BOLINHA
My special boy, my soulmate Bolinha 🐾 we shared a strong connection, my days were filled with joy, purpose, unconditional love, companionship, emotional support, loyalty…just his deep look into my eyes, into my soul could heal any pain, any trouble would ease, any tears would go away. Everyone loved him, he had such a beautiful soul, a gentle and sweet personality 🥰 imagine a cat that has never bitten anyone, never hissed to people, never destroyed anything in the house, not jumping on kitchen cupboard or curtains.. such an angel 😇 I’ve got 2 artist friends, Geraldine (Ine) and Heather, who have created amazing knitted and painting portraits of Bolinha and Clementina 🎨🖼🧵🪡
It was him who adopted me in Brazil, he’s chosen me to be the love of his life, and I feel so honoured and lucky to have shared 17 years with him 🤍🖤 Bolinha ( together with Clementina- his portuguese sister) has travelled with us around many countries like Spain, France, he’s lived in Portugal for 2 years and the UK most of his life. In Brazil he was rescued by my mom in 2009, in the city of São Lourenço, Minas Gerais state, and after we’ve met him in, we’ve gone to the northeast of Brazil to live for a period of time. So he also has travelled by plane from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Natal.
He saved my life so many times, I went through hard times, ups and downs, and Bolinha was always there for me. Happy, playful, loyal, and so strong! He showed me how to be brave and resilient, facing a long term illness and cancer treatment, he never gave up. He was my world, I hope he knows how much I miss him every second, how much I still love him, and wait to meet him again. 💌🙏
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Moments with BOLINHA
The way you greeted me at the door, running down the stairs.. and sleeping face to face with you..
Coming home to You always made my heart complete. You watched me from the window, to say goodbye and hello..and ran to me at the door meowing. At night, when I went to the bathroom, you aways woke up and asked for attention, sit on my lap and looked at me like your mommy, like I was everything in the world to you, and we hugged together and I kissed your forehead again before sleep.
Sleeping face to face
Sweet moments with you..made my day..my life happy. Every worry or heartache would go away with you by my side
He loved watching birds on cat TV, interacting with them 😍
Another cute memory of him, loved watching birds on youtube cat TV, on laptop or TV 🦜🐦🕊🦆🦅🦉🦋
Birds cat TV 😊
Dandelion flowers appear
The symbol of Dandelion flower has a meaning, one more thing to connect us. These flowers came printed on the box that came together with his urn. Next day in the morning, I found one Dandelion flower on the floor of my lounge, right there for me to see it! My mom also found same Dandelion flowers on her laundry area..which is uncommon there. Same flowers were found on top of Alex's working shoes! All these never happened before.. I trully believe it's a sign from universe, a gift from my little angel 🤍
My flower I found next day
I instantly knew it was from him, to me 🖤🤍🥰..and I felt all his love, like a little reminder.."I'm still with you, always"
Knitted portrait
My lovely cats Clementina and Bolinha 😍🐈
Memorial pendant and beads
Another way of feeling you closer to me, a beautiful heart shaped pendant and bracelets beads 🖤🤍 made from your ashes and soft fur 🕊💞 they came out incredibly beautiful, carrying your colours, and the resin mixed with glitter made a super special unique pieces of jewellery 🎁Both of them made with love, respect, and professionalism by a very talented artist Anna, from 💎 Tiny's Angels hand made jewels from the Rainbow bridge and beyond (facebook page). Forever grateful for your beautiful work 🥰
White pigeon appears, unexpected place
2 pidgeons visited together my workplace, wandering inside the living room! One was gray and another totally white 🕊 in so many years working there, it was the first time I have seen this. And they were not afraid of me, when I approached to open the balcony door for them to fly away 🤍 by the way, I got white flowers for Bolinha when it marked 1 week of his passing.. 🌸🤍 my precious boy was mostly white with some black markings on his back and around head 🐾😸
Driving with Dad
Bolinha enjoyed driving home after a visit to the vet. He loved car rides with us, and going on mommy's lap, together in the front seat 🚙😁
The box with his urn inside
Printed dandelion flowers..I never imagined that next day I would've found one flower like this, left for me 🕊🤍🌸
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My wonderful boy, my warrior, my example of strength and kindness, how much you are missed… my heart is empty now you’re gone. Life isn’t living, merely surviving
God loves all His creation. Just like Bolinha has a special place in your heart and you looked after him, so He will look after Bolinha now, as he is safely with Him.
You were the strongest little boy I’ve ever met. Such a sweet, friendly, and tender soul. You fought your battle with astonishing bravery.
We’ll always miss you, Bolinha.
– Auntie
Ele sabe que foi muito amado por você amiga, a saudade fica e agora se agarre as boas lembranças com ele. Fique bem pq tenho certeza que ele ñ quer te ver triste. Beijo enorme
Rest in peace, sweet Bolinha. 🐾❤️🌈 You were such a beautiful little soul, full of love and precious memories. May you run free over the rainbow bridge, where there is no pain, only peace and happiness. You will always be loved, remembered and forever in the hearts of those who loved you. 🕯️💔🐈