What an amazing and touching story! Last year, we lost both of our dogs, who had been with me for almost 14 years. It left such a huge hole in our home and our hearts. I never fancied myself a cat person, but when we went to the shelter, there were two kittens, sisters, at just 2 months old. Needless to say, they stole my heart as well. I quickly learned that kittens are a whole new form of chaos than puppies ever were! But they have filled our home and our hearts once again. It seems I daily beg them to stop growing up so quickly. Like you, I do not want to think of the day they will be gone, although that is likely quite far down the line.
To say your story resonated with me would be an understatement. Thank you so much, not only for writing this piece, but for sharing it!
Write on!
Beck