Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Irrepressible Lily Pons the Cat





A real farm cat - full of natural instinct and talent. Never to be replaced.... RIP .... XO... K, M & J

38 comments:

Arline said...

:-(

Sincere condolences.

Molly said...

So sorry. You can tell she was an awesome cat just by her pictures.

BodilE said...

Oh that's sad. We love our animals and mourn them when they are gone, but they are always in our hearts.

Helen said...

Oh I am so sorry!

ellen said...

Oh, such a loss. I am so sorry.
She will be missed, but always loved.

Martha said...

So sorry for the loss of Lily Pons. I'm glad you have such wonderful pictures to remember her by.

Anonymous said...

Oh, I'm sorry. Give your other pets a big hug.

Unknown said...

We know how each and every farm family member has its place in one's heart; saddened by your loss.

Anonymous said...

What a photo.. that last one! Condolences.....

Diane H K in Greenfield said...

Oh NO...

So very sorry.

Robin said...

I am so very sorry that you've lost your singing cat. She seemed to be a real character and a very good cat.

Robin

Lyn said...

thinking of you all, it's hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet.
love
Lyn
xxx

bmom said...

I love that last picture with her family. It's so hard to say goodbye to a special character.

Suzanne said...

So sorry. She was loved and was very, very cute.

ZT! said...

Much love and condolences for your loss.... Ironically, my word verification is "sunkind" which gives me many kind warm fuzzy images of Lily in a sunbeam...

Kathy said...

Precious photos. Precious memories. Our pets live on in our hearts, always, but so sorry for Lily Pons absence in your daily lives.

Whosyergurl said...

*sniff* I am SO sorry. Losing a fur child is like losing a member of the family! xo, Cheryl

Anonymous said...

My condolences. What a beautiful kitty!

Anonymous said...

So sorry, but I bet your cat had the best life there with you! I have just received my copy of Knitting the New Classics and am blown away by the fantastic range of sweaters and cardigans, both for style and difficulty levels. Also for sizes that offer more than just sm med or large. Can't wait to start on your 'Scandinavian family'. Thanks for all your great inspiration. From Jennifer, in Adelaide, South Australia.

Kay said...

Thanks for the morning cry

NancyP said...

Condolences on your loss. She was a beautiful lady.

weavinfool said...

She sang? My calico Lizzy also sang. She danced and twirled on the dining room table too. Her purr was a song with many notes. She also had sentences of meows when she wanted me to do something for her. She was beautiful and longhaired and wonderful. She died on September 11, 2001 as the twin towers were falling. I got teary for 3 years afterward when I thought of her.
My heart goes out to you and your family on your loss.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for letting me know that my mom died. -BeeBop

Anonymous said...

Just wanted to add my condolences over the loss of your furry friend. She was beautiful. And she sounded like one of those really special cats that come along only a few times, if at all, in our lifetime.
I'm so sorry....

marlaine said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. Pets are such very special people!

Elizabeth said...

I am so, so sorry you had to lose such a beautiful furry little family member. :'(

marit said...

I'm so sorry. She was a beautiful cat. Love that bottom photo of her:-)

Sew Donna said...

That makes me sad. They are family, aren't they?

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry about your beautiful kitty, Kristin and Julia and Farmer.

MaureenTakoma said...

What a lovely mug. And a good momcat too. She lives on in your good memories.

Anonymous said...

When my human came home last night, she told me that Mom had died. I will miss her. She was a good mom to me, my siblings, and my step-brothers and sisters.

She taught me to be self-reliant and strong. I think of this every day when I try to claim my rightful place as alpha-cat in our household.

Simba Siena Pratt

Vicki Stammer said...

Deepest sympathies to you and the family. What a lovely cat she was.

Leslie said...

Sincere sympathy to you, Mark and Julia. It's never easy to loose a family member - 4-legged or 2.

HOA Mgr Lady said...

I was so sad when you reported the death of Cora and so happy when you reported she was still ALIVE! I know that life of a farm cat is not easy but she was a very special feline. So sorry. Thanks for letting us know. Tell Julia how sorry we all are too please.

Southern Gal said...

oh so sorry about the loss of Lily.

I celebrated the anniversary of the death of my first beloved and longest living cat this month so know the pain and grief that comes from this.

as i write this isolde is curled up on the desk - and my other two are on the sofa under the snuggly.

however, each one is special and never to be forgotten. ]

condolences.

Marianne said...

We have a tortie, Livvy, as well. There is no other cat like her as it was with your Lily Pons. The picture of her with her kittens is lovely.

Trece said...

This is my first visit to your blog, and I read this sad news. I'm assuming someone may have already sent you this, but just in case:
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

May God bless you all richly and comfort you in your grief.

twinsetellen said...

I hope one of those little ones is about to share her spirit with you.

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