so the fish said

Oh, honey, I am so very sorry. Callie was very lucky to have had you, and you were blessed to have her. It's just never long enough .... My sincere condolences.

Posted by shelley | March 21, 2006 12:32 PM

Beth, honey I'm so sorry. I know that Cally's been a member of the family for so long. I'm really sorry for your loss.
((hugs))

k

Posted by Granola Spice | March 21, 2006 12:32 PM

Sorry Cactus-Fish family. Losing a pet licks....sorry! I've got nothing else either.

Posted by wn | March 21, 2006 12:34 PM

oh no. :( *hugshugshugs* I'm so sorry!! :'(

Posted by Manda | March 21, 2006 12:35 PM

oh my goodness, beth. i just started crying just from that simple sentiment, and thinking of my own kitty who is still here with me. don't let anyone make you feel like this isn't a huge huge deal, and take all the time you need to feel sad.

she looked like a very happy baby.

*hug*

Posted by Sarcomical | March 21, 2006 12:37 PM

Beth, So sorry for the loss of your furry baby. Many hugs. BTDT and it sucks.

Karen

Posted by Karen | March 21, 2006 12:38 PM

Oh no! I'm so sorry! You'll see her again at the Rainbow Bridge...

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

-author unknown

Posted by kristie | March 21, 2006 12:38 PM

Oh, I am so sorry...
((hugs to you))

Posted by Corinna | March 21, 2006 12:44 PM

Beth,
I'm so sorry to hear this... we'll be thinking of you guys... let me know if there's anything I can do, or if you need to talk.

Posted by Corinne | March 21, 2006 12:45 PM

I'm so sorry, Beth.

Posted by Mir | March 21, 2006 12:46 PM

I am so sorry Beth. She was a special member of your family and you will miss her..take care...

Posted by Sue | March 21, 2006 12:48 PM

I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your precious Callie. I'm sitting here bawling like a baby because I know how hard it is to loose a pet.

I'm sorry.

Posted by VirgoJen | March 21, 2006 12:50 PM

Delurking to pass on my sympathies - it's always hard to lose a friend. Thinking of you.

Posted by Katia | March 21, 2006 12:51 PM

There's really nothing to say at times like these, but I felt compelled to try anyway. Thinking of you...

Posted by ktjrdn | March 21, 2006 12:51 PM

I am so sad to hear it. Pets really are members of the family...I'm glad at least that you were able to share 19 wonderful years with her.
RIP, beautiful kitty.

Posted by Kristina | March 21, 2006 12:51 PM

I am so sorry, Beth.

Posted by jen | March 21, 2006 12:52 PM

I'm so sorry, Beth.

I wish there was something more to say.

Posted by Vaguely Urban | March 21, 2006 12:55 PM

I am so sorry. So very sad.

Posted by Angela | March 21, 2006 12:57 PM

So sorry Beth. She was a beauty.

Posted by Dooneybug | March 21, 2006 1:01 PM

Oh Beth, so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Amanda | March 21, 2006 1:04 PM

I'm very sorry about Callie. Try to find strength and comfort in the rest of your family. That has helped me through some hard times. It will get better.

Posted by Liz | March 21, 2006 1:04 PM

Sorry about your kitty...I know how you feel, we lost our dog of 15 years last year. It's very hard. I hope you guys heal quickly.

Posted by Kate | March 21, 2006 1:23 PM

*hugs*
Take care Beth

Posted by Pamalamadingdong | March 21, 2006 1:28 PM

((Hugs)) So sorry to hear about your cat. I can still remember my childhood cat being put to sleep. It is not easy losing a pet. They are just like family members.

Posted by marlen | March 21, 2006 1:29 PM

Oh, Beth, I'm so sorry. God bless sweet Callie.

Posted by Samantha | March 21, 2006 1:32 PM

Aw, Beth, I'm so, so sorry.

Posted by keepergirl | March 21, 2006 1:39 PM

I just saw this on Rude Cactus and told Chris how sorry I was. I'm sorry for you too. Beautiful sweet kitty and I know you'll miss her.

Posted by ann adams | March 21, 2006 1:39 PM

(hugs)

Posted by RockStar Mommy | March 21, 2006 1:42 PM

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is terrible.

Posted by bad penguin | March 21, 2006 1:47 PM

I'm really sorry. Cats are family members, too.

Posted by Noelle | March 21, 2006 1:52 PM

I am truly so sorry.

Posted by laura | March 21, 2006 1:57 PM

*sniffle* i am so sorry beth. there's really no words to make one feel better in this situation, so i'll just leave it at that. the hearts of the internets are broken right along with yours....

Posted by Judy | March 21, 2006 1:58 PM

So sorry, honey. I know it sucks.

Posted by donna | March 21, 2006 1:58 PM

I am so sorry Beth - what a big part of your life Callie was and will always be. Sending lots of hugs to the Cactus-Fish household.

Posted by Kristin | March 21, 2006 2:01 PM

Oh crap. Beth, I'm so sorry.

Posted by Melissa | March 21, 2006 2:08 PM

oh, Beth.... I'm so, so sorry!!!

Posted by steph | March 21, 2006 2:08 PM

My sympathy for you and yours. Losing a little one is so hard.

Posted by Autumn | March 21, 2006 2:09 PM

Beth, I am so very sorry. Take care, and know that she'll always be with you.

Posted by Dawn | March 21, 2006 2:09 PM

Terrible news. I'm so sorry.

Posted by Jenn | March 21, 2006 2:10 PM

Beth, I'm so, so sorry.

Posted by Sherry | March 21, 2006 2:10 PM

I am so sorry.

Posted by cas | March 21, 2006 2:14 PM

so very very sorry.

Posted by cristin in NJ | March 21, 2006 2:18 PM

I'm so sorry, Beth. I wish there was something I could do. She was a beautiful cat and was very loved.

Posted by catbird | March 21, 2006 2:26 PM

I'm so very sorry. It brings tears to my eyes to think that you lost your little furry friend.

Posted by Jen | March 21, 2006 2:30 PM

I'm so sorry. I've been there myself.

Posted by Casey | March 21, 2006 2:35 PM

Oh sweety, I'm so sorry.

Posted by MoMMY | March 21, 2006 2:40 PM

I'm so sorry for you both, Beth & Chris. What a beautiful face she had...

Posted by Vicky (Desperate to be a Housewife) | March 21, 2006 2:41 PM

So sorry Beth..My thoughts are with you :(

Posted by Jamie | March 21, 2006 2:44 PM

Hi Beth, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Its one of life's most difficult lessons in learning to deal with the loss of a close pet, especially one you've had for such a long time. I always found a little comfort in reading about the "Rainbow Bridge". It's nice to think of them there enjoying all that catnip.

Posted by Frank | March 21, 2006 2:45 PM

I'm so very sorry.

Posted by Alissa | March 21, 2006 2:52 PM

It so hard to lose a pet. I am sorry. I know in some ways maybe you breathed a sigh of relief but also your heart aches for that absence. I hope kitty went without pain.

Posted by Lisa | March 21, 2006 2:56 PM

I'm so sorry, honey.

Posted by Karen | March 21, 2006 2:58 PM

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is one of the hardest things to go through. It makes it almost to hard to have a pet, but in the end, we are better to have had them in our lives.

Posted by Jodi | March 21, 2006 2:59 PM

My heart breaks for your little family.

Posted by Isabel | March 21, 2006 3:07 PM

I'm so sorry, I know how much it hurts. I'm sure she knew how much you all loved her and she couldn't have had a better home.

Posted by Emily | March 21, 2006 3:12 PM

So sorry for your loss, Beth.

Posted by Kate the Shrew | March 21, 2006 3:13 PM

Aww, I'm so sorry.

Posted by Jaycie | March 21, 2006 3:16 PM

I am so sorry for your loss, beth. There are few things worse than losing a pet.

Posted by suze | March 21, 2006 3:18 PM

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Posted by Emily | March 21, 2006 3:37 PM

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you cared for your cat and how long you had her. I'll be thinking of you and your family.

Posted by Beth in StL | March 21, 2006 3:52 PM

I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with you today.

Posted by laura | March 21, 2006 3:52 PM

So sorry for your loss. Cally was lucky to have you, and you were lucky to have her. Thinking of you.

Posted by wavybrains | March 21, 2006 3:58 PM

Nineteen years of happy memories go with her; she's well-packed for the Great Catnip Fields in the Sky.

Posted by Gavin | March 21, 2006 3:59 PM

I'm sorry for you, Beth and poor baby Callie. Sending you a huge hug.

Posted by JuJuBee | March 21, 2006 4:00 PM

Beth, I'm so sorry. Lots and lots of hugs!

Posted by Traci | March 21, 2006 4:15 PM

sorry fish

Posted by shannon | March 21, 2006 4:19 PM

I am so sorry, Beth. My thoughts are with you & your family. :-(

Posted by carrster | March 21, 2006 4:21 PM

I'm sorry, Beth.

Posted by Kelley | March 21, 2006 4:40 PM

You have my most heartfelt Sympathy

Posted by Jenny | March 21, 2006 4:46 PM

I am sorry for your loss Beth...

Posted by stinkerbell | March 21, 2006 4:47 PM

So sorry for you loss Beth!

Posted by Luna | March 21, 2006 5:11 PM

So, so sorry.

Posted by Sara | March 21, 2006 5:23 PM

so sad.. so sorry!

Posted by Elena | March 21, 2006 5:25 PM

So very sorry for your loss. She was gorgeous. She'll be watching over you all now as she romps and plays with no pain and lots of kitten energy.

Posted by Nicole | March 21, 2006 5:31 PM

So sorry to hear about your kitty :(

Posted by Mel | March 21, 2006 5:47 PM

I'm sorry.

We just lost ours Friday night.

Posted by JJ | March 21, 2006 5:57 PM

I'm so sorry.

Posted by Jensen | March 21, 2006 6:15 PM

Having just lost my pup Shubi a few weeks ago, I can honestly say, I know how you feel. I'm so sorry. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

Posted by Maribeth | March 21, 2006 6:34 PM

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Posted by erika | March 21, 2006 6:39 PM

Be thankful, and I'm sure you are, for all the wonderful years where you got to have Callie as a part of your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was lovely.

Posted by Heather | March 21, 2006 6:51 PM

I'm so sorry, Beth.

Posted by Polichick | March 21, 2006 8:19 PM

I'm sorry about your lil kitty. *hugs*

Posted by Mary Jo | March 21, 2006 8:44 PM

I am so sorry. They become such important parts of our lives and are sorely missed.

Wishing you peace and comfort

Posted by Kate | March 21, 2006 9:00 PM

took me all day to respond; i am really really sad for you. i hugged my 7+1/2-year-old kittie extra hard this evening and gave her way too many extra kisses. and then she bit me and scratched me on the boob. i love her so much.

Posted by RzDrms | March 21, 2006 9:26 PM

Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with y'all.

Posted by Jennifer | March 21, 2006 9:29 PM

I'm sorry she's gone, but I'm sure she lived a good life with you, Chris and Mia. She was lucky to have you all.

Posted by Milly | March 21, 2006 9:29 PM

I am so sorry.

Posted by Nicole | March 21, 2006 9:31 PM

i've always said that grandmas and pets should live forever. i'm so sorry for you and your dear friend.

Posted by kara | March 21, 2006 9:39 PM

Delurking to say I'm so sorry for your loss. There's not much more difficult than losing a pet. My thoughts are with you.

Posted by Laurie | March 21, 2006 9:53 PM

So sorry Beth. :( I know that may seem incredibly lame coming from a sporadic commenter over the blogosphere, but I mean it wholeheartedly.

Posted by susannah | March 21, 2006 9:55 PM

I'm very very sorry! To lose a dear pet is just like losing a best friend!

Posted by Sunshine | March 21, 2006 10:02 PM

Big Huggs! Im sorry for your loss

Posted by Anna | March 21, 2006 10:08 PM

We're sending you a hug - we love our furry angels, too. I'm sure you gave her a wonderful home.....

Posted by Jess | March 21, 2006 10:18 PM

Nothing but love from this corner, Beth.

Posted by Stephanie | March 21, 2006 10:24 PM

she lived a good long kitty life. i am sooo sorry though, i know how much it hurts to lose a pet/friend!!...kiss and squeeze mia + chris when you feel sad.

Posted by lizabetty | March 21, 2006 10:25 PM

In my family we always say that we'll see them when we all have bright eyes. I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beauty.

Posted by Caloden | March 21, 2006 10:33 PM

:-(

Posted by Jessica | March 21, 2006 10:40 PM

So very sorry...

Posted by ::c:: | March 21, 2006 10:41 PM

That's a long time to have a companion. And it's funny how they become much more than pets...they become members of the family.

You're in my thoughts.

Posted by Colleen | March 22, 2006 12:25 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Busy Mom | March 22, 2006 12:32 AM

I am so sorry. :(

Posted by e | March 22, 2006 1:01 AM

So, so sorry.
Hugs to all.

Posted by Susan | March 22, 2006 1:05 AM

aw sweetie. i'm sorry for your loss. i'm sure she was a great kittie.

Posted by patricia | March 22, 2006 3:21 AM

she had a wonderful life and you both gave each other all the love and care deserved. what more could an owner and pet want?

bet she's in kitty heaven dozing in a warm patch of sunlight =)

Posted by averil | March 22, 2006 6:54 AM

I'm sorry... :( I'm going to hug my cat... even though he hates that... :(...

Posted by Deepblue | March 22, 2006 7:06 AM

I am sorry for your loss. Hugs to the fish/cactus/bean.

Posted by lilymane | March 22, 2006 7:23 AM

i am so sad for you guys.

Posted by ali | March 22, 2006 8:04 AM

:(
Just read about callie on Chris's site...so sorry....it's not easy to lose your furbaby...lots of hugs sent your way...

Posted by Lisa | March 22, 2006 8:22 AM

So sorry to read that, what a lovely cat.

Posted by Katherine | March 22, 2006 8:37 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Posted by Fraulein N | March 22, 2006 9:21 AM

All I can say is I'm so sorry and it made me cry. Cats are the best creatures in the world.

Posted by Katy | March 22, 2006 9:49 AM

As someone who's hoping to get her very first cat very soon, I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose one. I'm so sorry you all lost a beloved member of your family.

Posted by SpaceCase | March 22, 2006 10:11 AM

Oh, Beth! I'm so sorry for you guys. She lived a nice, long life and was greatly loved by her mom and dad :)

Posted by Rhonda | March 22, 2006 10:39 AM

I am so deeply sorry. Pets are members of the family. And great pets are so much more than that. I hope you aren't hurting too much and that the pain goes away after a while

Posted by Jean | March 22, 2006 11:39 AM

So very, very sorry.

Posted by Liz | March 22, 2006 1:00 PM

So sorry for the loss in your family--hope you all are doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances :(

Posted by Liz | March 22, 2006 2:06 PM

So sorry for your loss. It's awful saying goodbye to a friend. Hang in there.

Posted by erin | March 22, 2006 2:26 PM

Losing a pet is so hard...they are a member of the family. Hug Mia extra tight...hopefully it will ease the pain.

Posted by Summer | March 22, 2006 3:17 PM

for someone who only knows you minimally through your blog (I'm a student, so I don't have time to follow as closely as I'd like), I wept an awful lot reading about Calypso. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss...and that doesn't even begin to cover it.

Posted by Cassia Zoe | March 23, 2006 11:52 AM

I am so sorry.

Posted by Robyn | March 23, 2006 1:31 PM

i haven't been around here lately and i'm sad to see this...losing a pet is horrible, but i am sure she had a long, happy life.

Posted by tiffanie | March 23, 2006 7:32 PM

I said it to Chris, and I'll say it to you:

*Hugs*.

Just, *hugs*.

Posted by Alice | March 24, 2006 4:43 AM

I didn't see this sooner, sorry! I'm so sorry, I know she was with you for so long, before you were a mother or a wife, when you were just Beth. It must make it doubly hard. Hugs to you.

Posted by Sheryl | March 24, 2006 1:59 PM

I just read about callie today. I usually keep up with your blog...but had to put my dear Fred to sleep on Feb. 20th, and I havent been around much, I have been moping. Just wanted to say Im so sorry for your loss..I know exactly how you feel. I have 5 cats...Fred was my pride and joy, my mommas boy. I had his paws and his name tattooed on my back, and made a memory box to keep his ashes at the foot of my Buddha. Again, so so sorry about Calypso. SalemsMom

Posted by SalemsMom | March 25, 2006 8:27 AM

Like I told Mr. C...I am GLAD that Callie had time with the Bean! That makes my hart happy!

******Hugs******

Posted by Gypsy | March 25, 2006 2:16 PM

I'm so sorry, Beth. Big huge hugs to you.

Posted by halloweenlover | March 27, 2006 11:30 AM

I don't have anything to say

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