Whoever wrote that made me feel better for you and for all of us who face a "loss" of any kind. What a wonderful way to approach and learn from Lily's death. What a wonderful way to learn about "loss" and what is then "found" and left behind as a "gift".

Jen,

that was mind blowing. So beautiful and so true. I think our animals come into our lives to teach us so much more than we realize. I hope you are well today.

Jenn

That was really very lovely. . .

oh wow...

goosebumps the whole way through

What a beautiful, beautiful perspective! Thank you for sharing it with us.

beautiful. Doesn't stop the pain and the hurt and the loss - but certainly adds a whole new dimension and puts it into words so perfectly. thank you.

Someone has a real talent with words. I think you should frame this in your house so that the words will soak into your heart.

wow - you have someone there who knows you well and who can express themselves like no other...take her words deep within yourself and breathe baby, breathe!

what a great friend you have! a beautiful perspective & one I will remember.

aww, i needed to hear that too. i hope you are well!! celisa

Jen,
First I wanted to express my sympathy in your loss. I have five animals who are like my family to me also.
Second,I am at a point in my life that i needed to hear this too.So to whomever wrote this. I say thank you too.
yolanda

One thing is clear to me, you have a lot of folks around you who care for you very much. :)

My thought after reading this lovely letter was, "Maybe Lily needed to be free of her body so she could be with you all the time."

I am going through a bit of kitty-health-fears right now too and I feel almost guilty that my sweet Bernie is feeling better now. My kitty Charlie died two years ago, she was 19 years old and every time I feel sad, I immediately also feel so, so grateful.

I am right there with you Jen about cats=family. Big hug to you.

Unbelieveably moving...I am speechless

Jen,
More warm thoughts from me on Lily. My dad just sent me this (my Boompah (grampa) just passed away. By Thoreau:

Every blade in the field,
Every leaf in the forest,
Lays down its life in its season
As beautifully as it was taken up.

Wrap yourself in loving sweet cat purr memories,
Holly

wow.

that is truly beautiful and profound.

all hail guru lily!
{and the lovely person who translated lily's message for you}

yes. this is so huge...these words, this understanding of lily, her life, what she means to you, and how she is your teacher. i am so sorry for your loss and all that it invites you to feel.
when my golden retriever, traveler, died last year, i was heartbroken. i had lost the closest friend i had had during a time in my life that was very challenging. it soon became apparent that he had given me many gifts in his life, but also with his death. two months later, my grandmother died somewhat unexpectedly. she was my oldest friend. his death had given me a glimpse into grief i had never experienced. so when she died, even though i was not at all prepared, i at least had some frame of reference.
animals are our greatest teachers. there is no invitation for guilt, just love.

Thank You For Sharing
That was so Heart Felt!
I Co Host a Group called
RainBow Bridge. It is a
online Pet Memorial Group!
I would love to Post this?
Thank You
Peace & Blessings ~ Catherine K.