Ron Allen
chizotz at mchsi.com
Sat Dec 3 22:47:59 CST 2005
Dear Arthur, I lost Kitty Kitty, my fuzzy feline companion of 17 years, on December 27, 2001. I still miss her, but the sharp pain of loss has diminished somewhat. I also knew it was her time, and had a long talk with her. It was if she understood, and I got the distinct impression of a deep relief... as if she had been putting off letting her pain be taken away so as to protect me. And like you, when I awoke she was gone. I know from experience how close a cat and a human can be, and how wrenching it is when the inevitable happens. Unfortunately, I don't know what to say to make the pain go away. I think that only time can do that. In the meantime, when I was grieving, I found something that did help, at least a little... Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author Unknown (this is from http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm and there are other resources for dealing with grief caused by the loss of a dearly loved animal friend on the main site) If there is such a thing as heaven, and despite the fact that if there is I probably won't qualify, I'm pretty sure that Kitty Kitty will be waiting there for me. Scotia will be waiting for you, too. My truly deep heartfelt sympathies. Ron