This is one post that I thought I would have no problem writing about and I am sure many of you are wondering why it has not come sooner in this progression. As you know, we have been blessed to be parents to wonderful kitties throughout our life. It all started with Tiger, our first. Then came Shadow, he was supposed to be Tiger’s little brother and best bud. Well, that didn’t work out like we had hoped, but still they tolerated each other and got along. Shadow was just a little too young and hyper for an old man like Tiger.
Then, when we moved to this house, we were adopted by our first little girl, Stormie. Thus, the Three Little Kittens. She was the perfect addition to our family. She kept Shadow occupied as a playmate and that made Tiger so happy. He could live a life of leisure now that those two young kids could keep each other occupied. Well, on November 3rd, our precious little Stormie passed away. Man, it is still hard. But, she did it on her own terms. We had some warm weather that weekend and she had been outside on a large rock by our kitchen deck sunning herself and heating up her bones on the warm rock. She went inside and laid down and passed. She did not suffer and she was one heck of a tough old gal. We figure she was probably about 17. We had her with us for 15 years and our vets think she was a couple of years old when she adopted us.
I don’t mean to bring anyone down by writing about this, but one of the things I am most grateful for in my life are the pets that I am able to care for. We still have our two little sisters Pixie and Dixie and all of us are dealing with the grief in our own way. Keith and I know that Stormie had a wonderful life with us. She was loved by everyone that ever met her. She was just one of those sweet souls. I am so grateful that she was part of our lives. We have so many good memories of her, lots of pictures to keep her with us forever and we know that she is reunited with Shadow now and Tiger is just watching them as he snoozes in a sunbeam somewhere. Pixie and Dixie may soon have a little sister or brother…we have not ruled that out. Not to replace Stormie, but to join our family and bring new memories and joy to our family.
Pets are amazing. They love unconditionally and never judge you. They comfort you when you are sick or upset and they entertain you in ways that you cannot imagine. The pain when they leave our lives is hard, but it is worth it for all the blessings that they bring. I love my kitty babies. I believe that they are blessings from above for us.
Quote and numeric graphic by Kristen Creech from her 30 Days of Gratitude kit.
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