One hot July afternoon in central Arkansas, I was working on an important project in my home office with a dear friend and colleague. My trusty printer was printing a time sensitive report when it simply stopped. After fifteen minutes of trying to repair, I decided to buy a new printer. Upon our return, my heart froze to see my house on fire.
Despite having spent much of my life writing, I was still lost for adequate words to de-scribe the sick, sinking feeling of seeing my home, business and belongings going up in flames along with photographs and memories collected over a lifetime. But the panic that filled my shocked heart in that awful moment was for the nine cats that shared my home after being res-cued from situations of abuse and abandonment.
Responding to an early security system warning, the firefighters arrived in record time, but the chemical-laden smoke had already caused deaths. I examined and kissed each cat good-bye, extremely grateful that they had passed gently, without injuries or burns. Only animal lovers really understand the unbelievable impact that the loss of one beloved four-legged family member can have on your soul. The loss of so many dearly loved creatures made me sad.
After staying with another great friend for a couple of weeks, 1 was relocated to a furnished apartment. One evening, about a month after moving in, I was occupied in writing a mystery novel when a "meow" sounded from outside the door. Was it my mind playing tricks again? More than once I had heard, seen or felt the brush of one of my departed furry room-mates. The meow grew louder and more insistent. Curious, 1 opened the door, Sitting on the doorstep was a small cat with big eyes. A neighbour walking by picked him up and began petting him. When I remarked how cute her kitten was, she explained that he had been born under a bridge and looked around for food.
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This cat loving neighbour was quick to offer an extra litter box if I was interested in giving him a home.
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That night he brought some light back into my life.
