It is with a broken heart that today I spend my last day in the sunshine with my girl ~Ma Belle Amie~. The vet has told me today that her organs are shutting down, her heart has slowed and she has lost nearly another half a kilo, and we made the decision that I would bring her home to celebrate her life and say our goodbyes today. Tomorrow morning he will come by the house and send her to the rainbow bridge, to be at peace, a place she will no longer be in pain or have to struggle.
We have been blessed with a break in the rain today and we have been sitting outside in the sun, loving being brushed, watching the butterflys and me telling her how brave she is and how much I love her. This image was taken of her today in the garden.
My beautiful girl, you have brought so much love and joy to our life, I have been blessed and honoured that you have spent your time with me. Thank you for the countless hours of talking, purring, loving and all you have given to us. We will miss you deeply, but after tomorrow, I know you will no longer have to struggle and will be in a place where St Francis and all the animals, are free of pain and live a happy life in heaven. God speed you with love to your next journey, beyond. We love you sweet sweet girl. God bless your beautiful soul. Mummy, Molly & Em.
Go on angels wings sweetheart.
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I to am weeping A loss like this is so hard to bear. Have strength my friend Goodbye our friend Bella
24 Feb 2009 5:26am
Lovely portrait and tribute to your beautiful cat. This wouldn't have happened if you'd never had her, but then you wouldn't have had the pleasure of her company, either...
24 Feb 2009 5:34am
Its a weeping night on am3 as we all feel for you so much Kyles. Its going to be a terrible loss for you but be strong in the knowledge that she had a wonderful life with a wonderful friend taking care of her and loving her. She will be at peace. Mt thoughts and love are with you my friend. Snuggles to Bella, bless her X
24 Feb 2009 5:41am
I am so sorry, Kylie! My heart breaks for you. Every moment we have with those we love is a precious gift!
24 Feb 2009 6:19am
Few words for deep feelings: I'm close to you now, in the farewell and in the sorrow. So much.
24 Feb 2009 7:22am
Big hugs to both Bella and you, faithful friends are precious and hard to find and lose. Love to you all Kylie, you have been bleesed to have her, but you honour that love by allowing her to go to be with St Francis.
24 Feb 2009 8:21am
Sorry to hear this news Kylie, it can be such a trauma to lose a loved pet (friend), we had a similar experience recently. It is a sad time but as you say one to remember the better times. She is a beautiful cat and looks like she has been well loved. Peace be with her
24 Feb 2009 9:13am
I am utterly heartbroken for you Kyles, so very sad. Hugs to you and Bella.
24 Feb 2009 9:41am
Thank you for sharing this moment. It is not easy.
24 Feb 2009 9:45am
She is running in full sun with butterflies and more Love than we can imagine...and I hug and cry with you my dear girl, 'cause it hurts so bloody much x
24 Feb 2009 10:05am
I am very sorry for her and for you Kylie... we are all so sad when loosing a cat or a dog. I light a candle for you and her in my heart.
24 Feb 2009 11:48am
You were together ...Nous disons aussi avec vous adieu à votre belle amie Kylie !
24 Feb 2009 11:52am
oh, so sad ! I'm so sorry, " belle amie " is so sweet and beautiful ! sweet thought !
24 Feb 2009 12:25pm
Kylie, I did not think a broken heart could break any more. But fresh tears are falling for you, for your Bella, and for mine. I am so sorry that it has come to this. She is beautiful. I extend a hug of friendship and understanding in this time of great sorrow for you. And I share your pain; it can be intense. Here is a site you might want to visit soon...
24 Feb 2009 12:45pm
Wow! This is such a wonderful tribute to a simply beautiful animal. The real sadness for us who don't know her is that she doesn't look unwell at all - in fact, she looks so healthy. Truly a sad day.
24 Feb 2009 1:06pm
Kylie,
I am so incredibly sorry about Bella...truly a beautiful cat and loving family pet.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Bella!
Jen
24 Feb 2009 2:33pm
I am so saddened and sorry to hear this. I can barely type through the tears I shed for you and your heartbreak. She's a beautiful cat and is very blessed to have had the warmth and love that you had to give her. That is a blessing.
24 Feb 2009 2:58pm
I'm so sorry for her and you Kylie! Keep strong. A big hug to you!
24 Feb 2009 4:01pm
I'm with you Kylie... We love them too much... I'm writing this comment with tears in my eyes... Horrible Monday... I believed to lose Greta definitively too... a very difficult night... today, she feels better...
I have more luck than you... but its life is however on borrowed time...
Courage, Kylie... It's a very difficult trial.
24 Feb 2009 4:51pm
Magnifique portrait, j'aime beaucoup, bravo........ Philippe.
24 Feb 2009 5:20pm
I am so,so sorry !! My thoughts are with you and my tears are genuine and heartfelt.
I hope that soon you can remember her the way this photo shows her.
24 Feb 2009 5:51pm
I am so so sorry, I hope you remember the good times you had together, thinking of you
24 Feb 2009 7:52pm
i'm so very sorry to hear that - she's such a beautiful kitty. my heart goes out to you - i've definitely been there...
24 Feb 2009 9:46pm
My deepest sympathies on your loss of Bella. You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow. She is a very beautiful cat, and you must have wonderful memories of her! I, also, have been there... twice last year. You were lucky to have her to brighten your life!
24 Feb 2009 11:50pm
Not much to say... I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you. Be strong. We love them too much and they become part of the family. And when we loose them that's like a loved one that departs....
24 Feb 2009 11:59pm
Lovely portrait, sorry for the sad times you are going through.
25 Feb 2009 1:55am
Damn girl... you've got me weeping... my heartfelt (so very heartfelt) sorrow for your loss. Beautiful image of Bella.. very worthy of a frame a place of honor in your home.
25 Feb 2009 4:10am
Thank you all so much for you touching and comforting words, I appreciate them so much. Bella went peacefully to God at 1.30pm today, she is at peace. Not many words flow from this gaping hole of loss right now, please know your love and support is truly cherrished.
25 Feb 2009 7:19am
do remeber the joy that you had together, this LASTS!
25 Feb 2009 9:22am
oh ky!! i'm so sorry, i KNOW how much it hurts, but send your beloved to heaven with a brave heart and then buy a kitten and belle would have do, to celebrate life....
25 Feb 2009 10:41am
For us all she will be remembered through your last wonderful portrait Kylie.
Be strong,it does get better,slowly !!
25 Feb 2009 1:35pm
Kylie, I have been in that situation so many times myself . . my heart is with you both. Keep hold of all the happy memories.
25 Feb 2009 3:45pm
This is truly heart breaking and I am truly sorry for you loss i am sure she will be greatly missed !
26 Feb 2009 10:15am
My heart aches for your loss. I know only too well how you feel. Your lovely images will help you keep her memory in your heart.
26 Feb 2009 9:20pm
I am sorry, my dear friend Kylie....
We love you here in aminus3..... xxxxx
27 Feb 2009 12:55pm
Tomorrow I will have something for you and Bella, dear Kylie.
27 Feb 2009 1:10pm
I know how you feel, I weep with you, cause we have the same pain at the moment...
28 Feb 2009 1:38am
A beautiful cat, and surely a sad loss to all who knew her. Your tribute was very moving and should be seen as an inspiration to all cat owners and other pet owners. R.I.P Bella.
28 Feb 2009 7:22am
So sorry for your loss of Bell, my thoughts go out to you, she was lucky to hve had the love you have given her through her lifs
28 Feb 2009 12:34pm
Dear Kylie, I was directed to your site via Eleftheria's photo today and reading your tribute to your beloved Bella is so dear to my heart. The many comments are filled with a community's love for you and for all pet lovers. VF's Bella, your Bella, and in the not too distant future, our Belle, will be cavorting around beyond the Rainbow Bridge.
I hold it true, whate'er befall;
I feel it, when I sorrow most;
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have loved at all.
-Alfred Lord Tennyson
28 Feb 2009 12:51pm
Oh, I am so sorry Kylie. A beautiful portrait and tribute. God bless :)
28 Feb 2009 1:52pm
I am also a cat lover and was much moved by your tribute. What wonderful creatures they are, and what a fine, heartfelt tribute you have written. You'll see her again, I am sure...
28 Feb 2009 4:38pm
Dear Kylie, our friend Francesc B. lost his dog, Greta, today....
28 Feb 2009 4:48pm
Oh Kylie. So sorry to hear about your sweet belle. So nice you got to spend a wonderful last day with here that you will remember for a long time.
28 Feb 2009 9:44pm
A ton of hugs sent to you Kylie... even my sweet bird is kissing the screen at your Bella... a lot of wonderful memories I am sure.
28 Feb 2009 11:49pm
It would seem that a lot of us are missing our recently departed companions on AM3. I thank all of you for your beautiful support and light candles and send up prayers for others in our awesome community that have also lost their companions in the last few days or weeks, or face the loss of their pet. My heart in its deep sorrow goes out to Viewfinder in his loss of his beautiful Bella, Francesc in his loss of Greta. For JTF, in the loss of her kitty and Judy in her sorrow at the prospect of losing her Bella. It occurs to me that a lot of us artistic people here on AM3, love our pets with all our hearts and feel their passing so deeply. I light candles for you all and include you in my prayers and hope that the ones we have lost and have so recently departed, will unite and play happily and watch over us from the Rainbow Bridge. You may like to light a candle here as I do, for those in our group (AM3) as we come together in our loss.
1 Mar 2009 1:13am
Dear Kylie, My sympathy and prayers are sent your way for Bella.
Sucha beautiful image of your dear Bella. We let them into our hearts and it's difficult to let them go, but there are so many wonderful moments and images we can hold and cherish. With experience I understand what you are going through.
We are passionate people here at AM3, as it shows.
My best to you.
1 Mar 2009 2:21pm
Dear Kylie, my photo today is for Franc, and you and Vf and Judy and to everyone who have lost a beloved pet, it breaks my heart...
2 Mar 2009 11:37am
Kylie, I was just about to suggest you go to Lorraine's site today, to see her beautiful tribute. She is one wonderful, caring, understanding, deeply spiritual friend. What a blessing!
2 Mar 2009 12:53pm
I wish you all the very best. Losing Bella must be very hard for you. She is now resting peacefully. I wish Molly and Emma all the best as well as I am sure they will miss her too. I know you have many many happy memories of her to hold dear to your heart. Bella was very well cared for and most-loved by you. Peace & Harmony always.
3 Mar 2009 4:17am
Beautiful picture Kylie, you have certainly created a lovely picture for her to be remembered.
4 Mar 2009 5:07am
What a beautiful girl she was. deepest sympathy to you Kylie, I know how hard it is.
5 Mar 2009 7:19am
Such a sad event, I'm sorry to hear it, at least you know she is in a peaceful place now.
8 Mar 2009 11:11pm
Such a lovely photo, so much character is captured in this snap.
18 Mar 2009 4:35am
Remember your Bella with positive thoughts. Love the photo, I am sure you will miss her tremendously. This little Eulogy helped me when I got very sad......... time to share it with you.......
THE EULOGY
Look not where I was
For I am not there
My spirit is free
I am everywhere
In the air that you breathe
In the sounds that you hear
Don't cry for me Mom
My spirit is near
I'll watch for you
From the other side
I'll be the one running
New friends by my side
Smile at my memory
Remember in your heart
This isn't the end
It's a brand new start
8 Apr 2009 12:34pm
@"Marie" :-): Thank you Marie, that is truly beautiful! Heartfelt thanks!
I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you are doing better now. This is a very beautiful photograph of your wonderful pet/friend.
11 Apr 2009 3:50am
this is so sad!! :( what an adorable companion she must have been!! all the best to you -- and this is a lovely departing shot in memory of her! kisses!! xxx
26 Apr 2009 10:03pm
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