Wednesday, May 1, 2013

In Memory of Truman

We lost our sweet furbaby, Truman, just a few hours ago as I write this.  We are all heartbroken.  He had become very special to us in his short 1 year of life.  I'll never forget the times that he would hop on the bed and flop down beside me and turn on his back wanting his belly scratched.  Truman was a sweet cat and never bothered anything.  He did like to go outside when he could sneak out.  Last night, I tried to get him inside but he didn't want to come in.  How I wish I could have gotten him in.  Please don't tell me that cats should stay inside all the time.  That won't bring Truman back.  We tried our best to keep an eye on him and his sister when they were outside, and until now, he never went near the highway preferring to stay in the back part of our property. 

In memory of Truman, and with tears running down my cheeks, I'm going
to go ahead as planned with this post on Truman and his sister.  I just took these photos Monday evening.  


Truman to Sissy, "I want you to tell me where you hid my mouse."


"I want to know now.  Got it?"


"What do you mean, you don't remember?"


Sissy, with head bowed, "I'm sorry."  Truman, "Hmmph."


"Let me tell you, sis, you just better not lose another one!"


Sissy, feeling bad, "I said I was sorry!"  Truman, "Yeah, well, you can
make it up to me by letting me have your treats."


~Truman~ 
April 2012 - April 2013

Goodbye, sweet Truman, you will be missed.
Until next time...  

37 comments:

  1. What a sweet and loving tribute to this important member of the family. Truman was quite a character. I am so sorry for your loss. It leaves a BIG hole in your heart, for sure.

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  2. Both of them are beauties and the pictures are really nice. I can't tell you how sorry I am about your Truman. :(

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  3. I am so sorry. Having been there a few times, I am feeling your pain. Sweet Truman.

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  4. I am so very sorry. The pain of losing a fur baby is just brutal.
    What an adorable sequence you shot of the two. His personality shines through.

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  5. Just a gentle hug and a comforting word... He was a dear and you loved him. That's all that needs to be said.

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  6. -sigh- My heart goes out to you, in your loss. No words help much, either.

    "Auntie"

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  7. my heart hurts for you and I am so sorry. a part of your life is gone forever and it hurts. hugs from Florida. Truman is a beautiful cat.

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  8. Cheryl, I am so sad that you lost your sweet Truman. I always enjoyed seeing him in your posts. I feel like we all lost a friend. I know your heart is breaking. Please know that I am thinking of you and Truman today and saying a prayer for you too. Twyla

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  9. Cheryl, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet Truman. I'm glad that you went ahead and posted the photos of him and Sissy.

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  10. I'm so sorry Cheryl. So happy that you have such wonderful photo's of your pet. I will say a prayer for your heart today.

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  11. Oh Cheryl, He was beautiful! I'm so sorry for your loss of Truman.

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  12. i'm really sorry. he sure was a beauty.

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  13. My heart breaks for you, to short of a life.......Beautiful pictures of Trumen.....We keep them warm and safe tucked away in our hearts forever, Hugs Francine.

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  14. Oh Cheryl, I'm sorry for the loss of your sweet Truman. The little photo story is a perfect tribute to him. Hugs, Pam

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  15. I am so sorry for your loss, Cheryl. Our furbabies hold such a special place in our hearts.

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  16. Ouch!! Ow... I am so sorry you lost your precious pal. The crawl into your heart and never really go away.

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  17. Oh Cheryl, Tears are running down my cheeks also. I'm so sorry that you lost Truman. It is hard to keep cats inside ALL of the time. Poor Truman--and shame on whoever hit him...

    He was such a beautiful cat. I feel so sorry for you and the family. God Bless, Cheryl.

    Hugs and Prayers,
    Betsy

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  18. Oh I am sooo sorry. We have an indoor kitty and an indoor/outdoor kitty and it worries me when she goes out.

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  19. What a terrible shock!!!!! I am SO sorry! He was a beautiful cat. And I think you did the right thing and he would thank you if he could. He would have been miserable inside all the time, you gave him a full life full of fun, and what he liked best! Each cat is different and needs to be cared for accordingly.

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  20. Awww Cheryl, I am so so sorry. I loved seeing Truman in your posts, I love seeing all the kitties. I am glad you decided to go ahead with this post. It is a lovely sweet way to say good-by and to thank him for all he was to you and your family. I wish I could be there to give you a hug so {{{hugs}}} this way will have to do. Thinking of you Cheryl. I know you have him tucked away in a special place in your heart.

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  21. Oh it is so difficult to lose a pet, someone you love that is a part of your family. I am so sorry that Truman is no longer with you. My heart goes out to you on your loss.

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  22. Oh how sad! Makes my already heavy heart, even heavier. So glad you were able to capture the shots you took this past Monday...Truman was certainly a beautiful cat..
    sorry for this loss...
    Shug

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  23. I can relate to this one. We have had cats through the years that we have lost. The hardest one for me was a cat that we had for 18 years. He is buried in our yard and I had a hard time with this one. Since then we haven't gotten another cat.
    Truman is a beautiful cat. I often wonder if we will have our pets in the next life; just a thought.
    Blessings and double hugs!

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  24. awwww, so sorry cheryl. a beautiful furbaby!!

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  25. Oh Cheryl, I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose a pet. Truman knows you loved him. You will see him again someday. I really believe that.

    Hugs to you. I so know how it feels.

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  26. Losing a beloved family member, human or not, is always so hard. We have also been there, Cheryl. As hard as it was for you to post this, your memories will keep Truman with you and others.

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  27. Cheryl
    I'll pray for you. I know how devastating it is to lose a pet you love.
    Sissy will really miss him too...

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  28. I'm so sorry for you. It's so hard to lose a pet that has been a part of your family like a child. We do love them, don't we? We can only hope that someday we'll be surprised to find that they are waiting for us in Heaven....because that would truly make it so!

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  29. Oh, Cheryl...I feel your pain! I am so sorry...I sure know the feeling.

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  30. I'm so sorry for your loss. You might find a little comfort in the fact that Truman probably always tried to sneak outside because that is truly where he was happiest. Lovely tribute to Truman.

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  31. Truman is beautiful in this post. I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you Cheryl from me!

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  32. Cheryl, I am so, so sorry for your loss... I know Truman will still hold a place in your heart. Blessings and hugs ~ tanna

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  33. I am sorry I am so late in reading this. I am sorry about Truman. I know you loved him so. God bless. sandie

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  34. i am so very sorry. he was so sweet!

    hugs~
    p.s. having been there a few years ago i know how it hurts...

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  35. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know this is such a difficult time for you.

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  36. Oh, I am so sorry. I believe cats NEED to go outside. It's in their nature. This was just a tragic accident. My last kitty lived to be eighteen years old and went out on her own everyday. Truman had years of loving in that one year.
    Love to you, Ginger

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  37. Very beautiful cats and a sweet tribute to Truman.. It's so very sad to hear.
    betsy

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