I look at my cat of 14 years every day and wonder how much time I still have with her. She is one of those cats that has brought laughter, fun, love and thousands of evenings of warm laps. You have given your girl the gift of a wonderful life and she has given you unconditional love and companionship.

It is only at the end that I must remind myself that there is one final gift to give - the gift of a gentle death. And if death doesnt steal her away from me quickly, I will have to weigh with a sober and steady mind when that time is. Stay strong for her - and hang in there. My thoughts are with you today.