unconditional love
We enjoyed 18 wonderful years with our cat, Cid Stosha. I remember the day that we went to the Humane Society, where Marie chose the “pretty one”. I remember the day that our neighbor in the condo called to report that our kitten had climbed out the window and was strolling on the ledges of the 4th floor (!!) I remember the days when I would come home to a toppled Christmas tree, after a full-day frenzy of ornament chasing. I remember the days when she would rest on my head, to comfort me when I returned from surgery. I remember that nights that she would smother me and lick incessantly, desperate for attention …
She had a good life. We loved her and she knew it ~ I know that she knew how much we loved her …
In hindsight, I was very selfish. Her health had been deteriorating for a while, and I should have taken care of her. But I needed to have her around, to see my off on my trip. I had hoped that my baby girl would be there to welcome me home from another “day away” (assuming cat-time could be 24 hours or 400 days … )
I should have taken care of her as she took care of me … but I wanted to experience every last minute with her …
THANK YOU to everyone for the personal condolences. I wish I could be there for Bill – the final hours are heartbreaking ….
I just can’t stop crying …
peace ~ N
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Nancy
May 24th, 2009 at 11:24 am
My heart goes out to you. I know how much she meant to you and your family. The house will feel very empty when you return, but I’m sure she knew how much she was loved.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Nanc ~ I’m sending a hug from home. I’m so sorry about your girl. We do love them and they love us right back. We’re lucky to have them — 18 years was a lot of love!
Hope the kids are good for you this week.
cr xo
May 27th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Cid. I do know how awful it is when a pet dies as I have had many and had to put my big old cat to sleep last fall. God that was hard as he was not thinking I would ever do that – I could tell – and it brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. Take care and just know that our pets know we love them!
Kathy