Hi Kelley,
I've seen Missy's pictures before, everytime I do I get this huge smile
on my face. She's so adorable! I certainly understand the feeling of
dread in the pit of your stomach when you think about the possibility of
her time being short. My advice is to stop nurturing that feeling of
dread! I believe there is a reason for everything. I'd start thinking
of Missy's diagnosis' as the universe's way of making sure you
recognized how special and wonderful she is, you know what I mean? I'm
sure with a puss like hers, she would have gotten your attention anyway,
but this way, you concentrate on your connection to her all the more
vividly. Let go of the worry and concentrate on the love. Each day is
special, each day is a gift, thank her and be grateful. It is
inevitable that there will always be time to grieve, don't rush it and
do your best to not start grieving while she's still in your arms.
All that said, I too have to fight the feelings of dread when I consider
what life would be like without some of my babies. When we do, it's our
cue to enjoy rather than fear. Sometimes easier said than done, but do
it as a gift to her. Part of what they are here for is to teach us
acceptance, that includes accepting the happiness their presence in our
lives brings and letting go of the fear of future sorrow.
Hugs to you sweetheart, of course you are strong enough,
Nina
Kelley Saveika wrote:
Hi guys,
I don't have an FELV+ that I know of, but I do have a kitty with VSM
(ventricular septal defect) - a heart condition. She could die at any
time, or she could live for quite a while. (If you could add her to
the prayer list, that would be great). Her name is Missy, and I love
her more than anything in the world.
She had an echocardiogram and was diagnosed with VSM this summer. I
think I have cried every day since. Before she had the echo I thought
she would be dead every day when I got home. Now I'm sure she will
be. Nice as the heart list people are, I can't really read that list;
it is too close to home. I can barely read this one, and I cry a lot
here too.
How do yall stand it? I don't think I am strong enough.
Kelley
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