Sunday, September 4, 2011

Goodnight Sweet Prince


My dearest Morpheus, for 17 years you were my most faithful and loving companion.  You were my most loyal friend and were always there for me in good times and bad.  Your unconditional love for me was the most precious thing in my life.  I feel very lost without you.  I named you after the Greek god of dreams on that rainy night in October when we rescued each other and since then you have always slept by my side or on my pillow watching over me. I will forever hold you in my heart.  You were and are the most wonderful, handsome, meowy-est, special cat ever.  My soul hurts.

35 comments:

sunny said...

Awwww..so sorry for the loss of your very special friend. Hugs.

Carol said...

Oh Gretchen I am so sorry...know that he will be waiting for you on the other side of the rainbow bridge.

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

If anyone comes in here, he will find me crying because someone I have never met has lost a beautiful cat that I also never met. I am so very, very sad for you, dear Gretchen

sewprimitive karen said...

Oh, Gretchen, that is so sad. I'm glad he had such a good home with you. It's just a miracle that you found him, same with Rembrandt. When they keep you company like that and have such good personalities, it really hurts to lose them.

scottylover said...

So sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a wonderful companion who was there when you needed him most. He'll always be there in your heart now.

Sending hugs,
Sandy A

Linda K said...

Gretchen, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear and true friend, Morpheus. Your summer has been a real challenge for you and now this, oh my goodness. He was a very lucky boy to have you for such a long, long, time. Take Care

dianne said...

poor, sweet Morpheus ... he was the most loved cat ever ... and i grieve with you, Gretchen

Cathi said...

Oh, Gretchen -- I am so sorry you have lost your precious boy. Even though the pain when one of them leaves us is intense, we are very lucky to share our lives with these special creatures.
Many gentle hugs coming your way.

Linda said...

So sad for you. He was with you through tough times this year. May all our hugs bring you comfort.

Mad about Craft said...

So sorry for your loss.

*karendianne. said...

Oh friend, your posting here is beautiful and my heart breaks for you. I'm so, so sorry. I can't imagine how you must be feeling but please know that I am sending out love and support in any way I can. Goodnight Sweet Prince. Goodnight but we will dream of you...

Michele said...

So sorry......

kristie said...

Gretchen,
I have tears running down my face as I write this. I know how you are feeling right now....from one insane animal person to another. Big hug to you girl. kristie

Michelle said...

I'm so sorry for your loss...I know he was a good kitty. Sending lots of hugs!

Karmen said...

Dear, dear Gretchen; I am so sorry. Karmen

Pat said...

How can such small, furry things leave such great holes in our hearts? Weeping with you.....

Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co. said...

My heart aches for you..let yourself grieve as much as you need. Morph was so special to you. Tears for you right now.

Pat
(healing in sewing is ahead!)

swooze said...

Hugs to you. I am so sorry.

Carolyn said...

What a handsome fellow he was.
I feel your sorrow. I had a garden
cat just like him that allowed me to share his life His name was Dew.
Like the Dew in the south on the grass. He just walked into my life
from no where. It was meant to be.
He choose me.

Stitched With Prayer said...

Oh Gretchen, I can't hold back the tears. My heart hurts for you and I'm truly sorry for the loss of your sweet companion and friend. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Gentle Hugs...

Gari in AL said...

I so understand your grief and I am so sorry. It is so difficult to lose so close and loyal a friend. My thoughts are with you.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry Gretchen. My heart is with you during these hard times.

sharon said...

So sorry for your loss. It's so very hard to let them go.

Debbie F said...

Gretchen, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.

Hannah said...

Dear Gretchen,
I am so sorry for your loss and I am sending a big hug your way. I am thankful for the loving companionship you shared for all these years.
Hannah

Becky said...

Oh, Gretch!This is so difficult. I'm relieved to hear that he is no longer suffering, but know that you are. Take care, dear friend!

greg @ grey dogwood studio said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Morpheus knew that he was loved, and I hope that you are able to remember all the good times that you had together.

Susan @ Blackberry Creek said...

I am so sad and so sorry for your loss, Gretchen. I hope you find peace in sweet memories.

Unknown said...

So sorry to hear about your special friend.

Cherise said...

So sorry for your loss. I know how it hurts to lose a kitty you loved so much.

Abbybeth said...

I am so sorry. He was incredibly handsome and there is such a hole in the heart when you lose a pet. Sending sympathy & hugs

Sew Create It - Jane said...

My thoughts are with you...so sad. (((hugs)))

Anita said...

So sorry to hear about your loss. The only condolence I'm sure is that he is no longer in pain. Hugs from afar.

Heirlooms by Ashton House said...

Oh, Gretchen, I'm so sad for your loss. Having two sweet black kitties of my own and having lost many a furry friend in the past, I can well understand your grief. I have been out of touch with blogland the past couple weeks and I'm sorry I just now offering my condolences. I just read about Morpheus today and feel like I knew him from your many posts. My eyes are swelled with tears as I write this. You are in my thoughts, Kimber

ytsmom said...

I'm so sorry about Morpheous. It is just so very hard to lose them.