Wow, one year has passed since you crossed Rainbow Bridge. I still think of you every day. You were my faithful companion for more than 17 years.
I remember the day vividly. It was bright and sunny, and warm enough to have the balcony door open. There was a soft breeze. Thanks to YouTube and the great outdoors, birds were chirping, which you always loved to listen to even though you couldn't see them in the final two years of your life. Although I wish goodbye didn't have to happen, the day could not have been more beautiful. In the afternoon after your burial, a gentle rain began to fall. I knew then that your journey across Rainbow Bridge was complete because, after all, you can't have the rainbow without both sun and rain, right? How beautiful that this all happened on National Find a Rainbow Day.
So much has changed since then. As you probably know, I became a cat mom again a few months after you crossed Rainbow Bridge. Bell and Fiona are sister cats who I believe were born the same month you departed from this world. Their paperwork says their birthday is May 1st, so that's when we'll celebrate it, but based on what I was told, it seems like they were born around April 23rd.
Fiona reminds me of you the most. She enjoys sitting in the sun the way you did. Bell has some quirky habits that really make me laugh. She also loves to talk. We have quite a few conversations daily. Fiona is more like you in that she doesn't talk as much.
I want you to know I haven't forgotten you. I often tell my girls about their Auntie Qandi. Your portrait still hangs on the wall in the bedroom and your photos still hang on the wall in the hallway. I also still have your picture as the wallpaper on my phone. These are reminders of how important you are to me.
Don't get me wrong, though. I am also enjoying the present. The girls and I are making countless memories. I was so concerned that I would not be able to love another cat the way I loved you. But they proved me wrong. They taught me that caring for them is a way to honor you.
May you always rest peacefully knowing you will always be in my heart. I love you, sweet girl.
Love,
Mom
Meezan, I am glad to see you have Belle and Fiona. I know the feeling of losing a beloved pet. One never replaces another but we are able to honor the positive influences they had in our lives by helping another. My special dog Chester led the way for Tucker to leave rescue and find a happy home with me. Honestly, sometimes I even find myself calling him Chester only to quickly realize my error, but he doesn't seem to mind. Take care and enjoy your new fur babies.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I do the same thing with the name sometimes, especially with Bell. :-)
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