Dearest Maia, what a beautiful Angel lady you are! You are so pretty with that so-soft-looking white fur with the calico patches in black and orange, and that sweet face with the big pink ears and those lovely big eyes. You look so relaxed and happy in that great photo, and thank you for posting it. I wish I could reach through the screen and ...all the way to the Rainbow Bridge! ...to pet you. I can't, of course, but I know the other Angels are all petting you for me .
And what a lovely story you have to tell! You were the runt of the litter, born to a feral mother. Thanks to a fine woman who was taking care of your family, you wound up being adopted by your dear Purrrents. You were feral and timid at first but over time became theirs. You remained timid of other people but were always "the baby" to them. You loved looking out the front window and snoozing the day away. You adored sitting on their laps. You were always a "daddy's girl" and loved to settle down on his lap the minute he sat down. Every year on your birthday, your dear Purrrents had tuna parties with people-food tuna for dinner.
As you aged and then became sick this year, your dear Purrrents made the agonizing decision to let you go. They held you in their arms and told you how much they would miss you and how much they love you. You passed away very peacefully. My deepest sympathy to your dear Purrrents for losing you. They miss you, their little Mookie, so very much! They know there will never be another like you because you are so very special. What a wonderful love-filled home and life you have shared and always will!
Now you are a glorious Angel at the Rainbow Bridge, whole and healthy again. Please send some Angelic purrrs to their hearts to reassure them that all is well, you are with them always, and you will all be together again, One Fine Day. As they say, "We will see you again our little Mookie. Until that day, run like the wind."
Congratulations, darling Maia/Mookie Angel, on being chosen today's Cat of the Day! We hope you and your dear Purrrents and all your family and friends are enjoying a fine celebration, full of fun and lovies and treasured memories. We know the other Angels are all rejoicing with you at the Bridge!
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.
-- Terry Pratchett (1948—2015), Sourcery
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