In Memorandum

For those of you who knew my baby, Chloe, she finally transitioned yesterday. For a cat, she lived the longest of any of my kitties. Numerologically, June was to be a month where I was to make an extremely difficult decision. Ending her life was that decision, but most clearly, the appropriate one. So for my baby, 15 out of 16 years of her life had health concerns. So yesterday was her "Independence Day" from the body that restricted her. And my Independence Day too, for now I no longer have her as my excuse, restricting me from stepping into my power. As I write this, I can hear her meow in agreement. I bless and thank her for taking in my "stuff" as well as being the ultimate teacher for me. I received so much wisdom from her, for she reflected my stuff back to me for me to heal or change. And while I still grieve for her, my pain isn't nearly what it was prior to her passing, and what a powerful message that was. We often make the build up to the decision far more difficult than the action. I now have so much peace in my heart, knowing that she walks with me, and is a guide. And because I have that peace, I feel her presence, not absence. While the time is too soon, and I have things to do first, I do plan to get another kitty. The right one will appear, just like Chloe did. I would, however, highly suggest to all of the animal lovers out there, that if you are so moved, please consider adopting a pet from a rescue group such as the Humane Society. The shelters are full of abandoned pets, some which are products of people foreclosing on their homes and not being able to take their pets. Or perhaps consider being a foster pet parent or making a financial contribution. Think about what the world will reflect back to you.