Re: Thanks

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Time is relative.  Wonderful souls find a place in our hearts in minutes.  You literally had a lifetime with Brambles and he with you.  Keep trying to put into words that Brambles body won't be with you any more but that his spirit always will be and that you miss his physical body so very much......express out loud to your friends, especially Buddy and Minstrel, your distress and what is happening and assure them that Brambles was not deserted.  I am sure he feared that he would be and that he expressed these fears to Buddy and Minstrel.  They need to hear you and feel you telling them exactly what happened and that they will never be deserted either.   They need to hear and feel your commitment to them as well.  Then they need to hear you ask for their help because they are there to give you strength and comfort but you have to tell them that is what you need and want.  Then, together, you can start remembering Bramble and feeling the love he is giving all of you.  Buddy especially needs to know what a very good job she did caring for Brambles.  She may feel that she let him down.  Animals have an acute sense that we don't give them credit for having.  Often people don't explain what is going on the remaining animals and ------- well, it is like having your best friend disappear from the face of the earth and never knowing what happened.  Can you imagine the fear, confusion etc that would cause you?   You are doing a wonderful job trying to explain all of this to them but you must keep trying.  First for them and second because it is cleansing for you.  Brambles has taught you some wonderful lessons as he has all who have read about him.  You cared, loved, listened and acted and learned.  What a terribly painful but wonderful experience.  Thank you for sharing it.  I would suggest some Bach willow and rescue remedy for you and for Buddy and Minstrel.  Please check with your health food store or on line to see if you feel it is right for you.  I can promise it has helped me at times.      ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:04 PM Subject: Thanks Thankyou all for kind words over Brambles passing. I am at peace becase I know it was right for him. He told me he had had enough and I am in no doubt of that. I can't remember who it was here who suggeted communicating with your cats in that way but I thank you so much - it is the way I will go in future - it was a learning experience but so spiritual - I listened and I heard - and it was right each time. What does upset me is that Buddy and Minstrel are upset now - both are disturbed and looking around for him - especially Buddy as she looked after him and washed him - I was doing well but have just rolled around screaming in tears trying to explain to them what had happened.   What I did forget to say though in my last mail is that when I took Bramble in from the sanctuary I promised I would never let him down and that I would never dessert him (as his last 2 owners dumped him when he was sick) - I recited this promise to him today and his ashes are coming home to stay with me despite only having him for a short time- I loved him as much as I ever could and he belongs with me.   Michelle