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In posting a msg to Ingrid, I thought of something that I had done to help ease my pain when I lost my 17 year old cat. I thought I would share it here. I had a ton of pictures. I chose my six favorite, matted them together, stamped paw prints around the edge of the matte, wrote her name in calligraphy in the center and framed it. It's a wonderful rememberance. I also took the other pictures that had been scattered throughout several albums and put them all into one with her name on it. I included a copy of Rainbow Bridge in the album, as well as cards I had received from friends, and a letter that I received from author Cleveland Amory (The Cat Who Came For Christmas). The whole album is very special to me and having everything together is a great way to remember all the things about Bill that I do. It also often
ings the tears, but that's all a part of it I guess. Thought I'd share my idea. ) <i></i>

Hi Carole! That's an excellent idea. It took me a long time before I was able to do that. It hasn't been a year yet so to me it's still quite recent. I've never asked you but-- Have you adopted another kitty yet? I haven't yet but I eventually will. <U>Ingrid</U><i></i>

Ingrid, we had two other cats at the time we lost Bill, Squeeker and another one. I swore I would never own another cat, but you know, they have a way of just showing up when you least expect it. I posted this comment to Woogie under the Lost Pets Forum. Turbo (and the name suits him, BELIEVE ME!) ran across the road in front of our truck on a lonely country road (extended version on the other site). He came home with us and we just knew he was never going to leave again. He's been a lot of laughs and has helped to ease the pain. He's also
ought back a lot of good memories of Bill because he has a lot of her traits, likes and dislikes. I didn't think I'd be able to handle that at first, but it's
ought memories of our lost one to the forefront and made it easier to talk about her. We actually have six cats total now, three that were abandoned at our new house by the previous owners (don't get me started on that). ) <i></i>