We found our Quincy in a pet store
that was located in the
Staten Island Mall in July of 1985.
He was the last kitten in the window.
I was never a cat lover,
but this little ball of fluff
captured my heart with
those big nickel eyes.
We went into the pet store
to “purchase” him.
We were told $19.95 because
he was the last one.
Took him to the doctor
the next morning. Boy o boy was he a mess.
Ear mites, respirtory infection,
eyes infected and of course round worms.
We didn’t care….
we wanted our Quincy to be healthy.
Our Quincy survived 3 moves,
3 babies, various birds,
gerbils, guinea pigs, fish,
and of course three other felines
that entered his house.
He was also there for my oldest ones
colic for the first 8 months of her life.
He sat up with me hours
straight looking at me as
if to say “We will get through this”.
He went through my 7 surgeries and
many dental surgeries.
Never leaving my side.
Who needed an ice pack….
he just would lay on me and
make the hurt go away.
Through his life I know what
unconditional love means.
He never asked for anything
but gave you his love.
He made his last move with us
this past June.
I think he tried to hold
in until he knew we were settled and
that we would be fine and happy
in our new home.
On the 15th of August
I went to the store and
bought him his favorite…..roast beef.
I cut it into small pieces and
fed him his favorite meal
for the last time.
The clock was ticking
as our appointment was for later that night.
Oh to turn the hands of time back….
but he suddenly became so weak.
Our beloved Quincy….my little old man passed quickly
and quietly in his mommys arms
at 10:30pm on the 15th of August.
The whole time looking up at me
as if to say “It’s okay”
That night we had a terrible thunder
and lightening storm.
It poured with rain.
I beleive it was a sign from him….
he crossed the rainbow bridge…
he found his sister and two brothers
that we had lost a few years ago.
They were causing havoc.
The rain was my tears.
That night my life felt so empty.
And it still is empty.
My heart is broken and will remain broken.
There is no other cat
in the world that can match
my Quincy.
My Darling Little Old Man…..Quincy…..
mommy loves you and misses you.
Please watch over me and
hold that spot for me like
we talked about.
Til we meet again……
I Will Always Love You.
Mommy
| AnnMarie |