Hey everyone, It's been 17 days since I lost Bronte, and I'm still waiting for her return from the vet. I've really appreciated your posts, stories and pics. I come here every couple of days to get a good cry in, and pretty much feel sorry for myself. You don't know how much your support and encouragement means, even those directed at other parents. I finally figured out how to post my beautiful Bronte's pic, so you can finally see the angel I've been referring to. I hope all of you are well. And I have a question. Those of you who have lost loved ones over a year or so, have you ever been able to get another pet? I feel guilty just petting other animals, but I have always been drawn to furpeople. Not only do I feel guilt over Bronte's loss, I feel some gulit over not being capable emotionally to save another pet from a shelter. Am I being over dramatic? I told myself I'd wait a year, if ever, to get another child. I've been spending alot of time at my boyfriend's home keeping company with his cat Lucy. I kind of feel like her mother (his ex-wife) left her, and my Bronte had to leave me, so we can kind of comfort each other. I can't ever imagine calling her my own, though. My bedroom feels so empty without her, but at the same time I feel that I owe it to her to be home. That way if her spirit comes looking she'll know where to find me. I actually fear moving away. What if she can't find me? Also this may be a strange question, but has anyone ever talked to a pet psychic? I know most people think psychics are kind of cheesy, but I figured if I can find one thats legit (hard I know), wouldn't it be worth the little bit of money to hear Bronte's happy? What do you all think? If anyone has been to one, please let me know. Big hugs to all, April

April, Bronte is indeed beautiful! You must miss her so much.

Since I lost Misty, I find myself becoming much closer to my other cat Stormy. Stormy has always been the lap cat when it suits her, but lately she's been more open to petting on the floor, which was always Misty's favorite place. When my wife and daughter were gone over the long weekend, Stormy would jump in my lap while I was on the computer. I don't think Misty would mind...she knew I needed some extra love.

Pet physic......NO NO NO, that bueatiful baby belongs to the father,....truely this is my prayer in tears at night,,,,,,,please dear lord give my moose to my mom and dad to keep for me until I can join them, please bless moose's soul, I thank you so much for him but I am in such pain and loss, I know he belongs to you and you now hold his spirt in your hands........ I'm not a phsic but I do know that there is much suffering here i know in my heart it is not all for nothing, there is so much more that we cant even comprehend. Our animals are sinless they are God's creatures we really dont own them we are only the caretakers, they come into our lives to teach us to love us and to touch the most inner depths of our souls......it is our gift to love them like we do, not all of us have that gift....hope that made some sence. Moose's Mom Pamela

Bronte was very beautiful. I'm sorry that she had to go.

I'm at 5.5 months, and am currently dealing with adopting a new dog. However, there's been a complication and the new dog is sick and is back in foster care. I am hoping to take her once she is better.

In my case, I had a lonely surviving dog, so I thought of getting a new dog fairly soon. It doesn't make the grief go away, but it
s a nice distraction.

I somehow think that "finding you" will prove to be no real problem Bronte isn't connected to your HOME - she's connected to your SOUL... So, just as long as you have one, you have Bronte

Bronte is almost identical to my Edgar. It amazes me how truly beautiful they were. I imagine that the beauty they had on earth is nothing compared to the beauty of their angels.

And I'd save my money on the psychic if I were you. There aren't, I believe, many with that type of true gift. Bronte no longer has the physical restraints you and I have - her soul would find you across the oceans and over far off lands.

How else would she be able to find you when you eventually join her?

Wow! What a beautiful cat Bronte was! I have three cats right now and I know how they each are very special.

I know what you mean about feeling guilty. I've gone through all these questions, all these what if's. But I really don't know that doing anything different would have saved my dog, B.B., from suffering with "old age" ailments. Or if I could have done anything different to keep my dog, Ace, from having cancer. I just don't know. All I know is that I really miss them both. I never imagined, being that B.B. was 17 and Ace was only 10, that we'd lose them within 7 months of each other. I thought after B.B. passed that Ace would be with us for at least 5 to 7 more years.

I think that's wonderful that you're keeping company with Lucy. I don't know what I'd do if it wasn't for my cats being here with me right now.

Be blessed - LaNett <><

Hi April,
Your Bronte is a beautiful angel and I am so sorry you have to wait so long to get her back home with you. I am sure she is happy and you don't need to pay money for someone to tell you that. If I am seeing right it looks like she had a white whisker sticking out. She is/was a doll and I'm sure you were always so proud of her.

My daugher's cat looks just like her, Midi has a white whisker sticking out too, he is taking a shot every month for cancer. We just have to wonder why my son's baby Chili Bean died and Snookie and Midi are so sick too.

At least the rest of my fur grand babies are well but with so many, heartbreak is sure to come over the years. I often babysit my 4 adult childrens pets while they are working, going out, or grocery shopping and I love them all. From the beautiful kitties to the toy poodle to the lab and down to little Chili bean and all the others of various sizes. So my house has always been full even though I only have one of my own.

Oh yes and there is the miniature schnauzer puppy my sister bought for me I did not want her at first buy now I love her. I wanted to spend all my time with Snookie so I did not want another but my sister said I would need her to help get me through. Now I am glad I have her.
Ann

Thanks everyone for cooing, ewwing and ahhhing over my girl. It make sme feel so extra proud of her. And to your question Ann, she had all black whiskers. The lighting actually made it llok white. I never noticed that before, even though I've bee staring at her picture alot. She did have one small white spot on her belly where she was fixed. I always thought that was so cute. I really enjoy seeing all of your posts with pics. Keep them coming, past pets or new furbabies that have entered you lives. Thanks again for all of your messages. Big hugs, April

April,

Bronte is very beautiful ... just remember our loved one who pass don't need a location they are with us always. Bronte will be by your side when ever you need him ... you just can't see him. I believe once our loved ones pass they help use on our journey on earth until its time to seethem again.

Vicki