For those who are friends with me on Facebook, you have already read about my difficult December. My best furry friend died on December 5th. My cat Miso was the love of my life. When I wrote, she sat on my desk and occasionally touched my face. She was my muse while writing the book “Healing the Heart of Grief.” She was and is an amazing cat. The pain of her death was so deep that it is only now that I am finally able to talk about her.
I understand and honor death; but with Miso, I was not expecting it. It all happened so fast. Within two weeks of treatment for an ear infection, I came to understand that it was not treatable. It became obvious that it was not an ear infection but instead a brain tumor. When I had that realization, the next day I euthanized her. I refused to let this tumor take her dignity away. Before she died, I asked her not to return to this life but to wait for me in spirit. One day we will be together again in a place where sickness does not exist.
A week later, my daughter found me another Siamese kitten. The person that had this kitten relinquished her. I wasn’t sure; it felt all too soon. I remembered the advice that I give to my clients: “Do not dwell in the past but look ahead and find a new soul to love.” The kitten became available on December 11, the date that I celebrate my mother’s transition into spirit. I surrendered my grief; it all fell into place. I know it was synchronicity.
I now have a wonderful kitten whom I call Luna. She will never take Miso’s place, but she has been put into my life to be my new companion on my journey in this life. Miso is not far. On certain days when I meditate, I can see her beautiful soul sitting next to my spirit guides. She is still my inspiration.