Mr. M

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Dear Furiends,p=c

Mr. M told me that I was not allow to meow about him, so I haven’t.
Until now.
But you really, really need to know. You see, months ago, when our staff took him to the vet for a respiratory infection, he had a scratch on the neck, and since nothing they’d done to heal the scratch had worked, they asked the vet. (Initially, the staff thought it was caused by me rough housing or him scratching at it.)  Alas, in addition to his kidney issues, respiratory infection and heart issues, the vet said my beloved brofur had skin cancer and with all his medical problems combined, there was nothing he could do to help.
i have spent the last few months spoiling him the best I could. So has the staff. That is why I made him such a special box for Christmas and while I was thrilled how much he 20171224_171850loved it, I was also hurt because he spent so much time in there with his favorite things. Easter Sunday, I was thrilled when he came out and spent hours strolling around the yard with me. We chatted about everything, while enjoying the beautiful day, though he did express concern for the yard and said he hoped this draught would soon be over and he said he’d purr on that.
Today, I woke to rain beating on the roof, so I dashed to congratulate him that his hopes and purrayers had worked. But Mr. M had gone over the rainbow. I’m crying as I type this, but I’m not sure who or what I’m crying for. In some ways, these are tears of happiness because my dear brofur no longer has to deal with the flesh and blood body that was plagued by poor health, but I’m also crying because I will never, ever stroll around the yard with him, again.
Pops was surprised by the rain, so logged into the radar, which showed one teeny, tiny little cloud over our entire state…. I can’t help but think that now that he’s on the other side of that rainbow, Mr. M found a way to water the yard he loved and I’m confident that somehow, we will still find a way to help me when I need him.

114 thoughts on “Mr. M”

  1. portapatetcormagis

    Oh no! I’ve only seen this now :’-(
    Mr. M. will be dearly missed on this side. But I am sure he’s having a good time in rainbow land, bringing them some of his lovely grumpiness and at the same time keep watching over you

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      1. portapatetcormagis

        Maybe it was both. And maybe it was Mr. M just being himself. He had a unique personality and his grumpiness was an important part of it. It makes fond memories. ♥♥♥

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  2. This hurts our hearts so much. We cannot believe we missed this. It sounds as if Mr. M. will always be watching over you, and you will be together again someday in a much bigger yard. We know you are still grieving and missing Mr. M., and your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult transition from life with to life without Mr. M. Sending sympathy, condolences and love. 💗💐 XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer and Mom Janet

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    1. Thank you, dear furiends, I still miss my beloved brofur very, very much…. And I visit with him in the garden whenever possible. >^.^<

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    1. Better late than never. I’m very sorry about losing my brofur, too. He was my rock, though I didn’t realize that until he was gone. I wish you’d had the chance to meet him. Have a purrfect day, dear furiends. >^.^<

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  6. Oh Purr and awnty Jeanne, we are so very sorry that Mr. M had to leave us. this makes us very sad. But, like you, we’re also happy that he is now young and healthy once again. We just don’t unnerstand why sickness has to plague this world. We know you will miss him. We will too. Seein’ his handsum face always made us smile. We’re sendin’ lots of hugs and purrayers. Ifin ya’ll need anythin’, purrlease holler.

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Raena

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    1. Thank you dear furiends. We will all miss him and I hate that he had to endure such horrors and indignities. (Please recall that the nasty vet took his temperature in a very rude way – the fool tried that with me, but I assure you he will never be stupid enough to try that, again!) I hold that vet accountable for much of my dear brofur’s problems. Dezi, Raena and Ms. Audra, I hope you’re having success with that dentist, but if not, you can do what I did and bite him/her. >^.^<

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  7. Dear Miss Jeanne & Purrsiedon, it is with complete sadness that I paw pen this. How I wish your Mr. M was still with you. But Mr. M. will always be Mr. M in your heart and he will grace the clouds and the sky as he has graced your home. Many kisses of support from me and mom.

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    1. Oh meow is me, I never thought to look for the actual rainbow!!! What was I thinking?!? Of course, that teeny-tiny rain storm was serving more than the function of watering the yard and telling me rain was okay to like…. It was the cloud that gave M his rainbow pathway!!! >^.^<

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  10. We are so very, very sorry to hear about Mr. M. and we understand the heartache. True, there are no words to lessen the pain, but one of these days, when you least expect it, your heart will smile again at the happy memories. It just seems to take so darn long. Love and hugs from all of us.

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    1. Brian, dear furiend, thank you for your warm words and thoughts. As you probably noticed, the past couple Thursdays, I put together the thankful posts and obviously, I guess I need to do one for tomorrow.
      Until the past few weeks, I hadn’t realized how much he was helping me with the blog. Seems like quite a few will miss his science posts…. His paws are awfully big to fill.
      >^.^<

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  11. I am so sorry. I loved Mr M from afar – he reminded me a lot of my first cat. I was afraid this was coming after learning about his skin cancer. Still it leaves a hole. Purrseidon, I know you’ll probably miss him more than the rest of us. I’ll miss his posts. Take care of the humans. I’ll be thinking about you.

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    1. M had many health issues, but that skin cancer seems to be the thing he couldn’t overcome. I’m glad he is no longer feeling bad, but I miss him something awful. >^.^<

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    1. Thank you, dear furiends! I’m sure he’s now pain-free and moving well, too. I miss him, but must be getting used to this because I’m not crying all the time. >^.^<

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  14. Godspeed your journey to heaven Mr. M. ♥

    We did not have the honor of knowing you, yet we know how very hard this is on your family; and we are truly sorry.

    If it helps your mom to know, St Francis walked by your side every step of the
    way, so that you weren’t afraid or in pain

    Mr M. ; we hope you will pay mom a visit soon, to let her know you are ALWAYS with her; even if she can’t physically “see” you ~~~~

    we send hugs and lovez; daisy, tuna, dude, sauce and boomer ♥♥♥

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    1. Thank you for your warm thoughts and wishes. I, too, am confident that M is now in a better place. For certain, here it is emptier without him. >^.^<

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  17. Joan Ryan (KitKat)

    We did not know Mr. M. We just heard about his passing from Miss Ellen of 15 and Meowing. We are sorry to hear he was needed at the Bridge. It seems he brought so much joy to people’s lives. We are so sorry for your loss.
    With deepest condolences,
    Angel Normie, Angel Mika, Sasha & Gracy Lewis

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    1. M’s arthritis had made it impossible for him to run for at least 2-3 years…. I hadn’t thought about him having that ability, again. He must feel wonderful now that he’s free from his health issues! >^.^<

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  19. I am so sorry about Mr. M… I am sorry you will be without him in a physical way. I feel sure though, like you mention that Mr. M will be there in your heart and he will find ways to help you when you need help and when you need him. My prayers are there for you.

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    1. Thank you so very much. I’m sure he’s still with us, too, but this sort of change is very, very hard to get used to. Your prayers are very much appreciated. >^.^<

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  21. So very very sorry for your loss…..we know how heart-breaking it is. Mr. M will be watching over all of you always and forever as our Angels do. It leaves such a huge hole though in our lives and our hearts when they leave us. Sending you hugs of comfort…..

    Love, Teddy and Mom Pam

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    1. Thank you teddy and Mom Pam. While I am also sure M is still watching over me, you’re also very correct about that big hole in our lives. >^.^<

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  25. Angelic Clowder

    Oh I’m in tears. I’m so so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. M. We are with you in our thoughts. May his memory always be a blessing. He was such a handsome kitty

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    1. I cried all day, yesterday and am still sniffing, but he always told me that life was about change, so I know that I need to find a way to accept this awful change and move on. >^.^<

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      1. Angelic Clowder

        I understand. Remember there is no shame in mourning. Mourning is normal and it’s more unhealthy to force yourself to be ok before you are then to mourn ❤

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      2. I think I succeeded in mourning. For certain, I’ve never, ever cried so hard – not even when Gunner and Halo hopped over that rainbow. >^.^<

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  27. Oh Purrseidon,
    We’re wiping the tears off the Female Human’s face as she reads your post. We are five very sad kitties. We thought Mr.M was handsome , mysterious and wise. We loved the photos of him. We are sending love and prayers to you and your staff. The Female Human says that we felines leave furever paw prints on human’s hearts.
    Purrs, Love and Hugs,
    The Tribe of Five and The Female Human

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    1. All purrayers are appreciated. I had a terrible time writing this, and am shocked at the outpouring of love my brofur had… I never knew how many lives he touched. >^.^<

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    1. Oh, Ms. Kiara, on Easter Sunday, when we were having our last stroll, my brufur told me that he wouldn’t have lasted as long as he did without your ‘nip blends. He said your magical blends helped him so much with his arthritic paws. And he seemed to be feeling so much better, that I dared to hope. I’m such a foolish kitty, for wanting to believe that death doesn’t need to be a natural part of life. >^.^<

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      2. M and I both enjoyed out ‘nip…. it was the bestest thing in our baskets and I will never know why the Munchkins got so excited about candy and stuff. They simply don’t appreciate the quality of your fine product. >^.^<

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  31. I man, I avoided reading this all day knowing I would bawl my eyes out. Now I am soaking wet… but smiling cause that was so beautifully worded. Make sure you love a bit extra on the family, loss is never easy.

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  32. Mary McNeil

    I am so sorry to hear about Mr M. I loved his science posts. of course, but also loved HIM (and the rest of your family too !) Based on my experience, may I respectfully suggest that maybe you keep back one of his toys – because one day you may be glad to have one thing of his to touch. I am so sorry for the loss you and his fursibs feel. Purrayers and POTP.

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    1. I will consider that Ms. Mary. I’m also wondering if I would be capable of writing science posts without sobbing all over my keyboard. He used to humor me by letting me meow about water-things, but now that he’s gone and that amazing little could dumped rain on us, not even meowing about rain sounds like fun. >^.^<

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  34. Everyone who knows Mr. M loves him … including a certain cock-a-poo whose love will now forever remain unrequited. We’ll miss him in all the ways he touches our lives: his interests and wisdom, his handsomeness, his relationship with you, Purr. I know that sometimes you got a little liberal with his belongings – but we bet you’d rather have him with you instead of now possessing those things yourself. Loss is a part of life – but that doesn’t make it any easier. We love you, Purr … just like we love Mr M. We wish we could spare you the pain and the loss – but you should know we care and you aren’t alone.

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    1. Momma Kat when I took this things, it wasn’t so I could have them… it was a prank to get his attention. I’m making sure that everything he loved gets buried with him, just like they did with pharaohs, long, long ago…. I really can’t have his things around because I was tearing up every time I saw them lying there without him.
      M would have been a wonderful pharaoh. >^.^<

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  35. Memories of Eric and Flynn

    I am so sorry for your loss of Mr.M. I know the pain is ripping you apart but try and keep all of the good memories in the front of your mind. I know it is hard to do, but it will help.
    Yes, I think he did send the rain. I strongly believe they come back to keep an eye on us and send little signs.

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    1. I’m glad you agree that he sent the rain… if it had been a band of rain, I wouldn’t have thought anything about it, but there was only one, single teeny, tiny cloud over all of Florida!.. I hope this means that he was not only caring for our yard, but also a way to tell me that it was okay if I loved to play in the rain. >^.^<

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  36. I looked up to Mr M as a role model, a gentle and kind and thoughtful guy. Now I will look up to him in another way and cherish all the great memories and events that you shared with us all. Mr M will, I am sure, have got that rain for you, send drops of love as much as tears to help ease the loss. Take care my friend, and we’ll be purring a special prayer for you…
    Gentle sad purrs
    Erin and Mrs H.

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    1. Thank you ERin and Mrs. H. I com totally convinced M sent that teeny tiny cloud. Would you believe it gave us a whole 1/4 inch of rain?!? I also believe he wanted me to know that it was okay if I love playing in rain, so now I will think of him every time it rains. >^.^<

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    1. I’m so very sorry to lose him… he has always been there for me. ALWAYS! I can’t imagine what life will be like without his steady presence, but I guess I’m finding out. >^.^<

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  38. Dear Purrseidon and her mom, we are so sorry, shocked and crying. Mr.M was, and is in our memories, a great cat and a loving brother. We loved his stories of the sky and stars, we are sure he has now his own star, if we look at the stars, there is a star looking like a letter M.
    We all are hugging you there. Mr.M will live forever in our hearts.
    Kosmo and his family.

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    1. Kosmo, dear brofur, I purray that you’re in good health. I truly don’t think I could continue on if you were terminally iill, too. Since July 9the of 2017, when brofur Gunner passed, it seems like I’m just starting to get used to a brofur having hopped over the rainbow, then the next one goes. Three brofurs that I lived with, all three are now on the other side of that rainbow… >^.^<

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      1. Dear Purrsister, you have gone through too much lately, three brothers gone one after another. I am in good condition, but fat, mom said I am on a diet now, she is trying to chase me, so we run around the house.
        Warm hugs to you, my sister.
        Kosmo

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      2. Not as fat as Saphera! She needs to lose 16 pounds – that’s a whole you! If she doesn’t lose the weight, she will not like what the vet has to say, though I’m sure it won’t be nearly as bad as what he told M. >^.^<

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  39. Oh mine toes… We are so furry sorry to hear about this. Know that he is healthy again at The Rainbow Bridge, and The Kitties Who Came Before Us will take good care of him.

    We will purr for Mr. M’s memory and for the empties left in your hearts. PurrPurrPurrPurrPurr…

    Rosco & Tina
    The Feline Contingent
    (In Memory Of Lilith Kitten-Mahoney, Nurse Cat, 2001-2018)

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    1. Thank you, dear furiends. All purrayers are helpful. M taught me about their power. I owe him so very, very much. One thing that he said on Easter, as we were strolling was that he hoped to meet Rom one day, I’m trying to believe that Rom meet him when he crossed and that comforts me. >^.^<

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    1. Thank you for your purrayers. They help… I know this because M was a master purrterapist. The only thing is that he couldn’t cure his own cancer. >^.^<

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  41. Oh no guys, we are so, so sorry to read of Mr. M’s departure offur the Rainbow Bridge.

    We send huge hugs, gentle purrs and will fly the flag at half mast at BB HQ in honour of such a great kitty.

    Basil & Co xox

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    1. Thank you, Basil, I’m sure M appreciates what an honor you’re giving him. For certain, I know. Do you think his silvervine stick made it over the bridge? I buried it with him. Or purrhaps he no longer needs that silvervine, since he no longer has his arthritic flesh and blood body…. >^.^<

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  42. Purrz and prayerz fur you missing your sweet MIster M…. Such Lovely memories and photos to remember how furry much he was loved. He is free of pain and waiting to see you again… Hugz and Purrz, Katie Kat. (Psalm 36:6)

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    1. Thank you, Katie Kat. M was a wonderful furiend, brofur, and companion, even though we often disagreed about water, I dare to believe that he sent that tiny storm not only to water the garden, but to tell me water was okay. >^.^<

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  43. I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. M. He did have such a good life, but it’s so hard to lose animal friends. I hope everyone can find peace and comfort in good memories.

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  44. Jeanne and Purr, You spoiled him, gave him his favourite things. He had a happy and fullfilled life. I cry as I write this cause I know the hurt you’re going through. He was a happy soul and this is the best any of us can want. My thoughts and wishes are with your family at this time.

    Shoko and Jean

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    1. Thank you Shoko & Ms. Jean… you surely know how mom and I feel. Because you recently went through something similar with Ms. Kali…. I had finally gotten to the point of not looking for Halo, now this… I’m going to take a nap, now…. and I hardly ever take naps, but I’m very, very tired. >^.^<

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    1. Thank you for the healing wishes. I hope you never have a day like this, though I also know things like this are part of life and they can’t be avoided… >^.^<

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  50. 15andmeowing

    I am so sorry. I am crying too, I loved Mr. M, he was such a wise kitty. I am certain he brought you that rain. Sending love and hugs to you and your mom. XO

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    1. Dear Ms. Ellen, you made his favorite mat – the space-theme one and many of his favorite toys. I hope to bury his favorite things with him, like they did with the pharos. >^.^<

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