It was hard to say goodbye, but I know that we did the right thing.
Murphy took a turn for the worse yesterday. He was perfectly fine the night before and then Friday morning Tony and I heard him howling and found him at the bottom of the stairs. He could not use his back legs and was very cold. I wrapped him up in a towel and held him in my arms for a good hour. The boys gave him kisses and hugs before they left for school and then I called the vet. They said to bring him in and they did a quick exam. His temp should be around 100 and his was 82. They told me the tumor was much bigger and it had most likely spread to his stomach. 🙁 Murph was very lethargic and kept putting his little head in my hand. I knew it was time and I did not want him to suffer.
I sang his song that Tony and I made up for him when we first got him and held him tight as he passed away. The nurse had wrapped him up in warm towels and he was even purring, which made me feel better knowing he was not scared (he hated the vet’s office!).
I miss him so much! He really was next to me or near every second of the day. He had been through a lot with me (chemo, surgeries, twins, moves) and he was faithful to the end. I can’t ever remember having a cat that brought so much happiness to a family. He even had finally started sleeping with the boys and loving them like he loved me.
I will miss you tons, Charlie Murphy and so will Cosmo!
