I can't believe it has been so long. On one hand, it seems like it has been forever since I last held her. On the other hand, it seemd like just a short time ago that I said goodbye. I've been dreading the one year "anniversary." I miss her so much. I just can't believe it's been a whole year since I touched her and kissed her on the top of her head and touched the soft fur behind her ears.

Kelly

I know it must be so hard for you. I guess no matter how many years they are gone we will always wish we could hold them, and kiss them, and love them again.

I had always thought that the one year anniversary would be so traumatic and I'd be unable to function. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately, really) life goes on, and the same mundane things have to get done, the same chores, the same laundry, the same meals, etc. I did want to do something special for my Magic, so I donated what I could to an animal rights organization in her memory. It's such a little thing, and so easy over the internet, I didn't really feel I'd done anything at all. But if we all do what we can, for the right reasons, think of what we can accomplish. So, if no one in the world ever knows or cares that I gave a measly little donation to try to do one little thing in one little cat's name, well, it's something, anyway.

My sympathies on your loss. Do take care - Barb

What a lovely thing to do, 5catsmom! That's such a good idea!

-- Michelle