Sweet Little Chan Passed Away Last Friday..... Options

[JanEeee]

My darling kitten moved on to another experience early last Friday. She was such a sparkling personality, embracing life and so full of joy, it seems impossible that she is gone. She went quickly, so unexpectedly, only 5 months old.

I think one of the hardest things is that I was out of town the entire time she was sick. I could only manage a few phone calls, mostly it was by email that I learned of her serious condition. She left before I could return home.

Perhaps it was a blessing of sorts not to have to see her so frail and thin, so very sick. I feel very lucky that my cat care person did such a great job.

So hard to be back home without that bouncy little bundle of love, she would perch on my shoulder and refuse to switch to the usual lap sitting. I think she thought she was part parrot!

Miss her miss her miss her.

Lost another dear cat friend in 2008, Molly Malone, and then Mr X in 2009. Very hard to have to go through this again.

Jan

[JanEeee]

Yesterday I took Chan's ashes down to the shore, I released these last memories of her earthly self back into the ocean. She is now again part of the vastness of nature, traveling everywhere.

So hard to open that little box and see such a small little bag of ashes, she was only a tiny thing, such a short life she had.

Many people were at the park, walking their dogs, strolling by talking to friends, playing with their children. Sometimes its hard to feel fully part of life. I walked and walked and walked, trying to ease my own spirit. Tiredness helps, I am more relaxed, I find some relief in being close to nature.

Cheryl and Moonbeam, your words are very helpful, thanks so much for your kindness. I would be struggling so much more without your thoughtful words, they give me some support while I try to find my way through the loss of a sweet young friend.

Jan