Thank you, everyone, for your messages. I'm still stunned, yet grateful, that it has been less than 24 hours and it's over. Murf is now resting next to his kitty friend Daisy, and they both are where the sun will warm them and butterflies will dance for them.

I still have my other kitty, Winston, and he's due for double doses of love and care in honor of his "big brother", Murf. Thank you again for your encouragement and words of care!