Last night I received a phone call at 12.30 am . It was from the partner of a friend who helped my sister move to her flat a few years ago & they stayed at my house till the work was completed, along with their 3 sons.
They phoned to advise me that our friend suffered a bad stroke on New years eve & was pronounced "brain dead! so they switched off her life support machine at 3 pm yesterday. My sister had already told me, but I think the family wanted to talk to people that cared about her .
Kat, the lady, was only 44 & recently became a grandmother to one of her son’s new baby. I offered words of comfort & then told them that , if Kat was still with them she would be telling them to get some sleep. I really think they will find it hard without her, as she was a strong, practical woman who they all went to for advice!
I was sad but switched the TV on as I was not in the mood to go back to sleep… to watch a wonderful,sad, old film " A Town like Alice". I dried my tears & was suddenly joined by all 3 of my cats who snuggled beside me whilst I watched the film & eventually fell asleep.
I have always thought that my cats understand and changes in my emotions and they all stayed with me till I woke this morning.
Do other pet owners believe that our pets try to comfort us when we are sad , because I find that mine are always close if I am sad…even Mr Grey , the ferrel cat I took in 18 months ago!
I’m so sorry for your troubles. I’m glad your cats comforted you and yes, I think cats have a special gift for knowing when we are sad and sitting with us in solidarity.
Yes definitely. When I’ve been sad or stressed lovely cat jumps up onto the patio table (which she thinks we set up for her to lie on), purrs and gently encourages me to forget my woes and pet her. Even when I’ve been in the depths of misery it is like a tonic to remind me that this too shall pass.
I’m so sorry about your friend Twink. Too young to be taken.
Thanks you for all your for you kind thoughts.
Kat was a family friend , so my sister & her daughter will attend the funeral whilst I look after the cats, because I suspect it will be well attended and they live over 3 hours drive away, so I can’t leave my asthmatic cat alone for most of the day!
It was a sad start to the New Year, but I am sure most of us will want to help her family get through this awful time, if they need us.
Oh @Twink55 that is so desperately sad for her family. She was far too young, and had so much to look forward to with her first grandchild. And so very sad for you and your daughter as well. Our pets are such a blessing at times like this - I’m positive they are very tuned into our emotions. So glad you had your three to help you through this. Sending (((hugs)))
