Lester: RB

Arthur Shapiro wrote:

The night doctor called. Lester has taken a bad turn for the worse and was
described as being noticably worse than when we brought him in. He had been
on oxygen and under constant attention in the two hours since we left.

They recommended and asked for permission to euthanize. We sadly gave the
goahead.

Don't bother to fill up the newsgroup with "I'm sorry" messages - it's a given
and I'm very appreciative of everyones' support and obvious concern about a
kitty you'd never met.



Art,

I am so very sorry that you had to make the ultimate sacrifice and help
Lester on his journey to the Bridge. We will light a candle tonight to
help guide him on his journey. Special purrs and gentle headbutts to you
and your family for your loss.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena and Lacey

Arthur Shapiro wrote:

He was a really good, gentle cat; having him for 15 1/2 years + two days was
always a pleasure, even in those last years where he tended to stay out of the
mainstream in one of the bedrooms. At least the surgery gave us a couple
extra weeks, and I really believe he wasn't particularly unhappy until the
sudden spiral this evening.



While not unexpected, this has been a horrible blow for you and your
wife. Please accept our condolences and sympathy on the loss of your
beloved Lester. He was a grand cat with a wonderful name.

Pam, Rob, and the NC nine

We are thinking of you. Hugs and purrs,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
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The night doctor called. Lester has taken a bad turn for the worse and
was
described as being noticably worse than when we brought him in. snip

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
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.... They recommended and asked for permission to euthanize. We sadly gave
the
goahead.
.. Art

Condolences and healing thoughts to help you through this difficult time.
Annie

A candle is lit and the crew here are purring away

--
Steve Touchstone,
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It might be that Arthur actually doesn't *want* "I'm sorry" messages
because, although they've very comforting to some people, they might be
painful or even irritating to others. I can occasionally be that way
myself, especially if I feel not only very sad, but angry about the
loss. Maybe Arthur feels angry at the world for taking away Lester -
that would be a reasonable response. When I'm in that state, I often
feel like, "Just leave me alone in my misery and don't bug me with
useless sympathy."

That doesn't mean that people who offer sympathy are being useless!
It's just that it can sometimes feel that way to the grieving (or
otherwise upset) person. I try to leave such people in peace until they
indicate that they want to talk or have company, etc.

Anyway, that's how I took Arthur's message, fwiw.

Joyce

"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
news:xiTBb.29671$ZE1.12162@fed1read04...
The night doctor called. Lester has taken a bad turn for the worse and
was
described as being noticably worse than when we brought him in. He had
been
on oxygen and under constant attention in the two hours since we left.

They recommended and asked for permission to euthanize. We sadly gave the
goahead.

Don't bother to fill up the newsgroup with "I'm sorry" messages - it's a
given
and I'm very appreciative of everyones' support and obvious concern about
a
kitty you'd never met.

He was a really good, gentle cat; having him for 15 1/2 years + two days
was
always a pleasure, even in those last years where he tended to stay out of
the
mainstream in one of the bedrooms. At least the surgery gave us a
couple
extra weeks, and I really believe he wasn't particularly unhappy until the
sudden spiral this evening.

Art
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this ISP to reach me

it's never easy - comforting hugs.
Brenda

I agree with you, Joyce. There is also the fact that reading
expressions of sympathy can be painful to someone who has suffered a
loss. After my husband died (over 17 years ago, so no need for sympathy
messages), I would occasionally encounter, or get a phone call, from
someone who did not know. I dreaded telling them, because then I had to
deal with the sympathy.

--
Joy

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter (or Summer) Solstice,
Hogmanay and New Year! If that didn't cover it, Season's Greetings!

wrote in message
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It might be that Arthur actually doesn't *want* "I'm sorry" messages
because, although they've very comforting to some people, they might
be
painful or even irritating to others. I can occasionally be that way
myself, especially if I feel not only very sad, but angry about the
loss. Maybe Arthur feels angry at the world for taking away Lester -
that would be a reasonable response. When I'm in that state, I often
feel like, "Just leave me alone in my misery and don't bug me with
useless sympathy."

That doesn't mean that people who offer sympathy are being useless!
It's just that it can sometimes feel that way to the grieving (or
otherwise upset) person. I try to leave such people in peace until
they
indicate that they want to talk or have company, etc.

Anyway, that's how I took Arthur's message, fwiw.

Joyce

In article , wrote:
It might be that Arthur actually doesn't *want* "I'm sorry" messages
because, although they've very comforting to some people, they might be
painful or even irritating to others.

Nah...it just seems pointless. I tried to do the best I could, and it wasn't
good enough. There's no reason for anyone else to be concerned anymore.

Art
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Sorry ArtI cant help it I have to pass on my deepest sympathy
Jean P.
Arthur Shapiro wrote in message
news:xiTBb.29671$ZE1.12162@fed1read04...
The night doctor called. Lester has taken a bad turn for the worse and
was
described as being noticably worse than when we brought him in. He had
been
on oxygen and under constant attention in the two hours since we left.

They recommended and asked for permission to euthanize. We sadly gave the
goahead.

Don't bother to fill up the newsgroup with "I'm sorry" messages - it's a
given
and I'm very appreciative of everyones' support and obvious concern about
a
kitty you'd never met.

He was a really good, gentle cat; having him for 15 1/2 years + two days
was
always a pleasure, even in those last years where he tended to stay out of
the
mainstream in one of the bedrooms. At least the surgery gave us a
couple
extra weeks, and I really believe he wasn't particularly unhappy until the
sudden spiral this evening.

Art
Temporary usercode - to be deleted when spam starts. Use MyBrainHurts at
this ISP to reach me