The Heart Does Heal........

If you are an animal lover then you know the joy of owning and loving your pet.  I have known that love, I had a constant companion for 18 wonderful years, from the minute we brought her home she was my buddy.  Cookie or "Monster" as we so lovingly called her took every step I took, wanted to be with me wherever I was and was most happy laying at my feet.  She went to Alaska with us, loved to roll in the snow, and made the trip back with us when we returned home to Texas.  Her favorite thing was of all things bananas! Oh and she loved ice especially if it was ice from a glass of Whiskey and Coke!  She also loved to get into boxes as you can see in the photo!

Last year she made the trip over the Rainbow Bridge, I was devastated! Heartbroken does not even cover how I felt.  For days after I would find myself looking down near my feet and look for her.  I swore I would never have another, I just couldn't imagine going through the heartbreak of losing an animal again that I loved with all my heart.

Then in September my daughter and her husband had to move in with us for a bit as he was transitioning out of the Army.  They had a cat, she was very aloof and really didn't want any one to mess with her at all, so I just let her be. Slowly she started to come around me more and would let me pet on her.  When they got ready to move my daughter was 9 months pregnant, with a 3 year old and a 1 year old.  Their house is pretty small so I said just leave the cat with me, she is fine and doesn't bother anything or anyone here.  I didn't really want a cat, but guess what? I got one!

This cat who I have named Miss Kitty is now my constant companion, she follows me everywhere, and cries  for me if I go to the garage or to the room where I ship all my orders from.  She loves to be with me when I am working in my shop area and loves to play and bat at the thread and my yardstick. She will actually sit behind the sewing machine watching me as I sew.

 She also loves to sit on the desk when I am on the computer and will walk in front of the screen as if to say hey you are not paying me enough attention!   

I had no intention of opening my heart so wide open again to another animal.  Shhh don't tell anyone but I love this cat.  Cookie Monster Dog will always hold a very special place in my heart, and no animal will ever replace her, but it appears I now have another constant companion.  My heart has healed and I now know the joy of loving an animal again.

Love them with all your heart, cause they sure love you even on your worse day!

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