Acceptance of the Unexpected
My last post was about our dog. This post is about our cat. When we first brought Rocky home, we were nervous about introducing him to the other resident in our house- our kitty. She had lived with us for a decade. We weren’t sure how she’d welcome a new family member or how he would react to her gentle presence.
With all precautions for safety in place, we gradually exposed the two to each other. The reaction was unexpected. His was one of indifference. Hers was one of acceptance. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Months and years went by as the two grew to be the best of friends. They shared beds, the water bowl and favorite cuddle places around the house (usually right next to one of the kids). Then the unexpected came, just as the dog was on the mend from his health crisis, the cat’s health began to fail. It was unexpected and abrupt. And, it was heartbreaking.
Last weekend we said goodbye to our littlest fur baby. Ten years just wasn’t enough time for us to have her in our lives. We wanted more, but we did not get more. Now we need to channel her inner grace to accept this unexpected loss just as she accepted the unexpected addition of Rocky to our family.
RIP Abby baby, you were loved and you are missed.