Yesterday, with help from our wonderful vet, we said goodbye to the beautiful form that our Nettie the Wondercat occupied for close to sixteen years. I'll offer some of what I sent to family and friends yesterday:
I wanted to share this news so that you might remember now, especially today, tonight, and in the coming few days, to join in celebrating the Light for her, with her. To ease the movement of her spirit cleanly into wherever it is she goes. I loved her, and continue to love her, profoundly. And as deeply sad as I am, my number one job here is to remember the Light. To be that light, remember that the light is Love that fuels creation, so that I can play my part in helping this beautiful being relax into that light, trusting it fully. So? If you would? I'd ask you to do whatever it is which is most appropriate for you that might be part of that. Light a candle. Say a prayer. Or just take a deep breath, close your eyes, and know and see your own light. Know it's joined with hers, and with everyone you've ever loved. And everyone they have ever loved. And on and on. Don't put a limit on it! I wanted to read this just before the euthanasia, but composure was elusive, and I didn't want the words read through a tentative, broken voice. I wanted the words read with strength, with conviction. My husband, bless him, read this for us all: Remember the clear light, the pure clear white light from which everything in the universe comes, to which everything in the universe returns; the original nature of your own mind. The natural state of the universe unmanifest. Let go into the clear light, trust it, merge with it. It is your own true nature, it is home. Godspeed little girl. Godspeed.
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3/7/2011 07:12:58 pm
Oh Anne, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful little friend. You and she will be in my thoughts.
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Shelly Little
3/9/2011 11:34:44 pm
You and your cats have inspired me. You will be in my thoughts as well as your Nettie. My heart breaks for you
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Bart
3/16/2011 02:53:33 am
I know from recent experience that there is little that can be said that will help right now. Know that we burn a candle each day next to Winston's flame and we too, shed a tear for Nettie. Breath, sleep, eat, take care of yourself. Continue in the face of what is unacceptable. As you often told me, it will someday pass and leave the wonderful memories of our loved ones. Thinking of you and Nettie.
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Jenny
3/27/2011 12:58:23 am
Oh, what a beautiful tribute to your precious girl. Thank you for those words to remind us of the Light in all of us. Thank you also for your website & knowledge and for helping many other kitties. Light and blessings to dear Nettie and you...
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Robin
5/3/2011 11:41:41 am
Anne-what a beautiful tribute to Nettie. I know where she is-I believe they all wait for us in heaven and one day we will all be reunited.....or else it just wouldn't be heaven in the first place.....sorry I didn't see this sooner.
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Bart
3/6/2013 11:41:10 pm
Some will not permit that they be forgotten nor is it my wish that I should ever forget. That we keep them in our hearts until we go.
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