Reflecting on a life now departed

Farewell Simba, enjoy your new journey

It’s a sad Six Word Saturday today, I’m sorry to say. Yesterday, Simba left our mortal coil and headed off to pastures new. To some, she’s just a cat. To others, she’s a friendly, loveable character, with a personality all of her own and she manages, sorry managed, to light up a room just by being there. She was a little star here on Earth, and now she has become a bright one in the heavens. Sleep well, little Simba, and thank you for coming along when you did.

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35 responses to “Reflecting on a life now departed”

  1. Soul Gifts avatar
    Soul Gifts

    Always a part of the family – sorry for your loss 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Raili. Even though my brother was her human, she was still part of the family!

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      1. Soul Gifts avatar
        Soul Gifts

        🙂

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  2. Visionkeeper avatar
    Visionkeeper

    Was Simba yours TL? Or one of your buddies as you traveled about your day? So sorry that she has departed. They leave massive holes in our hearts which tells us our relationships with them had meaning! Keep your eyes open, she shall return soon in a new coat and maybe even as a male this time…Who knows…She’s waiting for the right moment to return. May your sad heart lighten soon….VK 😦

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      She was my brother’s, VK, so my ‘niece’ in a way. She had a big personality. Oh, I know she’ll be back! I saw another black and white cat earlier this evening, in fact.

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      1. Visionkeeper avatar
        Visionkeeper

        It’s still very sad to go through…All the best to you guys…VK 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Thanks, VK.

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  3. CMStewart avatar
    CMStewart

    My condolences, Tom. Take comfort that you gave Simba happiness.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, CM. She used to like falling asleep on me! 🙂

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  4. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Tom, I am so sorry for your Loss.. I am sure Simba was a beautiful Light.. My own throat caught as she is so like one that I had.. Such a gentle spirit.. She will not be far away..

    Love to you my friend
    Sue

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, Sue. She was my brother’s cat, and yes, she had a very gentle nature and huge presence. I know she’s still around.

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar
        Sue Dreamwalker

        I am sure she will be for a while. I know one of my own still walks her way up the stairs to bed 🙂 and it was confirmed the other week by a gifted friend of mine who came to visit who saw her in the hallway 🙂 lol

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          I love stories like this Sue! Very reassuring.

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  5. prenin avatar
    prenin

    Sorry for your loss my friend, but we all have a time here that is far too short.

    As long as you live you will always remember what a bright spark she was in your life.

    God Bless.

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Prenin. And yes, we are all finite… her spark won’t be forgotten. I know that! 😀

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  6. Tonya Jastad avatar
    Tonya Jastad

    I’m sorry for your loss. My furry BFF left about two months ago and it is still hard. I hear noises that I think are him and am always looking for him in his usual spots. It doesn’t hurt as much today as it did those first few days but the I do miss him everyday. Remembering all the funny things he did and knowing I made him as almost as happy as he made me helps too. Good luck and God bless.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Hello, Tonya, and thank you! For such small creatures, they leave huge holes, don’t they?

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  7. restlessjo avatar
    restlessjo

    Oh bless! Such a sweet face 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Hello Jo, and thank you! Yes, she was overflowing in the cute! 🙂

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  8. http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com avatar
    http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com

    So sad to lose a pet. I feel your sorrow.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, Viv. She was my brother’s cat, so he’s feeling it more, but she was still part of the family.

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  9. Mlissabeth avatar
    Mlissabeth

    Sorry for your family’s loss. Simba looks similar to our cat, Oreo.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thank you, Mlissabeth. I seem to be seeing many similar looking cats right now – it’s very strange. And I love the name Oreo!

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  10. Diane Henders avatar
    Diane Henders

    So sad to hear that you’ve lost a furry friend. Perhaps she’ll come and visit you in your dreams – my old feline friends often do.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Diane. Yes, I’m sure she will one day, when she’s settled!

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  11. Elaine - I used to be indecisive avatar
    Elaine – I used to be indecisive

    Oh that is sad. It sounds like she will be missed very much.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Elaine. And yes, she will! For such a small creature she had a very large presence.

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      1. Elaine - I used to be indecisive avatar
        Elaine – I used to be indecisive

        These furry creatures have a knack of worming their way into people’s hearts, don’t they?

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar
          Tom Merriman

          Oh they do that, Elaine. And all the better for it as well, I think! 😀

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  12. Becky B avatar
    Becky B

    Sending lots of hugs today and over the coming days . . . . . Simba sounds as though she was a wonderful friend.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Hello Becky, and thank you for your kind words and hugs. Simba was lovely, very patient and gentle… yes, a good friend, as you say.

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  13. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar
    Inside the Mind of Isadora

    Oh my, I hesitated on clicking the ‘Like’ button as this is a sad post. But, from the other comments, I see, that this was a kitty that belonged to another. Regardless, there was a love for the kitty from you too. At times, it’s easier to care and love for someone else pet. I hope Simba is happy playing on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge( a poem about pet who pass on).
    In keeping with the ‘Reflection’ theme … here is my next one.
    Isadora

    Reflection – Time to Say Good-bye


    P.S. I posted the url because you were having trouble with your ping backs. If it’s all fixed let me know. Gracias ….

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Isadora. Yes, Simba was lovely, but she still feels close, so that’s good.
      I will be checking your post out later (and, it seems, Pingbacks are working again! Yeeha!

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  14. europasicewolf avatar
    europasicewolf

    Oh how sad Tom 😢 She is beautiful and looks to have been a wonderful characterful loving companion. Such a sweet and appealing little face and her markings remind me of one of the cats who passed through my life too. So sorry you had to lose her but she won’t be far away in spirit…keep an eye open near that leafy glade in The Grinds…you know the one…the one with the giant mouse hole and a supremely large ball of wool hanging strategically off the singing trees in the Glade of Feline’ity 😉 Remember that one? Well just follow the mystical paw prints and listen out for the spirit purr leading you the Glen of Simba’renity deep inside The Glade…the smiling fish will act as a sat nav if you need it showing you he way with a flick of its fish tails😀

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar
      Tom Merriman

      Thanks, Icewolf, I know the place of which you speak and shall visit it with haste!
      And yes, Simba did have a lovely character and temperament.

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