Monday, August 15, 2016

OUR COTTON

Little Cotton.





We are never sure if the M on her forehead stands for "marvelous" or "monster".
 
So the other day Cotton received a special stamped telegram for the "big guy" himself, yes all the way from the Heavens above.   Since I am her dad and must monitor all her internet action and mail I opened it first.  Well imagine my surprise when he was offering her a special job of welcoming all the new kittens onto the rainbow bridge.  Playing wif them, hugging on them, batting them around, you know making them feel at home.
 
Well I discussed this telegram wif Maggie and Stella Rose and we decided that just would NOT work for us, and we threw it in the trash without telling anyone.  After all Cotton was our family and we loved her even with some of her rather annoying traits.
 
I. Forgot. About. It.
 
Then Sunday morning at 10:30 Cotton came and told me she had decided she was going to lasso that rainbow that was over our house.  I told her no, it was very dangerous, and so dangerous it had never been chosen even as a PawOlympic event.  I put my foot down.
 
 
 The next thing I knew she was swinging her rope in the air, and away it flew right on the most beautiful blue part of the rainbow.  I ran into the house to grab our mom to make her get Cotton down and when mom and I came back, running, she was gone.

SHE NEVER LISTENED TO ME!!!! 

I know that telegram had something to do with her leaving, and we three pugs and mom and dad are super sad, and mad, and sad. and MAD. and sad.

So late last night I went out to my special tree in the back yard to wait to see if Little G was coming to see me.

I waited a long time, and pretty soon I heard her whispering in my ear.  She told me that its hard for two leggers and four leggers to realize they have nothing in this world called 'control" as much as they wanted to believe they do.  That there is a much higher power with a plan for each of us, four and two legged.  And sometimes that plan breaks our hearts, and that is when we learn to trust more, and believe more and hope more.  Well for the first time ever I just wanted to shove sweet Little G right out of that tree.  She is a smart little pug though and she knew all my feelings.  So she just held my hand for the rest of the night.  And right before the sun was coming up in the morning, she handed me this paper. And then she was gone.
 
 




I will be watching you my love.

Angus Mac


45 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness what a beautiful post. Sending you lots of hugs for your little sweetheart. Run free sweet pea
    Lily & Edward

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  2. We are so sad to hear about Cotton and can only imagine how difficult this is for all of your family. That sure was a sweet note that Cotton sent you from the Bridge. We are sending big hugs to all of you.

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  3. Oh, Gussie, I am so sorry for you.

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  4. No..............
    We are so so very sorry Cotton left to soon.
    We send big hugs and sloppy kisses.
    xo Astro

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  5. Oh nose 'M' fur Monster can leave!!!
    I am so so sorry Gussie, you little baby, big luffs and hugs to you
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  6. I'm so sorry.....it sounds like the "Big Guy" had a job in Heaven that only little Cotton could handle. My deepest sympathy to your family.

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  7. Cotton you have always a place in my heart and I'm so sorry that I can't find the right words... if such a thing like right words exists... hugs to you all and a big one to the little fluffy feline friend with an "M" on the head...

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  8. Oh Deb! I'm so, so sorry. Sweet little Cotton.

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  9. Hari Om
    Oh Gussie............sigh... Cotton was determined to fly high. Blessings to you and the whole furmily that your hearts will be lighted with the Love that is her memory. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  10. Deb bless your heart...we knew you took her to the vet earlier but we thought she was doing better. I am so sorry to read this. It is a beautiful post.
    I must check back on some posts to see if I missed something. I was off line on Friday.
    Run free sweet soft Cotton...there are many friends over the bridge
    Hugs madi until we meet again.
    and mom

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  11. Oh, no! We are so sorry to hear the news.
    Cammie!

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  12. Our hearts are breaking for all of you. We are so sorry.

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  13. I promise Gussie - I will watch over your little Cotton
    love
    Little G

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  14. Wow, that is so beautifully written. It is just perfect. We are so sad that Cotton left you.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy and Stanley

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  15. We are so sorry Gussie and family and are surrounding you with hugs and love.

    Dory, Arty, Jakey, Bilbo, Mama Beth and Daddy Ed

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  16. The antics of Cotton will live with us a long time.
    Love Noodles

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  17. Oh Gussie - so furry much sorry that little Cotton hadta go so soon. She must've herd that the Big Guy had an impawtent job fer her an'she didn't wanna let Him down - she KNEW she cood due it if He wanted her.
    Lady Shasta of Beaglebratz Manor
    Mom here - I was so hoping that little Cotton was on the mend - she was such a cutie.

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  18. Oh little Cotton, run wild and free over the bridge. Say hi to all our Angel friends. We are sending lots of love and support to your family during this sad time.

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  19. We know little Cotton has such an important job over the bridge and we know you will miss her but you have some wonderful memories too

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  20. OH, we are just so sad to read this. It is a beautiful post for sweet little Cotton, but we are so very sorry she has gone. That M must have stood for Majestic, she was needed by the higher powers that be. Soft woos and gentle hugs from us.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  21. We are so sorry she had to go so soon 🌈

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  22. A beautiful post and we are crying for the loss of your dear Cotton. So young, so loved, so missed. A warm hug for all.

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  23. What a beautiful post for precious Cotton. We are so sorry that she has left this world. She was an adorable little being, full of sunshine and joy. Sending you love and light.
    Mimi and Louis

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  24. What a wonderful tribute you made to that beautiful little soul. Bless you during this hard time.

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  25. Godspeed your journey cotton; we send our biggest hugs N all our loves to your mom, dad & family; we are truly sorry. We know you will be a great greeter; we agree with the OP pack, the M stood for majestic, please say hi to all our friends; with lovez from boomer; dai$y, tuna, dude and sauce ♥♥♥♥♥

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  26. Cotton will do a marvelous job greeting kitties at the Bridge. The story did bring tears to our eyes. We are sending all our love and strength to you, your pack, and your poor parents. Cotton was a wonderful cat. I hope she visits you in your dreams.

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  27. To our dear, dear pals - we were saddened and shocked to read about this. Your family has faced too many sad things lately. This is not fair. We are sending you all our love.

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  28. Oh, no! I'm so very sorry to read about sweet Cotton. What a cutie and I know you are heartbroken. I'm sending all of my love and healing vibes to all of you.
    Grr and a Mournful Woof,
    Sarge and Staff

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  29. So beautifully said. We are so sorry
    love
    tweedles

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  30. The Rainbow Bridge has certainly been a busy place this past week... To tell you that I'm sorry doesn't begin to say how I'm feeling about the loss of Cotton. She was a special little girl, and she joins our special girl at the Bridge, and everyone at your house and at my house, are all members of the broken hearted club.

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  31. soooo sad,,, no words, just sad,
    love
    tweedles

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  32. Oh noes. I don't knows what to say....I am very sorry abouts sweet Cotton. I knows that she will greet all the kittehs with lots and lots of loves and kisses up at the Bridge. {{{hugs}}} to you all...
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  33. Crikey ...... dear little Cotton. Life just doesn't seem fair sometimes, aye?? She may have only been with you for a short while but she certainly enriched your lives for that short time. Mum and I are so sorry to hear this news and our love and thoughts are with you.

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  34. I am so sorry your little Cotton has left for the bridge. Such a sweetie. Sending love and hugs from New Jersey.

    Your friend, Patty

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  35. Kitty Cotton has already finished her job here on Earth, such a short time she had. We are sad for you. We pray Cotton has found her eternal home at the Bridge.
    Blessings
    Sweet William The Scot

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  36. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of sweet little Cotton. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you <3 <3 <3

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  37. Gussie, I am so sorry to hear about this. And shocked! You wrote a BEAUTIFUL post though and it really touched me. Sending lots of love and *ear licks* to the family.

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  38. We are so sad about your sweet little kitty cat. You're right, sometimes it's so hard to understand the plans of the guy upstairs. We hope little Cotton is playing with our Joey dog over the Rainbow Bridge.

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  39. It broke our hearts to hear this news about Cotton on FB. We are so very sorry.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  40. Cotton had a great life with your family. So sorry she's gone; our Maggie will be happy that she'll be her new kitten friend.

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  41. I just read about this on the POTP blog. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  42. Such a nice touching blog. I was so sorry to hear about Cotton. It is so sad...Hugs, Dana.
    Dana

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