Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Today, I remember those boys that are waiting at the Bridge.  The three, along with Tanner, that made up the Four Crazy Cats.

Mojo was the first to leave in February 2009.  He was with me for 4 short years, but he made such an impact.  Fly High Superman!

Devon was next and had the most dramatic departure of them all!  He died suddenly in December 2012 from Hemangiosarcoma.  He is forever 11.  I am reminded of him daily through Oliver!

Smokey left last in September 2014.  He was my first cat as an adult and was really something special.  I miss my snuggles everyday.  Gorgeous Goose!

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day and there are 4 special boys waiting for me at the Bridge.

Sweet Derek was with me for about 4 weeks.  He has all sorts of issues with his joints.  He went to work with me everyday to get his medicine, but it just wasn't enough to make him well.  He went to the bridge in June 2003.

April 2003 - June 2003

Mojo was a wonderful boy.  Full of life and appreciation for the help he was receiving.  He had many medical problems, and eventually needed to be helped to the bridge when his Fibrosarcoma started creating breathing difficulties and more pain than we could manage.

October 22, 1996 - February 25, 2009

Devon was the craziest boy ever, until Oliver that is.  He was a sweet boy that was full of life and drama!  He just ran to the bridge one morning without any warning.  He had a rare cancer called Hemangiosarcoma.  I'm sure he is at the bridge dancing and eating butter!

September 14, 2001 - December 15, 2012

Smokey was my first cat as an adult, so there was a special bond between us.  He was sweet, gentle and loved to snuggle and give hugs.  We are coming up on a year of him being at the bridge, which is hard to believe.  How has life continued without my Goose?  

April 14, 1996 - September 5, 2014

Each bridge crossing was special in its own way and I look forward to the day that I will see my boys again.  I miss them each in a different way, and have seen signs from them at various times.  Cardinals remind me of Mojo, and after his passing, we had a ton show up at the house.  Devon has sent Oliver to keep the crazy alive!  Smokey appears to me in dreams and he is always happy and purring.

I loved them all, still do actually, and am honored to have been chosen as their human mom.

Mojo - 5 Years

Mojo, you've been gone for 5 years now.  It doesn't seem real.  You were only with me a few short years, but I'll never forget that time with you.

You were laid back and wise beyond your years.  You always seemed to know that we were only trying to help you.

 I'm so sorry that you were dealt a bad hand in the health department, but you rose to the challenge and showed us all how to live for today, and live life to the fullest!

 

This video was taken almost two weeks prior to Mojo crossing the bridge.  He had been on steriods for a few days and was feeling much better.  The weather was beautiful, so we allowed him some time in the yard.  WARNING:  His tumor is quite large, so if you are squeamish and don't want to see it, then don't click!  At this point, we were still able to control his discomfort, and his spark for life was still there!

 

 Our last photo, it was almost time for you to journey to the bridge.  You were sweet to the end and loved to snuggle.

 Fly High Superman...you are missed everyday.

Mancat Monday

The mancats were blessed with a new scratcher from one of mom's co-workers.  It is the emory board scratcher and is supposed to help file the nails while the cats scratch...we'll see :)

 Tanner came right over to check out the new toy...

 He decided he liked his old broken X better...

 Auntie started playing Tanner's favorite game called Pokey Stick under the new scratcher and he came back over to check it out again...

Smokey gave it a slight tap tap to make sure it was safe for everyone...he did not try scratching on it though...

After a while everyone did scratch on it and they seem to enjoy it now....have you tried this new scratcher?  Do you take right to toys or does it take a while to get used to them?

We'd also like to let our boy Mojo know we are thinking about him today at the bridge.  Today it has been 4 years since you left us, and 8 years since you came to live with us...We had you for four short years, but you left an impression on our hearts.  Fly High Superman!

Mancat Colors

Mancats love to decorate for Christmas and have many ornaments...

 Smokey

 Tanner

 Mojo

Devon

Happy Birthday Mojo

Happy Birthday to my Sweet Angel Mojo!  He would be about 17 if he were still with us. 

 You loved to eat beef...so we will have a beef dinner this week in your memory!

 You were only with us 4 short years, but you made quite an impact in our lives...

 You got along with everyone...Devon was your favorite :)

 You were so laid back and understanding about everything that happened to you...we have learned to take things in stride...everything happens for a reason.

My Four Crazy Cats together eating...You made our lives complete, and I am a better person for having had you in my life.  One day we'll all be together again...until then...Fly High Superman!

Mancat Monday

Today is Miscellaneous Mancat Monday...

 The mancats got some new paper to play with over the weekend...we were also able to have the windows open for a bit, so it was a nice weekend for everyone!

 Mom and Auntie did the early voting for the election...so they are done with that...go vote everyone!

Today, we livestrong...we feel so bad about what is happening to Lance Armstrong, that we are showing our support once again, of this phenomenal bike rider and cancer survivor. 

Wordless Wednesday

Almost Wordless Wednesday

 Window views with Smokey, Devon, Tanner, Cousin Pirate and Cousin Sophie!

These photos were all from a few years ago...just felt like remembering my boy Mojo today.  He loved to go outside, but could go very little due to his allergies issues.  During his last couple of weeks of life, we were having some really good days, health wise for him and weather, so we let him enjoy the fresh air and the outdoors.  (Supervised of course)  This is the look of pure bliss on his face!

Happy Gotcha and Angelversary Mojo

Mojo was adopted on February 25, 2006...he became an angel February 25, 2009.

He lived with me almost a whole year as a foster cat before I adopted him. We are not exactly sure how old he was at the time. He was a great cat and just fit in beautifully with our family.

Funny note...he slept with me every single night, until I signed his adoption papers...then he moved to Aunties room! What a stinker :)
He and Tanner shared a common love of food! Mojo needed to gain weight and Tanner was there to support him... Devon, Smokey and Mojo enjoyed each others company. I loved seeing the boys hanging out together or sleeping near one another...it warmed my heart and I know I had made the right decision in keeping Mojo.

In 2008, Mojo was diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma. He threw a party for his friends!

Here he is waiting for his guests to arrive...look at that loot table!

February 25, 2009...Mojo's last day with us. His tumor was causing problems, and we felt his pain was not under control any more. We had his dear friend and vet come to the house to help him cross the rainbow bridge.

Fly High Superman...you were a great cat and friend. Missing you but remembering you fondly today!

Happy Valentine's Day

December is Here

December has arrived...where has the year gone? Time flies when you are having fun!

Our month is pretty quiet, and I am already looking forward to taking time off around the holidays to spend with the boys!

Our Granny's birthday is the week before Christmas...she will be 88 this year!

Mojo is the cat on the calendar this month...Christmas was his holiday, since Red was his color! This photo was taken in 2008, which was his last Christmas with us. I love decorating the Christmas tree and finding all of his ornaments each year...such a fun way to remember a special boy :)

Happy Birthday Mojo

Today is Mojo's birthday...he would be anywhere from 14 to close to 18 years old if he were still with us. This is his second birthday at the bridge. He is loving life there I am sure, because he loved life here with us. His motto was always, Life is Good.
Mojo was a spunky boy and I miss him every day...

He had a lot of trials with us...this photo was taken about a month after he starting living with me. He was still a foster at the time, and had an ear polyp removed. He always appreciated everything he was given...this new blanket was an immediate hit!

This was taken later that year in December...we had been going through a food trial to determine the cause of his allergy problems. He was finally released to eat whatever he wanted, so we made his favorite...stew beef and gravy. We are having that tonight as well in his honor!

His first Christmas with us, my mom crocheted this blanket for him...all the other boys had gotten theirs the year before, and she didn't want him left out. He loved it! We had decided to adopt him by this time, so he was getting more spoiled than ever.

One of my favorite pictures of him...sitting on the ledge, looking into the kitchen...probably trying to get something else to eat.

Things I miss most about Mojo today are:

• Seeing him snuggled in a favorite bed
• Hearing him boss me around with his 'pack a day' voice
• Watching him attack a favorite toy and diving under the couch to get it
• Seeing the pure joy on his face when you would pop the top of the can of food

I am thankful for the 4 short years Mojo lived with me, and know he is having a blast at the Bridge today. Fly High Superman!!

We LIVESTRONG Today!

Today we LIVESTRONG! Mojo showed us all that Life is Good. Whatever situation you are in, make the most of everyday.

We send purrs to all those who are currently battling cancer, or know someone who is.

We support organizations and foundations that are trying to find a cure. Mojo donated his tumor to help research...maybe one day there will be no more Fibrosarcoma in cats!