Part of loving someone is realizing that one day you'll have to let them go. One day that overwhelming love will be coupled with overwhelming loss.
For me today is again that day.
ZOE, the amazing and sweetly misunderstood cat died overnight at Sugar Grove Animal Hospital. She had undergone surgery to remove an intestinal blockage which caused a massive swelling of her liver. She had a feeding tube inserted and was given a 50/50 chance of survival.
I prayed to God to help me decide whether or not to have her put down. But also I wanted to know if I wanted to have her put down to save her from pain and suffering or to save myself from pain and suffering. Her road to recovery was going to be long and arduous. I wasn't sure I was up to it.
God answered me. Zoe passed away overnight, saving us both from any more pain, suffering or confusion.
Although I wish I could have been there with her, she died peacefully in the safety and quite of the night.
Oh how we mourn the death of our pets, our dear feline friends and allies. They cuddle with us, they purr, they play. They ask for nothing other than to be loved and to be protected. But there are some things you cannot protect anyone from, not even a cat.
Zoe has gone on to sit with the many pets who have passed before her and we pray for the many pets that will leave us today and tomorrow and so on.
Zoe will exist in my memory. Zoe will live in my heart. Zoe will thrive in my smile.
I love you so much Zoe. Please rest easy dear friend. And know you were so very loved and cherished.
-JPK
