Mary Anne,
I am so sorry for your loss, and as I read everyone's posts, I could literally feel the compassion flowing from here. I believe everyone has said everything that can be said at a time like this. My heart goes out to you and Mike and fellow kitties. Shredder was definately a doll and....a very well loved one indeed. To have all those photos to cherish forever is a wonderful gift in itself.
All I can say now is: Another star is born.
(Whenever I've lost someone I loved dearly, I would sneak outside in the dark and gaze at the sky. No doubt, one star would always shine brighter than the others and catch my attention. It then became "the star" of that certain person. Perhaps, one night, when you are ready, maybe you should gaze up into the sky...Shredder may just have a special "twinkle" just for you.)
I know to some, this may seem corny but trust me,...it has helped me through quite a few difficult losses.
Sending hugs out your way.
I am so sorry for your loss, and as I read everyone's posts, I could literally feel the compassion flowing from here. I believe everyone has said everything that can be said at a time like this. My heart goes out to you and Mike and fellow kitties. Shredder was definately a doll and....a very well loved one indeed. To have all those photos to cherish forever is a wonderful gift in itself.
All I can say now is: Another star is born.
(Whenever I've lost someone I loved dearly, I would sneak outside in the dark and gaze at the sky. No doubt, one star would always shine brighter than the others and catch my attention. It then became "the star" of that certain person. Perhaps, one night, when you are ready, maybe you should gaze up into the sky...Shredder may just have a special "twinkle" just for you.)
I know to some, this may seem corny but trust me,...it has helped me through quite a few difficult losses.
Sending hugs out your way.