Friday Footnotes #15 - I'll e home soon

Peter-John's Love · 09-04-2009, 06:03 AM

I'LL BE HOME SOON

The cat called No Name showed up at the house of the Wise Farmer very pregnant. The big black mouthy kitten in the resulting litter of 4 was affectionately named Mouth.

The Abundantly Wise Man, whom the Wise Farmer (that's me

) often referred to simply as Dad, dearly loved cats. It was no surprise that he decided to keep Mouth.

The Abundantly Wise Man and Mouth became very close companions.

A few years later, the Abundantly Wise Man went to the hospital to have a risky surgery. As he was leaving, he told his cat Mouth, "I'll be home soon!"

Things in the surgery seemed to go well, but then a massive stoke occurred. For several days, the Abundantly Wise Man lay in a bed in the ICU. Labored breathing seemed to be the only sign of life. Organs began to fail and it was clear that the end was close.

A meeting was held with the family. The Abundantly Wise Man would be moved to a room to keep him comfortable. There the family could make the room more homey as final goodbyes would be said.

The doctors and nurses asked if there was anything else that they could do to help.

The Wise Farmer (that's me

) who had been rational and strong while decisions were made, now cried as this question was whispered tearfully, "Can we bring his cat to let them say goodbye?"

While it was not normally allowed, the hospital worked it out for us to sneak the cat in for a final moment together.

The cat carrier was covered with a blanket to sneak in the cat, but the Wise Farmer may as well of been holding a megaphone yelling "cat coming through" for as you recall this was the cat named Mouth. People laughed as the Wise Farmer tried to be inconspicuous while carrying the loudly meowing blanket covered object..

In the room, the carrier was opened. Mouth objected to the big vet smelling room until he saw the Abundantly Wise Man laying in the bed. Mouth lay beside his beloved friend and purred.

The Abundantly Wise Man's breathing became calm and restful. For about 20 minutes, the two deeply bonded companions just rested together.

Then, Mouth stood up and walked over to the hand of his best friend. He licked the index finger of the Abundantly Wise Man with a simple kiss farewell.

Dad sighed a deep restful and very familiar sigh. So many times the Wise Farmer had heard that sound. Often while reading a book in his big red overstuffed chair the Abundantly Wise Man would fall asleep and that same peaceful restful sigh would take him to gentle slumber. There was total peace throughout the room.

Mouth calmly walked to his carrier and waited to go in.

As the Wise Farmer, with the carrier in hand, was leaving the room, a final glance was given to the man simply called Dad. The words were whispered, "You'll be 'home' soon."

Moral = Life ends in total peace, when we know we will be "home" soon. The GREAT FARMER has gone to prepare a place for us and our mansion will be ready and waiting. When our bodies fail us, the GREAT FARMER will bring us safely HOME.

R.I.P. Abundantly Wise Man

.....The Wise Farmer is still caring for your Mouthy boy. So until that one day when again we will join you...rest well with Jesus. Life on earth ends in the blink of an eye, but it is not over...for we will be HOME soon too

Kaelyn5657 · 09-04-2009, 06:13 AM

What a wonderful story, very hard to read through tears.

singing tree · 09-04-2009, 10:05 AM

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful, poignant moment. I am sure that animals know and sense so much more than we ever give them credit for, as was demo'd here by Mouth. Sorry for the loss of your dad, but your loss is heaven's gain!

lookinforhorse · 09-04-2009, 10:29 AM

I recently lost my Dad, please know that this meant alot to me. Thank you........

horselady · 09-04-2009, 11:57 AM

Tears are on my cheeks as I read this,

FlyinPjs · 09-04-2009, 07:29 PM

God needed another angel in Heaven with Him. I am happy to hear that your dad is safe in the arms of Jesus. There is no better place to be and one day it would be great to meet him. I will get to see my grandfather and grandmother too!

Paminky · 09-17-2009, 02:41 PM

That is beautiful and like so many of your other beautiful stories it made me cry. You need to compile a book of them, I would wait in line to buy it.

SheriK · 09-17-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paminky

That is beautiful and like so many of your other beautiful stories it made me cry. You need to compile a book of them, I would wait in line to buy it.

You definitely should compile them. What a wonderful gift to give and/or receive. Another fabulous message.

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09-04-2009, 06:03 AM
Peter-John's Love Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,318	Friday Footnotes #15 - I'll e home soon I'LL BE HOME SOON The cat called No Name showed up at the house of the Wise Farmer very pregnant. The big black mouthy kitten in the resulting litter of 4 was affectionately named Mouth. The Abundantly Wise Man, whom the Wise Farmer (that's me ) often referred to simply as Dad, dearly loved cats. It was no surprise that he decided to keep Mouth. The Abundantly Wise Man and Mouth became very close companions. A few years later, the Abundantly Wise Man went to the hospital to have a risky surgery. As he was leaving, he told his cat Mouth, "I'll be home soon!" Things in the surgery seemed to go well, but then a massive stoke occurred. For several days, the Abundantly Wise Man lay in a bed in the ICU. Labored breathing seemed to be the only sign of life. Organs began to fail and it was clear that the end was close. A meeting was held with the family. The Abundantly Wise Man would be moved to a room to keep him comfortable. There the family could make the room more homey as final goodbyes would be said. The doctors and nurses asked if there was anything else that they could do to help. The Wise Farmer (that's me ) who had been rational and strong while decisions were made, now cried as this question was whispered tearfully, "Can we bring his cat to let them say goodbye?" While it was not normally allowed, the hospital worked it out for us to sneak the cat in for a final moment together. The cat carrier was covered with a blanket to sneak in the cat, but the Wise Farmer may as well of been holding a megaphone yelling "cat coming through" for as you recall this was the cat named Mouth. People laughed as the Wise Farmer tried to be inconspicuous while carrying the loudly meowing blanket covered object.. In the room, the carrier was opened. Mouth objected to the big vet smelling room until he saw the Abundantly Wise Man laying in the bed. Mouth lay beside his beloved friend and purred. The Abundantly Wise Man's breathing became calm and restful. For about 20 minutes, the two deeply bonded companions just rested together. Then, Mouth stood up and walked over to the hand of his best friend. He licked the index finger of the Abundantly Wise Man with a simple kiss farewell. Dad sighed a deep restful and very familiar sigh. So many times the Wise Farmer had heard that sound. Often while reading a book in his big red overstuffed chair the Abundantly Wise Man would fall asleep and that same peaceful restful sigh would take him to gentle slumber. There was total peace throughout the room. Mouth calmly walked to his carrier and waited to go in. As the Wise Farmer, with the carrier in hand, was leaving the room, a final glance was given to the man simply called Dad. The words were whispered, "You'll be 'home' soon." Moral = Life ends in total peace, when we know we will be "home" soon. The GREAT FARMER has gone to prepare a place for us and our mansion will be ready and waiting. When our bodies fail us, the GREAT FARMER will bring us safely HOME. R.I.P. Abundantly Wise Man .....The Wise Farmer is still caring for your Mouthy boy. So until that one day when again we will join you...rest well with Jesus. Life on earth ends in the blink of an eye, but it is not over...for we will be HOME soon too __________________ Love is a visible gift of God like when you see Peter-John's and Darlin's souls touch

09-04-2009, 06:13 AM
Kaelyn5657 Weanling Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Portageville, Mo Posts: 201	What a wonderful story, very hard to read through tears. __________________ Weezy & Doc

09-04-2009, 10:05 AM
singing tree Coming two Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hartville, Ohio Posts: 1,987	Thanks for sharing such a beautiful, poignant moment. I am sure that animals know and sense so much more than we ever give them credit for, as was demo'd here by Mouth. Sorry for the loss of your dad, but your loss is heaven's gain!

09-04-2009, 10:29 AM
lookinforhorse Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: New England Posts: 58	I recently lost my Dad, please know that this meant alot to me. Thank you........ __________________ Chris "Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything"-Alexander Hamilton

09-04-2009, 11:57 AM
horselady Kid Safe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: albany new york Posts: 7,079	Tears are on my cheeks as I read this, __________________ www.rainbow-horse-retirement.com We love and take care of your companion for the remainder of his lifetime

09-04-2009, 07:29 PM
FlyinPjs Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 142	God needed another angel in Heaven with Him. I am happy to hear that your dad is safe in the arms of Jesus. There is no better place to be and one day it would be great to meet him. I will get to see my grandfather and grandmother too! __________________ When life hands you lemons.... Put them in your sweet tea and thank God that you are a Southern Belle!! "In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God." Psalm 62:7

09-17-2009, 02:41 PM
Paminky Weanling Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 327	That is beautiful and like so many of your other beautiful stories it made me cry. You need to compile a book of them, I would wait in line to buy it.