Love letters to your cats (stolen from Dog side)

[Nomilynn]

My dearest Bassett,

Although you are gone from this world, I know you watch over me from where you are now. You are my inspiration, my reminder of why I do what I do, my soul kitty that lives on in my heart with each beat. When you first got sick I was sure I couldn't go on. I was numb with grief and pain. I screamed at God and kept asking why. Then I was blessed enough to get help from amazing people, and was able to get you the surgery you needed to get better. Although it only lasted a year, it was what it took to teach me my life's dream. Caring for you and struggling through your recovery taught me not only that I wanted to work in the veterinary field, but also taught me the compassion it takes to help people who bring in their own sick children.

Sometimes in the quiet moments I still hear your bell jingling down the hall. When I feel the most distraught I can hear you meow and purr. When I'm in that place between sleep and awake I can feel your warmth at my feet on the bed. I know you are still here, still motivating me especially on the days where I desperately want to give everything up. You remind me to keep going on by reassuring me that we will in fact meet again.

There will be more that come into my life and take up a special corner of my heart, even though I'm sure that makes you jealous But know that no matter what, you loved me first, taught me the most important lesson, and gave me my dream. Your short time with me was so full that it will last my lifetime in my heart, and I can't wait to see you again.

Breathe easy, baby girl.
Mama