Today is of course Thankful Thursday, and I thought it would be appropriate to show enormous gratitude for one special mancat, who I never thought would ever leave us......but he had to. That mancat is Brian of the superb Brian's Home blog.
Brian's blog was probably the first I followed. I began blogging sporadically in 2009, more frequently in 2010, and I remember stumbling upon Brian's blog. Being a tabby girl at heart, he won me over with his handsomeness, his sweetness and the PURE GOODNESS and fun of his blog.
I guess most of the credit goes to his pawesome Dad and Mom....but Brian was the heart and soul of his blog. Afterall, it was named after him!
The blog is magical, Brian was magical. Why of course he was! He was born on a Christmas Tree Farm after all, a place full of magic. It is only fitting that some of that magic would spill onto Brian.
This post is extremely difficult for me to write for a host of reasons. I have immense love for Brian and his entire family. I was blessed to see Brian's Dad at a number of blogging events and if you have never been blessed with meeting him in person, you truly are missing out. He is just as kind and funny in person as you would imagine. Brian's Dad was there for me before and after my precious Cody passed and I will never forget it. With tears in my eyes, I think it's best if I just include a bit of an email I wrote to Brian's Dad when I heard the heartbreaking news. Hoping he doesn't mind.
"I honestly thought our beloved Brian would live forever. I truly did. He was the epitome of class, bravery, with a stoic personality, kind heart.......just like his Daddy who spoke for him.
How warmly he accepted sooooooo many kitties into his home......he was the glue of all of the kitties who came after.
I am having so much trouble accepting this. I can only imagine the pain all of you are feeling. I so wish I could be there to offer hugs and comfort. This is the end of an era. You designed a most meaningful blog after just one kitty.....Brian. Not just one kitty but a kitty that will forever be the heart and soul of our community.
Thank you for sharing him with all of us......thank you for allowing all of us to love him. Thank you for all that you do for cats every single day. May we all try and live more like you and Brian. Stoic, brave, kind, gentle and may we all proudly wear a fedora and be just as jaunty as we can be. Just like Brian........."
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I WILL FOREVER AND EVER REMEMBER YOU,
I WILL FOREVER AND EVER LOVE YOU,
I WILL FOREVR AND EVER MISS YOU,
I WILL FOREVER AND EVER BE THANKFUL FOR YOU BRIAN.
I agree with you... sometimes we think they are there forever... and it will be always like it was... and then the cut is super deep...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I will miss Brian's input every day. He had a wonderful home and loving humans to care for him.
ReplyDeleteYour heartfelt post has brought tears to my eyes again We all felt that Brian was invincible. He will be missed so much.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the new blog header, "Brian is Home, Forever," I lost it. You've written such a beautiful tribute. I love what you said about the Christmas tree farm and the magic that came from it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute for a sweet Brian. I know what you mean about thinking he would be there forever. He has been a big presence since before I started blogging 9 years ago. He will never be forgotten. XO
ReplyDeleteOh Caren, that was the sweetest tribute to Brian, thank you so much for that. You know that I appreciate your kindess and above all, your special friendship through the years. Hugs from all of us here and thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteYou spoke for many of us.
ReplyDeleteBrian led the way for many of us
ReplyDeleteI didn't have the privilege of knowing Brian as long as some, and yet I too felt he would be with us forever.
ReplyDeleteWe will miss him, but not nearly as much as his family. His memories will sustain all of us forever.
Such meaningful words for Brian, Caren! We are so sad at his loss, and so glad we had the chance to get to know him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to such a special cat and his family.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful memorial! Really heartfelt. He was a very special cat
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