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Sep 24 2012

I’m leaving, on a jet plane….

The firsts are always the hardest after a loss

 

As my husband, Marc, and I prepared for our trip to Salt Lake City, Utah and Napa, California it just didn’t feel right.  Our carry-on’s sat on the floor, as we slowly packed, but no cat climbed on top of them.  We didn’t have to make arrangements for someone to come in and feed our little boy.  Nor did we have to plan ahead and leave out cans of food, with detailed instructions, because we are anal and obsessive.….

 

All we had to do is pack and go. 

 

We went through the motions. 

 

I’d lie and say we weren’t excited to get away and spend some quality time with friends.  But we did have a heavy heart, which we tried to ignore.  We did a good job of it… well, that is until the very end….

 

The bags sat the front door as we waited for the car to pick us up and take us to the airport. Marc and I looked silently at each other, and around the empty house.  We both were flooded with memories of past trips. Us going upstairs to kiss Alex one more time before leaving… Alex turning is head away from us as we did, trying to make sure that we knew that he was angry at us for abandoning him…. Us calling out “goodbye sweet boy…. See you soon little guy….”

 

We both cried.

 

Marc headed upstairs to change his pants, and I went outside.  I was deep in thought.  Tears were still coming.  My reverie was broken when Mike, our favorite security guard approached the house to pick up the food that we were giving him.  “Are you lost?” he asked.

 

“What?” I questioned, caught off guard.

 

“You looked a million miles away.  Lost…  You look like lost your best friend or something.”

 

I looked up and gave him a half smile.  “In a lot of ways, I did….”

I miss you alex...

56 comments

  1. Trooppetrie

    I am so sorry, I still sometimes wonder where she is. I still want to remind new visitors that my cat scratches.

    1. hilaryg

      Pam – you understand… it is so hard…

  2. Marg

    Big hugs to you and Marc. It is so hard when they aren’t there. It just hurts so much. We understand, that is for sure.
    Have a good week. Get that kitchen done.

    1. hilaryg

      Marg – thanks… It really is so hard.. we knew it would be, but we didn’t realize it would be this rough… we are having a very difficult time… The kitchen is a good distraction, and little by little we are getting there, although the major work doesn’t start for another few weeks.

  3. Brian

    Yes, we know how it is as well and we all miss Alex soooooo much. He does live on because you think of him. Mega hugs.

    1. hilaryg

      Brian – I know you do…. I have said it so many times, but the support and love from you guys made a huge differnce… And every time I see the alex heart with gracie, I smile wide – I (and I know he) feels the love…

  4. Susi

    It’ll get easier remembering. One day you’ll have a smile on your face remembering Alex used to sit on your bags. We still look back fondly and talk about my parents German Shepard… Sweetheart used to have to drive him around the block a few times before he would get out of our car so we could go home!!! xoxo

    1. hilaryg

      Susi – I know you are right… I just hope that happens soon :( Your parents german shepard sounds so cute… I can just picture sweetheart :) !

  5. MaxtheQuiltCat

    Yes, we understand,…….

    Hugs to you …. from Max, Bugsy, Knuckles and HH

    1. hilaryg

      Max – I know you do…

  6. Random Felines

    It does get easier, but it can be so hard when you suddenly have a moment that is unexpected

    1. hilaryg

      Random – I know… but you nailed it… When the moment is unexpected it is really hard – I basically know my emotional triggers, but sometimes a strange thing sets me off…

  7. caren gittleman

    ((((hugs)))) I am crying….this touched my heart so deeply. We miss Alex too and wish we could help ease the pain. The bottom photo, while adorable, tore me apart.

    Even the most simple acts can evoke so much pain.
    all of our love……..

    1. hilaryg

      Caren – I am sorry to make you cry…. Really I am – although I cried when I wrote it… The last picture is a hard one to look at – if you notice it is an old one – he still had his tail….

  8. Fuzzy Tales

    (((Hilary)))

    I often think that I actually might take a trip when the boys pass, if I outlive them, but I imagine it would be more heartbreak than fun, fun, fun.

    It’s actually taken a full year and a half to really move on from Annie’s passing, even though I still think of her daily, so give yourself the time and space you need.

    -Kim

    1. hilaryg

      Kim – a year and a half… you poor thing… I am so sorry… I wouldn’t be suprised if it takes us that long though either. it is so difficult, especially when the connection is so deep… I think that the biggest part with me and marc is it was always the three of us… and now it just feels off…. hugs

  9. Emily

    Oh, I’m so sorry. Thinking about you —

    1. hilaryg

      Emily – thanks so much…

  10. Deborah

    Breaks my heart…..((Hugs))

    1. hilaryg

      Debby – I am sorry… I know you understand….

  11. No Baby Ruth

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your boy. I lost my dear cat a while back and for the longest time I would still think i saw him lying in his favorite places. It fades with time, but it never disappears.

    Hugs.

    (ICLW)

    1. hilaryg

      No Baby Ruth – I have a similar thing – I don’t see him, but I expect to… I keep looking… happy ICLW

  12. Beth Ann

    Of course it was horribly hard to pack and know that you would not have Alex sitting on your suitcases (or more likely IN your suitcases). Every “first” will continue to be that—a first but hopefully with time the tears will flow a little less and your heart will hurt a little less. Holding you both in my heart as you continue to miss the little guy.

    1. hilaryg

      Beth Ann – thank you so much sweetie… I am sure next time we travel it will be easier, but we will always get a twinge… It is funny, I dont think alex ever went in our suitcases but he always went on them – and one time he really went on them – if you know what I mean ;)

  13. Old Kitty

    Awwwww Hilary!! Now I have leaky eyes! :-(

    Alex was such a love, a precious angel.

    Take care
    x

    1. hilaryg

      Old kitty – sorry for the leaky eyes – i seem to have that effect when I write about alex lately – I have to start sharing some happier stories… He was a love and will always be missed….

  14. lorettarick

    So sad for you and Marc but Alex is probably thinking, have a good trip. I will always have someone take care of me where I am now. My thoughts have always been with you both.

    1. hilaryg

      Mom – thanks… I know you are right… Alex always knew we made arrangements when we traveled – and now he has permenant care givers and friends at the ready

  15. silverneurotic

    Firsts are always the hardest, but it does get easier.

    1. hilaryg

      Silver – yeah, I know.. but at the time it doesn’t seem that way…

  16. Abby

    Hillary
    I can’t tell you how many times I think of your sweet boy.
    I understand your feelings and you know they hit you at the strangest of times.
    There is simply no easy way, no magic pill, no magic button that will make any of different.
    We all miss Alex too and tears are coming down my face looking at him on your suitcases.
    ((hugs))

    1. hilaryg

      Abby – thank you so much for such a sweet comment – I actually read it to marc….It makes me feel so much better to know that others, like you, also miss him. He was a very special boy who was very loved… I wish there was a magic button that we could press (But i wish there was a button for a lot of other things too) but I know that the sadness we feel is just proof of how much we loved that little guy.. hugs back…

  17. Jennifer

    Hello from ICLW! Sorry for your loss.

    1. hilaryg

      Jennifer – thank so much – happy ICLW!

  18. Irnee

    Yeah, all those little things will come to light occasionally. Always tug at the heart, but you take a deep breath and move on. I hope you enjoy your trip! Well deserved! It’ll feel good to get away!

    1. hilaryg

      Irene – thanks.. the trip was great, and it was wonderful to get away – it did help to get out of the house for a while… I know that little things will always come up and be a trigger (in my head) but my heart never expects them…

  19. Stacy Uncorked

    Awwwwww! Been there, done that. It will get better, I promise. ((HUGZ!!))

    1. hilaryg

      Stacy – I know… everyone who has ever had and loved a pet understands… hugs back!

  20. Annalee

    Hi from ICLW,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets are part of our families and living without your precious Alex is, I am sure, very difficult. Sending you virtual ((hugs))

    1. hilaryg

      Annalee – thanks so much for the virtual hugs – sending you some back! Pets are a huge part of our lives and their love touches us deeply… happy ICLW!

  21. The Teacher's Pets

    Very sad post! I’m sure you are going to have lots more moments where Alex’s memory will be right in front of you! Let the tears flow and you will heal when the time is right.

    1. hilaryg

      April – I am sure you are right… There will be many more memories – hopefully more happy then sad… Time will help, I know….

  22. BigMamaCass

    {sob}

    1. hilaryg

      Big Mama Cass – :( Yeah… I know…

  23. Janet

    Oh Hillary,

    I’m sooooo sorry to hear about Alex. I know the pain well of losing a beloved pet, and I’m thinking of you guys. Thanks so much for your kind comment on my blog about all my drama. I’ve been terrible about reading and commenting, but I had to come check in on you after reading your comment, and I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m going to go hug my “babies” now and be happy I have them!

    1. hilaryg

      Janet – I understand what you have been going through, and you have been on my mind… thank you so much for your kind words too… All loss is hard… Please give your furbabies big hugs from me too…

  24. Journey of Life

    Oh .. Hilary … I am sorry and I wish I were there to give you a hug …

    1. hilaryg

      Journey – I wish you were too…

      1. Journey of Life

        :-(

        1. hilaryg

          Angela – thanks… I feel the same way!

  25. Lynn McNamee

    My dog, Scooby, passed away last December. We got him from a shelter when he was about 2, and he was part of our family for 12 years.

    Geez, I’m tearing up just typing this.

    I know how you feel.

    1. hilaryg

      Lynn – I am so sorry about Scooby… and sorry that I made you tear up. It is so difficult to lose a pet…. They are such a big part of our lives and hearts…

  26. Ryker's Boyz 'n' Allie

    oh HIlary! We so understand! (Mommy just got a bit leaky after reading this)
    We’d all three come over and give you comforting purrs and cuddles if we could – both you & Mark.

    This loss stuff SUCKS.

    1. hilaryg

      Rykers Boyz ‘n’ Allie – I would gladly accept your cuddles and purrs.. they would so help! We are actually having dinner tonight with a friend who just got a new puppy.. I am so excited for a little furbaby love!!!! You can say “this loss stuff SUCKS” again – and again!

  27. William Kendall

    We really do miss them all the more when they’re gone.

    1. hilaryg

      William – I know.. they make such a mark on our lives and have such a presence…. They are so special…

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