It was in early August that our dear pet Chelsea took ill. She was a 'senior' pet as they referred to her at the vet's office, but that did not make the thought of her leaving us any easier. We took her for treatment of her kidney disease and she spent three days at the vet's office before she passed away on a Sunday morning in early August. I was astounded at the huge level of loss that I experienced along with my family. I felt such a huge loss...it was almost indescribable. My heart truly was broken. To understand that she would no longer be greeting me at the door each day was very sad for me. So many things we do are directly related to our pets and there being around us. We had her with us for 16 years and to have her move on in her life journey was difficult for us. She will no longer sit in the window looking into the back yard. She will no longer be found lounging in curious places around the house. She will no longer peek her nose through my bedroom door and burst in after hearing the alarm go off. All of those things and more that we will no longer be able to experience.
It took me several weeks to be able to speak of her passing without becoming sorrowful. I wept easily and it was filled with huge sadness. Some people understood...and some did not. Those with pets as family members readily knew how i felt and were very supportive.
I will never forget this beautiful stray cat that came into our lives so many, many years ago. She imprinted our hearts with love. I am tearing up even now. I miss her dearly.
I love you dear Chelsea. I know you are now watching over us.
