FRANCISCO FROM FRISCO

[Guest guest]

First the happy stuff....Happy birthday...Your'e still my hero and I

wanna be just like you when I grow up.

Sorry to hear about your kitty. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have

two adorable cats, Lucy and Mickey and two hounds, Jake and Duncan.

They are my faithful companions and I would miss them dearly if they

were to pass on. Funny how these little guys grow so much on ya.

I'm glad to hear that you are doing OK these days. We miss hearing

from you on the site. How's the marathon training coming along ? it

wonlt be long now before race day.

Regards,

Gordy

> Dear Friends:

>

> Our kitty, Bai-Mimi, also known as Snow, entered into eternal rest

> today. She was born in San on July 20, 1990 and died in

Castro

> Valley today, June 2, 2005, just about a month shy of her 15th

> birthday. Bai-Mimi always seemed to take pride in how young she

> looked for her age. She was a beautiful kitty.

>

> Bai-Mimi was undergoing surgery to repair a broken jaw bone, and

the

> veterinarian discovered an inoperable tumor in her throat. The

> surgery was completed on her jaw. Following surgery, she briefly

> came out of anesthesia, but then fell unconscious soon thereafter.

> She never regained consciousness.

>

> Zach went to the vet's office to say his last good-byes. I was

> working off-site, and he tried for several hours to contact me,

> finally reaching me in the field.

>

> Bai-Mimi looked peaceful when I saw her. Zach and I spent about an

> hour--our final hour with her--petting her and telling her how much

> we love her.

>

> We're both glad that she's no longer in pain, and we're sure she's

> happily entered into the Divine's eternal embrace.

>

> Please say a little prayer for Bai-Mimi and her brothers, Ming-Ming

> and Nandito. Please also pray for Zach and me.

>

> We will all miss her sweet, gentle ways: how, when especially

happy,

> she tried to purr and meow at the same time, how she had a knack of

> joining in on a human-to-human conversations with just the

> right " meow " to make her opinion known. She loved having her nose

> petted and was especially fond of kitty massages. She loved

chicken,

> especially KFC original recipe.

>

> She had a soft, beautiful and feminine presence but was strong-

willed

> when faced with a challenge or challenger. Her golden eyes

> engendered love, and we will long hold her love in our hearts.

>

> Bai-Mimi was a happy kitty who loved and was loved freely and

> deeply. She led a long and happy life. She will be dearly missed.

>

> Francisco

>

> P.S. June 3, 2003 is my re-birthday. While I'm so glad that I had

> gastric bypass, my heart is full of pain and tears.

[Guest guest]

Gordy! You're the hero!

Man, I've missed you (and all the other great folks here).

Marathon training is fantastic. Last Tuesday I ran from Pier 39 up

Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. It was beautiful beyond belief. And,

if you can believe it, I felt great during and after the run.

This Saturday, my pace group and I will run 5 miles in Golden Gate

park--no problem, just a " recovery " run. Next Saturday, we'll run 12

miles--no problem, just a " distance/endurance " run. Listen to me!

I'm a runner! OMG, I can't believe it.

Two years ago today, I was on my back getting my innards rearranged.

Yet here I stand two years later with heart so full I can't explain,

seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I say. There really

can be miracles, if you believe. Though hope is frail, it's hard to

kill. Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe,

some how you will. You will when you believe. (I couldn't help

quoting from " The Prince of Egypt. " )

Thanks for your kind words.

Francisco

> > Dear Friends:

> >

> > Our kitty, Bai-Mimi, also known as Snow, entered into eternal

rest

> > today. She was born in San on July 20, 1990 and died in

> Castro

> > Valley today, June 2, 2005, just about a month shy of her 15th

> > birthday. Bai-Mimi always seemed to take pride in how young she

> > looked for her age. She was a beautiful kitty.

> >

> > Bai-Mimi was undergoing surgery to repair a broken jaw bone, and

> the

> > veterinarian discovered an inoperable tumor in her throat. The

> > surgery was completed on her jaw. Following surgery, she briefly

> > came out of anesthesia, but then fell unconscious soon

thereafter.

> > She never regained consciousness.

> >

> > Zach went to the vet's office to say his last good-byes. I was

> > working off-site, and he tried for several hours to contact me,

> > finally reaching me in the field.

> >

> > Bai-Mimi looked peaceful when I saw her. Zach and I spent about

an

> > hour--our final hour with her--petting her and telling her how

much

> > we love her.

> >

> > We're both glad that she's no longer in pain, and we're sure

she's

> > happily entered into the Divine's eternal embrace.

> >

> > Please say a little prayer for Bai-Mimi and her brothers, Ming-

Ming

> > and Nandito. Please also pray for Zach and me.

> >

> > We will all miss her sweet, gentle ways: how, when especially

> happy,

> > she tried to purr and meow at the same time, how she had a knack

of

> > joining in on a human-to-human conversations with just the

> > right " meow " to make her opinion known. She loved having her

nose

> > petted and was especially fond of kitty massages. She loved

> chicken,

> > especially KFC original recipe.

> >

> > She had a soft, beautiful and feminine presence but was strong-

> willed

> > when faced with a challenge or challenger. Her golden eyes

> > engendered love, and we will long hold her love in our hearts.

> >

> > Bai-Mimi was a happy kitty who loved and was loved freely and

> > deeply. She led a long and happy life. She will be dearly

missed.

> >

> > Francisco

> >

> > P.S. June 3, 2003 is my re-birthday. While I'm so glad that I

had

> > gastric bypass, my heart is full of pain and tears.

[Guest guest]

Oh Francisco...I think I'd fall apart if my little Smudge were to pass on. I know it is likely to happen at some point, but man oh man...it is going to kill me.

She sounds like such a sweet little baby cat. And bully for her...she kept her girlish figure. big hug to you and Zach and your other little kitty children. I know it will be a big loss.

And it is somehow symbolic, too, I imagine. One more piece of the Francisco/Zach puzzle that has gone missing. That can be quite painful...it's like seeing a bit more the "us" fade away. I know that has to hurt.

On a happier note, Happy Birthday my dear. Not a fun way to celebrate, I imagine. But, your kitty, just like you, shed the body that was holding her captive...and now she is free. Just like you are, now that you've left your former body behind.

Big kisses to you. I don't know if you heard (or caught up) enough to know that I'm scheduled for surgery on Wednesday.

New caveat: apparently my urine had blood and bacteria (just a bit in it)...and now I have to retest to see if they need to put me on antiobiotics before the surgery. Oy. Never ends, does it?

Anyway, welcome back..and welcome to town. don't forget, I live in the Marina. I'd love to meet you someday for decaf coffee...let me know.

Glad you are enjoying the running. Don't forget...I'm joining you and next year!

RobynnFrancisco wrote:

Gordy! You're the hero!Man, I've missed you (and all the other great folks here).Marathon training is fantastic. Last Tuesday I ran from Pier 39 up Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower. It was beautiful beyond belief. And, if you can believe it, I felt great during and after the run.This Saturday, my pace group and I will run 5 miles in Golden Gate park--no problem, just a "recovery" run. Next Saturday, we'll run 12 miles--no problem, just a "distance/endurance" run. Listen to me! I'm a runner! OMG, I can't believe it.Two years ago today, I was on my back getting my innards rearranged. Yet here I stand two years later with heart so full I can't explain, seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I say. There really can be miracles, if you believe. Though

hope is frail, it's hard to kill. Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe, some how you will. You will when you believe. (I couldn't help quoting from "The Prince of Egypt.")Thanks for your kind words.Francisco> > Dear Friends:> > > > Our kitty, Bai-Mimi, also known as Snow, entered into eternal rest > > today. She was born in San on July 20, 1990 and died in > Castro > > Valley today, June 2, 2005, just about a month shy of her 15th > > birthday. Bai-Mimi always seemed to take pride in how young she > > looked for her age. She was a beautiful kitty.> > > > Bai-Mimi was undergoing surgery to repair a broken jaw bone, and > the > > veterinarian discovered an inoperable tumor in her throat. The > > surgery was completed on her jaw. Following surgery,

she briefly > > came out of anesthesia, but then fell unconscious soon thereafter. > > She never regained consciousness.> > > > Zach went to the vet's office to say his last good-byes. I was > > working off-site, and he tried for several hours to contact me, > > finally reaching me in the field.> > > > Bai-Mimi looked peaceful when I saw her. Zach and I spent about an > > hour--our final hour with her--petting her and telling her how much > > we love her.> > > > We're both glad that she's no longer in pain, and we're sure she's > > happily entered into the Divine's eternal embrace.> > > > Please say a little prayer for Bai-Mimi and her brothers, Ming-Ming > > and Nandito. Please also pray for Zach and me.> > > > We will all miss her sweet, gentle ways: how,

when especially > happy, > > she tried to purr and meow at the same time, how she had a knack of > > joining in on a human-to-human conversations with just the > > right "meow" to make her opinion known. She loved having her nose > > petted and was especially fond of kitty massages. She loved > chicken, > > especially KFC original recipe.> > > > She had a soft, beautiful and feminine presence but was strong-> willed > > when faced with a challenge or challenger. Her golden eyes > > engendered love, and we will long hold her love in our hearts.> > > > Bai-Mimi was a happy kitty who loved and was loved freely and > > deeply. She led a long and happy life. She will be dearly missed.> > > > Francisco> > > > P.S. June 3, 2003 is my re-birthday. While I'm so

glad that I had > > gastric bypass, my heart is full of pain and tears.