There is a door we all walk through.
And on the other side I’ll meet you.(“Doo-Wop in Harlem” – Prefab Sprout)
Today is my mother’s birthday. She would have turned 85 today. My mother passed away in June 2001. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her. There isn’t a day I don’t miss her.
The cat in this photo is Jones. She was my mother’s favorite cat, they were always together. Jones passed away in July this year. Sometimes I like to believe that they are back together on the other side.
Happy Birthday Mom, wherever you are.
I think they are together having a grand ol’ time. 🙂
I like to think that too…
Every now and again they are with you, to say hello in a way you feel more than notice. They are never gone forever.
You made me feel good today Mark. Thank you very much for your comments and your ‘Never Gone Forever’ post on the vibes.
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I too think they are together again (over that Rainbow Bridge). What a touching post. Thank you for sharing.
It was my pleasure. Thank you for your comment. Appreciate it.
Love the Rainbow Bridge thought too…
So sweet.
Thank you Bugs. Appreciate this, I really do.
I too think they are together.
((((purrs and hugs))))
Hey my dear friend Texas, thanks for all the hugs and purrs! As always, Bowie says “Meow!” to you all…
i tell my friends that no matter how much time they spend with their parents, they will always wish they had spent more.
z
This is a very beautiful thought z, and so true. Thank you.
I hope we all reunite with our loved ones one day, family and furfamily 🙂
I like to believe that too Zena, thanks for replying to my post. Appreciate it.
I know that longing and I’m sorry you had to say goodbye to your mom. Is the photo on the porch of the house your dad just moved from? I like to think my dad is there looking out for me, showing me the way. Wouldn’t it be awesome to see our loved pets again. Thanks for sharing your special day, sending warm wishes your way.
You got an eye for detail my dear B. You’re right, the photo was shot on the porch of my parents house.
Thank you for the warm wishes on this cold and grey day.
Ik weet zeker dat er over jou en je familie gewaakt wordt…
Probeer van deze dag een mooie dag te maken door warme herinneringen boven te halen.
Bedankt Joke, gaan we samen zeker doen.
Dank je wel Joke. Ik heb je het al verteld, ik vind het najaar met al die verjaardagen en feesten niet leuk meer. Al maar goed dat hier een kleine knuffelbeer aan mijn voeten ligt!
I think I know how it is…my Mom died 10/10/1990. But her cat was adopted by my brother, who hasn’t spoken to us for a long time, So Tobermory went on? Still have my problems every once in a while around October 10th.
I know the feeling Jonathan. I don’t like some birthdays any more…
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My Mom’s cat was Tobermory.
Welcome on HoB Jonathan.
Thank you very much for reblogging my post. Much appreciated!
You made me tear ;’)
Oh my dear Lela, you shouldn’t cry! Thank you for making me feel good today with such a nice comment.
Precies of Moetie en Jones waren even terug, het leek zo echt …
Eigenlijk als ik daar nu aan terugdenk was het wel grappig dat die twee altijd samen waren, ofschoon Jones eigenlijk mijn kat was…
Wat een mooie foto, wat een mooie vrouw was jullie moeder, en Jones een prachtige kat.
Ik ben er zeker van dat jullie hele mooie herinneringen hebben en geniet daar van.
Dank je wel Wiske, Moetie was een fantastische vrouw. Waarschijnlijk zal dat de reden zijn dat ik nooit getrouwd ben… 😉
All moms go to paradise……Happy birthday to your mom and a big hug to you!
Thank you for the hug!
‘All moms go to paradise’, this must be true! A beautiful statement…
My parents are both gone but I feel them in my heart and life daily and I do think that we’ll be together again one day. I know how hard the “anniversaries” are though. What a lovely photo of your Mom and Jones…..memories keep us warm.
Hugs, Pam
Thank you very much for your heartwarming words and thoughts Pam. We got so many happy memories of my mother and my brother. It keeps us going…
It was so strange to open this post at the exact moment I was feeling very emotional and thinking about the same things. Quite comforting really, to think that we all feel the same joy and pain for our loved ones. Herman, I think the sun is shining for them wherever they are 🙂
Again, thank you very much for everything you did for me today my friend. It means so much to me.
She looks like such a kind lady. I think she and Jones are having a wonderful time right now. Happy birthday to your mom, and many good wishes to you, Herman.
Thank you very much for your comment and wishes my dear Madame Weebles. I always appreciate and enjoy your thoughts.
You are so right, my mother was such a wonderful lady. I miss her every day.
I would like to believe, also, that they are reunited and happy together, sharing the companionship that only a cat and their person understand. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.
Such thoughts make me feel good and it keeps me going. Thank you for your reply. Appreciate this a lot.
So sorry. I’m sure that Bowie cuddles up a little closer when you’re feeling low.
I’m so glad that he’s around on days like this…
Moetie, Jones & Dad (‘big bro’), always watching over us. (((( big hug ))))
I second that!
Thank you guys, I love you big time!
Big hug back!
I’m sure your Mom and Jones are having fun together in the after life, beautiful post and lovely testament to your Mom. xxx
Thank you. I like to believe that too, it’s a warm and beautiful thought.
Herman, it is a lovely photo — she and Jones sharing a moment…now they are sharing eternity. I feel for you…I lost my Dad just before Christmas (it will be two years soon), but I truly believe he in a better place watching over us.
Sorry to read about your Dad. Thoughts like yours are very comforting. Thank you very much for your comment.
I came home from Sunday school and told my mum I was upset because they said animals didn’t go to heaven. My Mum who up until then never voiced an opinion on anything said “well no one has been to heaven and then come back with a report so what they are saying is only an opinion and not a truth” I asked my Mum if she thought animals went to heaven and she said she did.
Personally I don’t think any kind of afterlife would have much going for it without animals. Especially my animals.
Welcome on HoB!
Thank you for your nice comment. I think exactly the same way you do, an afterlife without animals would be very strange…
Very good written post. It will be valuable to anyone who utilizes it, as well as myself. Keep doing what you are doing – looking forward to more posts.
Sorry you lost her and Jones lost her. I have a feeling they’re together now! *(purrs)*♥
That is so sweet of you. Thank you very much, my dear friend!
You’re welcome furiend!♥
Jones had been with you many years, to comfort you. She must have missed your Mother, and they are together again. Animals live in Heaven, there is plenty of space in Eternity. Those who love each other stay together, no matter either they are animals or humans.
Thank you for this heartwarming comment, Inese. Much appreciated!