Friday 24 May 2019

Final Farewell Friday


Da Beebs here. I wanted to let you know that at 11:30AM French time today, I have an appointment. It is a very important appointment, with Tommy, with Yuu-Chan and with Sei-Chan. I BIBI THE BRAVE have fought like no other but my body was simply too damaged and, in the end, #1 had to come to grips with the reality of losing me. It has not even been 5 months since Tommy left. I hate to put such a heavy burden on #1's heart. I did want to say that it's been great knowing you all and sharing my adventures with you. I am looking forward to being healthy and strong again, and to seeing so many old friends (starting with Cory who beat me all those years ago in the cute kitten contest!) , in addition to my beloved family members. Sayonara, everyone! Oh, and see you on the Saturday blog posts so you don't forget about me!


#1 here. Bibi is the only one of my cats that I have raised from birth, and we have had a very special relationship. Since his Mama Tama no longer wanted to have anything to do with him after he was weaned, I became his surrogate mother. He is so sweet but also quite fierce, and he gave me some considerable frights with his Houbibi episodes. I will do a (probably very long) post in his honour within a few days, and then I will probably blog only intermittently until I can get my head and heart back together again.

Thank you one and all for your kindness and unfailing support during his illness. I appreciated every kind word, every purr and crossed paw. We fought the good fight but you can't win them all.

Thank you, EBISU, aka Bibi-Chan, Da Beebs and Beebstaroo for nine wonderful years. There will never be another you.


70 comments:

  1. our tears are running like crazy... and we will think about you... and we will keep you in our hearts and in our memory furever and ever ... hugs to you all... big hugs...

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  2. I am so sorry and I am crying for you and for Da Beebs. It is such a hard decision to have to make, but the kindest for your boy. I will hold you in my thoughts and bow my head in his honour at 10.30 our time. He is such a handsome boy and has given you so many happy memories. He will be sadly missed.

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  3. I am so sorry you have to make this decision, the hardest any catmom can make. We will miss Da Beebs and our hearts break with yours. Hugs and purrs from all of us.

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  4. Sending my love to all of you.

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  5. I'm so sorry you have to leave, Bibi, and I will miss you lots, even though I'll still see you on Saturdays. But I know I won't miss you anywhere near like your family will. Lots of purrs to all of them. <3

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  6. I am so very sorry and my heart aches for you. I will be thinking of you at that time and I so hope there is a peaceful passing. Say hello to my boy . I send love and hugs to your mum who I know will be hurting so very much.

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  7. We are so very sorry to hear that you are leaving for the Bridge Bibi.
    We will miss seeing you and your escapades.
    We send big purrs to you and your #1.
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  8. Remember...it's not furever...it's just...fur now -

    H&K,
    Phyll, Auntie Di, and The Rest Of Us At NAK's Khottage

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  9. Il est 11h30 et je pense à vous deux, et verse une larme ou deux... mais quelle vie magnifique tu as eu
    sweet Bibi bien qu'elle soit bien trop courte.
    Purrs to you, your #1 and your mama Tama.
    Michèle

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  10. Oh no, that is just the worst news and we're so very, very sorry. We will never, ever forget Da Beebs the fighter and we will love him forever. Hugs from all of us.

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  11. Bibi, I'm so sorry you has to leave us and go to the rainbow bridge. And I'm deeply sorry for #1 and your family. Sending lots of love and hugs
    xox

    Puddy & Mom

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  12. So very sad and sorry to read this. Run free, Bibi the Brave; Houbibi of the great adventures. We will look for you in the stars.

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  13. Mum is all leaky eyed and I have sads. It is a rainy day here. I guess even mother nature is shedding tears becuz of Beebs.

    Sending comforting purrs and love from me and mum.

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  14. So very sorry to read this. Our tears are flowing along with you. Run free, sweet Bibi. Hugs to your mom.

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  15. Sending our love to you Virginia.Rest in peace, sweet boy. Esme ,Mitalee, Leo, Tulip and sweet Lewis will each welcome you to the land where cats play , once again strong , well and blissfully free. Sophie and the critters in the cottage XO 💜💜💜💜💜💜

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  16. we are so very very sorry....sometimes all the heart and fight in the world isn't enough.

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  17. We are so sad to see this news and our tears are flowing for all of you. We send you all warm hugs and soft licks in hopes that it could comfort you. Beebs will have a wonderful reunion with all who have gone before him, especially Tommy, at the Bridge.

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  18. We were so saddened to see this post this morning. Our thoughts.

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  19. Dear Virginia, We are so grateful that you have shared Bibi's adventures. We have grown to love him, and have fond memories of time spent with him! We feel that we have lost a family member also. Our tears are a testimony to his loving and playful ways that compelled us to love him. Rest assured that we understand your taking time to mend your broken heart. We are sending lots of love and hugs to you and your little family. Lorine and Simon 💛🐾💛

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  20. WE sre so so sorry. That is the hardest thing to do, to let our animals go. Just know he had such a good home with you. Sending big hugs.

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  21. We are so sorry you are losing your precious Bibi. Our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. (((hugs))

    The Florida Furkids and Mom Sharon

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  22. We are so sorry. we know how heartbreaking this is for you. furry hugs to you.
    Mommie, gidget Bluesky and Honey Sunshine

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  23. Mes plus sincères sympathies. Je vous suis depuis bien longtemps et apprécie les aventures de vos amis les bêtes. Je partage votre peine. J'ai perdu mon chat en février après 19 ans de bonheur. Mes pensées vous accompagnent.

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  24. We areso sorry, and you will never be forgotten 😔

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  25. My heart is so heavy. The Carter Clowder sends you paw pats and head bonks. MK can hardly see what she’s typing right now. We love you!

    Purrz.....

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  26. We are so sorry to hear the news about Bibi. He fought so bravely...we will never forget him. Sending you all lots of comforting purrs.

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  27. My most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Bibi knew nothing but love and happiness with you. Your angels will always be watching over you, until you meet again.

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  28. My heart breaks for you. It's so hard to lose our fur-children.

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  29. Safe travels little mate. We imagine a grand reunion. Peace to hose that love you,

    Nuk & family

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  30. Hugs and purrs; typed through leaking eyes.

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  31. We are so, so sorry to read this, Bibi, and so sad you didn't miss that appointment. We're heartbroken. You've been surrounded with love and happiness, and we're glad you had such a wonderful life. We're sending comforting purrs and hugs to #1 and all the Poupounette Gang. Say hi to Tommy, Sei-Chan, Loupi, all our beloved angels. Purrs

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  32. Oh Bibi, our hearts hurt for your #1. She's going to miss you something fierce, and we hurt for her. We send our very best purrs and soft paw-pats of comfort as your #1 spends time to grieve and heal. Much love, Faraday, Maxie and Allie

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  33. We are heartbroken to read that Bibi has joined so many of our friends at The Rainbow Bridge. Our hearts are breaking for you. Comforting purrs and paws of sympathy from all of us here at ATCAD

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  34. **sniffellss** Oh deerest Bibi wee are all goin to miss you so-o much! You were a brave warrior man cat an tried so hard. Wee will look fore you on Caturday'ss fore sure. Run free inn Purr Land with Sei & Yuu Chan an Tommy doggie. An give mee love to 'angelss' Unkell Siddhartha Henry an Auntyss' Nylablue an Mingflower!!
    sad ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

    Oh #1 I am utterly gutted for you. So many 4 leggeds have left you in the past 2 years...you are one of the strongest & kindest people I know in the Blog World.
    RESPECT dear friend & lots of {{{hugs}}} & love.
    Sherri-Ellen

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  35. "He was sweet but also quite fierce." Yes, he was ! And he will never be forgotten. We are so sorry he had to leave so soon.

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  36. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Bibi so soon after Tommy...
    Hugs Cecilia

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  37. So sad Bibi's time has come to leave. Warm hugs for #1.

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  38. Fly free, Bibi. You were well-loved your entire life and #1 will have many good memories until you meet again.

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  39. Oh no I’m in tears... I’m so sorry you had to make this painful decision for your sweet Bibi-Chan. He did fight so bravely and I know all your love and care made him even more brave. Sending hugs your way xo

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  40. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. XO

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  41. Saying goodbye is never easy. It's heartbreaking and my heart is breaking for you. I'm so sorry. Sending hugs.

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  42. Mom is traveling today and we are at the kennel. But we wanted to know that we are so very sorry that Bibi lost his hard fought battle. He tried so hard to stay with you. We send you lots and lots of hugs.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  43. I am so sorry for your loss. I love following Da Beebs and was hoping he would get better. My thoughts and prayers for your healing.

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  44. What a gawjus face. We're so sorry fur your loss. Sometimes, the answer to the purrayer isn't one we unnerstand at the time. We know that feelin' too well. We're sendin' hugs and purrayers. The luv you shared will live on in your heart and memories.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Raena

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  45. We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious Bibi. Hugs to you♥

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  46. We are so, so sorry for your loss! Bibi will live forever in your heart, and whenever you're sad, just pull one of those beautiful memories out.

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  47. I'm so very sorry for your loss. It's so hard to see them go.

    Healing hugs. ♥

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  48. I am terribly sorry for the loss of your beloved Beebs. Continued deep purrs....

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  49. Heartbreaking, I am so so sorry for your loss.

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  50. Nous sommes très tristes d'apprendre que Bibi a rejoint le paradis des chats :'(
    Repose en paix joli Bibi ♥
    Bon courage au Poupounette Gang.
    Pensées de soutien, et bisous ♥
    Nous envoyons des ronrons d'amour pour Bibi.

    ps : chez nous c'est Perle qui est partie au paradis lundi 20 mai, elle était très malade depuis plusieurs mois (un lymphome) nous avons dû la laisser partir pour arrêter la souffrance.

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  51. So sorry that you had to say that final goodbye to your dear sweet Bibi. Fly well, Bibi, you now have strong healthy wings!

    (((((♥ )))))

    We sent you a memento to your FB page, and I will put it in an email to you too...

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  52. We are all very sorry for your loss. We hope you and rest of the family are doing ok.

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  53. I am s deeply sorry that Beebs had to leave. I, as do all of us meeting here, know that exquisitely painful time. I wish you peace and sweet memories as time continues to pass. I am so sorry.

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  54. Oh Dear. This is so very sad. We have followed Da Beebs and his antics and laughed and cried as he had his ups and downs. We wish we were closer and could give real real hugs, sit with you and listen to you as you tell us your memories. We send you Love, Purrayers, hugs and strength.
    Love Barb

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  55. Brave and handsome he is. Bibi has undoubtedly left a great hole with his leaving. God bless you, and Godspeed, Bibi.

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  56. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much you loved Bibi and he had the best life with you. I'm sure my Sweet Praline was at the Bridge to welcome him. My thoughts are with you.

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  57. There are no real words to describe the feeling you will have right now, but time and fond memories of love joy and even the frights, will help soothe the pain. Be strong and cry, but celebrate a life loved and cherished like no other
    Sending our gentle purrs to you at this time.
    ERin and Mrs H

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  58. So sorry to hear about your special boy. You loved him so much, and he was lucky to have had such a special life full of love with you all.

    Julie and Poppy Q

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  59. We are so sorry to read about your loss. It is the hardest choice a pet pawrent can have to make. We send you hugs and purrs of comfort.
    Fly free, Bibi. Possum and Pixie and Minxie will be there to greet you, no doubt - and you and #1 will be together again, one day.

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  60. We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending big hugs and softs purrs to you all XOX

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  61. Danielle =^.^=26 May 2019 at 15:23

    Nous venons d'apprendre cette triste nouvelle chez les Swiss Cats ... pensées de lumière pour votre joli Bibi et pensées de soutien pour ceux qui sont dans la peine =^.^=

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  62. We're visiting from Eastside Cats and are sending hugs and purrs from our house. It is so hard to let our precious pets go :(

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  63. So sorry of your loss. Soft Pawkisses to comfort you. Fly free beautiful Soul💗💗💗

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  64. We are sending our purrs and prayers of support. We know Beebs will now be young and healthy over the Bridge and all of his Angel Friends will welcome him. Watch over us dear friend until that day we meet again.

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  65. Charlee: "We're very sorry that Bibi had to go away."
    Chaplin: "Run free over the Rainbow Bridge, Bibi, and chase those grasshoppers and butterflies in the green fields forever."
    Charlee: "We send lots of purrs at this difficult time."
    Lulu: "And I send tail wags!"

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  66. We are so very sorry about Beebs. He had such a wonderful life with you - we wish it could have been many more years for him. Sending purrs and gentle headbutts from us to all of you.

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  67. My sincere sympathies on your loss. Bibi was blessed.

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