Life after Miaowser
Been drinking a lot of tea recently, the English soother of all ails. Only it does not seem to do much. I’m not coping very well with losing my best friend. It could be the horrific circumstances that like a tape-loop keeps rerunning endlessly whenever I’m not actively engaged in other things.
It is not at the times when we feel the most lonely we miss someone the most and that we cry; it’s when we feel them near, their presence, their love. I learnt that last year.
One of the times when I sat outside with said mug, diluting it’s contents with my tears, looking at the flowerbed where Miaowser used to hide and play, and where she now rests beneath the same blooms, I had the idea of writing an ebook. I felt her spirit nearby and the title “Love is all that matters” appeared in my mind. So that’s what I’ll try to do. I’ll make it free to download for anyone who has ever loved and felt lost and left behind by their loved ones departure. I’ll add a donate button at the end, then people can make a donation to Miaowsers Fund if they feel so inclined.
The book won’t be ready in a hurry. I’m far too churned up and raw a mess for that. Word by word, page by page. Maybe that will exorcise the terrors of her last hour with us.
So I asked her, – what would you like to help fund, Kitkit? Veterinary care for those who can’t afford it? Food for feeding strays? Homes for all cats?
– I’d like a fund to look after you. Came the quiet answer.
Oh. my. That was so unexpected I knew it was true. Oh Miaowser, I cried. I miss you so much. A fresh wave of tears flooded my eyes and I was enveloped in the love behind that statement.
– Of course I am here! Do you remember back in 1998 after Solveig died; hearing her say “I can help you more from where I am now than I ever could incarnate”, or words to that effect? It’s a bit like that. I have to go now, but at the same time I am always with you.
– I know Kitkit, I know.
After Miao departed I’ve had bloodcurdling nightmares when I can sleep at all.
I don’t want to be sad forever. I don’t want to be depressed. I don’t want the nightmares to continue indefinitely. These are not judgements, they are preferences.
I know out of our love a different connection that defies time and space will be forged, and in a different way we will meet again in the dreamtime. But I’m not there yet. The grief is still raw as can be and often overwhelming.
Understanding might be overrated but personally I have found that I can accept almost anything If I understand why. I would like to see someone Miao loved, to help me understand and move forward once more. When she heard her voice she’d almost dance around the kitchen looking so radiant and excited.
Thus I’ve tentatively taken the steps to set it up. If you go to “Other ways to connect” you’ll see newly added “Miaowsers Fund” and a donate button that will take you to paypal if you click on it.
There IS life after Miaowser. I just have to find my way there.
Milou and the flowers
Catpaws Cafe 