KC was a short hair black and white cat that had the greenest eyes I ever saw.
When did you lose KC?
KC died in my arms on 12 May at 3 am in the morning. He had had cancer surgery and we thought he was doing better but he wasn't eating and was very weak.
At which stage of pet loss grief do you feel you are currently at?
I am still crying and aching in my heart. I miss him so much. I think I am doing better and then I run into someone who asks me about KC and I can't get through anything without crying. I sit in my car and cry. I am a mess.
Meg and KC's Story so far
KC came to us 17 years ago as a tiny kitten. We have been inseparable for all these years. KC made several moves from Tallahassee to Maryland to three different homes in Florida. I was alone with him during three hurricanes. I lived with him alone when my husband retired and moved to Florida.
I took care of him when he was diagnosed with diabetes. We thought we had conquered that but he was diagnosed with cancer and together KC and I fought that disease until his little body could fight no more. I miss him and am having a hard time. My grown children used to tease me and say they thought their dad and I would have another child, they never expected a cat to become our child.
KC: So much has happened but I know you know all about it. I know Marna and Gaggi are up there with you and you are waiting for us. It will be a while …
11 September 2011 KC, this is a day to remember the thousands of innocent people killed by terrorists. I remember well the morning that this happened. You were watching …
KC, the grandsons were here and asked about you. I was thinking that this time last year we had just gotten back from the mountains and were happy. You …
KC, so much has happened since Thanksgiving. My mother died on 7 December and we had the funeral in Philadelphia. But you know that as I know you have …
KC, I want you to know that Dad has allowed Mollie into the house. He watches her - funny think, the other night she stood at his feet waiting for him …
KC - two weeks ago I was working in the yard... you know how much I hated working in the yard. I heard a meow - I looked everywhere. I even called your …
KC, I know you are in heaven and waiting for us but hopefully playing and enjoying a healthy body again. Is Harley with you. I think so as I was at Harley's …
KC, I know it has been three months and I should be feeling better about the fact that you are well and whole again and hopefully running around with Harley …
KC, each night I go to sleep with your blanket under my pillow and by morning I am sleeping on it. I know that sounds so crazy but it is how I am dealing …
KC, I haven't written here for a little while but I have written in my other diary. We missed you so much at the mountains. The cabin was quiet, it was …
KC, dad and I arrived last week to your favorite place away from home. Luckily, Lynn was thoughtful enough to remove all your things as she knew how hard …
KC, again I woke up at the time of your passing. When will I sleep through the whole night. I wake up thinking I hear you. I don't because you aren't …
KC, just when I thought the pain of losing you was easing, Inger and Dougs cat, Harley passed away. You remember Harley, he was their cat just after we …
I would like to say that I am feeling better. And maybe I am feeling better. Maybe I am learning to live with the pain of losing you, KC. I cried again …
KC it is five weeks and today I was absolutely able to talk about you to my mom. We are in Philadelphia and went to see my mom. She knew you but she doesn't …
Here we are on a trip that I all but feel guilty about as we are leaving our home where KC is. I just know your are with us, KC. No matter where we go …
I am not looking forward to this trip and yet I am very excited to see our grandchildren and my family. But it will be the first time I have had to be …
I just can't get this empty feeling inside of me to calm down. I still look at your picture and feel you and see you and just can't believe that you are …
I made it through yesterday until late in the night and then I found some more pictures. I found this picture of our last trip to the cabin. You loved …
Oh how bad is this day. It is one month since our dear KC passed away in my arms at 3 am. I woke up at 3 am and went to the kitchen and sat on the floor …
It is three and a half weeks and the pain is just as bad as it was in the beginning. People keep telling me to get over it and I just tell them I will …