She came to us as a shy, young thing who wasn't sure what this world was all about. She gracefully let us work with her and together we learned that growing up wasn't all that bad. She took care of us when we were sick, gave kisses freely, gave hugs in her own unique way. She wiped away tears, and laughed right along with us. Sometimes, I'm sure she was laughing
at us. She was always there with a ready smile and a big happy shake when we met after a days absence.
He came to us as an abandoned soul. He knew there was pain where he came from. Not physical, but pain which hurt perhaps even more. He spoke his mind at first, out of insecurity, but gradually she was able to help him understand that growing up isn't all that bad. In time he was happier than he'd ever been and was truly besotted with his new family.
For three year they both grew together. Keeping each other company, giving each other food, sharing everything they could. He was her protector, her friend, her life. She was his soul mate. Their bond together could not be compared to anything else at all.
Then she became sick. For two years she struggled, but couldn't beat her illness. As she fell ill, he too slowed down. His own health staggered until six months after she left, he went to be with her.
It was 2 weeks after her final farewell that she first came to visit. In the grey walled room I stood, watching her, wanting to reach out but knowing I couldn't - it wasn't time. She still had her incisions. A week later she came to visit again. Her spirit was stronger, the scars almost faded. Another week went by and this time the door was opened. With wild joy and abandon she ran to greet me. Complete, whole, filled with a light shining so bright! Her love emanated everywhere. The light and love of the place she was in spilled into a palpable energy which encompassed all. What a wonderful, wonderful place she now calls home. Colors so vivid they can't be described. Those who were natural prey to each other now socialising as if old friends. Such life, such beauty and much, much happiness there, ecstatic happiness, exquisite love.
He came to visit about 6 months after he left. He sat near the top of a staircase, his head was slightly down and he felt sad. Those eyes spoke volumes and said 'please don't feel guilty, it's okay'. Then he left.
They both visit again from time to time, they are especially happy, alive and well. Their message that came so clearly was to remind us that
there is no end. We do meet again. We are healthy, happy and whole. ----------
As hard as it is to let your animal friends go, please know you will be together again and that there is no reason to feel guilt for doing what you had to do.
In the same way they gave to us when they were here, so too do they want to give to us when they are there.
With light and love,
Featherpoint
