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It has been a year of many ups and downs. A lot of joy and a lot of sorrow.
Yesterday, early in the morning my family got a call from eldercare, where my dear Grandfather now lives. He hasn't been doing too well and overnight things got worse. So we called our extended family, some of whom made their way down here today. It's been so painful, I have no words to describe it. I grew up living with my Mother, and my Grandparents. They gave me so much love and support, they still do. And now I'm losing the closest man to a Father that I've ever had. It all seems so horribly sudden, there is no way to prepare.
I have my husband to support me, when he isn't at work. When he is I have my beautiful little Sophie by my side. It's like she knows we're in pain, on edge, waiting to see what happens next. At night she sleeps curled up by my head, her fur is so soft and warm against my face. Constant comfort. No words, just love.
I don't know when my Grandad will pass away, but it seems it will be soon. I know my raggie will always be there to comfort me, when others are too grief stricken themselves.
It is amazing to find an animal so intune, caring, and when I'm in a bad place and need help, she is selfless.
It's funny, but this is the only place online that I want to be. It is filled with love and good intentions.
Thank you for this place.

Completely understand where you are coming from. We are like one big family, all understanding each other completely as we all share the love of these beautiful cats. Sorry to hear about your grandad it is a very sad time for you and I am so pleased you find Sophie of great comfort to you. Sending hugs your way xx

Thank you Peachnose, I really appreciate that.

I'm so sorry about your grandfather. I do believe that our furkids can sense when we're sad or worried and do tend to try and comfort us. May Sophie be of great comfort to you during this difficult time.

I am really, really sorry about your grandfather, I'll be praying or you to get through this alright.

I really love this community too, its almost the only reason i get on the computer and i check it a million times a day.

So sorry about your dear Grandpa Vivienne, I hope the only thing he feels in these last days is the love and support of his family.
I'm glad that you shared this with us and that you have Sophie to help you through. I think that the intuition that they show and the purity of their devotion is such a Godsend.
Big hugs to you from me and all the gang here.

I'm so very sorry and I understand where you heart is right now .
I'm on that same ride with you so don't feel alone.
A little different situatation but,my heart is still heavy.

So sorry about your Grandfather! it is such a sad thing when our grandparents & parents are ill & we know they may be leaving us soon. My thought & prayers are with you & your family, and our pets really do comfort us through these things. Take Care.

My deepest condolences to you at this sad and difficult time. So glad you have your little feline sweetheart with you.
Your post brought to mind what happened just the other day with my darling Valentino. I was crying (somewhat loudly) after an argument w/ my boyfriend. I ran upstairs to try to keep my sadness from V. Well, a moment later he ran up, meowed and jumped on my lap. The he sat there and comforted me. I felt bad...I don't want him to take on any pains that I have and I don't ever want to scare him. It was the first time I got so emotional in front of him and I was touched how he was there for me and stayed with me so sweetly.. I'm glad you have Sophie there to comfort you and best wishes for getting through any difficult days ahead.

Thank you all so much, you're very kind. I can't tell you how much your words mean to me.

We are all so lucky to have such warm, wonderful fur babies. XX