Perfectly Parker - Remembering Our Angel

A year ago today we lost our wonderful, sassy, sweet, fabulous, gorgeous, loving and much loved Parker Pie.

There are no words to describe the hole that Parker's passing left in our hearts. She opened up a whole new world to us with our Cat Blogging friends. She was born a feral and died a much loved, spoiled housekitty. Not a day goes by without us thinking of something that reminds us of her. Ricky Tiki Tavi's meow, an empty (!) food dish, a chewed up toy mousie or the empty spot next to my pillow that was her special spot. If heaven means that you get to meet all of your loved ones when you pass, I look forward to seeing her and getting one of her trademark smoochies. No one gave 'em better.
We love you Parker Pie. We always will.

*Many thanks to the wonderful and talented Zoolatry for the great Parker graphic!

Three Months As An Angel

Three months ago today you left for the Bridge. We still miss you so very much! Parker Pie, we love you. Your memories now make us smile a little more and cry a little less. We still miss your smoochies tho...

A Post From Parker's 'Rents

Parker on her last earthly day and Parker back home and living in our hearts

How hard this is. Such a tiny little creature. She brought so much joy into our lives and the absence of her physical presence is painful. Today is one week. We miss her so much.

Your comments, your posts and cards, your prayers - all of it eases the sadness. There are no words to tell all of you how grateful we are for the support. All of the outpouring of love for that tiny little kitty that gave the very best smoochies. All we can manage right now is a very heartfelt thank-you.

Parker did not suffer. She left for the Bridge in my arms with her Daddy right next to us petting her. She left quickly and peacefully - I believe in my heart that she was ready to go. No more blindness and weakness, no more uncertainty. She went with Godspeed and with love. I know she went straight to the Bridge and was greeted by all of our beloved ones who came before. Dr. Joe and his vet tech Becky could not have been more kind or more gentle. We allowed Puff and Powder, Rudy and Diamond to approach her afterwords. Rudy stayed the longest - he sniffed and looked and then just sat next to her basket. They all know what had transpired. It was tragic and precious all at the same time.

We drove her to the funeral home about a hour later and left her in very good hands.

By Friday morning, she was home with us again.

The remainder of this week has been surreal. I know that time helps ease this pain. Someday there will be more smiles than tears when we think or speak of her.

Her blog will go on. There are three more wonderful kitties and a good doggie who have things to share and say. 

I think Parker would like that...



Parker's Obituary

Parker's final basket. She looked like a sleeping angel in it.

Parker Pie Miller

Parker P. Miller "Paaahkar", passed gently to the Rainbow bridge at 0905 Thursday morning, May 24th. She was 10 years and 9 months old.
She was surrounded in love by her family and held by her Mommy.
Parker passed away at 0905 in Lima, O Hi O with the gentle help of Dr. Joe and his assistant.
She died of stupid, rotten Cancer 
Parker was born in Southwest Kansas, she started life as a feral cat.
She is survived by her 'rents, Scott and Helen Miller
She's also survived by her fur-siblings, Puff, Powder, Rudy and Diamond Doggie.
She graduated from the school of feral hard knocks.
She was a self-employed blogger.
Parker lived in Southwest Kansas, Kansas City Missouri and Lima O Hi O
Her hobbies included eating, napping, smooching, lounging on the deck, playing and nip sniffing.
Parker was an active member of the Cat Blogosphere where she made many dear friends.
Parker's greatest achievement was her ability to say what she thought and get what she wanted.
Her only disappointment was that she had to go so soon.
She had the ability to brighten any day and eat like there'd never be another bowl of food.

Parker is being cremated and her remains will return home so she can always be with her family. 

She asks that donations be made in her memory to the Humane Society of Allen County to help other kitties find forever homes like the one she had. The link to that is here - any amount of support would make her angel heart so happy.

Thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support.

"Love is All We Need"

Smoochies, Smoochies, Smoochies

A Little Parker Pie Update

Hi Kitties! Here I am in my Daddy-Crafted blankie enjoying some whiffs from the open door. I wanted to let all of you know how I am doing. It's all OK for now. The 'rents are still astounded at my appetite, I eat like a little piggy and love it when I get special evening treats. In the days before this rotten cancer, treat were fair game for all four of us. If treats were out we'd try to outsmart each other to get more than our fair share. Now my brother Rudy and Puff and Powder don't even try to horn in. It's as if they know I am sick and they let me have as much as I want. They don't even beg for evening treats when I'm sitting next to Mommy. I think my sibs are pretty awesome.
I am so very tired now. I have no pain. I sleep almost all of the time and I struggle to walk to the kitchen to get noms. Every once in a while I miss the box. It's embarrassing, but the 'rents are so cool about it.  I can't lie kitties, I dream a little more about the Bridge every day. I hope I rally for the sake of my 'rents...but I just don't know. I think I might be ready to meet TOWCB*, I hear they are awesome. I send all of you smoochies, I am never too tired to do that! We just take it one day at a time.
*The Ones Who Came Before

The Prettiest Gal in O Hi O

She still enjoys the fresh air and the sounds of Spring. We cherish these precious moments with our beautiful Parker Pie. Smoochies and love from her for all of your good thoughts and prayers.

Peace and Love in O Hi O

He really is a good brother...Most of the time.

How I've Been...

Hi there. Just because I can't see does not mean that I can't enjoy a window open. There are awesome smells and wonderful sounds. The breeze felt so good on my furs. This has been a very mild winter, we have had the windows open a few times. Once we were allowed on the deck. I did not like that as much. I was a little scared and hung close to Daddy. It was OK. but I prefer windows now.
I have gained some weight. Mommy thinks that I am a little more active. She brought home some Popeye's Chicken when she went traveling last week and I inhaled some (meat only, no skin!).
My friend Whitey went to the Bridge a few days ago and all of us here are very, very sad about that. We loved that boy and felt such joy as he discovered his forever home and healed form the terrible boo-boos that he mysteriously had on his face. Whitey was a gentle soul and a very handsome cat. Godspeed Whitey. To honor his memory, Mommy is going to name a shelter kitten Whitey - there were some kittens born at the shelter last week and one of them will carry on the Whitey name. Photos to follow. The kittens are still too new to be fussed with.
Our little shelter keeps on keeping on and yesterday Mommy adopted 2 cats to their forever homes. It's a good thing!
I feel your love and wish that I had the energy (and sight) to blog more. Know that I love you all and that I send you huge smoochies.
xoxoxoxoxox

Laissez les bon temps rouler

Let the good times roll kitties! I am feeling pretty good lately and I hope all of you are doing well. We are getting our Mardi Gras on and Siegfried and Roy are feeling the party spirit. Old man winter has not visited very much and some of our little flowers are sprouting up out of the ground. I sit by the window on the radiator and imagine what the outside looks from my memory. I am a good rememberer...
'Laissez les bon temps rouler' kitties and remember - I love you!
Smoochies!

Super Bowl Snackies

It's been over 3 months since I got the terrible news about my terrible cancer. It's taken my sight, but it hasn't taken my spirit or will to live. I have adjusted well to not seeing things and I have my memory of where things are. I'm still pain-free and actually quite happy. Today I plan on hanging with the 'rents and getting some good Super Bowl snackies. I hope you all get to do the same.
Smoochies to all of you! I love you.

Of Naps and Snacks and Things...

Hay' 'ya kitties, it's me, Parker here. Daddy caught me in this rather jaunty pose last week and I thought I would let Mommy share it with all of you. I have become rather picky about my photos because of my eyes and my weight. But I think this one is sort of nice. And yes, those are fresh-out-of-the-dryer flannel sheets that I am lying on. Warm and comfy I tell ya'...
I continue to hang in here. I feel your prayers and I know I am very loved. My appetite is a tiny bit less than it was this week and that has the 'rents a little worried. I don't know what the near future holds but all of here at Casa de' Parker are choosing to live and love one day at a time.
Thanks for all of your words of love and encouragement. We read every single one and it gives us such a good feeling to know that I have so many positive vibes out there in the universe!
Smoochies to all of you!

Parker in January

Hi kitties. I thought I would post an update with Mommy's help. As you can see I am well taken care of and my buddy Diamond Doggie keeps a good eye on me while I rest and nap. I still have my appetite and I am not in any pain. I can still sing for my stinky goodness and I can navigate around the house with ease. I am just a lot slower and very cautious. There is nothing that I want or need. Except a cure for this rotten cancer. I am safe and warm and I feel everyone's love. The 'rents are always near by and they keep the fireplace on when I want to nap near it. Life is as good as it can be.
I allow Mommy to go to her hunting place and our little shelter. But other than going to the grocery store, she doesn't roam very far from me. Daddy is the same way.
I'm blessed to be a formerly feral gal.
Smoochies to all of you - stay warm and stay loved.

Wordless Wednesday

Parker's New Year Eve Annoucement

I am happy to report that I will ring in the New Year with my family. The 'rents are thrilled at my determination. I'm still eating well and napping about 22 hours a day. But I AM STILL HERE! Happy New Years to you and yours. And 2012 smoochies to you from me!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas...

It's Christmas Eve day and I am taking a nap and waiting for tonight when we get to hear The Night Before Christmas. Mommy has had this book since she was a kitten. It is one of her most treasured possessions (aside from me!). We here at Casa de Parker wish you a happy and cozy Christmas Eve.
Smoochies!

Hangin' With Santa

Hey kitties! Here I am telling Santa about all of the things I hope that I find in my stocking. This is a very old rug. My Mommy's Mommy made it the year my Mommy was born. That makes it a true antique! It's very cozy and I like hanging out with Santa. I snoopervise the decorating activity from here. The perfect spot for the perfect snoopervisor. I take a lot of nap breaks, but the 'rents appreciate my decorating tips. We're taking things day to day and I am hoping that I have plenty of time to enjoy whatever Santa leaves in my stocking. I'm asking for lots of Temptations and Stinky Goodness.
In other news, my siblings are all doing well. Rudy is fat and sassy, Puff is still gorgeous and Powder is still teenie tiny and full of energy. Diamond is still a dog and I mean that in the nicest way. Mommy has been at our little shelter a lot helping homeless animals get adopted. Guess what? Goober got adopted on Saturday to a great home! Mammy cried a few happy tears. The 'rents are putting the tree up today - it looks pretty good and I think there is a nap under it in my future.
I hope you are all doing well and I feel all of the love and prayers that you send my way.
Smoochies!

Happy Thanksgiving

From all of us here in O Hi O - we wish you a happy, healthy and peaceful Thanksgiving. Oh - and lots and lots of turkey noms!
Smoochies from Perfectly Parker.

The Rudy Report

HiYa' - It's ME! RUDY! With the Rudy Report. I do not know where to start. We first and foremost have our attention turned to Parker Pie who keeps on keeping on, slower and quieter, but she keeps on.
Your prayer and purrs are helping, so thank you from me and  my little sis and all of our family here in O Hi O.

This is Newton at our little shelter.. kitties, you have no idea how close this boy came to live at our home (Poofy tail!),I'm going to let Mommy tell the story...

Mommy here- we thought we could make a smooth transition with Newton sharing our home. we took Diamond to the shelter today to meet Newton, It did not go well. Even with the proper way to introduce dogs, Diamond was having none of it and that sealed the deal. I had lots of reservations with Parker being sick and that, with the combination of Diamond hating the idea and Newton being so LARGE-well, there is a better place for him, There is aready a family interested in him. He's just not for our little family, He gets his neuter tomorrow and will be on the adoption floor on Saturday. I'll make it my mission that he gets his forever home.

She's having a good day! Her appetite is still great and she's a lap hog. We just take one day at a time.

Wordless Wednesday

Parker Pie Speaks

Hey kitties - what's up? I'm feeling good enough to give you an update today. The radiator is warm and I have a belly full of Stinky Goodness. The 'rents are taking it easy today, so there is a lot of lap time in my future. I am in no pain and most of the time I just wander around the homestead and meow at the 'rents to give me food and treats. Most of the time it works - they are such suckers...

As you can see, I'm skinny as a super-model. I guess I could go to Hollywood and be a superstar with my own talkshow and I could star in movies - I should have gotten in touch with Puss-In-Boots, I bet I would have made a great leading lady...
Smoochies to all of you - I so very much appreciate your thoughts and comments and prayers. I also appreciate those of you who are displaying my Diabetes banner. Mommy appreciates it too - you see, she has Diabetes, not me. I know some of you kitties thought that I had it - but nope, at least I don't have that.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
You are all so kind.