A Long Goodbye

Dec 5, 2021 | 30 comments

Well, I wanted to tell you about mama’s mama.  She died, as you know, during holidays, and mama grieved for almost a year. Papa was getting a little worried as mama worked through this sad event, but there is a happy ending.

One night mama had a dream. There was a (red-old-timey) phone booth, remember them? And the phone was ringing and mama went to answer it. She said hello and her mama was on the line, and her mama said, “I just called to say goodbye“.

And it was over.

Thank you, Vicki, at Eastside kitties, for the story about your grandfather. So amazing, as these things are….

But, of course, mama, I see that it was over but not ever really finished when you lose someone you love.

Still, you have me and papa and we will snuggle you all the way to New Year’s and beyond, avec plaisir…are you ready?

 

 

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Cat and DOG Chat With Caren
Cat and DOG Chat With Caren
4 years ago

oh my I am sooooooo sorry!!!! (((hugs))) But…I LOVE that you had that dream (that in my opinion wasn’t a dream at all, it WAS your Mama) xoxo

The Island Cats
The Island Cats
4 years ago

What a special dream for your mama.I know it brought her much comfort. This time of year always seems to make us miss those that aren’t here anymore even more. Purrs…. ~Ernie

Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
4 years ago

When Petcretary hears certain pieces of Classical music, she is brought to attention, because she associates them closely with here loved ones who have gone on to the heavenly realms. She heard one earlier today, (Mozart’s Piano Concerto #20), and it made her have fond remembrances of her Mom, and her Aunt. When they were still with us, if she heard that music she would right away phone them to find out what was up, be it good or bad…it was the signal! I wish I had a phone # for all of them in heaven…

Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs
4 years ago

I forgot to say: Hugs and love to your Maman at this time of the year…bittersweet…but the treasury of memories is there forever to be cherished and pored over, maybe a new one might be rediscovered.

Mitzi
Mitzi
4 years ago

I’m so happy that your mama had that beautiful dream and was able to move on, Loulou. Grief is unfortunately never linear, there is always ups and downs, but she has you for comfort.

Mya
Mya
4 years ago

Your Mamma did that for a reason! She knew you were suffering and she wanted it to end. And it did – you knew she was in a better place without suffering. I knew animals also had souls – when the moment Sassy (the cat) died – Pepper who was blind looked at the wondow and howled.

Dolores Holguin
Dolores Holguin
4 years ago

What a beautiful dream❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

Kitties Blue
Kitties Blue
4 years ago

What a wonderful offer to help comfort your mom. You are a good kitty, Loulou. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, angel Mauricio, Misty May, angel Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Sawyer & Kizmet

Brian Frum
Brian Frum
4 years ago

Our Dad still dreams about is Dad, they always did lots and lots of things together.

Ellen J Pilch
Ellen J Pilch
4 years ago

I am glad your mama had that dream. I believe our loved ones do find ways to help us from the other side. XO

Teddy
Teddy
4 years ago

Thank you for sharing your Mom’s story…..My Mom has a rather remarkable tale about her Dad which is too long to tell here but very special too. I’m so happy your Mom got that phone call and I’m sure she feels her Mom with her always in her heart.

Hugs, Teddy

noodle cat
noodle cat
4 years ago

What a wonderful dream to have had.
As long as we remember them they are never truly gone.
Have a peaceful Sunday…

Noodle and crew

Marjorie at Dash Kitten
Marjorie at Dash Kitten
4 years ago

I think your mum will be sad but embrace a happier future now her Mum has said a proper goodbye. She was obviously worried your Maman was grieving and not looking to the sunshine.

They never go, or leave, really. They are in our memories.

Eastside Cats
Eastside Cats
4 years ago

What a lovely dream!
After my father passed, I began to get anxious because he never appeared in any of my dreams for a very long time.
Finally, he did, and he told me that he’s still with me every day.
By the way, there is a book by Mitch Albom “The First Phone Call from Heaven”.
Your mama might enjoy it.

The J-Cats
The J-Cats
4 years ago

That is so sad, but so beautiful.

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