Monthly Archives: August 2016

Harley

Harley

“Death is perfectly safe. If you could but see death, you would rush to it with open arms.”   —  Emmanuel

I know that’s true. The only thing about death is, it’s so painful for those of us left behind.

Harley is my long-haired gray cat with big golden eyes. I’ve been his human for over 18 years. He’s very sick and I’ve done everything I can to help him. I’ve taken him to the Vet a number of times, and still he isn’t any better. I’ve decided that if he isn’t noticeably improved tomorrow morning, I’m going to have him put to sleep. Even though I know there really is no “death,” I feel very sad.

I know that if I send him on his way tomorrow, Darlyne and Ellie will be there to welcome him home again. Of that I have no doubt.

With Love and Light . . .

p.s. I had to have Harley “put to sleep” the following day. They gave him an injection and I looked into his eyes as he took his final breath. The Vet left me alone with him and I picked him up and held his empty body in my arms and wept. He was my dear friend for many, many years. I miss him, and I know that he’s perfectly safe and happy now and that I’ll see him again some day.