Topic is Sleeping.
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 2:56 AM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Dear SI friends,
I made it to my favourite winter getaway destination after all! Annual beach pic returns tomorrow. My dear DIL has accompanied me; SMY had to stay home, not only due to some health issues, but he didn't want to be apart from our three fur babies.
Our sweet old Max's health has declined significantly in the last few days; I knew his time was near, but H has held on to hope. H says that Max misses his Mommy and is determined that he'll hang on until I get home on Thursday. I can only pray that is so. But I reminded H that we can't be selfish; what Max needs is top priority.
So, please send SMY and Max your love. Max has helped H get through so much in the past 14+ years. My heart is breaking for them. 
SMY found a soaking wet kitten about 3 months old in our driveway back in 2008 and they formed an immediate bond. They are best buds!
[This message edited by looking forward at 4:14 AM, Thursday, March 2nd]
Together 56 years, Married 51 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
2frayedsouls ( member #48177) posted at 11:58 AM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Love and prayers sent! I hope that Max makes it as comfortably as possible until you get home. The goodbyes always are harder and come sooner than we are ready for, but what an honor to have been "his people". 馃惥 鉂わ笍
Me: BW Him: WH one son, one daughter
tushnurse ( member #21101) posted at 1:02 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Hang in the Max, SMY and LF I know the loss weighs heavy on our hearts before, and after it happens, knowing when the time is right, and saying that final goodbye.
I hope Max rallies for a bit.
Sending positive thoughts, energy, and wishes and prayers your way.
Me: FBSHim: FWSKids: 23 & 27 Married for 32 years now, was 16 at the time.D-Day Sept 26 2008R'd in about 2 years. Old Vet now.
zebra25 ( member #29431) posted at 1:23 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
SMY you and Max are in my thoughts and prayers.
"Don't let anyone who hasn't been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces."
D-day April 2010
Questioningall ( member #43959) posted at 1:38 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
There鈥檚 never enough time with them. Praying for your family.
Me-BS 57
Him-WS 57 Sorrowfulmate
Married 30 years, 5 kids
Dday #1 12/12 He made up a ONS
Dday #2. 3/14 EAs, 3 ONS, 2 LTA
Buttercup: We'll never survive.
Westley: Nonsense. You're only saying that because no one ever has.
BearlyBreathing ( member #55075) posted at 2:52 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
it鈥檚 so hard to watch our furry ones near the rainbow bridge. They live too short lives.
Sending you all support.
Me: BS 57 (49 on d-day)Him: *who cares ;-) *. D-Day 8/15/2016 LTA. Kinda liking my new life :-)
**horrible typist, lots of edits to correct. :-/ **
looking forward (original poster member #25238) posted at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Thank you, dear friends!
Love & Blessings to you all!
On a slightly happier sharing....new (annual) topic and beach pic...
Together 56 years, Married 51 years. Sober since 2009. "You've always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself." (The Wizard of Oz)
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 9:32 PM on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023
Sending mojo. I wish Max the best.
I wish you and SMY solace. That's a big loss that's coming.
fBH (me) - on d-day: 66, Married 43, together 45, same sex ap
DDay - 12/22/2010
Recover'd and R'ed
You don't have to like your boundaries. You just have to set and enforce them.
somanyyears ( member #26970) posted at 3:04 AM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
..I wish to thank you, my dear Si friends for your kind words and compassion for our looming loss of our dear cat, Max. You can probably tell from the pic that we were best of friends. He is a loyal and trusted companion. Those kind of 'friends' are hard to come by...trust me, I know!!! Any time you can walk around the house with your cat on your shoulder requires a great deal of mutual trust.
I have been blessed with several cats over the 50 years we've been married. I just hope I'll be around for a few more in my life.
My MiniMax was special indeed...
Stay safe people..smy 
trust no other human- love only your pets. Reconciled I think!Me 77 Her 73 Married 52 yrs. 18 yr LTA with bff/lawyer. Little fucker died at 57.Brain tumour!
MIgander ( member #71285) posted at 2:35 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
I'm so sorry about your loss. I too had a great cat growing up (Chloe) who was my best buddy in middle school through college. I miss that cat still. I imagine you're going to miss her always. The more we miss those who are gone, the more love there was shared. I'm glad you had the chance to have a feline bestie and sad that you're now mourning her loss.
WW/BW Dday July 2019. BH/WH- multiple EA's. Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
sisoon ( Moderator #31240) posted at 11:14 PM on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
fBH (me) - on d-day: 66, Married 43, together 45, same sex ap
DDay - 12/22/2010
Recover'd and R'ed
You don't have to like your boundaries. You just have to set and enforce them.
Topic is Sleeping.
