There are some days you just know will not be ordinary. That does not mean that they will be extraordinary, or anything approaching it, but they will certainly change the order of the universe, and leave you reeling. Today was one such day. To be honest, it actually started yesterday, and because there was no interval of sleep to separate yesterday from today, it was as if it was one continuously unfolding drama racing headlong towards its inevitable conclusion. No one ever expects a situation seemingly under control to take a downward turn for no apparent reason. Without warning, Simons condition became critical overnight. My sweet Simon, whose lifes purpose was to be snuggled as close to me as possible for as much time as possible, became aloof, depressed, and disinterested in his surroundings. Simon, who would make a mad dash to the kitchen if I so much as looked at his food dish, refused to acknowledge the stinky canned food I put right under his nose. His liver was affected by his illness earlier this month, but was recovering, and all indications were that he was doing very well. That is, until last night, when everything we thought we knew turned out to be false. Today there is a huge hole in my heart. What once was filled with cuddles, purrs, and love now feels empty and incomplete. It will be a while before I no longer look for Simon lounging in his favorite spots or expect to see him sitting quietly, intently sending telepathic signals that the food bowl wont fill itself. As I held him in my arms in the vets exam room, and petted his head and ears, he looked at me to tell me that he was ready to go. I held him as he crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and I know that his pain is gone. I love you Simon. Godspeed my sweet boy.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:05:22 +0000
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