Twinkles
My Loving Companion
I have had more than a few "raised eyebrows"
over this topic.
I know my discription sounds BAD,
and to me it IS.

You see for years Twinkles was there for me when I needed her.
Once more than a decade ago I had taken an overdose
in an attempt to end my life.
I locked the bedroom door & knew I'd be sucessful
because I ALWAYS slept the day away,
so my mom would have no reason to check on me
until it was too late to matter.


Well shortly after I had passed out Twinkles began THROWING her body against the bedroom door. {according to my mom} She didnt stop until my mom opened the door. Thanks to her LOVE I am still alive today.



When I first brought my husband {then just a friend} home to meet my mom, he proceeded to call my 2 cats...
" Twinkles & Kizit". I knew Kizit would LOVE him, for she loved everybody, but I told him it was best not to persue Twinkles, SHE was MY cat & allowed NO-ONE to touch her but ME.
To my complete SHOCK she actually jumped into his lap & began to PURR !!!

I guess Twinkles knew more than I did at that time..LOL

Well the years went by Ray & I married & moved away. Kizit stayed with my mom & Twinkles came with us. When I had my first daughter Andi & brought her home, Twinkles was DELIGHTED, uh well as delighted as Twinkles could get...he he.. she was a very reserved soul {smile}. She & Andi had an understanding of sorts, when Andi was asleep Twinkles would occasionally curl up & sleep NEAR her, & when Andi was awake Twinkles stay hidden.
I think one of the reasons that Twinkles was able to accept Andi was that Andi slept in a bassinet & then a crib. Twinkles had slept IN my bed from the day I got her.


Sadly, my second daughter Tabby, was a more demanding baby. My attempts to place her in the bassinet failed & she ended up in my bed. Twinkles was OUTRAGED, I tried everything including putting her on VALIUM. Nothing worked.
Whenever she was alone she would "potty" on my bed & any blanket or gown that had Tabby's scent on it.
That I was willing to live with, but when she began ATTACKING my 4 week old baby, I could not allow that.
I tried locking her in the bathroom, but with each passing day I saw the light in Twinkles eyes begin to fade.
She was SO UNHAPPY & nothing short of getting rid of Tabby was going to make her happy again.
I considered giving her away, but the vet warned that because Twinkles only allowed me or Ray near her AND there were other emotional problems that she had, it wouldnt be wise. The vet suggested euthanasia. I eventually agreed & was comforted only by the fact that I had tried. The vet allowed me to be there & I held her as she took her last breath.
I believe I saw forgiveness in her eyes, I just wish I could forgive myself.


I had Twinkles cremated, and she is now on my mantel.
It has been more than 4 years now but I still miss her TERRIBLY !!!


Well I hope I have cleared up this issue some.
Thank you for stopping by,
Ladyhipoo


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