Giuseppe’s Rainbow
This is an entry from my pet loss journal from Thursday morning, the day after we had Giuseppe put to
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Last Night and Today With Giuseppe
We let Giuseppe go at about 11:30 this morning. It may seem a little abrupt since we were working on
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“Little Visits,” My Annual Stories of the Season
The artwork above is Mewsette and Mimi on the landing at the top of the steps, Two in Sun and
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Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation 2023 Tribute Scroll
Every year Deb Chebatoris encourages Pet Memorial Sunday participants to provide photos of their pets and a written tribute of
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The Most Interesting Things Are Surprisingly Meaningful
Can a decorative soap dispenser be a stand-in for someone you’ve lost? Really, anything can happen when grieving and healing.
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A Little Magic Comes Full Circle
I’ve seen further healing and some interesting changes in Mr. Sunshine and Giuseppe, and the spirits of Mewsette and Jelly
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The Gathering
I am sensing them all around me at this season of the year, all of the cats who have lived
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An Anniversary, and Thoughts
Even after 25 years, each year when the relentless August sun softens to mellow September light angling in to illuminate
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I’m Not Sure I Can Do This
I love how my daily sketches of my cats, because of my level of focus and intent in that moment,
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Treasure Every Moment
Today is Pet Memorial Sunday. In April 2021 our Memorial Kitty was festooned by this lovely arch of daffodils, which
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