Cat Memorials and Picture Gallery: Fate
The Little White Girl
There are cats that can share space with any human and there are cats that are fearful of humans. Occasionally there is a cat that is a one-human cat. That was Fate. Fate was my baby and I was her Momma. She didn't discriminate between men and women; she just didn't particularly care for other humans. It was always a secure feeling to know that beyond the crossroads of friendships and beyond the politics of family, I shared my heart with another creature that loved me unconditionally, without judgments and without recriminations.
Over time she moved with me to 3 different states including 12 different residences, 13 housemates, and 8 other animals housemates. Through it all, it was her and me. Safety was always in our room. In places without family or friends, I had Fate. She was my life raft in the darkness of uncertainty.
Within the time of my life, shared with 3 horses, 4 dogs, 2 birds, hamsters, and 3 other cats, I have never had the bond that I shared with Fate. She curled up with me at night to sleep against my heart and lay her head on my arm. She gave kitty kisses above my wrist, and complained when I scolded her, vocally letting me know her displeasure. She loved to go outside, smell new scents, and roll in the gravel. However, inside was warmth, attention and momma's arms. She had me trained well.
When she died today, she fulfilled my last request; that she die at home not leaving me with the decision of her precious life. She crawled under the bed early this morning and laid her head upon a little white stuffed cat that until recently had been relegated to a closet.
I took Fate out from under the bed and placed her near my pillow. I sat with her as she took her last breaths and completed her last stretch. Her spirit was free. It was so hard losing my baby. It is so hard.
Her ashes and a tuft of hair will be the centerpiece of her memorial. She will never be forgotten and I pray that I shall see her again upon my completion of this life. I was blessed with her presence in my life.
I miss her now and shall miss her many nights to come.
You will never be forgotten baby girl.
I love my baby.
11/22/2006
There are cats that can share space with any human and there are cats that are fearful of humans. Occasionally there is a cat that is a one-human cat. That was Fate. Fate was my baby and I was her Momma. She didn't discriminate between men and women; she just didn't particularly care for other humans. It was always a secure feeling to know that beyond the crossroads of friendships and beyond the politics of family, I shared my heart with another creature that loved me unconditionally, without judgments and without recriminations.
Over time she moved with me to 3 different states including 12 different residences, 13 housemates, and 8 other animals housemates. Through it all, it was her and me. Safety was always in our room. In places without family or friends, I had Fate. She was my life raft in the darkness of uncertainty.
Within the time of my life, shared with 3 horses, 4 dogs, 2 birds, hamsters, and 3 other cats, I have never had the bond that I shared with Fate. She curled up with me at night to sleep against my heart and lay her head on my arm. She gave kitty kisses above my wrist, and complained when I scolded her, vocally letting me know her displeasure. She loved to go outside, smell new scents, and roll in the gravel. However, inside was warmth, attention and momma's arms. She had me trained well.
When she died today, she fulfilled my last request; that she die at home not leaving me with the decision of her precious life. She crawled under the bed early this morning and laid her head upon a little white stuffed cat that until recently had been relegated to a closet.
I took Fate out from under the bed and placed her near my pillow. I sat with her as she took her last breaths and completed her last stretch. Her spirit was free. It was so hard losing my baby. It is so hard.
Her ashes and a tuft of hair will be the centerpiece of her memorial. She will never be forgotten and I pray that I shall see her again upon my completion of this life. I was blessed with her presence in my life.
I miss her now and shall miss her many nights to come.
You will never be forgotten baby girl.
I love my baby.
11/22/2006
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