Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-08-2007, 06:21 PM (1 of 24)
|
http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/1762/1106714099026641850S500x500Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1106714099026641850ZlIBeE) Beaver passed away this morning. He was 19 years old and lived a long and happy life. I draw comfort knowing my baby is not suffering any more. But, I'm still crying. http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/300/1106714436026641850S200x200Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1106714436026641850IeTnpF) http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/1476/1106714297026641850S200x200Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1106714297026641850cLHNtB) http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/2298/1106716067026641850S200x200Q85.jpg (http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1106716067026641850hGCjGS) Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173 
|
From: Patty22
Date: 03-08-2007, 06:52 PM (2 of 24)
|
I'm sorry Katherine; sending you hugs.
Patty
|
User: Patty22
Member since: 03-29-2006 Total posts: 1194 |
From: lendube
Date: 03-08-2007, 07:09 PM (3 of 24)
|
Ah Katherine, How lucky you were to have had him so long. What more can you ask for? I have an almost 15 y/o Manx and I see him aging slowly but surely. Hope he hangs in there as long as your sweet guy. A big hug to you. Lennie |
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-08-2007, 09:19 PM (4 of 24)
|
I'm so very sorry you lost your baby...I go here.. www.petloss.com I've been a member for a few yrs now. (due to losing 5 of my babies in 19, 1/2 mnths. 1 was barely a yr old, all had cancer) It helps to talk about our babies, you can post pics, there are candle ceremonies, etc... [[[ ]]] I know exactly how you feel... Kath (mom to ferrets...) You are a wonderful fur parent to have had your baby so long...what a lucky guy he was to have had you for a Mom... Chrys
|
User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
|
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-08-2007, 09:19 PM (5 of 24)
|
Thank you all so much! Beaver was a very loving kitty and loved to be the center of attention. He was a great lap warmer and cuddler.
Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
|
From: plrlegal
Date: 03-08-2007, 11:10 PM (6 of 24)
|
I'm sorry you lost your "Big Boy". He sure was a handsome fellow. Sending Hugs your way ((((()))))))) Patsy Patsy
|
User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: Jeke
Date: 03-08-2007, 11:29 PM (7 of 24)
|
Hugs to you Katherine. We have lost several pets over the past 3 years and it is always a difficult time. Crying cleansed my soul and memories begin to heal it. Jay Jay
|
User: Jeke
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 232 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-09-2007, 09:47 AM (8 of 24)
|
Thank you all so much! Beaver has been with me a very long time and, no, it does not make it any easier. I'm not crying as much today, but yesterday I just let myself feel sad and depressed. Both siblings called me and offered their comfort. My brother even said that I must make life really good for my "children" since they never seem to want to leave me. Sweetpea was 22 when she died and Max was almost 20 when she crossed that rainbow bridge. Missy was 11, which is OLD for a St Bernard. Thank you, Chrys for giving me the link to the website. It really did help and perhaps I'll post a tribute to Beaver on it. Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
|
From: Sewhappie
Date: 03-09-2007, 10:31 AM (9 of 24)
|
I am so sorry for your loss...... I have 4 furballs and lost my share of them in the past. It is never easy to let go of something that gives you such unconditional love, but just knowing that he is having the time of his life with his sisters now in Heaven hopefully will make it a easier departure for you. |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: jessie s
Date: 03-09-2007, 10:32 PM (10 of 24)
| When you lose a pet that has been in the family for a long time it is just like losing a member of the family. When we lost our dog of 12 years I cried just like I had lost a good family member. So sorry for your loss. But keep on looking at the pictures and you will always remember the good times. |
User: jessie s
Member since: 02-26-2007 Total posts: 46 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-10-2007, 11:01 AM (11 of 24)
|
Beaver was every bit a family member. He also knew he was in charge, too. He's probably telling everybody up in Heaven when dinnertime is. Down here, though, things just are not the same.
Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
|
From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 03-10-2007, 05:58 PM (12 of 24)
|
I'm sorry about your sweet kitty. He was very lucky to have you for 19 puuurrrrfect years.
photos.yahoo.com/greendragondesigns
|
User: GreenDragonLady
Member since: 07-29-2004 Total posts: 495 
|
From: mebesandee
Date: 03-10-2007, 06:11 PM (13 of 24)
|
Hi Katherine, Gee, sweetie I know things are not the same. I have had losses of my wonderful pets, too. My sweet doxie, Duncan, was only 9 because of them having back problems and I had to be the one to say yea time to go.That was so hard. Now I have a darling cute white mixed chihuahua that I rescued a year and a half ago, Sugar... really she rescued me. I know that God put us together. I was so lonely. And she is so much better than a pure bred. She is pure to me. I love her so much. And she loves me as much. I am alone. My husband passed away and she is so much a part of my life. It is just me and her here. When and if she goes I know that things will never be the same again. either. But I know she will be waithig for me. So, sweetie, I know like the rest of us do that you have suffered a great loss but like you said he is not suffering anymore ...I would never want that for my baby, either. And you will see him again!!! My prayers are with you, Sandy in Georgia |
User: mebesandee
Member since: 03-09-2007 Total posts: 3 
|
From: lendube
Date: 03-10-2007, 08:08 PM (14 of 24)
|
Hi Sandy, I just read your sweet post to Katherine. I want to welcome you to our board. We're a warm and fun group. I think you'll find lots of company here. Your loves seem to be sewing and animals. That accounts for many, many here, myself included. The internet can be a wonderful place to find companionship if you're lonely (and I'm not talking single's sites!  ) If you're looking for compassionate people who are genuinely nice do us and yourself a favor and stick around. I'm sure we can learn a lot from you too. Lennie 
|
User: lendube
Member since: 08-06-2006 Total posts: 1548 |
From: esrun3
Date: 03-10-2007, 08:19 PM (15 of 24)
|
Hi Katherine, so sorry to hear about your kitty-it is so hard to lose our pets-they are members of our family! Sending hugs your way
Lyn
|
User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 03-11-2007, 06:12 AM (16 of 24)
 Katherine - sorry to hear about Beaver. Hugs to you. You were lucky to have had a lovely time together and for him to have lived such a long life it sounds like he was lucky to have you. I hope you have some other pets to cuddle while you're feeling down. Pauline
|
User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: mebesandee
Date: 03-11-2007, 10:43 AM (17 of 24)
|
Hi Lennie, Thank you so much for such a warm welcome. And yes I will do myself a favor and stick around you guys. As you all sound like my kinda people. Not to speak of how much we all have in common. And that is a blessing that is hard to find..good genuine friends. Again thank you for your sweet comments. It is so nice to meet you! Sandy in Georgia. I pray that Katherine is feeling better today. |
User: mebesandee
Member since: 03-09-2007 Total posts: 3
|
From: Bama
Date: 03-11-2007, 04:17 PM (18 of 24)
|
Sending ((((((hugs)))))) your way. I know how you feel. We lost a 13yo lab about 1 year a half ago. I still miss her. We still have her almost 15yo sister. I think it's even harder when you have a pet for such a long time. Thanks for sharing the pics. He looked like a cat I lost several years ago. |
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
|
From: Bama
Date: 03-11-2007, 04:21 PM (19 of 24)
Hi Sandy, welcome to SWN. The edit button is just for correcting your post, if any mistakes were made or you want to add something you left out. (I use it often because of typos!  )
|
User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116
|
From: mozeyrn
Date: 03-12-2007, 10:01 PM (20 of 24)
|
So sorry to hear of your loss. My family had dogs before I even came along. I don't remember the first dog but I remember being with my mom & brother at the Bide-A-Wee shelter on Long Island. I was 3 and he had just turned 10 - it was a birthday gift. He wanted the little quiet puppy that sat in the back of the cage - not all the ones jumping around & barking. Sheba was with us for 19 years. It's hard to lose someone who has been a part of the family for so long. I know how you feel. Sending you hugs your way [[[[[[ ]]]]]]!! - Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-13-2007, 07:52 PM (21 of 24)
|
Thanks, everyone, for your support! Beaver was with me for almost 2 decades (wow!), but the other 4 cats and 3 bunnies are here to require my attention and give me company. Phoebe still helps me type my newsletters, update my website and other computer stuff. I don't let her or the other cats help me sew because they love to lay all over my stuff and play with things. I cannot have fur on the customer's products and it's hard to find tools, buttons, etc after some one has batted it around. Eddy is especially good at batting stuff around. Lucy is now the Enforcer of Dinnertime, Phoebe is my greeter when I come home and Eddy has now become the snuggle kitty. Mao is happy to receive belly scratches, treats and conversation. The bunnies have always done the "greet and dash". I have loads of pictures of everybody on webshots.com (user kmccrea) and my website. Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
|
From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-13-2007, 10:32 PM (22 of 24)
|
One thing I love (actually 4) are my ferrets...last yr when I needed a nanny for the 4 terrors, I asked my neighbor (who has never had an animal, unless you count the ex...) she was brave for just 24 hrs (we were only 5 hrs away.) she said she didn't realize how rotten, cuddly and kissy they were, till she had them all to herself...(her boyfriend has 2 dogs)...yep... I can't live without a furry in my life...(my parents had 2 dogs when I was born and they guarded me day and night...) I hope your furries are helping to fill in the gap...for a bit, till you get to feeling better... [[[ ]]] Kath (mom to the rottenest ferrets this side of the Mississippi...)
Chrys
|
User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
|
From: bridesmom
Date: 03-14-2007, 09:31 PM (23 of 24)
|
Katherine, I'm so sorry about Beaver, he was a beautiful boy. Hugs coming your way.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: kmccrea
Date: 03-16-2007, 10:57 PM (24 of 24)
|
Thanks again, everyone! I'm not crying so much (tears every now and then), but I still miss Beaver. Yes, he was such a beautiful boy...who thought orange could be fabulous? A real lover boy, too. Maybe he's found some one to cuddle with "upstairs". Katherine McCrea
Designer At Large |
User: kmccrea
Member since: 05-07-2006 Total posts: 173
|
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-21744.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft