R.I.P Gracie Mae
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R.I.P Gracie Mae Pruitt…
Last night I watched a bit of TV in the living room, where I spend time with Ivy. And then I walked back to my bedroom, where I read a book and spent time with Gracie.
But as soon as I entered the room, I saw Gracie’s body on the floor about 3 feet from my bed. There was blood around her mouth.
I don’t know what happened. There’s nothing she could have gotten into that I can think of. Ivy was with me. Her body was still warm.
I fell apart, called my oldest daughter, Kendra, then walked over to my next-door neighbor, Steve’s, apartment because I was just kind of out of my mind and couldn’t think straight.
Gracie was a 10-month-old kitten. She was not sick that I know of.
There was a scare a few weeks ago when the housekeepers used some kind of chemical. Or maybe Gracie was sick with something then, and I just didn’t know it.
She was fine earlier. Gracie liked to sleep under the bed until I’d go in there to read around 8-9 p.m. Then I’d give her lots of attention. She liked for me to put my hand close to her, and she’d curl around it and go to sleep.
Kendra & Marley Come To Help:
Kendra and Marley, my 13-year-old granddaughter, got here as quickly as they could. We made arrangements for a cremation company that answered after hours to come to pick her up.
We hadn’t quite known what to do, so before Kendra got here, Steve had taken her body in a bag and put her into his freezer until we could make arrangements. It’s so nice to have a friend like him right next door.
He told me she had just died because of the warmth of her body.
He’s just lost his wife and is finding his own way. He’s begun volunteering at elementary schools, where he reads books to schoolchildren. He is a good and decent man.
My sweet little Gracie Mae has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, where hopefully Charlie and Abi were waiting for her.
My heart is broken. Gracie spent much of every night in my bed sleeping. I will miss her so very, very much. I’m in shock. I’m in tears.
I don’t know what happened. Kendra thinks it might have been something like a neurological disorder. We just don’t know.
I’m so grateful that Kendra came and took care of things because I was in shock.
My sweet little Gracie Mae, who was not even a year old yet, is already gone. I just can’t believe it.
I loved you so much, Gracie Mae. I’ll never forget you. You’ll live forever in Mama’s heart. We’ll bring your ashes home to be with Charlie’s and Abi’s, where you belong.
Sweet little Gracie Mae, I’ll hold you in my heart forever and ever.
I’m so sorry 🌈💔😿🐾
Brenda, I’m so very sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you.
May sweet Gracie Mae rest in peace, and may memories of her provide some comfort to you.
I am just now seeing this and I am heartbroken to read it. She was such a pretty kitty and so loving. I am so, so sorry.
So sorry for your loss of your sweet kittie,
Love and light, Jo
I missed the earlier post but wanted to say I am so sorry it doesn’t seem right I feel it had something to do with the chemicals it may have caused a time bomb glad family and a friend were close by
Brenda, I just saw this and I am so so sorry. I can’t begin to imagine what a shock it must have been for you. You gave Gracie a beautiful, cozy home. She was blessed to have you in her short life. May you be comforted knowing so many are grieving with you and that you are loved.
I read your blog often but have never commented. I always looked forward to stories about your cats. I have already lost 3 so I don’t have anymore. Reading about Grace’s passing has broken my heart for you. When they die so young it’s so shocking. You feel cheated since cats live for so long. My angel Scarlet passed away at 7yrs old. I had her for only 4 years. I thought I would have a lifetime with her. I am so very sorry for you and your loss. Rest peacefully beautiful Grace 💔
Oh, I thought I had years to come with little Gracie. But I don’t.
I am so very, very sorry. I just burst into tears when I saw this just now. I can’t imagine how horrifying it was to find her like that and to have it happen so unexpectedly. She was such dear little girl and very loved. My heart is breaking for you. I’m so sorry.
It was such a terrible shock.
Dearest Brenda
I’m so saddened for your loss.
Thank you.
So so sorry for your loss Brenda, much love and hugs for you and Ivy.
So sorry for your loss Brenda. I’ll keep you and Ivy in my prayers.
So very sorry Brenda. Your short time together has its own special meaning. Yet again, if I could only get my hands on that magic wand, I would wave your sorrow and pain away. Sadly I cannot. Instead I, along with so many others who come here where you graciously share your life, home and sweet fur babies, will be lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. Take good care of you.
I am so sorry for your loss Brenda. Losing a pet is never easy but it is even harder when they are young and it is so unexpected. My heart goes out to you. <3