Hi Kelley,
I’m so sorry for the loss of little Coco. When my Tigger babe lost his battle at 5-1/2 years, I was devastated. Someone from this FeLV chat group sent me this poem called Lend Me A Kitten, and I still read it a lot. It give me a little solace……I hope it helps you and all the others who have given such good care and still had to go through the loss. Lend Me a Kitten I will lend you a kitten for awhile, God said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he's dead. Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three. But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn. I've looked the whole world over, in search of teachers true. And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you. Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again? I fancied that I heard them say 'Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done'. For all the joys this kitten brings, the risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may. And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay. But should you call him back, much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand. If, by our love we've managed your wishes to achieve, Then in memory of him whom we loved, please help us while we grieve. When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife, Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life. Author Unknown From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Kelley S Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2016 1:49 PM To: felvtalk <Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org> Subject: [Felvtalk] RIP little girl Coco Lost my little Coco last night. It was sudden - she was playing and running around before I went to sleep and when I woke up she was gone. Probably better for her that way as she didn't have to suffer through a long protracted illness. Sure does hurt though. Kelley
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