Annie the miracle cat






 Hey Mama,
You've got Annie with you now.  I know you thought we'd lose her in October.  You and Jackie did an amazing job caring for her.  After we lost you she bonded straightaway with Jackie and Jackie was so patient and loving, going beyond what many would do for the frail little cat.

For a small cat no bigger than a 4 month old kitten she's going to leave a huge whole in our lives.

Annie - 2 1/2 yrs old
Mom's little miracle cat. She was bottle fed, underweight and frail.  She never grew into cat size but her eyes could reveal an old soul in a tiny body.  She was always frail and she began losing a fight with allergies and colds in October. Mom and Jackie nursed her and held her for hours every day. When Mom passed we were sure we were going to lose Annie as well.

Jackie did an amazing job caring and loving the little cat and Annie's expression and purrs let us know the love was returned.

Annie lost her fight this morning and has joined Mom.  Buried with her is a river rock from Ravenwood and a small turtle.  We are heartbroken but grateful she knew she was loved.

Mourner's Kaddish --‐ A Prayer from the Living
by Ketzirah from “Ruby Red Seeds: a collection of poetry, prayer, and midrash”

I send you on with love in my heart
Crying tears of joy for the life you have lived
Praising the Source of Life for connecting our lives,
I send you on to the next life

I send you on the way you lived
Embracing who you were, not the space that you leave
Praising the Source of Life for allowing us to love,
I send you on to the next life

I send you on without fear
I will not curse or rend my garments
Praising the Source of Life for granting us time,
I send you on to the next life

I  send you on with praise
Singing songs of joy for all creation
Praising the Source of Life making us flesh and blood,
I send you on to the next life

I send you on with libations and toasts
Drinking to health and drinking to memory
Praising the Source of Life for giving us words to share,
I send you on to the next life

I send you on with stones not flowers
I will not add death to death
Praising the Source of Life for all creation
I send you on to the next life

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