In April I said "see you later" to my furbaby, my companion, and undoubtedly a soul teacher and mate.
Rylee was always there for me, guiding me when I was lost and rejoicing when I was found. She made me laugh every day in those big round eyes I saw the pure joy my laughter brought her. I grew up with pets, but never did I have the connection I had with this furry soul.
Holding her tight as she took her last breath I said through sobs, "you have fulfilled your purpose, my girl, you were the best baby I could have wished for. You have taught me so much my baby girl. Thank you."
Leaving the clinic that day with my wife, I felt lost and alone. Not unlike every Mom, Rylee was always on my mind, my daily plans included her.
Walking through the door to our home I immediately felt the emptiness and then Bella emerged from our son's bedroom and circled around my legs. She purred and followed me as I wandered the house. Her quiet presence screamed, "I am here. We all hurt Mom. I've got your heart safe in mine"
We have had Bella in our lives for 6 years. When we picked her up from a farm just outside the city
she was a tiny 6-week old kitten . Her arrival closed the circle of love.
Lisa and I each came with a fur baby. Together we found Bella, our hearts felt whole and we knew our family was complete.
After Rylee departed the days came and went and Bella (whom we call "B") remained quietly close by. As we search for the perfect vessel Rylee's ashes wait in a gift bag with tissue paper. I often see B in our bedroom
sitting beside the bag. Normally, these things (bag and tissue paper() are one of B's favourite play things and inevitably end up shredded. This bag and paper sit undisturbed. Guarded. Cherished.
The calendar has changed 6 times since April, In this time I have observed B's actions; she greets me in the morning with a sweet "mewwwww" walking a few steps ahead as I climb the stairs, after I pour my cup of coffee she escorts me to my spot on the couch pausing to look up at me along the way. Once I am seated she settles on my lap. When I reach for my phone she lets me check messages for a minute or two then nudges my hand to pet her. She reminds me to take moments during the day to look up and pay attention to the world around me. She teaches me to be present.
As Rylee did.
Through my fur babies superior teachings I learn the important lessons, Gratitude, love, stillness , presence. and joy.
Today I am grateful (and every day) for the quiet souls who surround me. The souls that have a divine mission to teach. These souls are sure of themselves and carry out their missions with focus and love. Amazingly beautiful are the lessons they teach. Tiny souls have a giant purpose.
