Posted on 02/18/2021 7:04:27 AM PST by Patriot777
As I listen to the soft music and watch the scenes shown on a channel of snowy vistas, forests, bubbling creeks and the beauty of sunlight gracing the countrysides, it would be of comfort if I were not terribly missing my little kitty.
I know I've posted a picture and a history of Miss Krystal, and of her struggles and overcoming of later- year complications of arthritis, heart murmur and hyperthyroidism. She lived, literally lived and enjoyed, bring such a sweet hope and light of what one of God's Creations can bring into a person's life--and not only my, but many others.
BUT I've not had a chance to grieve her, really grieve her passing. I've concentrated on the wonderful, joyous times we've all shared, and all her cute mannerisms. Dealing with the excessive winter weather impacts, the search for food, and busying myself taking care of three adult cats previously adopted and three foster kittens that my husband and me brought in from the cold, lest they perish from the sometimes below zero temperatures, has kept my mind 'cushioned'. Kept from the actual blow of knowing it was time to stop Krystal' s suffering--which she was hanging on, for me. She didn't want to leave me alone.
Now that is love. In the midst of great illness, she desired to stay on as long as she could. The veterinary tech that I talk to most frequently, "Cindy", whenever I ordered the special thyroid food or medicine, always asked how Krystal was doing, and many times relayed messages to Dr. Stokes (now retired).
I was going to defer to the advice of a new veterinarian there to engage treatment with fluids, antibiotics and pathology on strange cells he couldn't identify. He advised that she could have a urinary tract tumor. And so I agreed to treatment, went to my parents, and then changed my mind.
It was time to grant that wonderful, beautifully loving and compassionate kitty what she'd given me and my husband and my parents all these years. To rest, and if indeed the Lord God grants the sweet, unconditional loving spirits of certain of His Creation in animal life to dwell in Heaven. I don't know.
But I know Jesus cares about everything we go through, including the loss of a beloved furry companion in life. Lord Jesus, help me through this time. I know You love me more than I can possibly understand, but Your Word tells us over and over again that we can run into Your Strong, Beloved arms for anything.
I love You, Jesus. Can't wait to see You when You Return, as billions are literally crying out for, and the earth itself groans under the bearing of such horror brought by the plague of sin.
Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Holy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, On Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our Daily Bread, And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever, Amen.
Sorry for your lose. Remember her at her best!
I’m a dog person myself but I know how hard it is to lose a pet. I’m sorry for your loss. God bless.
Don’t be sad because she’s gone. Be happy that you had her love and companionship for the time you did.
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It’s so heartbreaking to lose a pet. My prayers for comfort are with you, Patriot.
Proverbs 12:10
God approves of your compassion and kindness, Patriot777.
May you be comforted by the Good Shepherd.
Your memories will be cherished by you forever and I hope you can find comfort in the fact your endeavors over the years with your animals provided love and comfort to the little furballs they otherwise would never have had. Bless you for your care.
Thank you for the beautiful remembrance.
Please accept my most humble and sincere condolences.
Thank you so much, USMC79to83, and God Bless you for your service. Semper Fi.
I had a calico cat named Sally that was run over in front of my house in Tarzana 25 years ago. She was a tough but loving cat. What a mouser she was. Plus you could run a skill saw by her and she’d just lay there like nothing. She was a man’s cat. And then I had a cat named Monday that was super sweet and could only catch bugs. A couple of pit bulls ambushed her on the front porch and viciously tore her apart. Needlessly to say,I’m not fond of pit bulls or their owners that don’t train them. You’ll get another cat. And it will warm your heart.
So sweet. I would love to see a pic.
My husband and me have three adult boy kitties all rescues (Smokey Joe, Little Bit and Sam) 6 yrs and 1 1/2 yr, and three foster kittens (Princess, Turbo and Nitro) that we rescued from this winter storm now. All doing great each of course has their own personality and attributes.
They are such a joy, and Sam Cat took to the kittens straightaway and watches, plays, bathes and cuddles them. He’s turned into Dad Cat! And he really sacks out with belly - up on the bed when he’s worn out (I’ll post a pic from my other phone).
Thanks so very much for your encouragement, it means greatly to me. God Bless you!
I will, and she was so smart, creative, talkative and downright silly when she played and scampered about with “Tiger”, a rescue that now lives with my husband’s Mom, youngest sister and hubby in Plano, TX.
God Bless, and thanks so very much to remind me of good times!
But someone abandoned 4 more kittens about a year and a half ago on the road in front of our house. Took them in. They are great, though different than the 1st four.
They don't take the place of the first 4, but they fill the void.
“and if indeed the Lord God grants the sweet, unconditional loving spirits of certain of His Creation in animal life to dwell in Heaven. I don’t know.”
I don’t know either, but a couple of things have happened with pets in our family that make me tend to believe that the Bible distinctly points out that “it is appointed unto man once to die, and then judgement”. Why point that out unless some things live on this earth over and over and over and God is making a distinction between them, and mankind.
I’ve lost four dogs, but three were really my Mom and Dad’s (Lady a Brittany Spaniel, Blazer a Brittany, and Lucky—a Pekinese, Pomeranian and Chihuahua mix).
“Sheba” I rescued around 1999-2000 while working for the Postal Service. I put her in my car one night and just took her home with me, she was as gentle as a lamb, apparently had been well-trained but mistreated and dumped.
That wonderful Akita / Shepherd mix with a literal mane and beautiful brushy tan and blonde coat was probably the best companion and rescue dog I’d ever witnessed. She’d lie down when I or my mom stopped, sit, stay, and never barked unless she sensed danger or played with the cat.
But of her apparent abuse, she was terribly afraid of loud noises and lightning and thunder. She would run away again and again, would not stay within a large fenced yard, and then my parents were cited with a city warning when a neighbor reported she growled and made fight at her kids—who were throwing rocks at her. They were afraid of course, and knew no better apparently.
I looked into dog resues, and the nearest was in Colorado. I should have taken her there after arranging it. My parents would not have her indoors but I understood, I should have searched harder, moved into a property with 25 acres for her to do walkabout in, $400/ mo fixer-upper. Idiot me.
I decided to put her to rest. My heart broke.
But if she’s running and playing with all the other pups in a special place in Heaven, that is good. If not, that’s ok.
It was meant, for myself and all who have pets, to enjoy, learn from, and take care of. And to pass that experience of love on to others.
Thank you :)
Thank you so very much. My prayers are with you as well, as all of us are going through something. Dear Lord God, give her Your Peace.
Awesome Good Shepherd, that is so wonderful for us all! Amen!
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