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In Memoriam: Madame Elizabeth "Pookie" McLain
"Pookie" died today, March 21, 2007. She had been a devoted friend for 17 years. Pookie was a gift
to my bride on our wedding day back in 1990.
Pookie was always there for us, whenever we needed
comfort. She was one of those silent cats, never making much fuss over anything, but patiently
waiting there, always in the background, stepping up to comfort whenever she sensed a troubled soul,
and she had an uncanny ability in that regard.
Pookie was there first, long before the introduction of 2 other cats, 2 dogs, 2 birds, a hamster,
chickens, assorted fish, etc...and she always managed to adapt to the constant changes we would
throw at her without fuss. She has lived in 3 different houses, being an integral part of making
each one a "home".
Pookie was an indoor cat, by choice. Although she did like to venture on the front porch every
now and then, usually in the spring time to enjoy the breeze, the floral smells, and even an
occasional saunter through the front garden. We gave her free reign to go anywhere she wanted, yet
she never strayed far.
A long haired Persian "seal point", she suffered over the past year with a growing tumor in her throat
making it difficult for her to eat and causing her to be perpetually hungry but never able to satisfy.
Pookie was as perfect pet as could be considered. There were only positives with Pookie, no annoying
or bothersome behaviors that you overlook in other pets. Contented and comforting were her trademarks.
Her absence will long be grieved in the McLain household.
Like God, she's comforting
"Relax," she purrs, (she can tell I'm down),
"Let's both take a nap."
then she brushes grace up against my arm
and crawls in to my lap
Purring is her secret prayer
'cause she's most concerned for me
(from Molly Is A Metaphor by Terry Scott Taylor)
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