Sweet Sorrow

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I hardly know what to say. Romeo was brought into my life by chance fourteen years ago and he left us yesterday. I believe I named him aptly, for no soul was ever sweeter or more unconditionally loving. His presence is missed in each moment that passes and I am lost without it.

Romeo Christmas

“Give me my Romeo; and, when he shall die,
Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with night,
And pay no worship to the garish sun.”
Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene ii

100 thoughts on “Sweet Sorrow”

  1. Oh Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear this sad news about Romeo! You wrote a lovely tribute for him. *hugs*

  2. Oh Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear this sad news about Romeo! You wrote a lovely tribute for him. *hugs*

  3. I’m so, so sorry Michelle. I know the pain that you feel and my heart goes out to you. We’re so blessed that these creatures of God’s come into our lives and share their hearts and souls with us…it hurts so badly when they have to go. Romeo will see you again someday. And you will see him.

  4. I’m so, so sorry Michelle. I know the pain that you feel and my heart goes out to you. We’re so blessed that these creatures of God’s come into our lives and share their hearts and souls with us…it hurts so badly when they have to go. Romeo will see you again someday. And you will see him.

  5. I’m so sorry you lost your beautiful Romeo. The saddest days I’ve ever had are when I’ve had to say good-bye to a sweet feline buddy. My condolences to you. (((hugs)))

  6. I’m so sorry you lost your beautiful Romeo. The saddest days I’ve ever had are when I’ve had to say good-bye to a sweet feline buddy. My condolences to you. (((hugs)))

  7. I know how I feel about my pups and cannot imagine what you’re going through. They really are a part of our family. Hugs to you.

  8. I know how I feel about my pups and cannot imagine what you’re going through. They really are a part of our family. Hugs to you.

  9. ~ Stitchin Sweet Sue ~

    Five years ago we lost our Siamese girl who had us for 18 yrs. I am so very very sorry for your loss…

  10. ~ Stitchin Sweet Sue ~

    Five years ago we lost our Siamese girl who had us for 18 yrs. I am so very very sorry for your loss…

  11. Oh, Michelle, I’m so sorry. And I’m glad you and Romeo found each other and had the time you did together. ((((hugs))))

  12. Oh, Michelle, I’m so sorry. And I’m glad you and Romeo found each other and had the time you did together. ((((hugs))))

  13. I’m so sorry you lost your Romeo. He was a beautiful cat. I have lots and lots of them, and believe me, I know the attachment of the heart. I’m glad he spent his life with someone so caring.

  14. I’m so sorry you lost your Romeo. He was a beautiful cat. I have lots and lots of them, and believe me, I know the attachment of the heart. I’m glad he spent his life with someone so caring.

  15. coonieandplume

    I completely understand how you feel when you say your are lost without him…

    Loosing a pet is so hard!
    (((hugs)))

  16. coonieandplume

    I completely understand how you feel when you say your are lost without him…

    Loosing a pet is so hard!
    (((hugs)))

  17. Michelle – I am so sorry to hear about your loss – it is so painful to lose a furry family member – that is exactly why we don’t have any pets right now – losing our Egyptian Mau 10 years ago to cancer at age 8 was just too traumatic for us to bear. My heart goes out to you and Eric.
    {{{hugs }}} Mel

  18. Michelle – I am so sorry to hear about your loss – it is so painful to lose a furry family member – that is exactly why we don’t have any pets right now – losing our Egyptian Mau 10 years ago to cancer at age 8 was just too traumatic for us to bear. My heart goes out to you and Eric.
    {{{hugs }}} Mel

  19. Stitching Cat

    Michelle, I am saddened to hear the news of Romeo. He sounds like such a sweetie. Graycie sends kitty hugs and kisses to you and wants you to know that you gave Romeo the best years of his life and he will always be looking down on you. Hugs!

  20. Stitching Cat

    Michelle, I am saddened to hear the news of Romeo. He sounds like such a sweetie. Graycie sends kitty hugs and kisses to you and wants you to know that you gave Romeo the best years of his life and he will always be looking down on you. Hugs!

  21. Michelle, so sorry to read this. i have lost a furry friend before, and it was so devastating… I know you gave his life as much love as he gave yours

  22. Michelle, so sorry to read this. i have lost a furry friend before, and it was so devastating… I know you gave his life as much love as he gave yours

  23. so sorry to hear this. I’ve recently lost one of my beloved cats too, so I know how it feels like. *hugs*

  24. so sorry to hear this. I’ve recently lost one of my beloved cats too, so I know how it feels like. *hugs*

  25. so sorry for your loss. I know it’s got to be tough. I have a dog now that is barely making it one day at a time now.

    HUGS.
    Jennifer

  26. so sorry for your loss. I know it’s got to be tough. I have a dog now that is barely making it one day at a time now.

    HUGS.
    Jennifer

  27. Sweet Friend, your Romeo was a dashing fellow and your tribute was so touching and lovely. You gave him a wonderful life, and I know he gave you all his love. I know you will miss him terribly. I am so sorry, big hugs.

  28. Sweet Friend, your Romeo was a dashing fellow and your tribute was so touching and lovely. You gave him a wonderful life, and I know he gave you all his love. I know you will miss him terribly. I am so sorry, big hugs.

  29. a dancing needle

    I am so sorry to hear about Romeo! I have been there with our dog & it was one of the hardest thingsto go through!! You are in my thoughts!!

  30. a dancing needle

    I am so sorry to hear about Romeo! I have been there with our dog & it was one of the hardest thingsto go through!! You are in my thoughts!!

  31. MyLifesAStitch

    I am so so sorry for your loss, Michelle. My heqart breaks for you!! It really is as though dear friend passed, isn’t it?

    I lost my sweet Socrates at age 18to CRF a few yrs ago. I still find myself thinking I have caught a glimpse of him following behind me frequently.

    Romeo will live on in your heart forever. Big hugs from me to you!!

  32. MyLifesAStitch

    I am so so sorry for your loss, Michelle. My heqart breaks for you!! It really is as though dear friend passed, isn’t it?

    I lost my sweet Socrates at age 18to CRF a few yrs ago. I still find myself thinking I have caught a glimpse of him following behind me frequently.

    Romeo will live on in your heart forever. Big hugs from me to you!!

  33. Romeo, Romeo where art thou Romeo! So so sorry. My heart still aches for my Clark. Special thoughts to you and Romeo.

  34. Romeo, Romeo where art thou Romeo! So so sorry. My heart still aches for my Clark. Special thoughts to you and Romeo.

  35. Michelle, I am late to tell you of my deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweet Romeo. My sincere apologies on my tardiness, and my sincere sympathy on his loss. May he rest in peace and one day greet you on the Rainbow bridge.

    My hugs and love,
    Vonna

  36. Michelle, I am late to tell you of my deepest sympathy on the loss of your sweet Romeo. My sincere apologies on my tardiness, and my sincere sympathy on his loss. May he rest in peace and one day greet you on the Rainbow bridge.

    My hugs and love,
    Vonna

  37. Michelle,

    I’m so sorry to read of Romeo’s passing. *HUG*

    I don’t know if you remember me, I used to update my Singular Stitches blog.

    You’re in my thoughts,
    Lynn (Singular Stitches)

  38. Michelle,

    I’m so sorry to read of Romeo’s passing. *HUG*

    I don’t know if you remember me, I used to update my Singular Stitches blog.

    You’re in my thoughts,
    Lynn (Singular Stitches)

  39. Oh Michelle, I am so very, very sad for you. My cat (Smokie)is my little shadow and I just love her so dearly. We lost our dog not long ago and he left such a big hole in our lives. My heart goes out to you.

  40. Oh Michelle, I am so very, very sad for you. My cat (Smokie)is my little shadow and I just love her so dearly. We lost our dog not long ago and he left such a big hole in our lives. My heart goes out to you.

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