Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Eight Weeks.

It was 8 weeks ago today in the first minutes of Tuesday morning that we had to say our goodbyes to Eric and help him on his way to the Rainbow Bridge.
Unknown to me, our friend Gill (Flynn's holiday auntie) and her husband had a lasting memorial made for our boy. It was waiting for us when we got back from our holidays and was such a lovely surprise.
They had a star registered in Eric's name so now every time the sky is clear we can look to the stars and know that he is looking down on us.
The location of Eric's star is shown by the red circle.

We love and miss you so much Eric but you will live on in our hearts for ever.

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53 comments:

  1. Quill and GreysonMay 14, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    What a lovely thought!

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  2. A Tonk's TailMay 14, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    oh this made our mum cry - so very precious!!

    (PS - thank you for visiting us while she was away doing busy worky-work stuff - we're back now and are so thankful everyone kept us company while she was gone!)

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  3. SagiraMay 14, 2013 at 12:19 AM

    Aww that was so sweet. We miss him and his adventures as well

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  4. (angel) Grrreta and FamMay 14, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    What a wonderfully thoughtful gift!

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  5. Mickey's MusingsMay 14, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    WOW!!! That is just pawsome!
    What a lovely gift :)
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Treasure,Tiger,JJ and Julie

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  6. Brian's Home BlogMay 14, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    That made our whiskers weepy wet too. Such a touching tribute.

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  7. Jans Funny FarmMay 14, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    What a great memorial for Eric. We know you miss him!

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  8. The WhiskerattiMay 14, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    What a wonderful thing to do.

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  9. michico＊Adan＊Lego-小芥＊阿丹＊樂高May 14, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Eric is always in our hearts, too!

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  10. Katnip LoungeMay 14, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    How totally RIGHT. Eric was such a star, as a purrson, a family member, and an icon of the CB. Mommy is gonna look for his star tonight!
    xxoo

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  11. Andrea and the Celestial KittiesMay 14, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Aw, what a sweet memorial!

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  12. Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Loki, and Binq)May 14, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    What a bootiful way to remember Eric! We will look out a window at night to see his star...

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  13. Shaggy and ScoutMay 14, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    What a beautiful gift!
    Seeing this made mom weepy again. We do miss our dear friend Eric!

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  14. Oui OuiMay 14, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Oh Flynn! What a lovely gesture! We will think of Eric when we look into the sky. We were wondering how you are adjusting to life without Eric and hope its not too difficult. Thanks so much for coming to Oui Oui's birthday party!

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  15. The Island CatsMay 14, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    What a wonderful way to remember Eric. When we look up to to sky, we will think of him.

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  16. TerriMay 14, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    How wonderful to look in the sky and see Eric's star!

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  17. Just DuckyMay 14, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    That was so nice. We can look up and remember him too. Mum knows where the Big Dipper is, "Ursa Major"

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  18. Sweet PurrfectionsMay 14, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    That is so nice of your friends. We know Eric is always looking down and watching over you.

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  19. Summer at sparklecat.comMay 14, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    What a wonderful gift! And what a beautiful tribute to Eric.

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  20. Catio TalesMay 14, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    This is absolutely right and a lovely tribute. We shall look for this star too, when we have dark skies again. Äiti says it is in a most excellent place too - it is just by Leo, the Lion and also will be very visible from northern skies. In fact, we are sure we will see the northern lights blazing in this area of the sky next winter. Shine on Eric.

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  21. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Oh my Goodness!
    That reminds me of when Mommy travels and she would say, "goes outside and looks at the stars!" And wes would be looking at them at the same time and be close!
    Eric will shine forever in my night sky!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  22. Gemini and IchiroMay 14, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    What a perfect gift! And what wonderful friends--that is very special.

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  23. Angel, Kirby and MaxMay 14, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    That is so touching. We will look up to see Eric in the night sky!

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  24. Angel Prancer PieMay 14, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Purrfect. We miss him, too. ((Hugs))

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  25. KariMay 14, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    How very perfect and fitting. We are in tears. We know Eric's life force is all around us,( mum says she can feel him) but we simply are unable to see it. His star will be a perfect reminder. We are comforted by knowing his star is shining it's light upon those who loved him right this very moment. Shine on, dearest one.

    Besides enjoying a few extra noms, how did our darling
    Flynnie do in your absence?
    All of our love to you and yours.

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  26. Poppy QMay 14, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    What a lovely gift and kind thought. Eric was so loved by so many people and so many of us got great enjoyment in sharing in his and Erics adventures on the farm. Thank you for sharing his wonderful life with us.

    Hugs
    Julie and Poppy Q
    xxx

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  27. Hannah and LucyMay 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    That was such a thoughtful gift and we think it was lovely to find his star. On lovely clear evenings you will be able to look up and smile at him and tell him you love him him so much.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  28. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuMay 14, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    How very sweet of your friends to remember Eric with his very own star! We know he will always be there with you.

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  29. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    How very lovely! And I'm happy to see you back and bloging; enjoy your news, from here in central Africa!
    :-)

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  30. Cats Herd YouMay 14, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    What a sweet and thoughtful gift! Now we will look up at night Eric's star, too. A fitting tribute to a special cat.

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  31. MargMay 14, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Oh that was such a lovely thing to do. Wow, that is terrific. We miss Eric too. We sure will look for Eric's star too. Take care.

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  32. Barb May 14, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    How purrfectly lovely of your friends.

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  33. Cezar and LéiaMay 14, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    What a lovely homage and fantastic idea! You have sweet friends!
    Eric will be always inside our hearts!
    purrs
    Luna - We love LUNA

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  34. The Meezers or BillyMay 14, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    how beautiful!

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  35. Laila and Angel MinchieMay 14, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    How kind of them to do this for you. We can also look up at the stars and see Eric's.

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  36. John BellenMay 14, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    That was very considerate of your fiends. Eric always shone in your eyes, and now he'll shine for everyone else.

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  37. EverycatMay 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    What a beautiful and kind memorial to Eric.

    We will look to the stars tonight and wave our paws at Eric

    Gerry & Mungo

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  38. Fuzzy TalesMay 14, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Oh, my goodness, what an amazing and beautiful tribute for Eric. We didn't even know such a thing was possible.

    Purrs and hugs.

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  39. Kitties BlueMay 14, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    What a terrifically wonderful thing to do in Eric's memory. To know that he is always watching over you should add some well-being to your lives without him. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at The Cat on My Head, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

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  40. da tabbies o trout towneMay 14, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    dood...ewe bee a star frum da day oh yur birth....flynn two...this iz WAY total lee awesum oh yur aunt ta due this for yur mum N dad...

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    sauce

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  41. CATachresisMay 14, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    What a wonderful thing to do! How thoughtful :) Eric is forever a shining star in the firmament xx

    love, Austin xx

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  42. SuziQCatMay 14, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    What a lovely way to remember Eric.

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  43. katsrusMay 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    What a beautiful gift.
    Sue B

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  44. Angel Ginger JasperMay 14, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    That is so beautiful. what a lasting tribute to beautiful Eric. Something to treasure and a wonderful surprise. Hugs GJ x

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  45. My Mind's EyeMay 14, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Hi Flynn and Mom and Dad!!
    We hope they had a fun fun time.

    OH MY WORD Gill and her hubby knew just the right thing to do to honor Eric. He was a BIG STAR in life and always made us smile. And now he is Big E and we'll look for him.
    Hugs madi your BFFF and Mom

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  46. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenMay 14, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    every Angel should have their own star. What a beautiful memorial and keepsake. We miss Eric terribly...thanks so much for this post.
    xoxoxo

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  47. Just MagsMay 15, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    What a nice, thoughtful gift. We miss Eric too and know you all really do. We will never forget him. Hugs and nose kisses

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  48. Little Miss TitchMay 15, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    That is lovely,xx Speedy and mum

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  49. AnonymousMay 16, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    8 weeks all ready. Time flies by too fast sometimes. What a wonderful gift your friends have doen in memoy of Eric. He will be remembered by many. Hugs to you XOXO

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  50. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie RascalMay 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Lovely thoughtful gift <3
    XOXO

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  51. Timmy TomcatMay 17, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    That is a great gift of remembrance. Our furs never really leave as they live on in our hearts until we all meet again.

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  52. Milo and Alfie MarshallMay 19, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    *tears* Such a lovely thing to do for sweet Eric. We will always love him. xx

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  53. ClooneyMay 23, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    What a beautiful and touching gift and gesture from your friends. Purrs to you all.

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