Light a candle

Andrew, Jr. · 06-21-2010, 04:40 PM

Today I am lighting a candle for my eldest female cat, Sophie. She is between 18 to 22 yo. She is my beloved angel who kept me going for so long. I have had to make the hard decision to put her down. This is for the best. Sophie has many health problems, and now is no longer eating. She was once stocky, and is now maybe 2.5 - 3 pounds with fur. Yes, she was a rescue of mine. We found each other. Both of us were abused, and needed each other to survive. And survive we did.

I named Sophie because she was so feminine. We slept together, ate together, and loved each other when others did not know how too. And when I took her to the Asst. Living places, Sophie was a hit! Rosie fell in love with Sophie immediately. Just a lovebug. She had her spot on the corner of the deck where she sat for hours at a time watching the birds, squirrels, and such.

Sophie lived with all of her siblings with nothing but love in her heart. Thank you. Thank you for your love, and your kisses, and our conversations. You are a lady.

I honor Sophie, and the love she brought to me, and my family of choice.

ox,
Daddy

waxnrope · 06-21-2010, 07:37 PM

I light this

for my friend who's mom finished her journey this morning. May the grieving be love. May the loss be gentle. May the memories be sweet.

waxnrope · 06-22-2010, 06:12 AM

I light a candle for Mrs. Strutt's dad who faces bypass surgery tomorrow. May he awaken to the love that accompanied him to the hospital, to the operating room.

There is much gratitude in my heart this early morning. For friends who have helped me in the going to my sister on Thursday. For the steady stream of friends who have traveled to visit or just dropped by to wish me and my sister well. For friends who have nurtured and supported me over the last couple of weeks during my own difficulties. Even for my job and the people whom I serve. And, never to be forgotten, for the critters in my life who bring love and much laughter.

Another expression of gratitude and candle lighting is for Spirit Dancer's Syr. That hy has improved enough to go on to the next stage of treatment, that food and drink are less of a stranger, and that Spirit Dancer has had some opportunities for rest. May we all be blessed to one day have a devoted partner as she.

JakeTulane · 06-22-2010, 07:03 AM

I light a candle today for everyone who struggles. For those who are trying find their center again and peace of mind. For those that are fighting a battle and looking for the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.

Walk with hope. Walk without fear. Walk in the knowing that everything happens for a reason. Walk with your head held high and your shoulders square. Keep to your path.

waxnrope · 06-23-2010, 05:56 AM

I ask for prayers, light, good wishes that I find an alternative dog sitter for my pooch. I leave for Switzerland tomorrow am to see Dolo, and the original person backed out a the last minute ... I can't board my pup. She has really bad separation anxiety as it is, and staying slightly underfoot at someone's home is better than boarding for her. As it is, when I go away, she jumps up on a table by the front window and watches for me for a couple of days. So, I am anxious, trying to find someone else and running out of time (have to work today). Trying to keep it together. hmmm in writing this, I realize that I, too, have separation anxiety!

06-21-2010, 04:40 PM	#1
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Sophie Today I am lighting a candle for my eldest female cat, Sophie. She is between 18 to 22 yo. She is my beloved angel who kept me going for so long. I have had to make the hard decision to put her down. This is for the best. Sophie has many health problems, and now is no longer eating. She was once stocky, and is now maybe 2.5 - 3 pounds with fur. Yes, she was a rescue of mine. We found each other. Both of us were abused, and needed each other to survive. And survive we did. I named Sophie because she was so feminine. We slept together, ate together, and loved each other when others did not know how too. And when I took her to the Asst. Living places, Sophie was a hit! Rosie fell in love with Sophie immediately. Just a lovebug. She had her spot on the corner of the deck where she sat for hours at a time watching the birds, squirrels, and such. Sophie lived with all of her siblings with nothing but love in her heart. Thank you. Thank you for your love, and your kisses, and our conversations. You are a lady. I honor Sophie, and the love she brought to me, and my family of choice. ox, Daddy

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06-21-2010, 07:37 PM	#2
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I light this for my friend who's mom finished her journey this morning. May the grieving be love. May the loss be gentle. May the memories be sweet.

06-22-2010, 06:12 AM	#3
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I light a candle for Mrs. Strutt's dad who faces bypass surgery tomorrow. May he awaken to the love that accompanied him to the hospital, to the operating room. There is much gratitude in my heart this early morning. For friends who have helped me in the going to my sister on Thursday. For the steady stream of friends who have traveled to visit or just dropped by to wish me and my sister well. For friends who have nurtured and supported me over the last couple of weeks during my own difficulties. Even for my job and the people whom I serve. And, never to be forgotten, for the critters in my life who bring love and much laughter. Another expression of gratitude and candle lighting is for Spirit Dancer's Syr. That hy has improved enough to go on to the next stage of treatment, that food and drink are less of a stranger, and that Spirit Dancer has had some opportunities for rest. May we all be blessed to one day have a devoted partner as she.

06-22-2010, 07:03 AM	#4
JakeTulane Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Mr. Prickly Porcupine Preferred Pronoun?: Butch - Hy, Hym, Hys Relationship Status: She has softened My quills Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Permanently Banned 8/8/2011 Posts: 4,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,221 Thanked 5,264 Times in 2,732 Posts Rep Power: 0	I light a candle today for everyone who struggles. For those who are trying find their center again and peace of mind. For those that are fighting a battle and looking for the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Walk with hope. Walk without fear. Walk in the knowing that everything happens for a reason. Walk with your head held high and your shoulders square. Keep to your path.

06-23-2010, 05:56 AM	#5
waxnrope Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 5/27/2011 Preferred Pronoun?: hy ho, hy ho; he, she, it, whatever Relationship Status: Going slow ... Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: in her orifices ... la frontera Posts: 1,433 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,414 Thanked 2,957 Times in 952 Posts Rep Power: 0	I ask for prayers, light, good wishes that I find an alternative dog sitter for my pooch. I leave for Switzerland tomorrow am to see Dolo, and the original person backed out a the last minute ... I can't board my pup. She has really bad separation anxiety as it is, and staying slightly underfoot at someone's home is better than boarding for her. As it is, when I go away, she jumps up on a table by the front window and watches for me for a couple of days. So, I am anxious, trying to find someone else and running out of time (have to work today). Trying to keep it together. hmmm in writing this, I realize that I, too, have separation anxiety!