Hugs and purrs.
Thank you. Much appreciated.
I feel your pain, Doug. A quick hug for ya my distant friend. 🙏🏻😞
Thank you, John. Much appreciated.
This is harder than I thought.
It really surprised me, GP.
I feel your pain chuq
Thank you chuq. It really caught me unaware how much I was holding back.
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I’m thinking about you, my friend! Wishing you all the best.
It’s been a rough year, eh? Thanks!
I am sad with you, Doug.
In friendship
Michel
Thank you, Michel. This has been a sad year in so many respects, and my sorrow is just a tiny part of it.
that was…. very touching… we cried while reading but what a sweet gesture…
Thank you. I have three of those medallions now, one for each of three kitties I’ve been blessed to have. One never forgets each one. For that matter the 9th of September will always be my childhood dog’s birthday. Peanuts Lee Thomas I called him. He was a character and a sweet pup.