I wanted to write about my cat Murphy who a week ago passed on from old age. He was 18 years old and the sweetest boy I new. I wasn't home when he went, I was visiting family in PA when he passed away in chicago. I got the call on a thursday and I was devestated. He was the kind of cat that thought he was just all that and more. Never took att*itude from any of the other pets and thought he was the king of the house. He was a big cat about 20 lbs at his prime and loved to be held and cuddled. When his health started to fail he became very thin and not so much himself. I knew then that he only had a few more weeks. So thats when I said I loved him and I didn't want him to go but I knew that he would have to soon. And that he would always be loved. A week later he was gone. My heart still feels like a piece is missing and I think that piece will always be missing. Until we meet again in heaven. So what does the horse have to do with anything you may ask. Yesterday I recieved a call from my aunt who told me that she was so sorry for my loss and knows how it is to lose the most precious gift in the world. The gift of unconditional love from a pet that no matter what is going on, want so much for you to be happy. She told me that her horse amber may have a baby this spring. She asked me if if would be ok and if I wanted to name it Murphy if it was a boy. In the memory of my Murphy. I said it would be really nice to name the baby Murphy. . . a horse named Murphy. I will never forget my Murphy. I had him from the time I was a little girl in kindergarden up to now. . .I am 20 years old and cant think of a time I didn't have him here.
Sitting here now with the tears streaming down, I know those of you reading are going through something similar to me. And your fluffy or your benji isn't with you any more either. But trust in the fact that they are watching over you right now, they may not be able to lick your cheek or purr at your feet but they still want to see you smile. Remember the days that they would try to stop tears that fell, they would do silly things to make you smile. They still want you to smile. I know it hurts because you miss them so much. And every time you turn around something reminds you of them, but thats good. They will always be in our memories and we will always love them. They know that. . .whether you told them or not. . .they know. Most of us never get to say goodbye. . . . but know that it isnt really good bye. . . it's so long for now. . .until we meet again. So cry if you need to, talk to everyone you can. Soon the pain will leave and the memories will stay. So take it easy. . . and things will get better soon.