.This is a great post. I often think about them now that they have moved on and what I loved the most about them. Murphy was one bad cat haha. He had the most attitude I had EVER seen in a cat! My favorite picture of him is him laying on the counter, and his front paws are crossed, he is looking at the dog like he ruled over all. It was too funny. I do miss his never ending ability to make me smile. And how he always new when I was crying. . he would run up and start rubbing up against my face purring. It would always make me laugh. He was truly a one in a million personality!

Scooter was the sweetheart of the family. The only girl animal in the house. She was the mama! When we got Gabe she took him in as if he was her own and made sure he was always with in a few feet of her. She was stubborn though! She was a chow chow/ lab mix. I remember there was one time during the Christmas season . . .we always get our pets their own stocking. They get all sorts of goodies in them. She knew this. She sat at the fire place staring at her stocking for 30 min. We were all laughing so hard we had to give in to her. . . .she wasn't taking no for an answer. Needless to say she got some gifts early that year.

I think this is a great place for people to come and share how they feel and talk about all the good times they had with their pets. It lightens the heart and really helps. My grandma is a great woman and took me into her arms during our loss the first time and said. . ."my dear why are you crying?" And of course I was a little shocked and answered " because it is not fair." she said "to whom?" and i answered "well to Murphy, god took him from me" she said "no" . . ."it is not fair to you. He is in a better place, and he left you back here, where pain and suffering still exists. He now knows endless happiness and love. He is safe and watching over us, and is waiting for you on the other side, so now tell me why are you still crying when you know he is in the best of hands right now?" at that point I had stopped crying because she was right. Every time I get upset and cry, which is still a lot anyway's! I remember they ARE in the best of hands. That goodbye is not forever. And though we miss them dearly and it is miserable with out them, they are happy and loved.

Thank you all for all your kind words and love here. You do not know how much this place has helped me in the past 3 years. It is so therapeutic to just talk and be with people who completely understand. THANK YOU. .

Your very welcome!..I'm glad you are able to share happy memories with us. I can feel you smiling. That's great, you are healing now. I'm not as far along as you seem to be, still cry when I think of how my cat made me so happy, however, I am able to sneak in a smile when I think of all the things he did to piss me off at times. I'd give anything in the world to have that back too. But it does help..take care.. Ann

That's kinda how I feel, aside from my obvious breakdown here the other day . I do know that Pax is fine. Yes, I miss him and always will but it will not be forever and just because he's not in his earth suit anymore does not mean I'm disconnected from him. We share love and that bond can never be broken. He was a wise soul that picked me to go on his life's journey. wOw! Yep, grieve, but do not let it rob you of the love you shared, the love that is ever present.

much love to all,
cheryl