We think we will have years with our pets, but time slips past so fast. I know I felt just the same. saying that in recent times I had started to worry that I may lose my darling cat.
Then three weeks ago the thing I had feared happen, and she slipped away and broke my heart.
Some people can be insensitive and not understand how the loss of a cat, can break your heart.
All I can say is they must have not had the luck to ever had the love a pet brings.
If I had not loved her so much, the pain would have been much less. I felt as if a human member of the family had passed away, and could not bring myself to really make effort to do anything.
So now I am trying to remember the good times. The cuddles and fun and 16 years of company she gave me. Unconditional love that only a pet brings to you.
I have felt guilt also..... Did I leave it too long? Did I do enough? Was there more I could have done for her? Every thought has crossed my mind. I think anyone who has lost a pet would identify with this.
Its not stupid to feel this, and people need to understand that you have lost your best friend.
The painful empty space she left , hurts.
I think its important to grieve and not too feel guilty if you can. Cry and don't hold back, let it out and don't shut off from the world.
So three weeks on it still hurts, but its getting better. I can say her name and think of her without crying, so that's got to be good. I don't think there is plan you can follow, as everyone is different so stick to how you feel.
I know there are lots of help lines and web sites, and that is good if you feel like you need to chat to someone who understands.
Yes I have lost my darling cefer cat but don't be sad for me. She was a darling cat my constant buddy for 16 years. She brought me love and happiness everyday she was alive and for that I thank her so much.
If you know someone who has lost a loved pet, then please understand and take time to ask them how they feel. Be kind and try to understand it will mean a great deal to them.
I found a lovely poem which I would love to share.
Weep not for me though I am gone into gentle night. Grieve if you will, but not long upon my soul's sweet flight. I am at peace, my soul's at rest. There is no need for tears. For with your love I was so blessed . For all those many years . There is no pain, I suffer not.
The fear now all is gone. Put now these things out of your thoughts. In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath. Remember not the strife. Please do not dwell upon my death, but celebrate my life.
1992 by Constance Jenkins
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