I've had only a few pets in my life but I loved them all. Yes, loved! Most people who have never had a pet don't understand how important our pets can be in our lives. Often we, ourselves, aren't fully aware how much joy a pet brings us every day of their tiny lives. They give so much and ask so little of us.
My friend, Mavis, lost her son 9 years ago and has had difficulty keeping her depression at bay. Last year a neighbor gave her a kitten, one she really didn't want but took it in, anyways. The change that little creature brought to Mavis' household was an amazing thing to witness. Both she and her husband fell in love with "Misty" and the new joy I witnessed in their home was almost like a light being turned on where only shadows were before.
I went to visit her today and was shocked to see a broken Mavis. Her sweet little cat had been hit by a car and died in her arms. The shadows of sadness had replaced the fleeting joy of the past year. Mavis cried when speaking of the tragedy and then smiled and laughed while speaking of the happiness Misty had brought to her. My heart hurt knowing how tortured Mavis has been since the death of her son and how that had been somewhat alleviated by the presence of her pet. Now she'd lost something precious again.
Life can be unfair at times and this is one of them. A good, kind person who lives a decent life has been dealt a terrible blow by the loss of her son. Then, when a little joy came into her life, it was taken away so darned soon. I hope she can get through it all.
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