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[turps]

I think my phone is trolling me. Each day it sends me a link to a memory from google photos, today that memory was a slideshow entitled 'better together' and it was a series of photos of Milo and Murphy together. And just, thanks phone.



I've put Milo's heated bed away. I was considering giving it away to the rescue for another elderly cat who could maybe use it, but when it came to it I just couldn't, not yet. He loved that heated bed so much and spent so much time in it, his head propped over the side and watching what was going on, or curled up tight and sleeping.

I also need to put away the two sets of stairs I bought so he could get on the couch and bed :(

Murphy is moping a bit and didn't eat at all for a couple of days, though ate a little yesterday which was a relief. It's the first time he hasn't had another cat in the house with him, and while he very much thought he was alpha cat and tried to lord it over Milo, they both slept curled up together. In fact, in bed it was James, then me in the middle, then Milo at pillow level with Murphy curled against him. I miss that.

We arranged for Milo to be cremated yesterday and we'll get his ashes back in a wooden box within the next ten days. I know some people don't like that, but I always feel better to have them back, and Milo will be safe at home with his sisters and Tex.



James has his spinal injections procedure this afternoon. It's a NHS appointment at the private hospital so hopefully, it'll all go as smoothly as last time. Then, after a bit of recovery, he should be able to walk mostly pain-free again and start the steps to getting back to work.

The weekend sucked but some good things did happen last week.

We went to see Haunted Mansion, which I enjoyed lots. And Strays, which wasn't what I expected at all.

I finished a fill for fandom giftbasket which I think turned out well, and now I just need to look up and see how you post fills.

I got an excellent comment about my Winterhawk bodyswap fic, though I have to admit when I got the comment my first reaction was, 'I've written Winterhawk bodyswap?' But yes, yes I have and I enjoyed rereading, which just shows it's good to write what you personally love.

It was Bodhi's second birthday, but I'll post some photos about that later as it doesn't feel right to have them along with the cat stuff.

Comments

[spikedluv]

*hugs* It's hard to just get rid of all memories of our animals. (If you have the storage space, maybe you can keep the bed and stairs for future elderly cats?)

I hope the injections are working their magic!

LOL I do that all the time with my fic. I read the title being commented on and sometimes have no idea, and others try to guess if it's 'this one fic I think I wrote with that title'. Very often I find myself re-reading as well.

Happy birthday to Bodhi! I look forward to seeing the photos.

[turps]

Yeah, it is hard. Thank you.

The injections are making his back feel worse this morning, but that was to be expected. But he's in the healing period which is great.

I'm glad it's not just me forgetting what I've actually written. And it's always a plus when you get to have reread and enjoy a story with fresh eyes.

[frausorge]

It's hard to get hit with unexpected reminders. But also hard to give up things that still hold a dear connection. I hope you get to have the things around you that preserve some of that for you. - Also that Murphy can find a new equilibrium.

And I hope that James's appointment goes/went well! Happy birthday to Bodhi and may she flourish in the year ahead.

[turps]

I feel so sorry for Murphy, he's obviously missing Milo a lot. As am I.

The appointment did go well, though now he's very much in the feeling worse before starting to feel better stage.

[jacieleigh]

It's hard to let go of our precious pets. *hugs*. I remember I kept seeing Shadow Cat out of the corner of my eyes for days after she passed, even though I knew she was no longer there. I made it about a week before adopting Lennon & McCartney. And now I'm sad that they're both gone. *sigh*

Although, my suggestion is just to keep the heat pad. All of my kitties love those in the winter, no matter what age they are. I'm surprised Murphy hasn't taken a turn or two on it already. Ozzie doesn't use it as much as Baby Kitty, but I do find him on the heat pad at least a few times a week in the winter. Murphy may even like having a reminder around that has a scent of Milo.

[turps]

It is hard to let them go, and totally understand you seeing Shadow Cat out of the corner of your eye. James' belt was lying on the floor the other day and for a moment I thought it was Milo's black tail, and then of course you remember.

I will keep the heated bed. While Murphy never went into it, he didn't get the chance as Milo was always there. I think I'll get it out again when it starts to cool down.

[turlough]

Your phone clearly needs a stern talking-to!

I know how you feel! Even when you're almost certain you won't use their things again you just can't bear to give them away so soon. *hugs you a lot*

Poor Murphy, I feel so sorry for him. It must feel so strange to suddenly become a single cat.

I hope James' recovery after the injections will be swift so that he will soon feel better again!

[turps]

It does need a stern talking to, there was no need!

Yeah, I think I'll be storing Milo's stuff for a while yet. I still haven't moved his steps from the bed, that feels so final.

I remain surprised that Murphy is missing Milo so much. But, he is a young cat and it has to be really weird to be a solo now.

James is feeling much better today, which is great.

[sperrywink]

Good luck to James and his recovery!

Yeah, the BFF's kitty also passed away recently, and his brother, who has traditionally been skittish, is apparently making up for the loss by being friendly and loud. I'm glad she has that comfort. SO enjoy your time with Murphy, and hopefully, he recovers, as do you.

I have ashes for Pippin, Layla, and Samantha. I like having them too.

[turps]

James' recovery is going really well. He was beating me walking wise this morning.

That's sad about your BFFs kitty. As you know they're a big loss. Murphy is still moping a little, he turns 3 in a couple of days and I think he's finding it weird to be an only cat, even if he never actually could play with Milo.

I find having the ashes comforting. Like they're still here in a way.