Finn's Little Brother Crossed the Rainbow Bridge

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Finnegan's (feline) brother - Mistral Sky--crossed the Rainbow Bridge early this morning.  It feels like there's an empty space torn into the fabric of our lives.

Mistral is now with his beloved dog Teddy.  Truth be told, he never thought much of Finney and it was only at the insistence of his little sister, Song, that the two of them became friends. But Teddy befriended this 5 week old tiny white bundle with ice blue eyes who began his life in a field in a drain pipe some eleven years ago and if a cat can love a dog, then Mistral loved that old Beardie with all his heart.

I've always thought of myself as a "dog" person, but Mistral taught me the mysteries and wonder of being owned by a cat. A friend named him Mistral, although she insisted the kitten told her that was his name and she had no idea what it meant.  It's a wind that blows across the south of France with such force that it's said to drive people and animals mad.  We shortened it to Misty.

Misty lived up to his name. He could be quite a handful at times, and after a bout with cat scratch fever, my son said if I had any sense, I would drop him at the shelter and not look back, but I would not give up on him.  Eventually he became as loving and loyal as any dog. Never much for toys, I discovered by accident that he loved Native American flute music.  When he was having a meltdown or in pain, I would play it to calm him and he would drift off to sleep in the crook of my arm.  Only that.  No other music would do.

Whenever I took out the camera, Misty would silently disappear so I have very few pictures of him but he will live with me forever.  Finn doesn't seem to know that he's gone, but Song does. Instead of being curled up asleep in the sun, she's been staring into space all day.  Thanks for listening even though this is not doodle-related. R.I.P. dear Misty.  

  

[Pam & Trixie]

 I am so sorry to hear this Cheryl.  He was gorgeous

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thank you, Sharon, Ro, Jenny, Joanne, Camilla, Sue, Lori and Pam.

[Karen and Bosco]

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Losing a family member is so hard.

[Becka]

I am so sorry for your loss. Misty was a beautiful cat. 

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Cheryl ~ I am so sorry to hear you and Finn have lost a very good friend.  I am sure you both miss Misty so very much.  Doodle Hugs to you both.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Misty. Sending you a hug.

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

So sorry to hear of your loss.  Beautiful kitty....

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Hi Cheryl, Like everyone else, I am very saddened to be reading about Misty's passing. I hope it's a little comforting to envision him playing on the clouds with Teddy. It must be so confusing for Finn and Song, wondering why Misty is gone and sensing your grief. I hope you can feel my cyber hug. XXOO, Laurie

[Debbie & Gibbs]

So sorry for your loss, very beautiful kitty.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry about Misty. He sounds like he really was full of personality.  R.I.P. Misty.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

What can I say but thank you all so much for your kind words.  It has helped. Song is doing better today.  She started eating again this AM (which makes me very happy) and life goes on. For now, it seems I have 2 shadows everywhere I go :) Finn and Song. We're healing. 

[Robin and Libby Louise]

So sorry, Cheryl.  Cat or dog, it doesn't matter.  When they leave they leave an empty space in your heart!  Sending love and licks from Libby and me!