That ache way down deep

Question
Hi Kris, I just read a question dated 4-07-06 about someone whose cat Tabitha passed away. Maybe you could share this with her/him? I really understand what she is going through. For 14 years I had a Burmese cat named Pinkerton. We were the best of friends and then one day when he was 7 someone shot him. His leg bone was shattered and he had to have pins put in his leg to fuse the bone fragments together again. One of the pellets remained near his spine the rest of his life. We became closer than ever during all of this. When he was well again he rode with me in a basket on my bike. The wind bothered his eyes so I bought little doll sunglasses for him and he wore them! When I moved furniture he insisted on riding on top. He looked forward to rides in the wheelbarrel. He always rode in the car with me on the center arm rest. When he was 14 he was diagnosed with diabetes. Later his little lungs could no longer do their job and I had to help him pass on with the vet's help.It was a very dark day for me. I miss him with every fiber of my being. It has been over 2 years now and I think of him each and every day. I cry too but not as often as I once did. He wouldn't want me to. So, it does get better with time. Pinkerton served as a regal and perfect kitty and the way I can serve his memory is to go on with life and give love to other kitties along the way. I think Tabitha was much the same as Pinky, don't you? I hope this helps.

Answer
I totally agree.  Sometimes bad things happen to good cats and we just can't see the justification for it through a broken heart and tearful eyes, but all things, good and bad happane for a reason.  I believe I told the poster of that question that Tabitha had a good and complete life and God felt that it was time for Tabitha to move on and give another kitty the good fortune of this womans love for a wonderful life.  I also believe that that holds true for you, me, and anyone else who loves there cats as much as we do and they hold special place in our hearts.  Instead of viewing the death of a beloved pet as an ending of thier life, we should view it as a transistional period.  One that obviously tests our emotional strength, but also contentment and a sense of satifisfation that we can make such an impact on one animals life that we've formed such a tight bond with them in our hearts.  At some point we have to let go.  Its hard and it hurts, but you will always hold the departed kitty close to your heart forever.  With each greiving period we all go through we spiritually get stronger to be able to love and accpet another one into our hearts and lives just as easliy.  
Thank you for you input.
Kris