Table of contents for Remembering Arliin
- It’s a Dark Day
- Some Good News
- The House of Fielding is Purring Again
- Arliin Caster
- Take Photos, You’ll Be Glad You Did
- Xena Says Hi
- Arliin, In Her Own Words – 2006
- Mr. Bean(o)
- Arliin’s Memorial
- Boxing Beano
- Arliin, at Bat Night in High Park
- She’d Get A Kick Out Of This One
- Arliin, In Her Own Words – 2007
- Winter By The Lake
- Celebrating Arliin’s Birthday
- One Year Later
- Arliin’s Birthday
- This One’s For You, Arliin
- Celebrating Arliin’s Birthday With A Photowalk
- Don Valley Ravine Walk
My closest friend in Toronto passed away suddenly, less than two days after I last saw her (New Year’s Day).
I just found out today, from a friend of hers who found my website and contacted me.
She hated seeing pictures of herself, but there is one I took a few months ago by request that I think she would like if I processed it. So this is sort of a placeholder for that picture, when I get to the point where I can look at it for more than two minutes without tearing up.
I’ve been trying to find her cats, who were taken to a shelter. One of them needs medical care, he gets shots.
She was the biggest cat lover I know. Xena and Beano were her children.
On New Year’s Day, she said she was worried about what would happen to the cats if anything happened to her. I said I would take care of them, and I’ll make good on that promise.
[Update: I found her cats at a city pound, but I can't legally adopt them until 10 days have passed because I'm not next-of-kin, nor do I have Power of Attorney. I've informed them about Beano's condition the best I could, but his medication is locked up in her apartment and no one is allowed access.]
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I’m sorry for your loss. And the fact that you are going to take her cats seems all too familiar a story after reading about how you took your husbands cat after his death. I hope you have another friend to talk to.
Wow, what a shock – I’m so sorry to hear that. How wonderful of you to take in her cats – I am glad that they will have a new home in a few days.
Oh my, I’m so sorry.
Right now, I can empathize. The reason I haven’t been blogging or doing anything much online is because 8 days ago, my cousin’s ex-wife and her bpyfriend were killed in a motor vehicle accident outside of Revelstoke. Growing up, she was so nice and patient with me, and their kids were closer in age to me than most of my first cousins. As I grew older, I was even babysitting those kids. She was on the right track after the divorce, with a good man who adored her. I’ve been messaging the youngest girl and we are sharing our grief.
You have my sympathies for the loss of your dear friend, Gail. Good luck with the cats.
Thanks, everyone. It’s been a rough weekend for humans and critters but everyone’s settling in together nicely here.
Fancy, I’m very sorry to hear that. I hope you’re able to give and receive comfort from each other. When it hits so close to home, I’m at such a loss for words and my brain is so fuzzy… I even forgot to buy kitty litter before I went to pick up the cats. I hope you’re doing OK.
oh gail! i am so sorry to hear this. i’m glad you were able to rescue her kitties, though. i’m sure you guys will be a comfort to each other.
I’m sorry sorry about your friend. I am sad for you to have more grieving to do.
Hi Gail – I’m sorry for your loss. It’s great that Xena and Beano have a home. My thoughts are with you.
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