5 June 2005 - 28 September 2021
On August 1st, I wrote one of my saddest blogs ever - the death of our Dulcinea, Miss Marplestein's sister. "Death seems to be ever preset in our home these days." And he hasn't left. Death chose to take our sweet, sweet Miss Marplestein yesterday, the 28th of September.
We noticed a change in her, but we thought it was grief for her "Noni", and her sister. Perhaps she had a UTI. We certainly did not expect to hear that she was in the end stage of renal failure. And nothing much we could do. Sure, we could hospitalize her, they could poke and prod and give her needles; but none of that would cure her. It would only prolong the inevitable. We decided to keep her home. Just like Dulcinea, we wanted her to be where she was most comfortable, most loved and cherished.
Have I said Miss M was sweet? Well, she was. Dulcinea was the diva and could be standoffish, but not Miss M. She loved people. She loved her brother, Henley. She loved Mom. She became Mom's constant companion. She had the tiniest little meow - just a small noise, very ladylike. Her tail, from the earliest we can remember, curved up in a unique fashion. And she was curious - always getting into baskets, boxes, or under the covers. She loved me, but she was a Daddy's girl through and through. She loved to 'help' Terry play Call of Duty. As soon as T would start the game, she would jump on the desk/keyboard or just plant herselft right in front of the screen. Miss Marplestein was just a complete joy. Always.
We got the call on Thursday. From that time forward, she was under our constant watch and care. We made sure she had food, helped her with water, made sure she was covered, all the while watching her chest to ensure she was still breathing. Tuesday we knew she was getting close to the end. Terry stayed home so I would not be alone. Never was a pet more pampered. We both held her all morning, then put her in one of her favorite spots - on a chair out on our screen porch. It was there she took her last breath, with both of us right by her side. Miss M was laid to rest beside her sister.
It's only been a day. Not even. Yet the house is not the same. It is surreal. The loss is overwhelming. My friend said 'it's like another dimension' - how very true. Not just one is missing, both are and I cannot wrap my head around that fact.
I hope and pray that death has moved on. Our hearts need to heal. Baby girl, you will be missed everyday. Be at peace now, our sweetness - Miss Marplestein.
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