Dearest Hideyo You are being so brave, and here I am crying. You and your sweet Garfunkle have been through so much together--I'm so, so sorry, you and he had such a special bond, I can't believe his time came. You and he fought such a good fight, you really did. You have both been so brave. You are so brave. I'm blown away by your being strong enough to celebrate Garfunkle's life with your other kitties--that's truly wonderful and so inspiring. Garfunkle's life was cut short, but I'm glad the life he had was with you--he couldn't have been more loved anywhere than in your house, Hideyo. It's so good to hear Ginger is eating. Isn't it amazing the way life works sometimes. Much love and good health to you and your furballs, Hideyo. Thinking of you as always, Kerry
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hideyo Yamamoto Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 11:50 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: RE: My dear Garfunkle's new departure Hi, everyone, again thank you very much for all the prayers for Garfunkle. A miracle did happened after he was so close to death a couple of weeks ago, it was really a miracle and that Garfunkle's strong will power that made it happen (and all your prayers) so that he could come back for me so that I could spend more time with him. Every day I had with him, I treasured it so much.. I loved him like there is no tomorrow.. and now there is no tomorrow.. at least in a physical sense.. I can't hold my baby Garfunkle any more in my arms.. and can't stand a thought of not being able to. This morning, he crossed the bridge to his new and a better life.. life without no pain. He fought so hard for me, and we fought so hard together..he was with me in my arms when he took the last breath. Nina, you were right,,, I am never going to be ready for them to leave.. but at least, Garfunkle gave me the 2nd chance so that I could cherish the time with him, and I did. But, I wanted more. There are always, what if.. what if I did not give him that.. what if I took him to the vet sooner,.. what if I paid more attention to him... but I am try not to do that.. because Garfunlke gave me everything he's got to love me,,, and in my mind, I did the same... I loved him so much and I still love him and I will ALWAYS love him. I just miss him so terribly... I can't imagine my life without him. Yeah... I have so many cats.. but it does not matter,,, each one of them are so special to me, and I can't stand the pain of not having any of them.. and Garfunlke was sure a special boy to me. He always came to say hi to me... every single time he sees him.. and I am going to miss it so bad. Garfunkle was and is such a fighter... such a caring soul.. everyone (kitty) loved and loves him so very much.. he is such a sweet potato lover.. god I miss him, and I want to cry.. but I am trying not to.. because, I want Garfnkle to feel good about his new departure. Everyone, please join celebrate Garfunlke's new departure. We (me and kitties) had a celebration party for Garfunkle this morning.. (they all got tune treat!.. thanking Garfunkle for everything he has given to all of us. PS. My Ginger started eating yesterday after three months of not eating!!! This must be a genuine gift from Garfunkle to me and Ginger. <hr> IRS CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE. Any advice expressed above as to tax matters was neither written nor intended by the sender or Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP to be used and cannot be used by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties that may be imposed under U.S. tax law. If any person uses or refers to any such tax advice in promoting, marketing or recommending a partnership or other entity, investment plan or arrangement to any taxpayer, then (i) the advice was written to support the promotion or marketing (by a person other than Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP) of that transaction or matter, and (ii) such taxpayer should seek advice based on the taxpayers particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor <hr> This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
