This past week is finally over and done with. While it started out a normal week, by Tuesday it sucked big time! There were dentist appointments and errand-running and grocery shopping and working in the studio. There was gardening by John. And there was saying goodbye. Our handsome, grouchy cat, Gilligan, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday. He hadn't been eating much for the last few days so we took him in to the vet. They ran tests and found him to be in stage 4 kidney failure - end stage. The kindest thing to do was to let him go. And that's what we did. It was a very peaceful passing and we are so glad we were able to be with him till the end.
Gilligan had just turned 16 earlier in the month. He was always a grouchy old man. Never made friends with the other animals in the house - he tolerated them but they were never buddies. For that very reason, I think that's why Skipper and the dogs really didn't register that he was gone...Life goes on and as long as they got fed and treats, nothing changed. RIP sweet Gilligan. Thank you for the million purrs and head bumps and cheek pats!
I saw this recently. It makes me smile and also makes me feel better about the condition of the studio.
My creative friends will certainly agree with the above!
This week includes 3 appointments for physical therapy on my spine and a day of machine embroidery at Shawn's Sewing Center. All of those make me happy!
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Sad news about Gilligan....it's a 'goodbye' we never want to say, isn't it. I suspect our Bianca won't be far behind, they can meet and discuss us behind our backs when the time comes!
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