On Saturday evening, 18 April, we brought Blackie home from the Vets' surgery.
We are allowed to bury our pets in the garden, and we had a special place in mind where we could lay Blackie to rest. There is a space at the back of the patio, with a deep trench; it's surrounded by a high wall at the back, and low walls at the front and side, so a really lovely place for him to lie, and where we can think of him and how he loved to act "Lord of the Manor," prowling his precinct every evening.
It took some time and effort to prepare everything, and at last we could lay Blackie to rest. We know that not even a sparrow falls without God knowing about it, so surely He will know that a well-loved pussycat has died. We said a little prayer to thank God for sending Blackie to us, and for his companionship and having the sheer joy and pleasure he has given us all, having him as part of our family for so many years.
When we can organise my Mum's funeral, one of the hymns we will sing is "All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Creatures Great and Small..." Mum loved that hymn, and it seemed appropriate to sing some verses for Blackie, and remembering "... The lord God made them all."
It is truly amazing and wonderful, the positive impact one cat can make on our lives.
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| Blackie's resting place. Covered in Forget-me-not flowers, we'll always remember him |
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