Gorean Roleplay => Tuchuk Wagon Camp => MTC OOC => Topic started by: prism {*RgR*1*} on August 25, 2005, 11:19:19 AM
Title: A Rememberance
Post by: prism {*RgR*1*} on August 25, 2005, 11:19:19 AM
There are those quintessential moments in your life that, however brief, stay with you forever.
She was tiny, and a little, well, no, a lot slow.. She wasn't good with keeping up with her sibling, but she had heart and determination that would not quit. She was white with black spots, and I laughingly named her "cow" for the guy that had her. The more I watched her when he would bring her around, the more I fell for the crooked way she walked, and those big eyes and the way she would purr loud enough to hear her three blocks away when you just touched her.
I went home each day, for two monthes, telling the Ubar that I was bringing home a kitten.... Mutter, grumble, grouch, mutter, mumble grumble, cuss me for the "duffinator" and swear we didn't need any more... *waving a hand* yeah, whatever, I am bringing you home a kitten.
I kept watching her over the two monthes, and she got better at walking, she could even bounce a little, but she was still slow, and fell down a lot, but she had made progress, so I hoped she would just grow out of it cause she had been so little and all.. Till, finally, the day came, I brought her home.. I came in from work, hollering"Honey~ honey, come here".. From the dark recesses of the hallway down to the computer room, I heard, "What?".. I set her on the couch, and stomped my feet.. "Come HERE!".. I heard "mutter mumble grumble grouch mutter grumble" accompanied by the sounds of Ubar movement... I waited.. He reached the living room... I pointed to the couch... He growled... He looked...
He melted... (Ever seen a huge man melt?)
"Is that for me?" "Yes, I named her cow" "You canNOT call her cow. She is tiny and delicate and beautiful. And, she is mine"
He picked her up and she didn't even fill his massive hands, but she purred.. omg how she purred... He carried her to his computer, he sat her there where he types.. she made messes, he didn't care, she ate his chicken, he didn't care.. she curled up to sleep on his arm, making it impossible to use it to type.. He typed with one hand. He named her "Dina" because she was a delicate flower.
She wobbled continuously, but she knew she was her "Daddy's baby girl".. she would torment Duffy till he pounced her and then howl, and Daddy would save her.. She kept falling down, she would yowl totally irritated, but she would just fight her way back up and get on with things.. She never quit, she never gave up, and she loved completely when anyone would touch her or pet her or put her in the bed to sleep with them. Ubar built a handicap ramp for the litter box so she could get in and out of it better. When that didn't work, he customized an old dish pan to accomodate her..
She stopped getting better, but she didn't give up.. We didn't care that she was not perfect.. No one is perfect. She loved and was loved tremendously, completely. Duffy would even watch out for her.. If she was headed for the potty, and not getting there fast enough, he would pick her up and carry her there. He would bathe her, he would let her eat first out of the dish, he kept a watchful eye on her all the time.. If she had a problem, he would hassle me till I went to see.. She never gave up. She started to have seizures.. but she never gave up.. We knew we were gonna lose her, but we kept hoping because of her sheer will to be... I nicknamed her "Chew Choo" because she was always eating and always like that little engine that could...She wasn't in pain, we knew this, because she never stopped purring when you touched her.. Any time she yowled, it was because her legs wouldn't cooperate and she was pissed..
She began to go downhill.... Finally, she just didn't wake up after one warm loved night asleep in her Daddy's arms. He had been in the hospital, but she held on till He got home..
Brief but spectacular, her short time with us. She is with Rika and Major, learning how to bunnyhop from Rika and I am sure that Major is just looking at her like "Jeeez, why is Dad making me look out for cats" She touched us so very deeply...
Love and determination and willpower like that .. She was all heart...
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Thalia on August 25, 2005, 12:03:53 PM
Aw, shit, woobs... Papa... ~swallowing hard~ I'm so sorry... I know you loved your Dina-ChewChoo-cow... ~tender hugs~ I remember you guys telling us about her at the Gathering, and how we howled until tears of laughter fell... I am glad she passed in her Papa's arms. We had to put our old, blind Schleppy-kitty to sleep the week we got home from Ohio, and I know how hard it is to say goodbye to something -- no, someONE -- so loving, so determined in the face of disability, so special.
I know Dina made the best and the most of her time, and that the two of you made the best and the most of the time you had with her. That is what is important; that, and the memories...
Aw, man, now I'm crying... I've been emotional today, and this broke the dam...
Love you guys...
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Shadow duck on August 25, 2005, 01:13:08 PM
i am so sorry for this loss and words cannot be written to even express the feelings that flow from this side of the computer.. please know i care and am very glad you had the time you did with this little gift..
gentle hugs chanz
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Karanis on August 25, 2005, 01:41:46 PM
omg sweetheart, I'm sitting here crying....I'm so sorry.........she was so damn cute and fluffy and snuggly, she made me giggle when I held her....Jamie and I both worried for you and Rags after we saw her though, and were concerned that she might not make it.......but damn hon, she made the best of her time here......and she has had the best of company with you two, and now again, the best of company with rika and major.....
she knew love hon, and that is the most important thing of all.....
you all are in my thoughts
*hugs and love*
Kar
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: DJ Kan on August 25, 2005, 02:27:26 PM
I am sorry to hear this. -hugs to both- :'(
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: kadi{MTC} on August 25, 2005, 03:02:22 PM
she is so sorry for your loss, your story has given me the push she needed to fight on and not give up like she was starting to, thank you for shareing this with us sis
leaves you both hugs and kisses
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Kitria on August 25, 2005, 03:21:09 PM
You have made so many memories to pull out when you need them, want them, on those wonderful wool- gathering days. Your stories have brought joy to many as well. Dina is bouncing and frolicking and having a wonderful time over the rainbow bridge now.
Thank you for the poignant words and your memories. Hugs to you both for the love and joy you gave each other.
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: kelsey on August 25, 2005, 03:45:52 PM
*just cries remembering how she slept in my arms that Sunday, with her little head resting in the palm of my hand.....*
I love you both...you gave Dina the best life she could ever have had....
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: just me on August 25, 2005, 04:07:08 PM
i am so sorry Master and woobies, am sittin her cryin like a baby, shes in the most important part of you forever, in your hearts,
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Sidona on August 25, 2005, 04:41:34 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss :'(
I'm not good with words when it comes to offering condolences. Just know that Dina is my prayers as are the both of you.
woobie, you painted a picture of a sweet determined lil girl - one I'm sorry I didn't get to meet. thanks.
Love you both, Sid
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: RAGNAR on August 25, 2005, 05:55:20 PM
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Haldir on August 25, 2005, 06:09:59 PM
ARGHHHHHH...damn it woobie...you made Me cry...I'm sorry to hear of Y/your loss .... :'( :'(
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Amber on August 25, 2005, 11:39:57 PM
-just bawls cause I love kitties and it's just too much-
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Claudia on August 25, 2005, 11:44:12 PM
Acks, this makes me cry... :'(
I am so very sorry for your loss *sending tight loving hugs* :-*
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Ayelen on August 27, 2005, 10:12:21 AM
~leaves kisses and hugs for my Cherished and my baby~
I'm soooooooo sorry for your loss... pets are more than simply animals.. they are family too...
At least the little Dina felt real love even if the time was short, she left this world being and feeling loved and that is so important, even to the tiny beasts....
love you my Cherished and baby.... ~hugs again~
Title: Re: A Rememberance
Post by: Taryn on August 27, 2005, 10:46:03 AM
~reads and rereads, bawling my heart out~
woobie, your words aloud me to experience just a bit of the love that Dina had for you and Rags, her time here was to bring happiness to those around her and she did that, eventhough it was a short amount of time, she did what she could...
~sends huggles and kisses to you both and slips off to remember Babis and Boo Bear, two kittens that appeared on my doorstep and decided to adopt me and hubby... the first one being in our lives for only 6 months, the last almost a year~