15yrs ago we got our eldest cat Millie-John didn't want cats so she was mine-only Millie had other ideas despite me being the one feeding her she followed John everywhere and I mean everywhere. If he sat anywhere she was next to him and tasting everything he ate, if he was in his shed she laid in there and in the Summer when he was in the greenhouse she was there-he even made her a bed in there. When he became bedbound she stayed on the end of his bed giving a tirade of abuse when she had to be moved.
The day before he died she spent all after-noon sat on his chest just staring into his face-then the next day when he died she spent all day in the greenhouse.
When we brought the box containing his ashes home they were on a unit in the front room while we decided what to do with them, so she slept on the box every night.
Now John didn't want to leave this house where he had lived since he was 2yrs old, that's why we never got to downsize before, so we put a few of his ashes in the garden which he loved and placed a large stone over the spot-so Millie used to go out and lay on the stone.
Yesterday almost two years since John died (just short of our 55yrs anniversary)I was washing up and saw her walk down the path-she never went out of the garden- she stood staring at the stone for a while-walked a few steps and turned to stand and stare again-what a strong bond to have with someone even after death who didn't want a cat. as for the rest of us-well she tolerates us is all I can say.
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Thank you for dropping by.
Carol x x x
26 comments:
What a beautiful and emotional post Carol, poor Millie, she must be missing him so much but in her way she is still very close to him.,wow..
Luv CHRISSYxx
John and Millie have an unbreakable bond Carol
A moving post Carol.
That’s cats for you though isn't it? Contrary! xxx
A sad but lovely post Carol. Animals are so intelligent and often underestimated by those who have never had any, but they add so much enrichment to our lives.
B x
The same thing with me Carol…the cat chose my husband lived and died with him…..thinking of you xxxx
Oh Carol you made me cry with this wonderful story. Millie looks just like our Luna, Cats are so much more than people give credit for. Its nice for you too to see her doing these things, John is still there and she knows it. Bless her. xxx
What an amazing story. Most of my cats, even though I feed them and care for them, are very much more attached to my husband than me.
Animals are amazingly insightful and they remember… thank you for sharing this beautiful story.
What a beautiful story to share. It is strange for a cat not to bond with the person that feeds her more.
What a lovely story and a very special cat. I can't believe it is 2yrs already. Anniversaries are hard. I hope you are OK xx
Oh, my word, I don't know if you can even imagine what this post did to me. It didn't just touch my heart, it reached in and grabbed hold. To say animals are special is an understatement. What a beautiful post, Carol. Thank you.
A real special cat! One that or sure came in the right home! Hugs, Gerrina
Animals have such a special bond with some people even in the afterlife ❤️
A sad but beautiful story Carol, animals know so much more than we can possibly imagine. xx
wow Carol . cats are amazing and such a special bond they had xx
Heartwarming post Carol, thank you for sharing with us.
A very moving story Carol, I do think animals are more intelligent than we give them credit for. Can't believe it's 2yrs since John died.
Avril xx
Such a great story, and cats always surprise us with their own will.
Such a powerful and tender remembrance. The way Millie claimed John and stayed by him through every season says so much about the depth of their bond. Her quiet rituals at the greenhouse, the stone, and even the ashes feel like her own way of keeping watch and honoring him. It is moving to see how clearly she still senses his presence and how faithfully she returns to the places that held the two of them together.
Thanks for sharing this about Millie. Cats are special creatures and that's the reason why I love them. Hugs, María.
Aww a lovely post. It's amazing how they just know x
What an absolutely beautiful post. Watching this must be very special for you, it had me in tears. How lucky John was to have such very special relationship.
Carol, your story about Millie is one of the most tender and moving things I’ve read in a long while. The way she stayed so close through every season of life and held that silent watch over John’s resting places is just full of love and loyalty. It reminded me how deep the bonds with our furry friends can be and how they carry those connections in their own gentle way. Thank you for sharing something so personal and beautiful, it truly touched my heart 💕🐾
Such a lovely story about Millie and John - our furry family members are such a blessing. So sorry for John's passing - I know you think of him every day!
It is a blessing to be chosen by a cat, my 'mums' cat is the same with dad...its 'her' cat but he put a catflap into the bedroom (yes!) so the cat didn't get left out! lol Is it a man thing not really wanting to admit they love a pet?! My dads the same with his dog, always insult it but bereft when its not beside him. Its lovely to have a spot Millie can go to to be close to John. Big hugs xxxx
Wow Carol you have me choking up here. How special that bond was and still is by the sounds of it. Millie's heart much better broken just like your own. I wonder did she sense John was ill before any of you knew. Sending hugs and thanks for sharing this ❤️
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