Today was a sad day. Started out normal enough, but then I found out our family cat, Patches, passed away last night. Apparently he had a frog and some grass stuck in his throat. I know that sounds out of the ordinary, but he was always trying to catch frogs and lizards, so I can see how this occured. However, my children were very upset. This is the first death, people or animal, that they have experienced and it broke my heart to tell them the news. We got Patches as a kitten right when we bought a new house, so he kind of came with the package. He was only 2. I tried to explain it to the best of my ability. I told them that Patches would be in a happy place and my mother, who passed away in 1991, would take care of him for us until we could see him again someday. I believe they will be ok as kids are resilliant.
For now, we will have to hold him in our hearts and remember the time we had with him. We will miss you Patches.
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I am sorry to hear about Patches, Debi. I know firsthand what it feels like to lose a pet so young that brings you love and joy. What has brought me peace of my pet's passing is remembering all the tspecial moments we shared and that has helped me heal the loss and keeps him close in my heart.
The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Luv, Judie xo xo
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