Ruby – 3,830 days was not enough

[artiemom]

never enough time.... sigh... (((hugs)). love...

 

[rubysmama]

As I posted the other day, November 13, 2013 was the day I adopted Ruby, which means today was supposed to be our 11th gotcha day anniversary. Here's some pics from her first day with me.

In the car

Checking out her new home

A little rest after all her exploring

Her sweet innocent little face

And here's a pic from last year's gotcha day anniversary. I still can't believe we didn't have more time, but though she may not be physically here with me, but she'll be in my heart forever. Miss you, baby girl.

 

[Kwik]

As I posted the other day, November 13, 2013 was the day I adopted Ruby, which means today was supposed to be our 11th gotcha day anniversary. Here's some pics from her first day with me.

In the car
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Checking out her new home
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A little rest after all her exploring
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Her sweet innocent little face
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And here's a pic from last year's gotcha day anniversary. I still can't believe we didn't have more time, but though she may not be physically here with me, but she'll be in my heart forever. Miss you, baby girl.

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As the tears are running down my cheeks I'm glad I'm typing because of the big lump in my throat ,I couldn't speak

I'm sending a big hug to you from me R ruby USER]'s---- I can't help but look at Timmy who's nearing 9yrs old and thinking about how he really just got here,I pray many years of good health but it's never long enough anyway- 2 decades with my Cheech was too little time

I'm so sorry,I know what you feel- Ruby was such an angel,a joy every moment and adorable to look at- a very special sweetheart..... so very much to miss

Still she brings us happiness just by looking at her beautiful self in photos

Rest in peace lovely lady Ruby

 

[rubysmama]

Thank you Kwik for your lovely words.
Sorry I made you cry, though. I was crying while typing it too. Maybe it's because she was my first cat of my own, but I still miss her, despite having sweet Pretty, who ironically I wouldn't have, if I still had Ruby.

Your Timmy is still young, so hopefully you have many more years with him. But time goes by so fast, and no matter how long we have them, as you know with Cheddar, it really is never enough.

iPappy , neely , di and bob , and artiemom : thanks for your posts from the other day.
I know with my username, it's not likely Ruby will be forgotten, but it's still nice that people are still reading her thread.

 

[Kwik]

Thank you Kwik for your lovely words.
Sorry I made you cry, though. I was crying while typing it too. Maybe it's because she was my first cat of my own, but I still miss her, despite having sweet Pretty, who ironically I wouldn't have, if I still had Ruby.

Your Timmy is still young, so hopefully you have many more years with him. But time goes by so fast, and no matter how long we have them, as you know with Cheddar, it really is never enough.

iPappy , neely , di and bob , and artiemom : thanks for your posts from the other day.
I know with my username, it's not likely Ruby will be forgotten, but it's still nice that people are still reading her thread.

You are loved rubysmama and so was(is)Ruby...... whatever you have in your heart,on your mind and what you share is important to me( all of us )..I felt like I knew Ruby,like family and you know how she reminded me of Cheech

I wish I could look through my Cheechs photos and pay tribute to him as you do Ruby,they deserve that.....maybe being here with you ,for the Memory of Ruby I might get strong enough

 

[FeebysOwner]

I wish I could look through my Cheechs photos and pay tribute to him as you do Ruby,they deserve that.....maybe being here with you ,for the Memory of Ruby I might get strong enough

Ditto! (Although I am finding my pics of Feeby are pretty slim.)

 

[Kwik]

Ditto! (Although I am finding my pics of Feeby are pretty slim.)

So I'm not alone? I just fall apart

I admire rubysmama selfless love,having such strength to face her grief and do this for Ruby.......It's a privilege to be here

 

[neely]

I could never forget Ruby's Gotcha Day because Carleton's was shorty after, it's tomorrow. And, like you rubysmama , I most likely wouldn't have Seymour if Carleton were still here.

 

[artiemom]

Yeah, Geoffrey's Gotcha day Was November 4th... will never forget it.. only 5.5 years with him..
only about 2,047 days, if my math is correct... sigh.. not enough time..but enough time to wiggle a deep hole in my heart... sigh...

 

[iPappy]

I will never be able to get over how Ruby had the pinkest little ears, nose, and mouth. Such a pretty little girl.
Speak of anniversaries, 10 days from now (the 23rd) will mark the day Goofy started having problems before his very short battle ended.

 

[rubysmama]

You are loved rubysmama rubysmama and so was(is)Ruby...... whatever you have in your heart,on your mind and what you share is important to me( all of us )..I felt like I knew Ruby,like family and you know how she reminded me of Cheech

I wish I could look through my Cheechs photos and pay tribute to him as you do Ruby,they deserve that.....maybe being here with you ,for the Memory of Ruby I might get strong enough

Maybe in time you'll be able to look through Cheech's photos and pay tribute to him. I can't promise you won't cry though. But sometimes the tears are healing too.

Ditto! (Although I am finding my pics of Feeby are pretty slim.)

My pictures of Ruby are in clumps, with gaps between taking pics. I thought I had a pic of each of her gotcha days, but when looking, realized I'd only taken pics the last few years. Sometimes, despite how easy it is to take pictures now, we just don't think of it.

I could never forget Ruby's Gotcha Day because Carleton's was shorty after, it's tomorrow. And, like you rubysmama , I most likely wouldn't have Seymour if Carleton were still here.

I knew Carleton's gotcha day was close to Ruby's. Sending hugs to you today.

Yeah, Geoffrey's Gotcha day Was November 4th... will never forget it.. only 5.5 years with him..
only about 2,047 days, if my math is correct... sigh.. not enough time..but enough time to wiggle a deep hole in my heart... sigh...

I didn't realize you only had 5 1/2 years with Geoffrey. Despite the pain of him getting sick so soon, I'm glad he was with you, who could not have been a better cat mom for him.

I will never be able to get over how Ruby had the pinkest little ears, nose, and mouth. Such a pretty little girl.
Speak of anniversaries, 10 days from now (the 23rd) will mark the day Goofy started having problems before his very short battle ended.

A lot of bittersweet anniversaries this month. Hugs to you with the one that's coming up for you.

 

[rubysmama]

Even though I don't think the 9th of any month will go by without me remembering what happened on May 9th, I don't want to keep posting on the monthly "anniversaries" forever. Decembers, however, were a big picture taking month, as Ruby loved the tree, the decorations, and the presents. So rather than mark the 7th month tomorrow, I thought I'd just share some Christmas pics of her today.

Like most cats, she loved tissue paper, and just wrapping paper in general.

But gifts were great too.

Posing with the tree. Would have made a lovely Christmas card.

Though you won't be physically here this Christmas, Ruby baby, you will be here in my heart.

 

[Kwik]

Even though I don't think the 9th of any month will go by without me remembering what happened on May 9th, I don't want to keep posting on the monthly "anniversaries" forever. Decembers, however, were a big picture taking month, as Ruby loved the tree, the decorations, and the presents. So rather than mark the 7th month tomorrow, I thought I'd just share some Christmas pics of her today.

Like most cats, she loved tissue paper, and just wrapping paper in general.
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But gifts were great too.
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Posing with the tree. Would have made a lovely Christmas card.
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Though you won't be physically here this Christmas, Ruby baby, you will be here in my heart.

They all would be lovely Christmas cards imo but WOW Ruby in front of the tree is amazing.... I'd love to see that photo on a calendar for December..... Ruby,Ruby- a real gem "Precious Ruby"

 

[iPappy]

I have the same thoughts as Kwik. All the pictures are wonderful, but the last one is calendar worthy.

 

[AbbysMom]

Absolutely gorgeous shots of your girl.

 

[rubysmama]

I wasn't intending to post today, but it was impossible not to keep thinking it's the first Christmas she's not here with me.

So here's a sweet pic from Christmas 2013, our first one together.

 

[Margot Lane]

I wasn't intending to post today, but it was impossible not to keep thinking it's the first Christmas she's not here with me.

So here's a sweet pic from Christmas 2013, our first one together.

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Awww, darlin that’s a bittersweet moment. Of course you should post here. Feel the warmth of her, it will always keep you safe and loved. All we ever have with cats is The Moment: in some ways they are here to remind us of that. But leave the grief as dross if you can, and keep the joyous moments tightly wrapped round you. Merry Christmas.

 

[IzzysfureverMom]

What a lovely girl. I'm sure she knows how much you love and miss her. She also knows she could never be replaced but is happy that you and Pretty have each other

 

[Kwik]

I wasn't intending to post today, but it was impossible not to keep thinking it's the first Christmas she's not here with me.

So here's a sweet pic from Christmas 2013, our first one together.

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What was beautiful Ruby's first Christmas gift in that adorable wrapping paper from Mommy?

I don't know how you go throw these amazing photos,I cried myself thinking" will I ever be able to look up my Cheechs photos"?Especially seeing Ruby,who looked so much like him.... I love seeing her photos,I'm so glad you pay her tribute and honor her memoryIt's a gift of love

 

[rubysmama]

Awww, darlin that’s a bittersweet moment. Of course you should post here. Feel the warmth of her, it will always keep you safe and loved. All we ever have with cats is The Moment: in some ways they are here to remind us of that. But leave the grief as dross if you can, and keep the joyous moments tightly wrapped round you. Merry Christmas.

Thank you for your kind and beautiful words. It's so nice knowing I can post here, and people understand how I'm feeling.

What a lovely girl. I'm sure she knows how much you love and miss her. She also knows she could never be replaced but is happy that you and Pretty have each other

Thank you. She was such a lovely girl and though I wish we'd had more time, I'm so thankful I had her as long as I did. And I do feel she had a hand in finding Pretty for me, as though it's a darker shade, Pretty has some of Ruby's orange fur.

What was beautiful Ruby's first Christmas gift in that adorable wrapping paper from Mommy?

Good eye, there you! I wondered if anyone would be able to read the tag.

I think the box, as I see something round behind it which must be the 2nd pic gift.

I don't know how you go throw these amazing photos,I cried myself thinking" will I ever be able to look up my Cheechs photos"?Especially seeing Ruby,who looked so much like him.... I love seeing her photos,I'm so glad you pay her tribute and honor her memoryIt's a gift of love

I think if I stopped looking at her pics, I'd be afraid I'd stop remembering her. Pics keep her here with me, if only in my heart.