We’re back from our trip, but our return has been marred by deep sadness due to the sudden loss of a very beloved member of our little family. I’m so numb right now I can barely think about eating, let alone cooking.
I’ll be back but I can’t say when. Right now I just need to mourn and comfort Mike and Dub’s sister and littermate Kali. Our kitchen is not the same without him weaving around my ankles trying to help, and sitting at the computer this morning, trying to blog in the ratty bathrobe he so loved, feels strange without him curled in my lap purring and grabbing at my hands to scratch his belly.
If you have a pet, give them a little extra love today - there’s no such thing as too much.
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Marie 04.04.08 at 8:47 am
I’m so sorry, Jen. It’s awful to lose a pet. I dread the day my kitty is longer there.
Estorbito 04.04.08 at 8:48 am
I yam berbey sorry to heear abou’ your friend’ who passed…I sen’ you a keess an’ a leeck.
Melissa Rhinolegs 04.04.08 at 9:36 am
So sorry to hear about Dub.
Sara 04.04.08 at 10:19 am
Jen, I’ve been lurking/enjoying your blog for several months (your chicken tacos are an absolute favorite at our house), and wanted to express my sympathy. I know how hard it is to lose a kitty companion! I hope you find a special way to honor and thank your friend.
Anita 04.04.08 at 10:51 am
Oh, Jen — I’m so sorry.
Frank 04.04.08 at 11:53 am
Jen, my heart just aches for you. We have two loveable male tabbys and I can’t imaging how I am going to deal with the day when we lose one of them. Your tribute on the jump was just lovely and I know wherever Dub is, he knows how much he was loved while he was here. Hang on to the wonderful memories
Claudia (cook eat FRET) 04.04.08 at 11:56 am
no words
Mary Coleman 04.04.08 at 3:02 pm
Jen,
I am so sorry about Dub. I know how mind-numbing this can be.
The only thing I can offer to you is how we look at this in our home; now we have a most special guardian angel.
I hope it helps, sweetie.
Thinking of you..
Mary
Donald 04.04.08 at 3:56 pm
My condolences Jen. I am really sorry for your loss.
We’ll see you soon.
Sincerely,
Donald
rebecca 04.04.08 at 4:34 pm
Jen, I’m so sorry! My heart goes to you both!
Traci @ Soup of The Day 04.04.08 at 5:18 pm
So sorry. I’ve been there, I know how hard it is. So sorry.
Maggie 04.04.08 at 6:22 pm
I’ve been reading your wonderful blog for over a year now, but this is the first time I’ve commented. Losing a beloved pet is like losing a member of your family. I recently sent the following poem to a friend who lost someone; she said that she read it over and over, and, out of all the cards and wishes she received, it was the one that gave her the most comfort.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there,
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight
On the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.
Anne 04.04.08 at 7:34 pm
Very, very, sorry for you and your loss…
Joyce 04.04.08 at 7:41 pm
I’ve been lurking for ages now, myself, and just wanted to say that I was sorry, too. We have three kittens ourselves (and a hamster), and it will be so hard when they’re gone.
He looks like he was a sweetie.
anita 04.04.08 at 10:55 pm
I’ve been thinking about you guys all day, and I kept hoping I would come up with something more profound to say. I’m so sorry about Dub, and I’m gutted for your losing all the plans you had for him to be with you in the new house. My ‘kids’ are snoozing next to me as I type this, and you can bet they’re both getting as much love as I can give them.
Terry B 04.04.08 at 11:38 pm
Jennifer–So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you can take comfort in the time you all had together.
Melissa 04.04.08 at 11:47 pm
Delurking to say I’m sorry. It’s so devastating to lose a furry baby.
Katie 04.05.08 at 4:09 am
I am sorry to hear about Dub. Losing a pet is always so hard. At least you have many wonderful memories of the times you had together. Thinking of you.
Lynn 04.05.08 at 10:10 am
Sorry for your loss. Pets are precious members of the family and it is so hard when they aren’t there anymore.
melissa 04.05.08 at 3:53 pm
that’s devastating jennifer, I’m so sorry. ♥
SallyBR 04.06.08 at 9:03 am
I am very very sorry, Jennifer
don t know what else to say, it is too sad
Helen 04.06.08 at 12:10 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss.
claudia 04.06.08 at 5:08 pm
thinking of you….
Barbara 04.07.08 at 12:24 pm
No words can comfort you at a time like this, but I think Dub was a very lucky cat to have had you, Mike, and Kali to love him and care for him. My heart goes out to you all.
Brian 04.07.08 at 1:49 pm
My deepest sympathies, I know how hard it is to lose a pet. Our kitchen is home to three animals who are always clamoring for attention, and it would be heartbreaking to lose any of them.
Colleen Williams 04.08.08 at 7:41 pm
Oh I’m sorry! Deepest sympathies.
Sandi 04.13.08 at 7:39 pm
So very sorry for your loss. We lost our 20 year old cat - ‘Mick - Mick’ this past fall. He was my constant kitchen companion and held court on the kitchen rug for as long as we can remember. He was always ready for any little ‘treat’ that might hit the floor! He is so very missed. Now our 19 year old siamese gets extra TLC and just soaks it up. We cherish every day we have with him. Bless you all and Kali, too!
We Are Never Full 04.15.08 at 4:30 pm
you just made me cry… RIP Dub! I didn’t know you but I feel like I did just from reading this post. The cat sounds like a wonderful friend. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Denise 04.28.08 at 2:33 pm
So sad to hear about Dub. We lost our Vixen in Sept 2007 and I still feel the loss.
Take care and I send you email hugs.
Hilary 05.07.08 at 10:25 am
I’ve just come across your blog and envy you being able to rustle up such good looking tasty food. I always start with good intentions but my meals never seem to end up the way I wanted and I usually feeling that I could have done better.
Anyway I just wanted to send my sympathies over the loss of your pet Dub. I lost by beloved cat Brandy over four years ago and still miss her as I’d had her for 17 years. She was perfect and I’m not sure if she can ever be replaced - maybe one day.
Hilary x