A Week Without You

Hi (Furry)furriends❤️

When my little brother Stippie

left our planet

…last week…

time stood still

for all of us…

…and it still hasn’t gone any further…

but we had to do a lot of work

so I helped Grandpaw

digging a grave…

…but before…

I had to go in Angel’s Place

to pick up his scence…

which was effurrywhere…

as he was sitting there

…always…

it was his favourite spot

in the garden…

then I had to check if the hole was big

and deep enough…

so I could help Granny

with the flower pots…

to put them around Stippie…

who has been on the table

for three days…

and to burn some incense of Sandalwood

so that the space would be purified

and the heart would be calm…

…and that any flies doesn’t come nearer…🪰

so we all could say

Goodbye…

in a way that felt best for us…

especially for Granny

who sat with him

effurry day…

telling him effurrything

that she wanted to say to him

before his body had to leave too…

and when it became

to much to handle…

we retreated

for a little while…

as there was also a garden helper

who watched over him…

then I helped Granny

with the last prepurrations

for the burial…

and when that was done…

we had to put him

into another blankie

…because this one was to thick

for the hole…

so while Granny changed it

she also put his favourite ball

and her hair tie in it

…which he stole effurry night

out of her hair…

so he could remember play with it

at the Rainbowbridge…🌈

and then we buried our purrecious Angel Stippie

…Monday evening…

next to Angel Binky…

and all the flowers opened

that special day…

…especially for you little bro…

but I was very confused…

and walked around

on your little grave…

trying to smell your scent again…

I knew that it was here

somewhere…

as if I knew

that it was the final thing

that I saw of you…

and I walked around

in Angel’s Place…

again and again…

it was such a strange sensation…

and I was upset…

that he wasn’t here anymore…

Granny says

that I will see him again…

…in spirit..

but we have to let go first…

before we can receive all the signs

that Stippie will send to us…

🐞…which he already did…🐞

we’re doing a little bit better now…

we’re still grieving

but we have more peace

with the situation…

…but it’s still up and down…

and besides

I got a Bach Remedy

…Star of Bethlehem…

which is given against f.e. deep sadness…

…which Granny needs more than I do…

Granny has a big infection

after the bitey last week…

she forgot to clean the wound

because of the sadness

and hectic of the situation…

so when Stippie was buried

the infection showed up

at rapid speed…

…at once after four days…🙈

it’s still there

but it’s getting better

after a Homeopathic treatment…

and I’m eating good again

and get extra treats effurry day

…and extra loves…

so that’s good…

I’m still looking for Stippie…

and wait for him when I get out…

Granny says

that we were twins of triples…

…we were always together…

and it hurts her and Grandpaw

to see me all alone…

we know a few furriends of the blog

had the same situation…

would you like to tell us

how you dealt with it…🙏

We want to Thank effurryone

who reached out to us

on the blog

by e-mail and e-cards

and Ann and June of Zoolatry

and Ingrid and the doggies

of Meezer’s Mews

for these beautiful badges…

Thank you for thinking of us

🪷❤️🪷

We’ll take it easy

for a little while longer…

but we hope to continue soon

because it helps a lot

to be around here

at the blogosphere…

and at least we can see the letters

through a slit of the eyes now

so we are able to write again😺

❤️❤️❤️

🙏Have a Happy Thursday my furriends🙏

🙏Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie🙏

– D o u b l e  P A W K I S S E S –

🐾😽💞

Where are you Thankful for today?

Click and find us all here at the Catblogosphere😻

E N J O Y ! !

😸😸

40 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. kittiesblue's avatar kittiesblue
    Jun 22, 2025 @ 23:38:12

    Peachy, we were happy to see you back on the Sunday Selfies blog hop today with your new friend, Faye. We came back to find that you have had several posts, and Mom just read them all. This one made her so sad and she had a cry again. When Giulietta lost her sister, Fiona, she never really got over it, and she had to live many more years without her. We pray that in time you, Granny and Grandpa will heal. Stippie remains forever in your hearts and the hearts of many others. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta & Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer, Kizmet, Audrey & Raleigh

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  2. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum's avatar BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum
    Jun 10, 2025 @ 02:36:10

    Deerest Neffkitty Peachy an Granny an GranPaw this iss a beeuteefull bloggie post inn memoree of deer Stippie. You found a purrfect place fore him eternally rest with ‘angel Binky’…. Sendin you lotss of ~~~head rubss~~~ an **paw kissess** Aunty BellaDharma

    Hello Granny & Peachy & GranPaw as I’ve been thru this with Purrince Siddhartha Henry, I can relate 100%. I cried alot & just went thru the motions. I was so numb for 10 days. Then I went to “Faraway Shelter” & adopted Bella who became BellaDharma in memory of her ‘Uncle’ Dharth. That worked for me. BellaDharma kept me focused & helped me accept P SH’s untimely passing. I can only say it is a one day at a time situation…. I am truly sorry this happened. WE are all in shock in the Blogosphere!

    Much love & {{hugs}} BellaSita Mum (Sherri-Ellen)

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  3. Shimona from the Palace's avatar Shimona from the Palace
    Jun 08, 2025 @ 13:57:28

    We are crying all over again, reading this.
    What a beautiful place you have made for Stippie in the garden he loved so much.
    Sending you and Granny and Grandpaw hugs and pawpats to comfort you.
    And best wishes for Granny’s hurty arm, may it clear up quickly and completely.

    The J-Cats

    https://j-cats.blogspot.com/

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  4. chihuahuagirl3's avatar chihuahuagirl3
    Jun 04, 2025 @ 19:37:55

    Thank you so much for this post and all the beautiful pictures. Being in feral cat rescue for over 40 years, I’ve had to say goodbye to precious furbabies so many times I’ve lost count. It never gets any easier. Even when they’re seniors. But especially when they’re young and have so many years ahead of them to enjoy life. The best way I’ve found to deal with the sadness and loneliness and the empty places they leave in your home and heart is to grieve for a month and then adopt another rescue cat. Rescues and shelters are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs now. There are so many abandoned and surrendered babies. Adopting a rescue is a double blessing. You give a sad kitty and wonderful home, and that kitty heals your sad heart. You can heal each other. 🥰

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  5. Cecilia Upchurch's avatar Cecilia Upchurch
    Jun 02, 2025 @ 16:28:35

    Peachy, Granny and Grandpaw

    This is a beautiful post in memory of Stippie and lovely to see his final resting place is in the garden he loved with lots of beautiful flowers.

    Continuing to send healing hugs to you all

    Cecilia

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  6. Gidget Blue Sky's avatar Gidget Blue Sky
    Jun 01, 2025 @ 16:14:28

    Peachy, yoo two boys were in dee mums dreams dee other night, yoo two were prancing around your backyard together!

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  7. draliman's avatar draliman
    Jun 01, 2025 @ 11:09:34

    You and Granny must be so sad and missing him so much 😦

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  8. meowmeowmans's avatar meowmeowmans
    Jun 01, 2025 @ 02:22:56

    Oh Peachy. We are utterly heartbroken for you, Granny, and Grandpaw. We are crying once again after reading your post. Surely, one day, you will all see sweet Angel Stippie, and Angel Binky once again. And until then, they will most certainly send you signs of their love. Love and hugs and purrs to you all.

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  9. Ida P. Krause's avatar Ida P. Krause
    May 30, 2025 @ 19:38:19

    Tears are flowing because I know how very hard that had to be for you all. Such a wonderful tribute to your beloved Stippie. I hope you find peace and comfort knowing he is free from pain. – Sometimes we just wait and then when the right moment comes along a new kitty is sent to us from the Angel kitty that had to leave. I hope that will happen for you. Hugs and Purrs from us and all our kitties (Harley, Bandit, Gidget, Caramel, Speedy G, Rowdy, Rascal and Maky)

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  10. databbiesotrouttowne's avatar databbiesotrouttowne
    May 30, 2025 @ 18:28:14

    Peachy, eye noe how sad ewe R buddy, and granny and gram paw two. Stippie waz, iz and all wayz will bee a huge part oh yur livez, and pleez rememburrz, juzt bee cauz ewe canna “ see him “ doeznt meen, he iznt …ther. itz gonna take time ta overcome de sadnezz, N ya take de time ewe knead ta greeve, in yur own way 💚💜💙💙💜💚 Stippie’s restin place iz bee ewe tee full 🐞🐞🌸🌱🦋🦋🐾 hugz and lovez frum me, de gurl and all de tabbies

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  11. The Oceanside Animals's avatar The Oceanside Animals
    May 30, 2025 @ 17:01:50

    Charlee: “This was a wonderful remembrance of sweet Stippie.”Lulu: “We still can’t believe he left us so suddenly.”Chaplin: “Years ago after we lost Dennis, Dada opened up a box of his things that had been closed up for over a year and I spent a long time sniffing them, then looking around for my vizsla brother. I couldn’t find him, but I know he was there with me, just like Stippie is there with you.”Oona: “Oona and the other cats send lots of purrs your way for Stippie and for Granny to feel better soon.”Java Bean: “And we dogs send lots of tail wags.”

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  12. The Island Cats's avatar The Island Cats
    May 30, 2025 @ 14:53:09

    Peachy, it is such a sad time. You and Granny and Granpaw have made a wonderful resting place for Stippie. He will always be with you, in your heart and your memories. Continued purrs and hugs for all of you.

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  13. Turtle Lover's avatar Turtle Lover
    May 30, 2025 @ 14:45:05

    ((HUGS)) what a lovely spot for Stippie.

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  14. Eugi's avatar Eugi
    May 30, 2025 @ 13:00:02

    This brings tears to my eyes. When we lost our, Amanda, in 2020, we were heartbroken. She was 19 years old, and a very sweet and cuddly cat. The next week, we adopted, Callie, and she is 5 years old. You can’t replace the love of a pet by getting another, but it helps fill the void. Stippie is soaring free with Angel Binky, and our Angel Amanda. Give yourself time to grieve, and remember you gave Stippie a lovely life while he was with you. Hugs! 😿

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  15. sierrakoester's avatar sierrakoester
    May 30, 2025 @ 07:35:29

    Oh Peachy, I’m sitting here with leaky eyes because I’m so sad you and your humans are experiencing this heartbreak. I can promise you one thing – Stippie will never, ever, EVER leave your side. He will visit you and your humans often. He will watch over you. And your Granny is right – he will give you signs that he is around. Love is eternal, and it cannot be cut off; it survives space and time and dimension. I hope that brings you a bit of comfort in this terribly sad time.

    Sending purrs and hugs and love from me and Giovanni

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  16. 15andmeowing's avatar 15andmeowing
    May 30, 2025 @ 03:10:59

    I am so sad for you Peachy and Granny and Grandpaw. It is so unfair that he had to leave you. You gave him a beautiful burial. XO

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  17. Eastside Cats Blog's avatar Eastside Cats Blog
    May 30, 2025 @ 03:09:13

    Sending hugs and purrs as you all mourn.

    Hope the infection goes away.

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  18. messymimi's meanderings's avatar messymimi's meanderings
    May 30, 2025 @ 02:51:00

    My heart still grieves with and for you. I was scared Granny would get an infection, I am praying for healing as well as comfort.

    Our Link Linker the Stinker lost his best buddy Dansig the Round, and i think he tries to help me not miss him so much by sitting in Dansig’s place, sitting next to me all the time where Dansig used to sit.

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  19. Mollie Hunt's avatar Mollie Hunt
    May 30, 2025 @ 01:34:03

    How utterly heartbreaking to see the beautiful photos of Peachy alone, but I know cats accept their fellows crossing the Bridge better than we humans do. Take comfort in each other.

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  20. mochasmysteriesandmeows's avatar mochasmysteriesandmeows
    May 30, 2025 @ 00:41:57

    My heart is breaking for you all over again. The sudden, unexpected losses are almost too much to bear. Sending love to all of you.

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  21. The Brian's Home Gang's avatar The Brian's Home Gang
    May 30, 2025 @ 00:39:55

    Crap, I forgot to say I Thanks for joining Angel Brian’s Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

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  22. The Brian's Home Gang's avatar The Brian's Home Gang
    May 30, 2025 @ 00:39:33

    I still cry just thinking about him and now reading this. It’s tough, it is, and it will be for a while yet. Hugs to you all, especially you sweet Peachy.

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  23. Genevieve Petrillo's avatar Genevieve Petrillo
    May 30, 2025 @ 00:20:29

    Stay by Granny, P. She needs you and you need her now. Mom feels your grief of top of her own from the loss of her girl, Cupcake. I stay near her to help fight it away. We’ll all be OK with time to learn the new normal – which will never really be normal.

    Sloppy kisses,

    Delilah

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  24. My GBGV Life's avatar My GBGV Life
    May 29, 2025 @ 23:54:23

    So very sorry for your loss. We lost our hound sister Madison last October and our Mom still cries all the time. We have a huge hole in our family as do you. In time memories will bring smiles but it can take a long time as we all miss our loved ones so very much. Sending your peaceful thoughts and some dog hugs because we were always nice to our kitties.

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  25. scrapydo2.wordpress.com's avatar scrapydo2.wordpress.com
    May 29, 2025 @ 23:43:35

    Hugs to you and Granma too. Lots of love.

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  26. Dakota/Caren/Cody's avatar Dakota/Caren/Cody
    May 29, 2025 @ 22:51:31

    OMG I am in shock, complete shock. I just read the post about asking for prayers and then I saw this one (so didn’t comment on the other one). I am in complete shock and so deeply heartbroken for all of you. I can only imagine the pain you are feeling. Stippie was much too young…….I didn’t see a post saying Stippie had passed til this one, will have to look for it. I wish I had the proper words, I can picture Stippie and Peachy playing together as kittens, and adults, they are still so young. Losing Cody suddenly as you lost Stippie was the worst pain I had ever felt (even worse than losing my beloved Father). To this day I cry my eyes out when I replay that day. I wish I could be there to give you a hug because while I don’t know YOUR exact pain, I know how AWFUL the pain of losing a beloved pet suddenly is. While being sure to take care of yourself and Grandpaw, please, please give Peachy extra loving. I know Dakota was lost without Cody (but Dakota had just been diagnosed with cancer a month prior), so we knew we would lose him. He only made it nine days after Cody left. I think the Memorial Garden you have for your babies is beautiful, I know Angel Binky is taking care of Stippie but this is all so unfair. You are such a wonderful kitty mama and this should never have happened to you. My heart breaks for all of you. I wish you were in the States so I could talk to you. I’m sorry I am rambling but I was so upset when I saw this post. I wish I could help. Sending prayers and much love to all of you. I will never, ever forget sweet Stippie. I still can’t believe this is true. ((((hugs))))

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  27. The Florida Furkids's avatar The Florida Furkids
    May 29, 2025 @ 22:21:23

    Thank you for sharing. You made a lovely spot for Stippie.

    We hope Grannie is better soon.

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  28. Gidget Blue Sky's avatar Gidget Blue Sky
    May 29, 2025 @ 22:16:08

    Oh Peachy, we r so sorry fur all your sorrows. we all miss him too.

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  29. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar Tails Around the Ranch
    May 29, 2025 @ 22:12:05

    We are so sad about your fur-iend and send you and Granny extra thoughts of comfort. ❤️‍🩹

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  30. utesmile's avatar utesmile
    May 29, 2025 @ 22:04:42

    I was thinking of you often and wanted to give you many hugs.
    It has been so quick and it is hard to come to terms.
    Take time to heal and be comforted with the thought that he is with Angel Binky and Angel. They are good together. 😘❤️❤️❤️

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  31. cat9984's avatar cat9984
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:54:31

    Peachy – When Kommando died last year, we were so sad. It had always been Snoops and Kommando Kitty. Nothing seemed right for a long time. Mom and I just cuddled with each other. She still cries when she sees the marker the wonderful people she works with sent. Time’s the only answer. Purrs, Snoops

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  32. Sandee's avatar Sandee
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:42:14

    You take care of Granny and Granny will take care of you. Sending more love and healing hugs to you both. ♥

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  33. Carole Schulman's avatar Carole Schulman
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:40:01

    And lease continue to let us know how the infection is doing.

    xox

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  34. Carole Schulman's avatar Carole Schulman
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:39:34

    This just breaks my heart. For you, and for Peachy. He just doesn’t know where his brother is. MY heart is broken that Stippie had to leave for the Rainbow Bridge and for all of you. Like Ingrid above me here, my eyes are brimming over and my throat is tight too.

    Sending so much love and purrs and prayers.

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  35. mcmcneil1's avatar mcmcneil1
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:16:24

    We have been thinking of you every day and wondering how you were doing, so we are glad to have you check in. Stippie is certainly in a beautiful place, with Angel Binky and Angel Angel so close to watch over him and all of you. We know Stippie will be sending you little signs that he is still around. We hope you will continue to talk with us when you feel able, and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts, as we do when any of our human friends lose a beloved fur friend, because we know how we feel every time we have lost one of our beloved four-foot pals.
    And we send extra purrayers for Granny to heal up from the bite she got when she tried to help Stippie. We feel he will be trying to help her heal too, as he would know she was doing all she could out of love.

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  36. Memories of Eric and Flynn's avatar Memories of Eric and Flynn
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:08:58

    You chose a lovely spot for Stippie and gave him a beautiful burial. When Eric died we let Flynn say goodbye to him. We left him asleep on the bed when we buried him, but when we turned around he was sitting watching. He kept vigil at the grave for days, then when the worst of his grief was over he came back indoors to sleep. Cats grieve the same as people and will do it in their time frame. Sending much love to all of you.

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  37. songbird1329's avatar songbird1329
    May 29, 2025 @ 21:02:39

    hugs

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  38. Animalcouriers's avatar Animalcouriers
    May 29, 2025 @ 20:54:53

    Binky will be guarding Stippie with paws wrapped around him. We feel for the rest of you, hurting and lonely. Much love xAx

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  39. onespoiledcat's avatar onespoiledcat
    May 29, 2025 @ 20:46:05

    Your words are comforting as you tell how our friend was laid to rest in your beautiful garden….but the pain of having to say goodbye to such a young friend is so hard. We know how hard it is for all of you and we pray every day that in time, the hurt will go away and the sweet memories will move in and bring smiles again. We know the time may not be quite right but we think if you added a new family member, sweet Peachy would be busy learning about him or her and maybe it would ease EVERYONE’s heart pain to see Peachy making a new friend. Nobody could take Stippie’s place, but having someone to play with might help him and you with the grief. We still think of Stippie every day and still pray every night that all of you will remember he IS still there with you deep in your hearts. Thank you for the photos – we can picture him now in the place of beautiful souls.

    Hugs, Pam and Teddy too

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  40. Dalton,Benji aka Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs's avatar Dalton,Benji aka Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs
    May 29, 2025 @ 20:39:36

    Oh, how my eyes are brimming over again, reading all of this…And my throat is all tight, and not just from the cold and bronchitis that I have at the moment…

    We know you, Peachy will cuddle up with your Granny and Grandpaw to help them and yourself get through all this hard times.

    And we sure hope that Grannie’s infection heals up well…but be very careful, cause those cat bites can be so dangerous…just ask our pawppy…and some of our fellow bloggers, esp Barb, Marvellous’s Mom…

    What a lovely peaceful spot you chose for Stippie to rest in, such beauty with all the blooms.

    🥰 ❤️ 🥰

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