SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM A DYING CAT

My experience. | 7/28/2013 | by Laz A. Mataz

[Mama_Bear]

I prayed for Cathy, and for you, my facebook friend. I think my prayers were answered. God blesses those who love animals. There will be a special place in Heaven for you.

[Lazamataz]

Mine too.

[Lazamataz]

I prayed for Cathy, and for you, my facebook friend. I think my prayers were answered. God blesses those who love animals. There will be a special place in Heaven for you.

And her. Thank you...

[no-to-illegals]

Tears Laz. I'll cry with you. I too have played the "what if" game, for it was I who had to make the decisions for Dad when his time came. I never had time to grieve, I was so busy after Dad passed. Tears Laz and Thanks.

[ColdOne]

I forgot to add, so sorry for your loss.

[Mama_Bear]

Yes,.......and her.

[Lazamataz]

I knew, my brother. No need to add.

[CatherineofAragon]

What a beautiful little girl.

This touched so many chords in me. I had a male cat....man, I loved that cat.....who had to spend time at the vet's for bladder stones. Like you, I remember the yowling and the vocalizing when I came to visit. He was so unhappy there, and it tore my heart out.

"Another thing that became apparent was that I was there for her, in every way I could be. Some of us have the opportunity -- nay, privilege -- of being with our pet while they are dying, and others of us do not. "

I wasn't there with my cat when he passed, and I will never stop regretting it nor eating my heart out over it.

Laz, you've written a lot of good pieces, but I'm saving this one. Hugs to you.

[Lazamataz]

Tears Laz. I'll cry with you. I too have played the "what if" game, for it was I who had to make the decisions for Dad when his time came. I never had time to grieve, I was so busy after Dad passed. Tears Laz and Thanks.

I hope that you got a small answer to the 'what if' question, that pointless, self-torturous nonsensical thought that nags us until we hear the truth....

[PA Engineer]

Thank you for the post Laz. It is important.

[Drango]

Sorry for your loss.

As a suggestion to follow-up on your new walk with God. He can speak to us in many ways including the death of a beloved pet, and He want’s to be close to you. Yelp or google some churches in your area. Seek fellowship of other believers.

[ColdOne]

One of the worst feeling in the world a loss of a beloved pet. God Bless

[CatherineofAragon]

Just saw the date on your tag line....I didn’t know it happened so recently. I’m sorry for blathering about me and my problems.

I’m so sorry and I’ll keep you in my prayers.

[no-to-illegals]

I Did ... Thanks Laz.

[Lazamataz]

I wasn't there with my cat when he passed, and I will never stop regretting it nor eating my heart out over it.

Please reread that part. You will understand that you did all you could -- even if you were in the next room and couldn't bring yourself to be there, you STILL did all you were *capable* of at that time -- and that should help a lot.

[windcliff]

What a great post.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

I cannot tell you how much your words mean to me. How blessed you are to have had Cathy and she you.

She is waiting for you and will help guide you home. Trust.

[gorush]

The people I love the most are always a subsection of people who have dogs and/or cats.
That said, happiness occurs between the ears. You either have it or you don’t.

[Lazamataz]

I love you. Do not worry about me at all. My response to this tragedy has been remarkably healthy. You can rest, knowing I am in good hands (God’s), and if I can help you in any way, it would be a privilege.

[MHGinTN]

Well there went that box of tissues. ... I so desperately want to believe that the life of these little beings remains some where/when in the Universe, in the portion we cannot yet sense directly. At 68, I’ve lost so many of the little friends.