Oh Anne, it's so hard to say goodbye.
I do really believe that these guys are special to Heaven... When my
Grace was dying I was in touch with animal communicators. I was so
desperate to keep her with me, like you I would have done anything to
change the outcome. I miss her so much and think of her often. When
she was leaving me, an ac told me that she had work to do on the other
side. That she was anxious to be on her way. Hearing that hurt me a
little and at the same time made me proud. Proud that my special little
Angel was needed not just by me, but by Heaven itself.
Do you remember how we used to remark about how our little loves were
special? They all seemed a little bit more loving, a little more
connected to us than the cat next door cared to be. I used to wonder if
it was because we were forewarned that their time with us might be
short. That it might be because we paid them more attention then most
fur parents, that because of that they responded in same, paying more
attention to us. Something along the lines of the nature vs. nurture,
(are they born special or does the environment we provide make them
so?). Through the years of close association with all of our babies, I
no longer have any doubt. They are born that way. Born to make a
difference in our lives and all the lives they touch. So special that
their work continues on the other side and fight as we might, we have no
choice but to surrender to their "higher" mission. God has a plan for
our Angels, I truly believe that. Perhaps part of Simms and my Angel
Grace's "work" is to guide other "special needs" animals to their new
guardian's homes and hearts. How can we know what Heaven has in store
for them? All I know is that I feel blessed to have been one of the
chosen to learn from them and share their light and love. Simms and
Grace are holding a place in Heaven for us Anne, we will see them again.
Much love my dear, my tears are with you,
Nina
anne wrote:
Thank you so much, Chris, Kerry, Terrie, Sherry and Nina. Your
messages meant so much to me in this sad time. I wrote a few notes to
you all below, too. I wish I had had more energy to do this with all
of you other very kind cat-loving people who wrote.
With love to you all,
Anne and Felv+ angels Simms, Jimi Too Cool, Buggs and Nala
and the other living sweet guys with me (Sophie, too, who is doing
well and can be sassy now!)
Chris, I didn't know about your history about Simms and Tamara! I
love knowing this. I am so thankful I wrote back to Tamara about
Simms. One look at his picture and I was a goner. I liked what you
said so much about reserving a corner of our hearts for Simms. It
reminds me of a favorite piece of mine:
written by Dr Harry Cooper:
"Every pet owner has a heart like those old Chinese medicine chests.
They have two hinged doors and up to 50 drawers inside. each drawer is
for a pet. While the pet is alive the drawer remains open. When the pet
passes the drawer is closed. But, and this is the important thing,
another drawer must be opened! You can go back to the closed drawers any
time you like. They are not locked. Open them. Enjoy them. They are full
of things no one can take away - wonderful memories."
Kerry, I always am so happy to see you are still on the list,
although I am not able to get on much anymore.
Terrie, I admire your hard work so much and you have been doing it
for so long. And taking in seniors, bless you, Terrie.
Sherry, I am northeast of Flint in a tiny little farming town
called Otisville. We are pretty far apart, eh?
Nina, your message touched me so much. I know you guys are there
with me as I am with you even if we don't have time to drop a line.
That is what I have always loved about this list.
I especially loved this line, Nina: :* }
Souls so unique and special that Heaven can't seem to be
without them.
