I was not a cat person. I was a dog person; until that day I found Mister William. On a busy road, this little kitten captured my heart. 22 years later, he was always our Mister, Mister. Then one day another
new furry angel enters my life.
Jennifer, our big old’ Golden Retriever. Together they were, loving me; me loving them. What a wonderful world. She greeted me, enjoyed my company, and never ever judged me. She lit up my life, swam with me, followed me, enjoyed simple pleasures like eating fresh raspberries, peas, and frozen grapes. She didn’t care about her weight,
only cared about me and Mister William.
Jennifer always seemed to be protective of our Mister, and thrived on good food and a warm pool. Together they held my heart,
and today they still do.
Mister William passed in my arms when I came home from work. He waited for me, as he always did. He passed peacefully and my heart broke. We buried our Mister, Mister and had the appropriate service,
as he would have wanted.
Five days later, Jennifer went into kidney failure. Her health at the age of 9 was good until then. My beloved’s outlook was bleak, I researched every possible venue for any cure for my girl. What I tried didn’t work. I loved her and she loved me…..I couldn’t possibly make her go through any more pain…..and the vet came to the house. Now…for sure my heart is torn apart. To lose them both within 10 days is a tragedy. My babies buried side by side. Surely, they are waiting for me, as my tears flow.
Everyone I know was supportive. No words could and cannot console me, my friends have gone. I did get a lot of comfort from the internet, just reading, not interacting with fellow pet lovers.
To truly know love,
is to have unconditional love.
To have lost that love,
is a major loss of love.
I lost them both within 10 days.
It’s been 6 months,
my son and husband ask me when I will stop crying.
I don’t know what to say.
I go to work,
I have a new dog,
everywhere they are supposed to be,
they are not.
The tag wagging,
the meows, or nudge at my hand…
do not happen.
Perhaps I shall never stop crying,
perhaps I am never meant to stop.
There must be a rainbow bridge,
I cannot believe that they are not waiting for me.
Mister William called Jennifer, her dog…..
and I will see them both someday.
We will all be together…….
and my heart will be whole again.
Until Rainbow Bridge,
| Nancy Lonardo |