15 November 2013

Our boy is home xxxxx

Last night I was on nights and had the worst shift ever.. This morning we got a phone call from our vets to say jasper is back come and take him home. We went and collected his ashes and he is now home where he belongs...

    Barrie wanted this urn for his ashes because he loved to see him sleeping like this..
                                            In his spot in front of the fire. Back home and with us forever..
                               I captured a few pictures shortly before we lost Jasper and they were taken through the laptop screen, Another favourite place sat behind my head on the chair back. I thought it a fitting picture for today..
                               It has been so hard but today Barrie said that he would not be as lonely now when I was at work because Jasper was home..

                    I will be going through all the wonderful comments and visiting everyone very soon.
                                          Love to everyone  Carol   xxxx

66 comments:

Jans Funny Farm said...

Oh, Carol, we're glad Jasper is home. We know he is so missed! Even with other furries in a home, when one leaves, the emptiness is painful. Love and hugs.

The Whiskeratti said...

We almost cried over this post. That is a beautiful urn. He was well loved - and we aren't sure one ask for more than that out of life.

Catio Tales said...

This journey back home is so hard, but he is there with you now, sleeping very peacefully. Thank you for sharing this. Thinking of you xxx

meowmeowmans said...

We are so glad GJ is home with you now. What a beautiful urn, so reminiscent of your sweet boy curled up sleeping. Big hugs and much love to you and Barrie.

TimberLove said...

Soft husky woooos mates,

RA

Jo's World said...

That is a most beautiful final resting place for our pal Ginger Jasper.

I hope when you are ready, you give another kitty a good home.

Kisses,
Stella

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

Beautiful. It's always lovely to have them back home with us where they belong.

Purrs,
The Chans

Terri said...

We're glad GJ is back home. What an adorable urn for his ashes. We're sending hugs and purrs.

Robyn and The (Mostly) Badass Cat said...

What a beautiful urn. It is so good to have them back home. *hugs* and purrs from me and the Hotties

JB's Big and Small Worlds said...

Beautiful urn. Sending more purrs and hugs from us all. <3

Brian's Home Blog said...

Yes, GJ is were he belongs, home and in always in your hearts (and our hearts too).

Fr. Tom Fish said...

(((hugs))) to you, Carol, Barrie and Jasper.

It definitely is good when they come back home and I simply love the sleeping kitty. Seeing cats curled up has always comforted me, too.

Please take care and know we understand completely how you feel. No matter how many words are out there to comfort, there's nothing like having a loved one close when no words are necessary.

Hope your hearts begin to heal,
Julie, Tinker, Anastasia and Chopin xx

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

The urn is lovely. <3 from all of us.

JC said...

It is nice when they are home. My dogs came home in nice wooden boxes. I unfortunately have book ends for shelf now.

He's there for you. You can talk to him. He will be with you forever. In your heart and your soul.

Thinking of you,
JC

Cathy Keisha said...

Beautiful urn and so worthy of Jasper. Sending comforting purrs.

Anonymous said...

Glad you have Jasper back home with you, where he belongs! We miss your sweet Ginger Jasper so much!

Agnes B. Bullock said...

Happy to hear that he is home where he belongs. His urn is purrfect

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

Carol and Barrie. So glad Ginger Jasper is back with you. His urn is so beautiful. Take care dear mates. Hold each other tight and know we are thinking of you both, and remembering our fluffy friend GJ with a smile. No worries, and LOVE, Carol (and Stella and Rory)

Katie Isabella said...

Yes, Jasper is home now. Where he absolutely belongs. I talked to Admiral every second that I had her in the car and after we got home.

That is a beautiful urn. I have tears in my eyes again. When a beloved goes away from us it is so hard. So very very hard.

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

SIGH.... We are So happy that Ginger Jasper is HOME where there is SO MUCH LOVE. THAT will make EVERYBUDDY feel better.
That is the most PURRRRRRRFECT urn we have ever seen. JUST RIGHT fur our Beloved G.J..

Mickey's Musings said...

We are happy that Jasper is home with you both forever.
Soft purrs and headbumps to you.
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger, JJ and Julie

Anonymous said...

Dear Carol and Barrie,

I'm so glad you have GJ back with you. I have little covered dishes, some cat figures, some lovely little jars, with the ashes of 5 kitties I've lost over the last 25 years. It's such a comfort to have them back at home. I hope when my time comes that all our ashes will be mixed together.

Lizzie & 2 kitties

The Lee County Clowder said...

It is a comfort to have the kittie back home.

The Island Cats said...

What a beautiful urn. We're glad Jasper is home now. Purrs.....

san said...

We are glad GJ is home now.

GLOGIRLY said...

We're so happy he's back home with you. What a beautiful way to remember him.
(((purrs)))

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Knowing how hard it all is. Words cannot convey the difficulties. Whatever brings you comfort I hope finds its way into your heart.
Soft healing purrs to you both

Sparkle said...

Purrs to you and Barrie. We are glad that GJ is home once again...

Mark's Mews (Marley, Lori, Taz, and Binq) said...

He is home where your heart is...

Katnip Lounge said...

I was OK until I read that Barrie will be less lonely now that GJ is home...my heart is breaking all over again for you both.
Love, Trish

Gemini and Ichiro said...

We are glad to learn he is back home with you. What a lovely memorial you have for him too-

A Tonk's Tail said...

How beautiful and elegant. So fitting for your sweet Jasper....

Poppy Q said...

We are so glad that you have your beautiful boy back home with you again. It is a lovely urn - just perfect.

Hugs
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx

Gattina said...

That is really a very beautiful urn ! Now he is with you.
We have a little graveyard in our garden where all our cats and a dog are burried. The cats were all around 20 years. I have two cat statues and flowers in a cat basket which I made to a flower pot on the graveyard.
Keep on going ! All the best !

Marg said...

Yup, more tears coming at this house but we are thrilled that he is home with you now. That Urn is just so purrfect. We really like that. We sure send tons of purrs and some mighty big hugs. Jasper is very much watching over both of you. Love the picture. Take care.

CATachresis said...

That is a stunning urn. I am so glad you have him home with you once again xox

MISS PEACH ~(^.^)~ said...

beloved friends...my heart is swelling with emotion as I read the posts of your last few weeks. togetherness has many forms...love and the magic of memories will keep you both holding on.
we care so greatly for you...
Love Karla

Old Kitty said...

So so beautiful. Awwww lovely GJ. You're home now. xx

Take care
x

Anonymous said...

We are so happy for you that sweet Ginger Jasper is now home where he belongs. That has to be a comfort to you to have him back. We really like the urn and the picture. Very nice post. Still keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs!

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

We are so happy GJ is back home with you where he belongs. Gorgeous urn. (((hugs)))

Random Felines said...

love that picture of him.....

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

That is such a beautiful urn for your boy. Jasper will remain with you forever in your hearts.

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Carol my heart is in my throat. I know the feeling of picking up our beloved kitties and bringing them "home", albeit in a different state. I know the pain, I did it with my Angel Bobo. The urn you chose is just gorgeous and purrfect.....I wish I could give you and Barrie a huge hug. The photo of GJ is perfect. Holding you all close to my heart. ((((hugs))))

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

Your sweet boy will live forever in your heart. I know that you have so many treasured memories. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I know you must miss him so much!

katsrus said...

I am so glad your sweet kitty is back home. Beautiful urn and photo of GJ. Hugs and purrs.
Sue B
Charlie, Cashew, Garfield, Tubby

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Welcome home, GJ. But we don't think you were ever really gone - you are forever in the hearts of your Mum and Dad - and ours too.

Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

Kari said...

Jasper is home when he belongs. Those who are remembered never really die. We think of him every day. The urn is beautiful! What an
excellent choice. We understand
Barrie's loneliness without Jasper
because we have been so horribly
lonely without him. We half expect to
see him in all his sweetness and
beauty when we come to visit.
Jasper has seen us through so many
difficult times and always managed to
warm our hearts and help us to find
our inner strength and Joy. We will
love him forever. It was a blessing for us to have the privilege of knowing
him. All of our love always.

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

He's home but he nevFUR really left!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Mom says one of the newer highers at The GKP is Tristan Harrison - tooooo funny!

Debra Taylor said...

I always loved seeing Ginger Jasper's posts. I am so sad for your loss. so very sad



Debby in Arizona
http://homelesscatcare.blogspot.com/

My Mind's Eye said...

Carol and Barrie this is such a very very touching and special post.
Ginger Jasper is home and doing what he does best napping keeping you company.
Hugs Madi and Mom

Pattyskypants said...

We miss him so! xxoo Patty & Bhu

Gigi said...

Gosh, Carol, I am glad your boy's home with you AND at the same time at the bridge watch over his Mum and Dad. Curled up on your Mum's lap, perhaps?

I was remembering earlier that Spitty was GJ's Secret Paws last year and at first it made me a little sad to think of that, but then I realized it's how we got to "know" you all, so in reality it was quite a good thing! GJ was a wonderful, sweet ManCat who spread a lot of love around the blogosphere--we're all better for knowing him, and you.

And that is a beautiful sculpture--very like him. XOXOXOXO

Seville at Nerissa's Life said...

Sending love & purrs your way to help heal your heart. Love and purrs, always.

Purrs,
Nissy

Lou Belcher said...

Carol and Barrie....

So glad to hear that Jasper is home with you. I know that you are still upset and will be for a long while. We are sending you lots and lots of purrrrs. Thanks so much for coming over to our blog yesterday.

Our love to you...

Lou, Bugsy and Knuckles

Timmy Tomcat said...

Oh that is such a wonderful urn! I love it! It is like he is taking a nap in his favorite spot.
Carol, We are purring for you and Barrie. Times like these are when the love that Ginger Jasper poured out to so many will return. He was a fine and grand fellow and is watching from above and knows that we shall all meet again some day.

With Much Love
Dad Pete, Timmy and family

da tabbies o trout towne said...

XOXOXOXOX

=^..^=

~~~~~~~~~~

Kari in Alaska said...

I am so sorry for you loss. We are sending love your way

Stop on by for a visit
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

Life with Ragdolls said...

Our hearts are shattered for you, but we are gladly he is home with you!

(((((HUGS))))

animal lover, quilt lover said...

Losing an animal is the hardest thing we have to do for them!!! We really never let go of them--well I never let go of them!! They are always around me!!! I can feel them even though I can;t see them!! The new animals can see them tho!!!
This is such a hard time now!!!
So sorry!!! RIP Ginger Jasper!!
We all will love you forever!!
So glad we got to know you!!
Love you Carol!!!

Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal said...

What a beutiful beutiful urn you got for GJ <3
I´m sure he look´s down and like the spot you choiced for it.
XOXO

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

What a perfect urn and the photos show how much Ginger Jasper was loved. Sending hugs and purrs.

SuziQCat said...

We are glad GJ is back home now. That week without Devon being there was tough, so we know what you were going through. The urn you selected is just beautiful and a lovely reminder of happy times with Jasper. Keeping you in our thoughts.

Clooney said...

That is a really special urn for such a special boy. Glad that your Jasper is back home with you and continued purrs to you and Barrie.

Team Tabby said...

Very touching to hear that Jasper's urn will always be near by. We send you our purrs and love,

Mindy
Moe
Cookie
Mike

Oskar said...

What a beautiful memorial.

We are all still thinking of you & sending love.

Hugs,
Pam & Oskar

Jana said...

glad your sweet kitty is back at home with you.... i miss seeing your posts in my feed=o(