It was very
heart breaking to make the decision; it was time for him to crossover. Although
we have been expecting this for some time when the time arrived, we were not
ready. It was so sudden that our goodbyes had to be short. It has been an
emotional roller coaster and our family has run the gamut of emotions. From
heart break to guilt to anger and depression and then back through the list
again.
Junior was the kitten of our cat
Mom. She gave birth to him 21 years ago. All our family life we have had cats
in our home. These past 26 years we lived with five cats. All of them lived to
be over 21. Each one we helped to crossover to the other side. One died 25
years ago and the other four died within the last two years. About every six months,
we went through the emotional gamut again. Junior is the final cat to leave us
and our home feels empty.
We decided not to take in any more companions. We are shattered.
Our hearts are broken. Looking back, we cannot say that we regretted a single
day having them underfoot with all their mischief.
They unconditionally
gave our family as much love, as we needed and then some.
However, we realize this is how life is to be. You share
only a small piece of your life with someone and then it is gone. We carry on.
This holds true to all relationships. Eventually our hearts will heal and our
memories will be full of love.
Take the time now to share your love with your companions
and let them know it repeatedly. Life is too short.
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