numb

About forty minutes after I landed back in Vegas yesterday morning, my kitty Sketch had a heart attack. He was in “His Spot” on my bedroom floor, and Anne held him while he died.
He looked fine when I left, so I didn’t even scratch his chest like I always do. I just told him, “I love you, Fat Boy. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Anne said that it happened so fast, it was over before she had a chance to freak out.
I had to stay in Vegas and write about the final table of the championship, so my psyche just sort of put me into shock until I got home this afternoon. Since I walked into my house, I’ve been moving between the hysterical sobbing and the weird numbness.
I think I’m going to take a few days off, meet my deadlines, and cry a whole, whole bunch.

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  5. My deepest condolences, Wil. I plan to spend my downtime sending you and your family all the *feel-better mojo* I can muster.

  10. Our pets are part of our own psyche. They attach themselves to our very being and become part of us. The loss of one is more of a shock to our system than if we had lost a bodily appendage.
    We mourn with you because we too feel the loss. We’ve all had that part of our soul’s ripped from us too soon. Cry, be sad, miss the little guy. But when the tears have subsided, remember the good times, the playful times, the times when nothing else could make you happier than to see your four legged friend greet you at you entered his domain.
    Remember you will always have a part of him with you because in every real sense he was always a part of you. And still is.
    WOS

  11. So sorry about that, man. I know Sketch couldn’t have had a better home. Being so close and caring with your animals must make for a great quality of life for them. Sorry for your loss. Best wishes.

  14. i’m sorry. yeah so original. does everyone saying that they’re sorry, make you feel better? not like i expect you to answer (no attitude intended) but i just thought i’d put it out there. sorry again =[

  17. I’m so so sorry Wil, I can’t even attempt to imagine what you’re going through. My thought, prayers and mojo are all with you, Anne, Nolan, Ryan and Sketch. Take care man. *hug*
    -cory

  20. Always try to remember the good times, Wil. Know that your Fat Boy loved you, and really enjoyed his time with you. It’s sad to see him go, but it’s time for his next great kitty-kat adventure!

  21. Not having much luck with your cats lately are you? At least Sketch and the Bear are together again. They’ll be up there in pet heaven eating my ten dead fish.
    There are no words for how you must be feeling, or how crap I feel because there’s nothing I can do. So I’ll just sit here, staring at my computer, and hoping that you’ll feel better soon. *hug*

  22. Im so so sorry Wil. I cant imagine losing both of my babies at the same time. But as stated earlier, at least they are together. Im so sorry for your loss.
    -Tara

  23. Aw, so sorry my man. I hope it was the collective mojo of your posse monkeys here which kept him going from the initial “8 lives” emergency.
    My wife, two kids and I send our condolences to your wife, two kids and you.

  24. i’m soooo sorry. that’s really sad. i know the words probably don’t help out a lot, but there’s not much else i can do, i wish there was something i could do. i hope that things get better for you.

  25. all the love in the world across the nation to you guys. i’m so very sorry.
    from the emotional whirlwinds some great things can happen. i have no doubt you will be able to create some wonderful art in text from this experience.

  30. Ohhh, many hugs and feel-better mojo vibes! So sorry – I hate for anyone to lose a member of their family. I’m sure he was very happy with your loving family and knew how much you loved him. Take care.

  31. I’m so sorry Wil. There are no words to describe how I feel, nor are there words that could possibly console you. All that I know to say is to remember the best of times with your “Fat Boy”. Good luck.

  32. Words are so inadequate. *hug*
    oh, wil… i am so sorry for your loss. My family’s love and thoughts to your’s.

  34. I’m very sorry for your loss. Be kind to yourself during this difficult time and embrace the wonderful memories.

  35. Oh God, Wil! I’m so so sorry! It’s terrible to lose your little loved one like that. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs!
    Tracey

  36. Not much can be said that hasn’t been expressed by all the other wonderful people here already. I’m with you all the way, Wil. Do whatever you need for however long you need to do it. *Mojo*

  38. I lost 6 cats last year in the span of five months. I know your loss – I feel your sadness. I feel a numbness and a pain in my chest just reading about Sketch. It’s apparent just from your posts that he knew just how very much he was loved. We need more people in this world that have your heart.

  41. Wil,
    I started reading your blog about a month ago after following a link from The Onion.
    Damn, man. Losing two cats in a month must be really hard. Hang in there. You’ve got lots of folks out here in cyberland sending you good mojo.

  43. I’m really sorry for your loss. Losing two great pets in so short a time is really tough, and I know it must be even tougher when you don’t get a chance to say goodbye.
    FWIW, you and your family will be in my thoughts.

  47. My deepest condolences to you and your family bro. Words are not enough in this situation but know that you are loved by many, many, many people. Take care.

  48. I couldn’t even imagine how horrible it must be to lose two furry members of the family in such a short time. Knowing how it feels losing one is horrible as it is, but two? That must be tough.
    I know words won’t help you feel better or change anything, but I’d like to send my condolences to you and your family. Try to remember the good times you’ve had with Sketch, and hopefully that’ll help you smile and be happy, even if for just a short time.

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