Abishag

Greetings!  In more than one post on this blog site I have referred fondly to rituals.  The Streak, is one of my many daily rituals.  It just happens to be the one that takes place every single day no matter what else is going on or where I am in the world. Today, I exercised very early in the morning as I am want to do, especially when I have a busy day scheduled. The first item was a trip to the vet. Abishag, the cat who has lived with us for 16 years, just one year shy of The Streak, was having some trouble.

I soon learned the trouble was far worse than we imagined. We had to have her put to sleep. This sort of thing is never easy.  Shannan is devastated and I am having a heck of a struggle.  It hit me really hard when I arrived home.  We have all these rituals related to life with the cat. I expect the rituals will be as hard as anything as we move on without this precious little creature in our lives.   

We buried her on our property.  Digging the hole was a great physical release for my wide range of emotions.  I am seriously considering going for a run this evening, rather than sitting around avoiding regular rituals.

Abishag, aka, Abbey, was a pure delight in our lives. We will miss her sorely, but will always remember the beauty and joy she brought to us. For that, I am extraordinarily grateful. Thank you, Abbey.

Rest well, my friend. Rest well.

Tom