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.
So very sorry for your loss.
Keeping you in my thoughts, and sending you love and wishes of comfort and grace.
So sorry Brenda…what a shock!! May GOD be with you and comfort you!!
Poor Gracie ! I am very sad for you Brenda. Little white cat with her little mounth.
May be she was posoined last time by the products of housekeeper?
I am near You dear Brenda.
I was just in touch with her vet and she said it was likely a congenital issue like a heart problem.
Brenda, I am so sorry. Gracie was a precious baby girl and I know how much you loved her.
I’m so very sorry. My heart hurts for you. Somethings we’ll just never understand but you gave her all the love she needed. It was time for her to move on. You couldn’t have given her a better life. Hugs.
Brenda, I’m in shock! My heart breaks for you. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.
Brenda so sorry for your loss. It’s always heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet but I imagine even more so when it is so unexpected. May you find comfort in knowing that Gracie was loved and loved you in return for all of her too short life.
Brenda,
I’m so sorry.
((hugs))
Oh my gosh, so very sorry to read this. Gracie was a beautiful cat and companion.
Oh my, I was so shocked when I saw the post title. My heart aches for you; I am so sorry. She was so cute, with expression that just drew you in, and her coloring so pretty. I am happy that you have lovely photos of her and I hope they will eventually bring you some comfort.
Dear Brenda ,
My first comment on your peaceful and inspired blog. My thoughts are with you and Gracie . This little kitten have a short life but with a cat lover .
Best regards from France
I’m so very very sorry. She came to you at a time you really needed her. I’m sure she knows how much she was loved.
I am so sorry. I can’t even believe what I just read. I will pray for all of you. What a sweet angel she was. You were a wonderful mom to her. Sending love.
Oh, Brenda. I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh Brenda, I’m so sad for you. It’s so evident how much you love your babies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oh Brenda, that’s just so awful and unexpected. I’m so, so sorry, and sending you big hugs.
Feeling your pain and tears Brenda .
This is so sad and shocking for you. I’m sorry for your loss Brenda.
Very teary-eyed to read about your loss of beautiful Gracie. How sad..and surely so shocking for you. Prayers for comfort. She had a great life with yall.
My heart hurts for you.
Oh! That’s awful! I’m so sorry. She was such a love.
Just heartbreaking to read this morning. Can’t fathom your pain at finding her like that. We are feeling the loss with you. You do such a nice job writing about your fur babies, we become attached. She was so beautiful. 💞
Brenda prayers for you as you grieve your sweet baby kitten.
So sorry for your loss.
I am so, so very sorry.
Brenda, I am heartbroken for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart breaks for you. She was way to young. I just lost my dog Maggie Mae on Wednesday and my heart is so broke. I always wished that pets could have longer lives . 😢😢😢😢😢😢
I’m so very sorry you lost your Maggie Mae. My heart is with you.
I am so very sorry. She was such a sweet little cat. It broke my heart when I read this. Praying for you…………………….
Brenda, I am sending hugs as you grieve for your sweet Gracie.
Heartbreaking. I’m so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your baby Gracie Mae. Since she was an indoor kittie I can’t imagine what could have happened. So sorry.
Oh Brenda, I’m so sorry! I know you loved Gracie Mae so much!
I am so sorry for your loss Prayers going your way
I don’t have the proper words, but please know you are in my heart today as I wish you, Gracie and Ivy peace.
So sorry to hear of this shocking event, Brenda.
I had wondered the reason other pets had not become ill from the cleaning products. Gracie will be missed.
I read your Blog often but have never commented. But when I saw this today I knew I just had to let you know how very, very sorry and sad I feel about your loss of this precious sweetie. Always remember her life was filled with so much love because of you. You’re in my prayers.