I have many life lessons....

To be frank with you, I have had cats in my life, my ENTIRE life!!  And, frankly, I don't know how I would be able to "live" without having them around me, under my feet or helping me with my daily routine and/or chores!!  They have become such a "second nature" to me.  I expect them to be there everday.  When I lose one, or have to make "that decision"; it is the most difficult time in my life.  I always struggle with weighing my options.  But, ultimately, I try to do what is in their best interest.  If that means that I must choose to send them to the Rainbow Bridge, then that is what I do!  I choose to have them go to a better place and not suffer, rather than prolonging the inevitable!!  I always pray that they will understand and forgive me.  I pray that they will know that this decision was not made lightly and that I always put their best interests first!!!

Whatever the case, I have had to make that decision more times than I care to count.  But, with that comes all the sadness and the empty feelings.  But, then later, down the road, I begin to yearn for another one.  Not to ever take the place of the one that I lost; but, rather to help me cope with the grief and sadness and depression of losing that precious loved one!!!  Below is a picture of my Punkin girl.  She will remain forever in my heart.  She truly was my "Angel Girl"!!  She had this way about her that I just can't put into words.  But, I think what I will miss the most about Punkin is "our routine"!!  She always slept in bed beside me at night.  And, during the day, she would ride around the house on my shoulder.  She completely trusted me and knew that I would never harm her in any way!!!

Punkin!!!  Beginning Blessings:  1993 - Peaceful Blessings:  2008!!!  May she rest in peace for always!!!  A true Angel