Goodbye Moomin

I was hoping that my next post on here would be a little lighter, but sadly my wife and I came home from work last night to be greeted with the news that our cat, Millie, had been hit by a neighbours car and killed, right at the end of our drive.

Now I just feel lost, angry, numb and upset all rolled into one, that one of the sweetest cats I've ever known has been taken from us. What makes it worse is that her sister, Leela, was killed in the exact same way, a year and a half ago, not 30 foot from where Millie was struck. Now they are both gone just because some bastard wanted to get home a couple of seconds quicker!

Left behind is her adopted brother Spike who is very out of character right now as is to be expected. It hurts just as much seeing him trying to find her, confusion written all over his face, and there is nothing I can do to help him, to explain or make him understand. It's something he has to come to terms with all on his own. All we can do is just be there when he needs some fuss. Right now he's lying on the bed napping. Just wish I knew what was going through his mind.

Now I'm not one for poems usually, but this one is very simple and to the point. It's called To Love Me is to Know Me, and is by Lee McKenna.

I'd play in the garden where I was free
And you were always there to take care of me.
I'd stay out late with lots to do
And when you called I'd come running to you.
I was there when you needed a friend
But now we've sadly come to an end.
You gave me a home and you gave me your love
And now I'm with my friends above.
So now, my friend I know we're apart
But the memories of me please keep in your heart.
I'll never forget the love that you gave
But through this time you must be brave.
There's just one thing that you need to know
I know it's hard but you must let me go
I'll be OK you must be too
And never forget, "I'll always love you."

I think what makes it worse is that I wasn't there when she really needed a familiar face. Not even getting the chance to say goodbye! All we're left with is photos for memories and a clump of fur from her brush. What is that? Nothing! Nothing compared to her.

But she's gone. I know that, but it doesn't make it any easier to accept!

One thing that does help is that I know now she is back with her sister again. Even writing this is helping. Don't know why having total strangers read this helps, but it does.

So there we go, my own little memorial in cyberspace to two gorgeous sisters, together again, never to be parted. You'll never be forgotten by us . Goonight! Sweet Dreams!

RIP Leela and Millie