Today started as a magnificent early autumn day in Kommetjie. Life is good - we are healthy, working and surrounded by beauty. All our needs are met, even if it sometimes seems like a bit of a struggle. My work situation is what I always wanted it to be - from home (no traffic), doing what I do well, having time to walk along the beachfront and do a bit of gardening, as well as enjoy the company of friends and family. But two days ago, our last little kitty (of the four we have had for the last 22 years) stopped eating and went to lie under the lavender bush near the graves of her fellow kitties and I felt she had heard them calling. Sure enough, a visit to the vet confirmed that her kidneys were no longer functioning and Felix was euthanased. I declined to be present and merely accepted the rather sad-looking cardboard box a few minutes later.
The grave had already been dug and after a last stroking, we lowered her in and laid her to rest next to Fluffy, Mittens and Tigger. An apple tree marks the spot, and HWCFA will be making the last of the crosses bearing her name. For the first time in 22 years, there is no cat on my kitchen counter.
So despite the beauteous day, a little rain did fall.
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