the death of a cat

self | 09-23-08 | self

[franksolich]

I understand what you’re saying but saying one “lives on” in the memory of others is merely to say we gladly retain happy memories of those, pets and humans, who graced our lives.

I know for sure my memory of Britt will always be with me. And so will your memory of Floyd. Perhaps “lives on” is a poor choice of words.

I hope you didn't think I was taking your comment poorly, sir, because that's the last thing I intended to do.

It's just that I wanted to make it clear that while I don't "believe" what many appear to believe, I do believe that all who have ever lived in this time and place, actually live on into Eternity, along with God.

It's this really pesky "limited language and vocabulary" thing, and I suspect everybody here is trying to say the same thing I'm saying, but while we have the same idea, we fail to describe it adequately, attempting to describe something Infinite and Eternal, using finite and limited language.

It's irrelevant whether one believes in God or not, because God Is, and there's nothing anybody can do about it; those who refuse to acknowledge God Is, should just accept it, enthusiastically or sullenly, and move on--it won't hurt them.

"Belief" in God is pretty much immaterial, because God Is, no matter what.

Trust in God is a whole different matter, and I trust God to be compassionate and magnanimous, as God has Always Been.

[bcsco]

I hope you didn't think I was taking your comment poorly, sir, because that's the last thing I intended to do

Not at all, Frank, not at all.

We haven't the ability to understand God. And that's as it should be. It's our faith that sets us free. And it's immaterial what His future for us will be. Immaterial because He IS a compassionate and loving God, and what He will provide will be wonderful; however it really is.

[Biggirl]

Thanks John for bringing back this wonderful special cat thread. =^..^=

[Biggirl]

Your thread has been a needed blessing to me during this most difficult week after having to put down my beloved Pumpkin. Thank-you for writing this reflection on Floyd. =^..^=

[Biggirl]

Thank-you Fawn for your wonderful condolences message. =^..^=

[Proudcongal]

I just came upon this thread. I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost two cats, one was 10, the other 15, to cancer. I think it was harder waiting for the inevitable than afterward, so hopefully, by now you’re feeling a little better. God bless!

[Heart of Georgia]

I’m so sorry. I understand what you’re going through. Your story of Floyd is identical to that of my cat Momo - from the respiratory infection, to not eating, then eating, trying to find something, anything to help her - right down to the last hour.

We had Momo put down on June 15, 2006. We cried like babies as we stroked her during the injection. Your story brought the memories flooding back, and the horrible hurt and emptiness. My heart goes out to you.