Saying "Good-bye"

Sadly, today Cuddles, one of Page's beloved kitties, passed into the Summerlands. She had to be put down as old age was becoming a serious issue and her family could no longer bear to see her suffer. It was indeed a selfless act as I, myself, have had to make such a difficult decision many times over and have felt the pain and sadness of losing a long-time treasured member of the family. She was about 16 years old.

Rest in peace, Cuddles. I am sure you will be sadly missed...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there; I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamonds’ glint on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumns’ rain

When you awaken in the mornings’ hush,

I am the swift, uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight,

I am the soft star that shines at night

I am the oceans’ calming waters,

Which carries Earth Mother’s sons and daughters

So do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; I did not die

And do not stand at my grave and mourn,

I am not there; I have been reborn